[@BladeSS4] "It was a pleasure battling with you," Henri said. "I'm sure you'll do well." He walked him to the entrance of the gym, knowing Bakuto wanted to get his Pokémon healed. The Marowak had marched to a door in the arena and had picked taken a broom of his size from it, starting to sweep some of the sand into the pit. "
Don't forget to get some League-approved types if you want to battle in the Rorie League too. Your Absol is strong, but he can only help you get the badges you need. I've seen trainers do great against the gym leaders, but stumble and fall in the League because they relied too much on their ace Pokémon which they couldn't use during the League."
A piece of advice he often gave trainers, the experience had taught him it was better to remind them one time too many, than not at all.