[........... he doesn't think too hard about that. he just nods in understanding.]

I get that. I got a Wailmer back home that's of age, but she just don't like it, so we just let her chill out on the sidelines instead. She's plenty happy to just watch.

[archie thinks for a moment, then shakes his head.]

Nah, think I just want him to get some water. [he takes out his own ball, tossing it forward. out comes electrode with a happy buzzing. it certainly looks a lot more confident than nanu might've seen it in the past.] This is our first proper battle together, Electrode! I hope you're lookin' forward to it as I am!!