In the dim light of the viewing platform and the colorful backdrop of Pallet town out the window in the distance the world seemed to stand still as the ultimatum was delivered.

Noir's eyes looked to Jinx, wide and worried. "Jinx..."

Her fingers curled around the chip and her voice was clear and decisive.

"No. You tell me what all this is about right now or I snap it in half."

Noir look horrified at her choice and his paws curled into fists.