[ it's not something that he'll comment on. he knows that he was born into privilege, and he isn't asking for sympathy for it. he spent the majority of his time running away from his affluence when he could, be it through travelling or pokemon training. ]

I wouldn't be able to tell that from a glance. You've made quite an image for yourself.

[ he'll take the opportunity to give him a quick once over with his eyes. barring the weird feather boa, that suit isn't half bad. moving on... ]

You never struck me as a botanical researcher. Is that really what you did in your own world?