A joke? Maybe not... You wouldn't be the first person I've met here that's had a natural talent with Pokémon.

[ it's an off-handed comment, but that's when their eyes meet. they're not the exactly same, no... but his intuition is hinting at otherwise. when he sees the twinkle of inspiration in someone's eyes, he always remembers.

but he doesn't let that show in his expression, aside from a polite smile. it's still just a hunch, after all. ]

In any case, we all appreciate your kind words. Though... I don't believe I've seen you in the colony before.