"Sometimes, yes," Andy said. "We've been together for a long time; you learn to understand each other when you've been together long enough. And Bear is fairly easy to read. But take Benny, I know he teased me back when I teased him with the mead, but I really don't know what he said." 
Bear had let go of Andy's arm, pleased that his trainer was following and exciting to take on that Miltank himself, and lead the way to the gym. 

"It did," Michael said. "We won." He looked at the Pokémon; some were watchful, others preferred to snooze in the sun. Merlin had probably been up during the night and needed to catch up on the sleep. And the Dragonite just seemed to enjoy lying in the sun. 
[i]"They were really good,"[/i] Benny said, as it looked like Michael wouldn't. [i]"Niccia's Pokémon are really strong and even though Michael didn't have Anthony and Missy for a long time yet, they fought well together."[/i] He turned to Michael. [i]"I'm sure Merlin will help you train Anthony if you ask him. He won't admit it, but I bet he'll love taking a young, inexperienced bird under his wing."[/i]

As both had gotten the bag with their dress in it, Mindy turned to the door so they could find the second item for her outfit. Surely there would be a place in the shopping street where she could find ribbons.
"Before Merlin put her to sleep the moment she emerged from her Pokéball so you could return her," Mindy said, looking at Sparky. "Why are you keeping her out now? Wasn't it dangerous?"