"Alright gal! Let's play something simple!" She'd giggle to herself, grabbing a leftover ball that someone had clearly abandoned on the beach during the evacuation. Perhaps the incoming storm was terrifying to an NPC, but right now, for Laguna, it was simply aesthetics.

"Let's play volleyball!" Considering the clapping and noises coming from Marina was in a positive tone, she presumed that was a good choice. She proceeded to draw a big line in the sand with her feet, smiling widely back and forth.

"Alright, you know how it works, right? I hit it over the line, and you hit it back! Whoever misses the ball and it's the ground, loses the round!" With an affirmative nod, the two began their game!

The ball bounced back and forth for a little bit, starting easy as the Popplio bounced it back with their nose over and over again. However, a sudden strike with their tail sent the ball flying into the distance!

"Oh, come on, that's totally out of bounds!" She'd cry out, only to get what she could only presume to be laughter in response. "Well, you're coming with me to fetch it." And so, the two set off.

"Squirtle, Squirt!" The Squirtle said, rather predictably, as it attempted to chop its teeth down onto her Popplio's fin. The attack struck, but not before a quick smack of the tail broke the immediate engagement.

With the two separate, Laguna couldn't help but smile with excitement as she watched the Squirtle immediately move to protect the ball as if it truly wanted it that badly. Perhaps this little guy could play ball with them afterward! Any pokemon this passionate about the game deserved a chance!

"We don't need to fight, but if you insist! Disarming Voice, Marina! Use that beautiful tone!"

The Popplio immediately led out a soft cry, as pink heart-shaped soundwaves fired towards the enemy Squirtle.