[Reside. In there. In that small, cold sphere in his hand. In the form of energy. Not living, breathing, playful, stubborn matter but just... energy.

Despite her telling him that it's inactive, despite knowing it's not necessary, his next reaction is pure instinct and no thought. The ball is dropped onto the ground with a choked noise, Blossom gathered in his arms protectively, his skin flaring as he holds himself from trying to destroy the thing right there. He remembers now, though he wishes he hadn't.]

Those are... Those items are forbidden here. If you are seen to use them on any pokémon within Union, I'm pretty sure you'll suddenly find this place very inhospitable. I would suggest against it. [His voice is flat, with only the obviously fake semblance of being friendly and informative left.]