You flatter me, sir.

[[As they work their way through the lab, Kato is about to continue speaking when he cries out in pain.]]

Pluto, you stupid-

[[Attached quite firmly to his leg is a small black and blue Pokemon; a Deino. Snarling, Kato viciously kicks it in the head, causing it to yelp and let go, before beginning to chew on its own fur.]]

Apologies; this is my latest Pokemon. It's blind, dumb and can't stop biting everything in sight. Don't be afraid to kick it if it comes near you.