Tenten could only smile again and coo softly in response to the Riolu's sound, a little charmed by the smaller Pokémon's shyness as she tried to stroke its head again. Both of hers so far were pretty aggressive, so something like this was almost sweet.

Her eyes flicked back up to Sasuke again, and she shook her head. "Badges... I've read about those. Everyone's told me that there's no way home, but... I have to keep looking. Maybe make a name for myself by following this place's rules, but I..."

Was it too close to vulnerability to admit that she just wanted to go home, to know if Lee was going to be okay, to help Neji now that he seemed like he was on the road to not being a total jerk? She shook her head again, voice firming. "I can do this."