[he's got a great vocabulary-- he just doesn't wanna waste it on silver!

that's what his reply would've been if he hadn't been pulled forward like that. sheesh, harsh. no fear though. total confidence.]

Mom's boss - both of 'em - and you're nothing. I ain't gotta prove nothing to you, 'course, and I'm still not leavin'. [he's a brat for a reason.] You being part of Team Rocket's gotta be the best and worst thing I've ever heard though! I mean, I ain't got a reason to fight you anymore, but I guess Crys'll be happy about that... Man, that sucks. I was hopin' to pick some more at you.

[both to tick her off and to get his own kicks.]