[Sneasel releases him and slides right off of him; if anything, he spares Gold a glance to make sure he's not really hurt.]

That's what he's thinking. He's the only reason why Johto isn't completely infested and ruled. That's what I think.

Don't expect him to get it, though. Even if he does, he won't admit it.

I've just given up on caring. [Some spiteful part of him hopes that he's right and he's giving that spoiled version of himself some trouble. It makes a bitter grin spread across his face, but neither the grin nor the potential satisfaction last.]