[Newt can't help but chuckle.]

I thought my current predicament was a large one. I dare say you're companions have had nearly double what mine did.

[But, let's be honest, that's probably going to change in the future with how many Pokemon he's taking in.]

If it would be alright, I think an Absol would be a wonderful companion to have. And I have heard quite a bit about the various fossil Pokemon, so if it wouldn't be too much trouble to adopt the Archen egg as well, I would gladly take them.