[Joss is just going to think "jiji" is some kind of verbal tick and very politely not bring it up. This is fine. He acknowledges the victory with a nod.]
Well fought.
[It's... unusual, but not unpleasant to be allowed to lose for a change. There isn't anything at stake here, only the same kind of satisfaction as an engaging sparring session.
Unless he's going against Yoichi. The teen's Pokémon always seem to push themselves too hard, and it's only just occurring to him that maybe it isn't entirely normal.]
You seem to be a natural at this.
[He crouches and beckons his injured Lycanroc to his side, offering him a restorative berry. Hachiko approaches a little dejectedly, sad that he lost, but accepts the treat.]
no subject
Well fought.
[It's... unusual, but not unpleasant to be allowed to lose for a change. There isn't anything at stake here, only the same kind of satisfaction as an engaging sparring session.
Unless he's going against Yoichi. The teen's Pokémon always seem to push themselves too hard, and it's only just occurring to him that maybe it isn't entirely normal.]
You seem to be a natural at this.
[He crouches and beckons his injured Lycanroc to his side, offering him a restorative berry. Hachiko approaches a little dejectedly, sad that he lost, but accepts the treat.]