Mycroft likewise took a sip of tea, and thought for a moment. "Both my eevee and your fletchling are classified as 'normal' types, so they're equally matched there, but yours would have the advantage of also being a flying type, with greater maneuverability. However, we have the advantage," Mycroft gloated while reaching down to pet Reynard, "in that we've already been training."
Another thoughtful pause, and then, "There is another way to bond with your pokemon that doesn't involve battling. I read how some trainers may become poke-performers, combining movement and dance with one's pokemon's powers in creative and entertaining ways. It's quite a competition, where the pokemon come from."
"Vee vee, ee vee ee ee!" Reynard yipped in agreement.