Speaking of that discomfort, its earlier source, Angelique, was moving quietly, quickly. The psychic could tell easily without using her ability that it was because she knew she was close to getting her beloved Pokémon back. She was ready to fight if it came down to it. And so was Victoria. In stealing from Angel, they had disgraced not only the breeder, but the Unova Elite Four as a whole. As a member of this group, Victoria was ready to take a stand as well. But she really hated having to walk to do it. Especially with the Kecleon glued to her chest like a baby to its mother. Not that she minded Ginta's presence at all, but she hated walking for one, nevermind two. In her slouched posture, it was pretty obvious that she wasn't happy to be using her legs.
Her ears perked up as Angel spoke. “They've built a makeshift camp in the center. They've been rounding up Pokémon for some kind of experimentation.” Victoria turned to see Angel giving a treat to a Caterpie. She thought that the little worm was absolutely adorable and approached the green Pokémon to give it a soft pet on the head.
"You are safe now, little cute one. Leave it to us. We will ensure that the bad men are taken down and your home is returned to safety." The little worm gave another happy chitter as Victoria stepped away from it. "Very well, Angel. We are members of the Unova Elite Four. Experimentation upon Pokémon or people is not something we can stand by and let go. Let us apprehend these filthy lawbreakers." Her voice was stern, almost spewing out venom with each word.
Reaching to her belt, she grabbed two Pokéballs and tossed them both up into the air, one flashing a bright light and the other emitting a darker beam. It became obvious that a Dusk Ball was used here as two Pokémon took shape. One was a red-and-black spider with four yellow-and-purple legs, clearly an Ariados. The other was a purple creature with red eyes and a large, white crescent of a smile. To any experienced trainer, they would easily recognize it as a Gengar. "Hello, Irene. Hello, Adam. I would like to ask for some help." The Ariados, Irene, kept a blank stare upon her trainer, but lowered her head in acknowledgment. The Gengar phased out of vision only to reappear right in front of Victoria's face, his smile somehow even bigger.
"Help? From me? Well, it's been some time, Vicky. Hehehe!" This was the Gengar's voice that Victoria and Angel would both hear.
Victoria sighed and nodded. "I was hoping you would refrain from using such a nickname around company... but yes. There is an encampment ahead, presumably with Team Rocket members. I would like you to infiltrate the camp and cause a little distraction. They are capturing Pokémon for experimentation, so it is only you I can trust with this job. Being the trickster Ghost-type that you are."
"Hohoho, you flatter me, Vicky. You know I'm the mon for the job." And without another word, the purple phantom faded from view.
With Adam gone, Victoria crouched down and placed a hand upon the Ariados's head. "Irene. I would like you to stick close to us and be ready to battle if you would offer your help to me. You are a Bug. Forests should come naturally to you. We could use your expertise and abilities. Would you lend me a skittery creepy hand?" She offered the bug a rather bizarre smile, to which the bug merely lowered its head once more. "I knew I could count on you, dear." Cupping the spider's head in both hands, she brought her lips down upon its head for a quick peck on its horn. "Now, let us get miss Angel's Pokémon back." She rose to her feet, holding Ginta securely in her arms as she faced her fellow Elite Four member. "We are ready to infiltrate, Angelique. On your orders." Just like her Ariados, she bowed her head in a sign of respect, granting her the lead on this mission. After all, it was her Pokémon that were captured. Nobody deserved the honor of leading such an assault than her.