For a moment, Professor Oak's face faltered, and a worried expression took over. He had heard of something going on...surely these two wouldn't get involved? Would they?

Realizing that Robert was still waiting for an answer, Oak mentally shook himself. "Just take care of yourself, and your Pokemon." Professor Oak finally answered. "...and always be careful of strange people." he added after a moment more of thought.

Chad raised an eyebrow at the Professor's strange reaction. Was he not telling them something? He had half a mind to ask what the problem was, before he decided against it. The old man had to have his reasons. He hadn't given them a reason to distrust him so far. "Thanks Professor, I appreciate the Pokemon, and the Dex." He turned to leave, before a thought entered his head. "Het Robert, you up for your first Pokemon battle?"