[Hope grimaces as Minccino starts the tug of war on his head, nearly losing his balance. He takes the Pokemon off and sets him on the ground without trying to disturb the match.]

Pokemon are kind of... everything in this world. It's very strange but also very intriguing.

[The smile makes him laugh a little and he stands up, brushing off his pants..]

They do. I visited one just before you got here, to watch a meteor shower comprised entirely of Pokemon called minior. I might revisit it once I've explored the world a bit more. [He tilts his head at Noel.] Care to join me?