Asch could continue to comment on Ky's fashion but the subject changes quickly, "Yeah, his name's Beast." Leaning over to rub the Pokemon's chest, scratching where the Growlithe seems to like best.

"Maybe he'll make a good guard dog, Swords and all." The way Asch talks about it makes it obvious he doesn't understand how unlikely he'll advance in the Swords at this point. Sitting down soon after, rolling up his pants and sticking his feet in the water, still within chatting range.

"About the other day.. I shouldn't have fought with my brother while on duty -- forgive me." Unlike Luke, Asch knows work and play are different.. mostly because their father had a few words with them upon returning home.