[He sighs, briefly looking at Archer again, just to reassure him that he hasn't cut him off completely.]

Had I known, I would have trained my Team more intensively in preparation for this. That is my only regret. Then again, perhaps I should have been prepared from the start regardless, as I am sure that you and your esteemed partner are. As I was commenting to Descole a few nights ago, readiness is all...

[Oh, don't worry. By the time either Archer or Gorthan have to leave Johto, Archer will know his Shakespeare all right. >:| ]