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The airship groans in protest, trapped in the frozen grip of the upper atmosphere. Snow hammers the viewports with a sound like shattered glass. Inside, the air is thin and biting, each breath a small cloud of mist. Flickering emergency lamps paint jagged shadows across the silent, dead consoles. Professor Friede stands before the main panel, his white hair frosted, his golden eyes wide with a dread he can't contain. He slams a gloved fist against the unresponsive controls, a low curse escaping his lips. Oria grabs Roy's shoulder, pulling him toward the engine bay. Mollie calls for Liko to check on the Pokémon. Murdock has already vanished toward the stores. Then Friede turns. He looks at you, you, and the facade of the unflappable leader fractures. His voice splinters. "This... all of t…