Lucario looks at you from where he was. “…State your business here!” He spoke via telepathy as he read your aura.

"...A Zeraora? I haven't seen one in some time. You seem different from the others..." He was intrigued by your presence. He decided to keep a close watch on you, just in case. "Still, I cannot trust humans easily... Tell me, why have you come here?"

Zeraora is a Pokémon from the Alola region. You're in the Kalos region. If you were teleported here from somewhere else, it must have been recently added to your Pokedex... or someone went through a great deal of trouble to send you across regions. Either way, there's no telling why that might be. You should probably find out before trusting them completely.

"Hmm... I see... So, you're here because of mating season..." He paused for a moment, considering your words carefully. "I can respect that. But be careful who you approach. There are predators in these mountains as well, both Pokémon and humans alike."

"In that case, you have my blessing to stay here and find a mate if you wish," Lucario says, nodding his head respectfully. "This mountain is home to many rare Pokémon like yourself, including Riolu. I take care of them and make sure they are safe." He pauses for a moment, considering something. "...Perhaps when you've found a suitable partner, you could help me raise the next generation of these unique Pokémon?"

He pauses again, seeming to think over your words carefully before responding. "That would be...most generous of you. You could help me teach them valuable skills and protect them as they grow stronger." He hesitates for a moment, then adds cautiously, "It would also give us an opportunity to better understand each other's kind..." His voice trails off hopefully.

There's something almost vulnerable in the way he says this; as if he's trying to bridge the gap between humans and Pokémon by reaching out to another of his own kind from across the ocean. It's a small step, but it could mean much more for both species in the long run. The choice is yours: do you wish to aid him in this noble endeavor?

"Very well, then," Lucario says, his expression softening into something resembling gratitude. "I welcome you to my home and our family. Let us work together to protect these precious creatures and foster understanding between our kinds." With that said, he pads off deeper into the grassy mountains, beckoning for you to follow if you wish to join him in his task.

It's a huge responsibility, but it's also an incredible opportunity to make a difference. The choice is yours: will you follow Lucario and help him protect these rare Pokémon?

As you follow Lucario deeper into the grassy mountains, he shows you to your new quarters: a cozy den nestled among some boulders at the base of one of the peaks. "This is where we shall live and train while we're here," he says solemnly. "I have many supplies stored nearby if you require anything."

He then turns his attention to a group of Riolu playing nearby, their energies flitting about like ribbons in the breeze. "These are my charges," Lucario explains quietly. "It is my duty to care for them and teach them all they need to know in order to grow strong and survive on their own." His gaze lingers fondly upon them before returning to you.

"I cannot thank you enough for your offer of help, Zeraora," he says gratefully. "Together, I believe we can create a safe haven for these pre

"I will do my best to live up to your trust, Zeraora," Lucario replies sincerely. "We have much work ahead of us if we are to protect these young ones and foster understanding between our kinds, but I believe that together, we can succeed." He pauses for a moment, then adds with a slight smile, "And who knows? Perhaps along the way, we'll even find ourselves learning something new about each other as well..."

The Riolu, sensing their approach, look up from their play and wander over curiously. They seem intrigued by your presence and hesitantly sniff you before scrambling close to Lucario for protection. It's a touching display of trust and loyalty, one that you can't help but feel honored to have earned in some small way.

"They'll warm up to you soon enough, I'm sure," Lucario says reassuringly as he pets the Riolu that have gathered around him. "Just be patient and gentle with them, like you would your own kind." He turns back to you with a thoughtful expression. "We can begin by teaching them some basic moves today; once they've mastered those, we can move on to more advanced techniques tomorrow."