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Though a little disappointed Sylva didn't catch her gesture, Luca said nothing as she moved into the spectator's seats. She watched her companion's match closely, though it didn't last all that long before the redhead found herself victorious and putting three badges under both of their belts. The swordswoman did take a moment to teach one of her pokemon Fly, but once it was all said and done, she didn't really do much beyond watch the battle. Nonetheless, she came out from the sides to rejoin her friend, happy to see the girl grinning at her accomplishment.

"I'd say we've certainly done well for ourselves," she agreed, returning the grin. "We'll need to make sure we can keep pace like we have, so taking some time to rest will do us some good." Luca chuckled a little bit as her companion poked fun at the Rocket grunts from before, the mental image of them appearing on the boat before scrambling to jump off the deck proving rather amusing. "Well, I'm sure even that would be quite the fun way to relax. Let's stop by the Pokemon Center one more time before we leave, I wanna cure Priscilla's paralysis." She pointed her thumb at the Gardevoir beside her, who's body trembled and shoot, thin charges of electricity running across her skin and through her fluff, forcing her to lean on her scythe for support.

With both of them in agreement, the two girls began making their way out of the gym. Healing her pokemon shouldn't take too long, and since she didn't have any other stops to make, she was certain they'd be able to make it in time without issue. Still, Sylva was understandably concerned, and when they exited the building, she suggested they split up to ensure nothing was out of order. "Alright, I'm fine with that. Considering how suddenly we're getting to do this, it would probably be best to make sure they've got a spot for us." Nodding her head, Luca gave her companion a quick pat on the back before she dashed off towards the Pokemon Center, giving the redhead a thumbs-up back when she began to ascend.

Fortunately, the pokemon center wasn't too far from the gym. Considering how many trainers tried and failed to tackle Surge, it was probably a good thing, but the swordswoman only thought of it as a convenience, jogging over to the counter to hand off her pokemon. She had to return her Gardevoir before she got that far though, and for a few, short minutes, Luca found herself alone and leaning on the counter. A small part of her thought to flirt with the nurse when the woman turned around to place her team in the machine next to her, but considering the potential time constraints, she decided against it. When they finally returned to her, the young trainer simply thanked them for their assistance and headed out the door, eager to catch up with her companion.

On her way out though, a small thought crossed Luca's mind, and before she rushed off for the docks, she reached for one of the spare pokeballs on her belt. With a small grin, she released Gwyn from his ball for the first time in quite a while, hopping onto the Mega Pidgeot's back before they raced off to meet up with Sylva.

Luca almost had to brace herself when Gwyn took off, her first experience being flown on a pokemon being what was essentially a feathered rocket. A few eyes turned to her as she flew over the city, making it over to the docks in almost no time before the Mega Pidgeot slowed down to get a clear direction to go in. The swordswoman peaked over the bird's wings as they grew closer to the docks, looking from on high as she tried to pick up her redheaded companion among the crowds.

A grin spread across her face when she finally managed to do it, spotting Sylva as she finally got to ascend the stairs leading onto the cruise ship. She set Gwyn to head on down to the deck, adjusting course only to land on a particular spot where a crewman seemed to be waving for her to land. Did Sylva tell them I'd be flying in? She thought for a moment, before her flying-type touched down in the designated area. She climbed off the bird and returned him to his ball, going through the checks the crewman needed to do in order to confirm who she was.

She managed to get through that relatively easy, and when he waved her off, Luca embarked to rejoin her companion. She noticed all the sharply-dressed men and women around her, wearing either business suits or some form of special attire rather than anything comfortable. She didn't think anything of the gazes staring back at her, though on occasion she noticed some of them and the other crewmen watching her--Or more accurately, her sword--cautiously, as if expecting her to start a fight at the drop of a hat. Curiosity and skepticism aside though, she made her way through the loose collection of people until she finally rejoined her companion, raising her hand and waving to direct Sylva's attention as she approached. "Looks like we made it with plenty of time," she chuckled, standing a short ways away from the stairs. "It's still kinda early in the day, so why don't we stop to check out our room before finding a bite to eat?

