Leon had been watching the small Pokemon for a while, not really paying attention to what Rasca had been saying at first. However, at her question, he smiled a bit. “No. I didn't want to just capture it,” he stated. “This is a test above all else. Though, another thing I had to test. Female Nidorans are extremely gullible. This is made up for in the fact that the males stick very close to their mates. Together, it is said they have a perfect union. The caring and protective side...” He gestured to the blue Pokemon before them. “And the skeptical and powerful side. Two sides to the same coin.”

There was rustling behind Nidoran as he continued speaking. The boy went quiet, focusing on it, his looking growing more serious. It seemed he had been waiting for this. With a cry, a purple blur shot out, lunging for Leon's hand. The young boy swept it away quickly, diving into his pocket quickly to produce another pellet. Playing with it in his hand for the moment, he placed it down in front of the other one. “No need to be scared, little guy,” he said softly. “I was only giving her a treat. You can have one too.”

The Nidoran bristled in response, seeming suspicious of the offered food. However, the blue one let out a soft cry, seeming to talk to the purple one. After a moment, the purple one snorted, turning its head away in annoyance. Though, it did settle down and nibble at the small treat offered to it. That made Leon smile again. “Hey, guys. I want you to meet my friend, Rasca,” he said softly, placing his hand on Rasca's back. The blue Nidoran chirped happily before going back to its pellet. The purple one made a soft sound, though it sounded less happy about it.

He was about to keep going, but he paused as a small growl was heard. With a cry, a white furred body popped out from the surrounding grass. Leon was already moving without thinking as it shot towards the smaller Nidoran. He moved in the way, raising his arm and taking the initial kick from the Mankey that had jumped out to attack. He crashed backwards from the force, clutching his arm quickly. It wasn't too much of a surprise. Leon was well known to valuing the well-being of Pokemon over himself. He just never had much chance to display that.

The two Nidorans instantly went into action. The blue one backed off, retreating to Leon's side, while the purple one launched forward, ramming into the Mankey with full force. The two Pokemon clashed and went down, fighting amongst each other while the blue Nidoran stayed by Leon, making sure the one who protected it was alright. Despite the situation, it seemed he had one her over.