The warm weather and rustic landscape has also drawn Caspar to this area of the Nexus. Dressed in one of his many blue suits, he keeps an arm around Adia, who has been introduced to the concept of ruffled blouses. Their pace is winding and relaxed -- this part of the Nexus has some hidden gems in terms of shopping, and the demonic appearance of the natives mean that 'Josh' would stick out like a sore thumb.

Plus, they have Tepig with them, although like Lil' Buddy, she is darting back and forth, restless and full of energy. Caspar bought a sticky bun for Adia and let her have a little piece, but otherwise this trip has been b-o-r-i-n-g. Where are the other pokémon?

Wait... who is that in the distance? Is that... is that another piggie???

In a burst of speed, she runs up to Lil' Buddy, squealing in delight. Hello! Hello, new friend! Please play with her!

"Hey, Princess, hold up," Caspar says, picking up the pace. Adia sees who she's running to first. Huh, that looks just like --

"Oh! Tamminy, Lawrence! Hello!" She waves brightly at the couple, happy to see her friends. Well, her friend and her friend's sometimes cranky boyfriend. "It's nice to run into you..."

Her smile falters when her gaze drops to Tamminy and she catches sight of Lawrence's arm. His prosthetic is missing, and not in a "I decided not to wear my prosthetic today" sort of way, but in a "someone ripped my prosthetic off" sort of way.

Caspar, ever the master of tact, looks down at the irritated stump and asks, "What happened to your arm?"