With the two of them in agreement, all that was left to do was get the key to their room. Luca trusted that the redhead had figured out which room they were going to be staying in, but didn't complain when another of the crew members approached to give them the rundown, as well as the aforementioned key. "Thanks, I'm sure we will," she told the man, thinking nothing of the odd look he gave them. The swordswoman took the card from his hand and let him return to his duty, flashing a grin at her companion. "Well? Let's get going then." Eager to get settled in, Luca took the lead, starting off to find their room.

As they strolled through the ship's halls, Luca's gaze went every which way. There were still a number of stares coming their way, as well as a few snide comments who thought they couldn't hear them, but the swordswoman paid them no mind. She was too busy taking in the sights, scanning the winding halls and all the gold that decorated the white halls. Admittedly, not many parts of the ship were fancily draped or even very regal, but for her first time on a cruise ship, Luca seemed satisfied seeing it all. She made note of some of the other places they might come back to along the way, like one of the many dining rooms and a few rec-centers for those aboard. She noticed a gift shop as well, but didn't pay too much attention just yet as they finally found the halls leading to the various rooms, quickly coming upon their own. "Alright, we're finally here," she noted, sliding the card in. "So what's the first thing you wanna do after we get settled?"

Luca couldn't help but chuckle at the loud, almost ominous rumbling of the redhead's stomach, opening the door when a soft "click" signaled its unlocking. "I can agree to that. It's about lunchtime anyway," she noted, holding open the door for Sylva to enter first. She grinned a little, bowing slightly and gesturing for her to go in first, all in a far more exaggerated fashion than the "high-class" group she was spoofing in it. "Why don't you go first, 'Mi'lady'." The less than subtle laughter she was trying to hold back made it difficult to keep a straight face.

Regardless, she waited for Sylva to enter first before she followed the redhead inside. She made note of the pokemon walking about as well, most of whom seemed freshly trimmed and groomed, and trained to be just as stiff and rigid as their trainers. Since they were allowed though, Luca let out a few of her own pokemon to let them run around for a bit, excluding some of the less... Dinner appropriate of the bunch. As much as she'd love to have Seath join them, she knew most people would find an eye-less Dragonite at the dinner table rather...unsettling.

Once Luca was done taking stock of the room herself, she let out a handful of their pokemon one-by-one. Izalith, Priscilla, Faraam, and Xanthos, who surprisingly enough, seemed to have evolved after the gym battle. He wasn't happy, to say the least, but the young woman ignored the half-invisible glares he threw her way, and started setting down anything she didn't think she'd need when going out to dinner. Or, lunch, rather. They'd concluded their business so quickly she almost forgot that it wasn't quite so late in the day.

Regardless of that though, she sat her bag in a chair and readjusted her sword, having no intention of leaving it behind. To help watch their stuff, she decided to leave Seath in the room as well, letting the big dragon out of his ball and stretching her arms out, taking a second to inspect the contents of their mini fridge before they went out. "Yeah, I'm ready to go when you are," she reported.

As they walked, the crowds seemed a little more willing to part when they drew close, likely due in part to the scythe-wielding Gardevoir that was following close behind them. The swordswoman noticed their hushed tones shifting a bit, commenting on Priscilla's general appearance when you look past the oversized sickle. Most seemed to focus on the pure white fluff that her dress was composed of, or the large, swishing tail that curled at its tip on occasion. Eventually though, they made it to the restaurant, and the air of a fancy party gave way to the scent of a vast array of food. She couldn't help but lick her lips as they arrived, thanking the woman at the front when they moved on by.

Once they were in, both trainers were more than ready to start filling their plates. Luca collected many plates and fit as much food as she desired on each, Priscilla helping out by making each float with her psychic abilities. Although, the large palate did include food for her pokemon, and making sure to pick up some excess to take back to Seath when they were done. Before long, the swordswoman broke off to find them a table to sit at, taking her own food with her and leaving Sylva alone with her Gardevoir.