[Oh please, like he's actually going to admit to such a thing?]

Yes, I certainly wouldn't want to be blown up, thank you.

[Not that he's entirely sure that's what happened to your previous "partners," but they probably all met with an equally horrid demise. That's not the point, though.]

We need to focus on the Badges, Kimblee. Our partnership has proved beneficial thus far, but if the Gym Leaders are even remotely difficult, it would be wise of us to remain together for the time being.