No sense in not trying; it's not like I've got a whole lot of other pokemon that can learn Flying-type moves.

[ He releases Skarmory, who hops around for a second, looking for the next contender. But no, just a pokemon center. Oh hey! It's scritches lady, and-- ]

Skarmory, come here, please.

[ Effectively snapped out of it, Skarmory obediently moves over to Leon, who gifts her with a fond smile and gentle throat scratches. She looks at him with newfound pride, their bond made stronger by the sweet taste of victory. He shows her the disc, watching as her eyes follow it curiously. ]

I'm going to hit you on the head with this; if it works, you'll have learned something new. Sound alright with you?

[ Skarmory makes a vaguely skeptical noise, but bobs her head; her Defense stat is so high she probably won't feel much of anything, to be honest. She lowers her neck until her head is easily within reach. Leon looks over at Lightning, feeling incredibly stupid. ]

I can't believe I'm doing this.