37. Checking it out

Get close enough to check on the situation but not enough to be seen or get within range from a random attack.

We'll decide what to do then.

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"We don't have enough information," you decided. "Ana, do you think you can get us closer without being seen?"

The Woodmouse bit her lip, glancing at everyone nervously. "Um, maybe?" she squeaked. "It'd be a bit difficult, though... If it's just you, I could do it. With everyone..." she gestured at the winged Armsmistress, who was almost bouncing with excitement. "Might be tricky."

In the end, you decided to keep your other girls in their pokeballs for now. Ana led you off the path, the Woodmouse walking slowly and carefully to make sure you could keep up. The two of you moved parallel to the road, trying to stay close enough to follow it easily while staying far enough to avoid being easily spotted. 

A few minutes later, you heard the sounds of fighting in the distance. A series of explosions rattled the woods, growing louder and louder as you approached, until finally it climaxed into a massive BOOM that knocked over a few trees and caused the ground to shake. 

Finally, you got close enough to get an idea of what was happening. 

On the ground, a pair of pokegirls were slumped over in a pile, both of them covered in bruises and burns. A youngish looking pinkette fretted over them. Judging by the glow, you guessed that she was some kind of magic user. 

In front of the bridge, a pair of humans dressed in identical uniforms stood guard, both of them looming over a rather disheveled looking traveler as they argued about something. 

"-completely out of bounds!"

"Well, nobody actually said I couldn't do that-"

"- don't play semantics with us! If you had even the slightest bit of common sense-"

"- quit bitching just cause you lost. I know how you assholes work!"

Hmm... should you really get involved with this? 

[] What do?