Darkness gave Junior a sympathetic look, speaking in Pokemon. "My trainer is the same. He has accepted attacks from other humans in the past, even when they threatened his life. He thought we wouldn't- shouldn't protect him." Darkness tilted his head up chest feathers fluffed up. "He has learned since, after one of us beat upon the last human who drew blood when they hit him. They do not always know what is best for them, just like children."

Unaware of Darkness's words, Walter also gave Junior a sympathetic look. It reminded him of being young, cowering when the guards approached. "Not all of the Pokemon who come into Team Rocket are treated well." He murmured. "I've seen some of the...uses, they have for them here."