Hardly the first time he's been told to "lighten up". It doesn't help that his face rests naturally in his disapproving frown.
"I... wouldn't be opposed. It's been a while since I've paid Ecruteak a visit, and it might help refine the elegance of our battle strategy."
Really, when was the last →
time he was invited out somewhere? He'd have to return the favor eventually, or else he'd owe Morty for the foreseeable future. And if anyone sees the future, it's him.
"For that matter, why have you been looking for me as of late? If it's a rematch you want, that can be arranged."
Your—?!
I see what you're doing, getting me flustered. It won't work. Prepare to lose handsomely to these birds you seemingly love so much.
They can always waste their time challenging your Gym, instead. Careful on the slides.
(Must be nice to have family reunions to look forward to.)
Let it be known that I'm not an asshole, and I take my job seriously. If only all the other Gym Leaders could say the same.
Not you, Bugsy. You know I respect you for being so responsible.
If you find battling me so very annoying, I don't know how you handle all the challengers who walk through my doors with a Furret and nothing else. You should really be better prepared.
I look forward to trouncing you with my elegant bird Pokémon. You might want to work on your gracious loser face.
What a convenient loophole. I guess you're entirely in the clear, then. Incidentally, when I come to challenge you in a few weeks to sate my own curiosity, please don't remove the safety pads.
