I am far from a scholar. I merely needed to put some of my thoughts and memories on paper. [He looks somewhat sheepish.] I truly should. I think Rosie is planning to force feed me if I put it off any longer.

[His face darkens slightly.] The Arbok is Leila, and the Riolu is currently unnamed. They... they are both my friend Firion's team members, and I'll be their caretaker from now on. [Which would explain everything else, really.]