Battle for sport. Or just...live. [Walter goes to his own belt and opens Orthrus' Pokeball, scratching the Houndoom behind the horns as he materializes and nudging him forward. Orthrus takes the cue, stepping forward and sniffing curiously at Absol.] Johto has its shortcomings, but...it's nearer to Lilith's paradise than anything in our world. So for now...

[He raises his arms for a moment, indicating their surroundings before quickly dropping them again and shoving his hands in his pockets.]

...I'm still working out how to make the best of it.