A Picturesque Pair

Tapu Fini?!

Now's not the time to space out, Mina!

Tapu Fini wants to lend you its strength!

For real? You're not hurt?

All right, then let's battle, together!

Hyah!

Bah! Too strong!

We'd better retreat if we're up against a tapu!

Wow! So cool!

Indeed. That was impressive teamwork.

Thank you, Tapu Fini. You saved me again.

Again, you say?

You know how people living on Poni Island are pretty much protected by Tapu Fini?

Hapu, have you ever heard that story about the kid who almost drowned on Poni...

and was saved by Tapu Fini?

Do you mean that child was...

Ah. I won't press any further.

This Tapu Fini does appear to be different from the guardian deity in Alola.

Really?

And yet, no matter what, as someone who resides in Alola, our desire to respect Pokémon remains unwavering.

Also, Mina.

The assistance was not just one-sided. You two battled together.

It wasn't "again", you have taken a step forward.

Yeah! I hope so!

And, Tapu Fini, I gotta say...

Whatever beach you're on, you'd make a pretty great painting!

It's so reassuring to have one of Alola's guardian deities with me!

Hahaha! It seems you haven't noticed!

This Tapu Koko is not the guardian deity of Melemele. I can tell!

What?! Really?

This Tapu Koko showed up to protect the island of Pasio!

And my grandson was deemed worthy.

Old Hala is proud to be your grandfather!

Hey, Hala!

I see. I'm curious about this "equipment."

Could it be related to all these disturbances?

For now, let us celebrate you and Hau allying with these new partner Pokémon.

You have been deemed worthy by Pokémon that could be the guardian deities of Pasio!

That's a lotta responsibility!

Yep! We have to work together to protect the peace on Pasio!

A noble endeavor.

Although, I'm surprised Tapu Fini has shown up as well...

Could it be the other tapu are also here?

Regarding what we were discussing the other day...

I, Faba, promise to meet your expectations...

Mr. Faba?

Who are you talking to?

Miss Lillie and Young Master Gladion?!

P-please e-e-excuse me! I'll call back later!

I see you've been contacting someone in secret.

What are you scheming?

What a rude assumption! This is a private matter!

If you have nothing to hide, then show us your call history.

I-I can't do that!

Mr. Faba!

If I say that I can't, I mean I that can't!

I'm afraid we have no choice but to get a bit rough...

Aiyee! Bested so easily!

Now come with us.