[With one of her old had gestures, one that she knows he'll recognize as a cue to step back, Lightning herself steps away from Hope and pulls out a single Pokéball from her belt, the contents of which are released to cry out at the sky, a singular and very loud "Blaaaasss!" breaking the peace of the day...and making Lightning rub her ears. She was closer to him than she should have been.]
[Action]
Hope, meet Alexander. I told you he was loud.