He just sat there, looking Owen right in the eyes. Not making his gaze drift anywere else. "Those choices I leave to the man in charge. I have grown more powerful as a trainer and more knowledgable. I will not deny that. Seeing as how staff has changed. I am sure however I could hold my own in battle. Comparing how I am now to then, I would have been able to take such a position as I faced all the commanders and such in battle. Back then, I had only magneton and battleing with such. One can face such weaknesses and overcome them. Becoming stronger. As stated, I follow orders and it's not in me to place myself higher or lower then what rank is given to me. Were you need me, is what I will willingly do." He paused abit and looked at Niiki. His words soft. "I'm sorry that I could not have prevented your blindness...I am glad to see your still alive. I should have been watching you both better." He then returned his gaze to Owen.