"We will certainly make the attempt. If strategy isn't enough to account for our lack of type advantage, we will learn from the experience and be more likely to succeed next time." Thace is mostly watching the battle too, and his Pokemon chime in with agreements, some far more confident than others.

But Thace hadn't meant the question to be an insult, and his tone is apologetic. "I was asking that of myself more than anyone else. I'm here to see if I can find the answer to that question by observation. It just might take me some time; I'm afraid I haven't been here long enough to recognize moves on sight."

Hopefully that is enough to smooth the ruffled feathers.