[ it's not a bother for him in the least - as long as people express interest in learning about this sort of thing, he's happy to explain it. being around people so unfamiliar with Pokémon has definitely reminded him to not take his partners for granted, but he also wants to share a piece of the joy and companionship he's experienced with them through teaching people about how amazing they can be. for once, it's not a brag - he's completely genuine about it. ]

That's the gist of it, yeah. [ he smirks - there's more nuance to it, but he sure has the basics down. ] Pretty much! You can't travel around practically with your Pokémon roaming around. If you're a Trainer, Poké Balls are the best way to keep everyone safe and cozy when you're out and about.

[ with the brood of dragons that Raihan has under his care, it's definitely clear as to why a tool like that would be useful. ]