[He ducks his head as if to hide the smile that forms in response.]

I do like them. Thank you, Gobo, you're a good friend.

[He starts to get a better feel for the rocks, holding them in his hand; turning them around.]

You know, it's nice that your Pokemon can be helpful when you're off doing that sort of thing. [He looks up here, with a wry chuckle.] It lets me stay behind.

...They really are pretty remarkable, though, wouldn't you say?