[His Pokémon was rather sweet, the way it so clearly enjoyed the pets- but she was clearly a little distracted by what Hijikata was saying. That was certainly a new lead. Snivy, meanwhile, watched them both with a keen eye- something was up, here!]

...perhaps whatever they are doing back there is causing those transformations.

[She titled her head a little his way at what he said next, a little relieved that she did not have to explain her reasoning to him. He...understood.]

If...people are being turned against their will, I want to stop it.