Yes, yes, it's good to hear that you're capable, but I wasn't questioning that.
[He waves that away with a flip of his hand.]
It's strange to see you outside at all. Without my assistance, of course. So? Why are you out here?
[The question distracts him from that line of thought, at least. Look, a shiny thing!!]
Oh, I've been in Kanto with Descole! Lovely place, that. I'll actually be heading back there soon; I've been meaning to tell you that, actually. We won't have to attempt to put up with one another in the labs anymore! There's a branch in... Celadon, I believe? Yes, right. I'll be there instead!
[Do you see how chipper he is? This totally isn't forced or anything! He's genuinely pleased to get away from you! Really!!]
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[He waves that away with a flip of his hand.]
It's strange to see you outside at all. Without my assistance, of course. So? Why are you out here?
[The question distracts him from that line of thought, at least. Look, a shiny thing!!]
Oh, I've been in Kanto with Descole! Lovely place, that. I'll actually be heading back there soon; I've been meaning to tell you that, actually. We won't have to attempt to put up with one another in the labs anymore! There's a branch in... Celadon, I believe? Yes, right. I'll be there instead!
[Do you see how chipper he is? This totally isn't forced or anything! He's genuinely pleased to get away from you! Really!!]