[He nods again, watching Golbat flit around and chattering back to Crobat with an... elated bat expression? It seems enough of that to Gladion at least, Golbat's in a good mood, that's what matters here.]

You think so? His flying is... well it seems almost flawless now compared to a few months ago, so you might be right. Yeah, he's been making Umbreon jealous with the attention he's gotten lately.

[The "accusation" of jealousy makes Umbreon let out a pathetic whine in defense of himself for being called out, not liking that his trainer would dare to do such a thing to him!]