[...honey, he works with Archer and they met by sort of mutually deciding they hated each other. If he could handle that first impression, he can handle just about anything.]

Well, I can hardly fault you for any of that, although I will say the music is something you get used to over time; it took me several months, personally, but we don't have much choice. Adapt and overcome.

As for the Pokémon - are you at all accustomed to these sorts of battles? The way you're referring to the lack of full powers implies you're used to something else.