Good to know, then, that this is not an elaborate manifestation of yours and that I am indeed real. And very much of a smartass, thank you. [Still, the tone in Heather's voice was very much of a departure from the woman he spoke to before. It... might well be something serious happening then.]

Your Pokemon doesn't seem to be particularly perturbed. These creatures tend to have a sixth sense when it comes to the dangerous, I've noticed.