James
"Well, you're more mature than most of the trainers in your year, ya nerd" Phoebe commented, somewhat impressed. Most trainers started this with eyes sparkling with ambition, entranced by the idea of having this all powerful squad of minions at their disposal. It's why the Dragon trip was needed to limit how many dangerous pokemon were running around.
Mareek
"Whatever the reason, you still didn't keep a control on your Scyther. Independence in pokemon is one thing but in the end they're yours to control. What do you think they were trying to tell us during that Boulder hills trip?" Alvin called out, irritated at this boy. "One day letting your pokemon act on their own will hurt those around you!"
((Yes, I'm completely meta-gaming here with the Nemo/Java thing but... Co-Host))
Lana group
Lana chose to not comment on Henrys advice. Lana didn't know how to feel about the whole situation with Evan, she'd rather avoid it completely. So she took up the chance to greet Henrys new friend. "Hello Techi, I'm Lana. Nice to meet you!" Lana went to try and... pet the Rotom? until she realised she did not know how to interact with it at all. After a momentary hesitation she withdrew her arm she had extended the moment beforehand.