No - I was royalty, back in my home universe. It's not as pleasant as it sounds. When you're a member of a powerful family, you have powerful enemies.

[Paul smiles bitterly. In some ways, the relative anonymity of the Pokémon world is better for him, and safer, though he knows better than to let his guard down completely.]

But a lot of those skills can be transferred to adventuring, you're right about that. And it sounds like it's a good idea to be careful with Team Rocket about. It wouldn't be the first time I've had to defend myself.