Shay was sitting in the middle of the road listening to the news with the volume turned down. She didn't know if they'd be giving out sensitive information on an open channel, but she didn't want any passing wild pokemon overhearing it.<br/><br/>The newscaster was in the middle of an explanation of humanity's condition. It seemed that many small towns had been wiped out completely. On the other hand, large industrial cities and ones with powerful and loyalty-inspiring gym leaders had withstood the initial assault and settled into a siege. Surviving trainers in the field were encouraged to make their way to such places if possible, and avoid places where they could be ambushed. Any pokemon not with a master, and anthropomorphic pokemon in general would be presumed hostile and attacked at the gates, however.<br/><br/>Shay sighed and looked up at Eclipse. "...I'm being called to go to a big city for safety's sake. You wouldn't be able to follow, Eclipse."<br/><br/>"It doesn't matter," Eclipse was in anthro form for communication's sake, but was busy keeping watch. "I don't enjoy such places."<br/><br/>The girl idly stroked her ekans with a free hand as she switched her gadget's mode. Maybe if she dialed random numbers, someone would answer.<br/><br/>"We should start moving again soon," she finally said.