((oh no the cutest ban))

Well, probably no more unsanitary than any other Pokémon, really. But Shrike also literally lived in a cave for a few years until shortly before coming to Johto, so his standards for such things are also a little lax.

"Oh... I haven't seen anyone else today. Or heard anyone screaming."

There's a pause, then he continues.

"Did she just suddenly disappear, but her Pokémon were still here? That happened to Sandalphon before, and it was because he went back to his world..."