[Ohhhh boy doesn't he know it.

What's her interest in this exactly, he's been wondering. Pure professional curiosity? The same questions on anyone's mind after Felfri? Or maybe this personal connection she's reflecting on has something to do with it. A friend with an ancient legacy. He...should ask, before they move on to the other wing.]

Both, sort of. The royals were human, but Pokemon were always part of the kingdoms too.
And with the tapu leading them, the wars were effectively island against island, in the stories.