When the teen seemed hesitant the man shrugged, [color=e5c287]"Oh dear. That's right. Trust is difficult to earn, and easy to lose."[/color] Thinking on his words for a moment, he continued, [color=e5c287]"Well, while I cannot prove that I do not mean you or your Pokémon harm, I [i]can[/i] prove that I am unarmed, and without Pokémon to call my own. Now, before you ask how I made it up here unscathed, I shall tell you that is better off remaining a mystery."[/color]

Frowning for a moment, he continued, [color=e5c287]"Now, how shall we do this? You could search me, this is true, but all that is covering me is this robe. While I do not [i]object[/i] this is likely not how you imagined spending your afternoon. Hmmm... I could change into something less conspicuous, but I'm afraid that's... not really an option right now."[/color] Not liking the limited options to gain the boy's trust, he put the back of his hand to his lips in contemplation, [color=e5c287]"How about this? A small concession. I could show you my face, perhaps then you would trust me?"[/color]