[It really is.]

I figure they will at least provide a good enough reason to do some traveling. I'd like to see what else I can find outside of Goldenrod.

[Yep, leaving work for weeks to get some shiny badges is apparently acceptable in this world. He really can't even with this place sometimes.

To Descole's question about his well-being, he gives a short laugh.]

As well as I can be under these circumstances. I've been trying to keep myself busy, but I am growing tired of this city.