Bella and Sherlock sit on the lake beach for much of the rest of the day, chatting about this and that, until it is dinnertime. Bella has not a bit of self-consciousness about taking him up on his dinner invitation.

Author: the_very_best	Bella and Sherlock sit on the lake beach for much of the rest of the day, chatting about this and that, until it is dinnertime. Bella has not a bit of self-consciousness about taking him up on his dinner invitation.
Author: bitofafiction	Sherlock makes dinner. Sherlock is a very good cook.
Author: the_very_best	Bella is effusive in her compliments, and she lets out Zag to give him small tastes of each dish on top of his daily Pokéchow, and he is likewise enthused.
Author: bitofafiction	It's terribly cute.
Author: the_very_best	"Since Irene knows Rest, she could be up and at'em in a minute if she wants a go against Juu or Branch," Bella comments.
Author: bitofafiction	"True," says Sherlock. "I will consult her after dinner."
Author: the_very_best	Bella grins. And noms.
Author: bitofafiction	Irene, when consulted after dinner, affirms that she would love another round.
Author: the_very_best	"Got a preference between Branch and Juu?" asks Bella, producing the Pokéballs containing each.
Author: bitofafiction	"We do not," says Sherlock. "Aiiiiiiiir," says Irene.
Author: the_very_best	Juu it is. Juu doesn't require an explanation for what she's doing here. She just wants to fight.
Author: bitofafiction	Funny thing, so does Irene!
Author: the_very_best	It's very close. Juu's strategy relies on precisely aimed hits, though, and while she's got a helpful lens item, she doesn't get lucky today. She passes out in the end, before landing the punch that would have let her heal.
Author: bitofafiction	Irene coos triumphantly. And then she begins to glow. Sherlock grins.
Author: the_very_best	Bella returns Juu and applauds.
Author: bitofafiction	When Irene ceases to glow, she is taller and more orange. Also, she has wings. "Dragonite," she says smugly. Sherlock hugs her.
Author: the_very_best	"Spiffy," says Bella, beaming. "Congratulations!"
Author: bitofafiction	He beams. "And now to adjust your moveset," he says, petting her, "assuming you don't object." "Draaaaaaagon," says Irene.
Author: the_very_best	Ace beams. "Thank you, I really do appreciate it."
Author: bitofafiction	"You are very welcome." And off they go.
Author: the_very_best	Bella tags along to supervise, unless someone objects.
Author: bitofafiction	Bella is welcome to watch Sherlock consult the tower's Move Machine collection, select the HM for Dive, and administer it to his newly evolved Dragonite.
Author: the_very_best	"You want to head for the lake right now or wait till tomorrow?"
Author: bitofafiction	"Your project is a fascinating one but I do not think it is especially urgent. We may as well wait until tomorrow when we are all well rested and have the whole day ahead of us."
Author: the_very_best	"Sounds like a plan," says Bella. "I think I'll go raid your library again." Up the stairs she goes. She is up bright and early the next day.
Author: bitofafiction	So is Sherlock!
Author: the_very_best	How convenient! Off to the middle of the lake, then?
Author: bitofafiction	Yes indeed.
Author: the_very_best	The lake, alas, however deep they dive - contains no evidence of Uxie. "Rattata," says Bella.
Author: bitofafiction	"Quite," says Sherlock. "I'm sorry."
Author: the_very_best	"Oh well," sighs Bella. "Thank you so much anyway."
Author: bitofafiction	"You are welcome."
Author: the_very_best	"I guess I'll go stay with Renée for a while and figure out what to do next. You want to swap numbers? In case you see anything or want a rematch or something," she adds with a smile.
Author: bitofafiction	"I would be delighted."
Author: the_very_best	And they swap numbers, and get out of the lake, and Bella waves goodbye and she's off on Pidgeotback.