"I see," Giovanni replied. While he was curious about what stories she would tell, he wasn't a very social person, so it takes him a moment to reply to the offer. "Sure. Perhaps that would help me bond with my Pokemon better too."

[Giovanni picks out a more functional lantern, but one with a lot fancy swirly flourishes.]

"Esselings are fabric brought to "life" by the Dark," He explained, "They'll attack anyone nearby, and often appear in groups, which makes them a threat to travelers."