It's kinda inevitable in my world; the bond between humans and Pokémon is so strong that sometimes ya just end up with one no matter what. Not ta mention kids usually leave home at ten...

[he shrugs.]

Yeah, she was tough as an old boot. I actually got all the gym badges and she was so proud! [presumably, seeing as sharpedo can use waterfall.] She had a... Corsola and a Tentacruel. Bloody tough fuckers, they were, bless their souls.