For a moment Jess was silent while the A-Unown returned to its Pokeball, unable to continue the battle. Finally, a wide smile broke out on her face. "Now we're talking, buddy! For a second there I thought you were going to let me down, but then you turned right around and fainted your first Pokemon! Hate to say this B, but I think we've got this in the bag! And thanks, Vince. You and your partner aren't so bad yourselves! Hang in there." She waited, full to burst with energy and enthusiasm, as the Unown and then the Azurill took their turns. It seemed that Zubat was free to do as he pleased. Once the battle had cycled back toward her, Jess gave her next command. "Okay, little guy. Leech Life, once again!" 

She cast a glance at Miu and Bailey to see how they were doing. It appeared they were making headway; already, the Professor's Aron was out of commission, leaving only the Sword Pokemon that had almost sapped Jess's life force earlier. She didn't know whether to be resentful for Miu's progress or supportive for Bailey's sake. Ultimately, she decided against saying anything and focused instead on her own fight--grudges were for the weak, after all.