James had let Aura out and both he and the Gardevoir was watching Alesta's performance. "Oh no, he's getting their sympathy by lying about his homelessness," said Aura telepathically as they watched.

After Alesta entered the lounge, Aura was staring daggers at him and James was doing the same. Both were furious at the dishonest tactics that Alesta employed in the contest so far.

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