Pokemon are just as sentient as anyone here. [Thace chuckles.] I'm fairly certain some of them enjoy the language barrier, but there is always a way to communicate with a little effort on our parts.

Vonir is the only one of my family that has shown interest in writing, but most have happily learned to read and can type given motivation, and everyone has learned sign for Acxa's sake if not mine.

[Vonir is currently bouncing around chattering happily. Asking Larvitar's opinions on his trainer and the journey ahead and if he has a name already.

Athvrix is poking around at everybody's surface thoughts, mostly just because she can.]