[[That terrible Explosion attack...despite his Pokemon's enthusiasm for it, Armstrong cannot stand it. It's so....cruel, and such a damn cop-out. It's not the way he likes to win his battles, but Ben loves it so, despite the fact it knocks him unconscious. But that's just how he is, really.
When Kimblee demands honesty, Armstrong pauses, thinking. He's always been an honest man, and now is no exception.]]
Very well.
[[And the alchemical symbols on the backs of his gauntlets begin to glow.]]
...I have something to prove to you.
[[I'll make you respect my ability. I'm not that trembling, naive boy any more.
But those are the words he can't bring himself to say. Not yet.]]
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[[That terrible Explosion attack...despite his Pokemon's enthusiasm for it, Armstrong cannot stand it. It's so....cruel, and such a damn cop-out. It's not the way he likes to win his battles, but Ben loves it so, despite the fact it knocks him unconscious. But that's just how he is, really.
When Kimblee demands honesty, Armstrong pauses, thinking. He's always been an honest man, and now is no exception.]]
Very well.
[[And the alchemical symbols on the backs of his gauntlets begin to glow.]]
...I have something to prove to you.
[[I'll make you respect my ability. I'm not that trembling, naive boy any more.
But those are the words he can't bring himself to say. Not yet.]]