The boy didn't seem to react to Espio this time, simply continuing to stare at the shifting mess of pixels in front of him. The thing advanced a little, causing Terrian to snap out of his own daze and growl. Without orders, the Nidorino dashed forward, intending to attack again, since its master was obviously too shocked to give orders.

Unfortunately, it was soon clear this was not a good idea, as the Pokemon passed through the creature's body... until it reached the center, where it seemed to be frozen, though the noises it was making were nothing short of agonizing.

That seemed to snap the kid out of his own daze, and he scrambled forward, intending to wrench his partner out from the mess of computer glitch.