Smiling at the teen, the tired man responded, [color=e5c287]"Ah yes, as I thought. The Torchic line is an interesting choice for a beginner. Not a bad one, mind you. More like... ah it starts off as a feeble, yet loveable creature. Docile. Yet... as it grows into adolescence, it becomes increasingly more ferocious! Yes, a partner worthy of the greatest Champions. Do you not agree?"[/color] Looking over the strong avian, the man leaned over, inspecting it with a smile. [color=e5c287]"Yes, your Blaziken is truly a fine specimen. Do they have a name...?"[/color] After a few moments, the unusual man righted himself, looking the Fire-type in the eye, [color=e5c287]"My apologies. I was oogling you as if you were some sort of a painting. You have to forgive me, it's been such a long time. Now then, how do you like him? Your Trainer that is."[/color] Flatbrowing for a brief moment, he continued, [color=e5c287]"Yes, I am talking to [i]you[/i]. I will ask once more. Is your Trainer treating you with kindness? Are you [i]enjoying[/i] your time with him?"[/color]