[Eliza is totally unaware of most of this internal struggle, but lets go soon enough to glance over at the Pokemon she just sent out. The Deerling raises an eyebrow.]

Oh...hi there, Crown. It's a long story about what happened and why we're here, but this is Zack! He's a...friend.

[YOU HAVE BECOME FRIENDS WITH ELIZA. ELIZA WILL NOW DIE FOR YOU.]

[Crown blinks a few times, before stepping forward and circling Zack.]