His friends have also said it would be best if I didn't return. I don't want to start more fights. It would upset Assumption more. I could only calm my Pokemon by explaining that Goldenrod is 'their' city.

[ He pauses but lifts his head, giving Anders a small...slightly aloof smile. ]

And Ecruteak is our city. I know my Pokemon are angry that we can't go into 'his' city but they accept that this is 'ours' now. [ He may not be able to go to Goldenrod. But Henry can't come to Ecruteak without incurring the wrath of his Pokemon. And Walter knows it. ]