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Averting his gaze, the man's face flushed a deep red at the boy's comment. [color=fc3862]"...I-I suppose."[/color] Taking a quick glance at the boy, Nasir redirected his attention back to the unfamiliar map. [color=fc3862]"Well, having a Pokémon as a friend, and having one as your companion are two completely different things."[/color] 

Taking a breath he continued, [color=fc3862]"A friend is only able to help you as much as they can before they need to retire. You cannot transport them in a Pokéball, so in the event of a medical emergency, there's little you're able to do. Additionally, I do not see your friends nearby, therefore I can only assume they do little to help protect you from your current predicament."[/color] Putting a hand on his cheek, he leaned against it as his teal eyes fell to the boy, [color=fc3862]"...Apologies, I do not mean to lecture you, but you're really not safe by yourself, friends or otherwise. Especially with such men seemingly after you."[/color]

A soft sigh escaped the man's lips, [color=fc3862]"You do not need to have much money to start off with. As long as you and your partners agree to progress and accept battle challenges, you will eventually gain more money in which you can use to care for your partner. Of course... it is not easy."[/color]