[Oh he hadn't expected that sort of reaction. He stared for a moment before cracking into a huge smile when Volo moved the conversation to a Pokemon battle.]

Winner or lose, ain't a big deal to me!

[Yet instead of calling out a Pokemon he's shaking his head to get loose leaves and stray twigs off himself. He'll then laugh.]

Nah, just felt like spicing things up! Sometimes ya just need a bit of a surprise don't cha think?

[Stepping tight out onto the path he's swinging his throwing arm around in a circular motion.]

Okaaaay get ready! For my absolutely! Positively! Powerful Partner in crime! Go Taro!

[He'll toss out a Pokeball and...! Out comes a tiny little Chikorita who beamed, and pointing his leaf up high while puffing out his chest.]

Wooo! Atta boy Taro! Show 'em how cute you are!