Are you tired from the battles fought?

[WOW what a beautiful forest this is. Seriously, it's nice. All peaceful and stuff. Listen to that quiet wilderness air...]

[... which is then completely shattered by an angry growling. Not from any pokemon. From a human.]

[Who appears to be kicking a bush.]

Fine.

I will concede.

I will... fly...

[Ironhide, you have a bunch of rock pokemon, how are you going to fly anywhere.]

... Somehow. When I find something with wings.

[Hey, here's someone who hasn't made his own post in a while. Seriously, Ironhide, you need to get on this Badge-Collecting business. You're so slow.]

[Regardless, he flicks the 'gear on as he exits Ecruteak's gym, in the process of pinning the Fog Badge to a pocket inside of his coat. ... A coat which he still manages to wear in the middle of summer. Go figure.]

[Dog the Growlithe runs around his feet, clearly pleased with herself. After a moment, he crouches -- his knees popping -- to pat her. Awkwardly.]

Cliffjumper. Got the badge. We can roll whenever you are ready.

[He pauses, regarding the 'gear thoughtfully.]

Which leader gets to challenge my team next, hmn? None of them have stood a chance, thus far.