He was not gonna lose this staring contest. If he couldn't squish that pest, he would... make it... MAKE IT LOSE TO HIM SOME OTHER WAY. His pride -- his honor was at stake!

"I don't think it's supposed to work that way, Nel." Stare.

"... The trainer is supposed to guide the pokemon." Stare. "Not the other way around... You two are partners." Stare. "Not ... I don't know. Co-workers."