[ bandit hops up a bit when the bartender comes by again. after ford orders the paloma, jack asks for a cut of water, too. bandit is looking a little thirsty, after all.

but he takes another long drink of his whiskey as he listens to ford. he isn't versed entirely in ford's talk yet, but he gets the gist - that he wanted to make it interesting for himself, and not just use brute strength. ]

I can see that. Sure, maybe it's possible to brute force your way through a battle, but it doesn't benefit anyone that way. Using your brain or a different method helps you in things other than just pokemon battles.

For kids, I mean - it teaches them that you don't have to be a dick to get where you should.