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Thomas listened the the trainer, smiling at his well-deserved pride for winning the badge, and nodding when he explained in more detail what he had learned. He had heard similar stories before, but he had also seen trainers who didn't begin soon enough building a team suitable for the League. It was good to hear this trainer wouldn't fall into that trap.
"It sounds you will do well in the League," he said. "There are plenty of League-appropriate Pokémon to find, I'm sure you'll find one to your liking."
When he noticed Nurse Joy put some Pokéballs on the counter and look in their direction, he brought to the counter with a couple of sideway nods with his head. "I think your Pokémon are ready."