[He shoots a rather disdainful look at that Togepi without moving to touch it just yet; as it stands, the thing is still kind of crying, but at least the flat-out wailing has died down at Gorthan's approach.]

If you think intelligence is all that's required for parenting, then I can't exactly say that I -

[...okay, wait, what.]

You have children.

[That's more than a bit incredulous there.]

Forgive my rudeness, but you don't seem the sort.