[he squints at the earthbadge, then, finally recognition flashes across his face.]

Ah! Blue Oak, right? [he grins-- happy to meet him regardless.] Nah-- we get news. I've just been... busy.

[he glances over to exeggutor-- crobat hops towards it, too. looking to make a friend.......... even if it's a little wary of the typing.]

Shoulda figured you'd show up eventually. Seems the only people showing up here are champs. [...] And, uh, me.