[The demonstration itself is quite a show. Polnareff watches each Pokemon in fascination, their battle moves earning grins and claps as needed. Each move is a little stunning in its power, truthfully, and he wonders how well each one would fare in a true battle.
But it's the question, proud and yet eager for praise, that has him truly smiling. He's always liked kids; that trait, at least, the years haven't crushed.]
I think they've been taught very well. You've obviously trained hard with them.
[It isn't just mindless praise, either: he'd trained often enough with his Chariot to recognize someone who's done the same.]
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But it's the question, proud and yet eager for praise, that has him truly smiling. He's always liked kids; that trait, at least, the years haven't crushed.]
I think they've been taught very well. You've obviously trained hard with them.
[It isn't just mindless praise, either: he'd trained often enough with his Chariot to recognize someone who's done the same.]
How do you teach them?