Doug Badges

“I’m so glad you asked. I’ve been teaching it new tricks. Observe.” Doug Bowser turned to his fiery companion and straightened up. He took a deep breath and, in a booming voice, he said, “ENTEI, SPEAK.”

His command rang throughout the mountain range. Reggie could feel the very volcano itself tremble at the word.

But Entei did not obey the order.

“Entei,” Doug repeated. “Speak!”

Entei pretended not to notice.

“Speak!”

Entei loafed around.

“C’mon, Entei! Speak! C’mon!”

Entei began to nap.

Doug Bowser stared at Entei in bewilderment, his face flush with embarrassment.

Reggie laughed. “Oh, Doug Bowser. Fool that you are. You didn’t even bother to bring your badges, did you?”

“I… I thought…”

“Your lack of foresight will be your undoing,” said Reggie. “It’s no wonder your Pokémon doesn’t respect you.”

- Ragnarust Special Round