"You need an amplifier for that. The basement's the worst place if you're signal hunting. Can't you go on out? It's really not far." Rhyssa, who'd stayed to get the rest of her answers down, inclined her head a little so her twin tails swung and glanced at the other girl.

"It's much easier out of the building proper."

Behind her a green Rowlet swiveled his head from where he sat on her chair and her Eevee's head popped up with interest. They were, as usual, out and about but never seemed to stray far from her. She'd taught them reasonably well, after all.