A small smile spread across the man's lips as the youth honored their arrangement. Eyes lighting up slightly, the man crossed his arms, eager for the teen's revelation. Once they had all materialized, the man smirked, [color=e5c287]"Well, well. It would appear you have not been remiss in your duties as a Trainer. Your partners are strong indeed. Though I must wonder, who of them is the strongest I wonder?"[/color] 

Waving a dismissive hand, he continued, [color=e5c287]"No, no, that's an idea you will have to entertain later. I am far too [i]busy[/i] to witness what would like as not be an overlong series of matches to determine the victor. Still though, it is a curious thought."[/color] Looking over the group of Pokémon, he furrowed his brows as if in deep thought. After a few moments, he seemed to come to some sort of a conclusion, [color=e5c287]"Now this is Hoenn... the professor would be... no, that was... Professor Aspen?"[/color] Blinking he continued, [color=e5c287]"No? Off by a century... let's see... ah! Yes, Professor Birch. That is the one correct? And he would like as not... Professors normally import Pokémon from faraway regions so... yes! They would be from Alola. Very rare Alolan Pokémon on the verge of extinction."[/color]

Pausing, he thought for a moment before continuing, [color=e5c287]"What I mean to say, is, my assumption is Blaziken was your first partner?"[/color]