[So it is that. That... well, it's not exactly relieving, but close. She didn't do anything to deserve hate, at least. And cultural differences should be easier to tackle. Bianca sighs and tries to cling to memory of Elesa talking to her about opinions before she goes for it.]

I took the word animal from here. It makes things easier to explain to people. But they are Pokémon. They're smarter than your animals, and more powerful. They've been battling in the wild since before humans approached them. It's what they naturally do - not for food or protection, but because they grow stronger thanks to it. They accept a Trainer, not the other way around. They breathe fire and start earthquakes, Shiro, do you really think we could oblige them to comes with us?

[Suddenly the memory of Team Plasma and the Kyurem incident comes to mind, and may as well be completely honest about it.]

I mean, some of them have tried. With big machines and experiments. There are bad people in my world too, sadly. But they're the exception, not the rule. A Pokémon that is forced to do things, well... I think you may've seen it here too? Or maybe in your world? Those guards dogs that are trained just to bite and won't allow anyone to be near. It's horrible. But you met Munny, in the labyrinth. You've seen her around me, her Trainer, and around you, a stranger. You really think she's violent or bitter?

[She pauses.]

Or would you rather ask them yourself?