[Sasha nods at Jean's statement, trying to figure out how to back him up. These Electrodes look angry--rightfully so--and upset and distrusting. The Spoink Sasha picked up from another Rocket Hideout room seems the same way, not letting her hold it in her arms. But Sasha gets it. She totally understands not being able to trust anybody but yourself, but she also understands that not everybody is out to hurt you. How to get this across to a Pokemon, though, is a mystery.]

I know they probably did bad things to you. They left you in here with no one to talk to. That's horrible! But we'll help you!

[If the Electrodes let them. One already shoots off a bevy of sparks. Pokemon speak for STAY AWAY! That one seems like it's going to be trouble.]