[ That is certainly a lot of information to be curious about, and it catches briefly off-guard. Pokémon sound like animals with sapience, but not the same as the sapient, animal-like races she's encountered in her lifetime. And he speaks of evolution as well... Oh, how the Convocation would love this! She hopes one day she might be able to visit this world of Pokémon and study them. ]

They sound wonderful! Almost as though they are their own separate branch within the kingdom Animalia! [ She claps her hands together, unable to contain her excitement. ] This evolution you speak of is specific to Pokémon, yes? You make it sound as though it is rapid change. Is that correct?

I have heard of some creatures forming willing bonds with people, but it has always been spurred on by baser instincts. I've yet to encounter man and beast working together for the sport of it... [ She trails off, the thrill of learning abating with the realization that this boy must miss his companions terribly. She reaches out to place a gentle hand upon his back, keeping her touch light in case he would rather she withdraw it. ]

It is uncanny in many ways. This star is on the precipice of death, struggling to support what little life is left upon it. Still, its will is strong and it continues to fight. We are meant to aid it... And perhaps, in doing so, it may one day be filled with creatures like your Pokémon.