"Yeah, sure kid. Just remember to keep your snake on a leash, I'm not a fan of drool." Nikolai said as he walked back to his pokemon, a look of satisfaction on his face. "Are you disappointing you didn't get to fight Rupert, or was it all part of your master plan."<br/><br/>"As your first pokemon, it was my duty to help in the guidance of the others, I was much more useful on the sidelines." Rupert said with a grin, having planned to keep himself out of the battle until absolutely necessary. "Most of my attacks are more useful in area of effect, not singling out opponents."<br/><br/>"Arbok. (Nikolai generally likes having a good fight, he respects skill in others over there more negative qualities. He is an idiot.)" Argus said with a lack of interest, watching his group talk amongst themselves like nothing happened.