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"Apparently you've picked up Blizzard's lack of subtle humor." Doc said to Aden. "I was teasing. In fact, I can very well say that this Scyther, if it wanted to at the time, could have taken your head off in one clean swipe. This Scyther is probably...one of the more experienced as well as one of the more finer breeds of Scyther you could have found in that park." he said.



"That figures." I said. "That would have explained Reno and Rude for that matter when I had those bouts with them. Even they didn't seem to know it all and I would have assumed they were in a higher standing than you were."

"Your teachers lack of humor and your father's tendacy to put his foot in his mouth. Apparently you're more than just a weirdness magnet that I am told." Doc said.



"A hierarchy then." I said. "Sounds about right. At any rate, just for the time being...don't worry about what goes on with Aden. Actually, maybe..." I then had a thought. "Maybe you should go see how Aden improved. Come to the gym with us in a short bit."

"Actually it was Freth, who was told by Blizzard. I was informed a bit on your travels. I think at the time, she said you were...about to leave Azalea Town at the time." he said. "At any rate, hmm...by the way it seems, your Pokemon are in pretty prestine form; ready to go have at it against the likes of Morty." he said.



"You...guess? Problem, Ceramew?" I asked.

"At least you're not going to battle them yourself." I said to him. "You'll just be on the sidelines, watching the battles happen, nothing more, and I'll be watching with you. Your fears are rather unfounded." I said.




He started to examine the rest rather closely as well. The Flaffy, well taken care of. Looks to be...something that he has been raising for some time. Poliwhirl, still fit as ever. Raticate, a force to be reckoned with when the time comes. Nidorino...evolved from the Nidoran...seems to be pretty recent too. Same with the Flaffy, now that he is coming to noticing it. Then Geodude...well taken care of to be sure as well, but... "Geodude doesn't get into a lot of action, does he?" Doc asked, rubbing the top of Geodude.

"I see." Doc said. And it pretty much showed too, in spades. Probably seen a few wild Pokemon fights, MAYBE a trainer, by his estimate, but really? This Geodude was being left behind. Aden apparently hasn't grasped training a whole party yet. There is evidence that he is trying to work with them all, though... "Well, at any rate, your Pokemon apparently are in fighting form. They are good to take on the Ecruteak Gym as far as I can tell."




"Well that's good." I said. "Maybe you should consider transforming too for the trip. I know you're still trying to work on a few things as well."

"Well, with that out of the way, if you will excuse me Aden, I think I must retire for the day." He said. "If you need anything else later, Orderly will be up in my stead. Good morning, Aden..." He said, walking off.





"Yea, probably would get a little annoying really for you." I said to her. "How about you go take care of it now." I said as I finally finished breakfast, ready to serve.

"Oh she's just getting ready for later." I said. "She'll be spectating while you battle today. If for anything, probably to put her mind at ease so she can finally get off your case for good. But, first things first, though." I said, putting a plate out. Eggs, sausage, biscuits...breakfast of champions. "Hungry?"

"Yea, I didn't think Doc would take that long. He's pretty efficient on spying out things if they're out of place." I said. "Anyways, eat up. If all goes well, we may get both fights at the gym done today, perhaps. Depends on you."