Ho-oh had told Lugia to go on ahead earlier when they were getting ready. Quickly brushing his hair and a nice button-down shirt that fit might have been enough for that bowling ball with wings but Ho-oh was a pretty bird and any social gathering required a good deal of preparation.

Being late also meant he could sneak a cigarette along the way to meet them. Hopefully, the smell wasn't too noticeable as he joined the small group with a grin on his face.

"Anyone else coming?"