Superb execution of a premise that would usually fall flat if handed to the average writer.

That was amazing. I can't even begin to process the amount of work you put into that. The witty inner dialog, the details involving all the moves and attack mannerisms, the extremely captivating character plotlines(that you only hinted at mind you; Leaving me for all intents and purposes frothing at the mouth with questions ). Not to mention the sheer character you managed to bring out. I loved how you made each person(and pokemon) have there own very distinct personality and couldn't help but fall in love with them all (I'm particularly fond of Don; not that that's surprising.) I find myself hard pressed to try and even come close to the writing finesse it takes to create a character as engaging as you have done with all of yours in this story (I resisted the urge to call it an epic only just) and I commend you for it. You could honostly turn this into a full fledged 100k word story and I would be first in line to spend many a sleepless night on it ( not that that's any different from a typical Wednesday night anyways) But either way, you did an incredible job on this and it was a very fun read so Thank You for taking the time to write it. You are appreciated(as corny as that may sound).

I particularly love the scene with the flask, like he's trying to completely undermine this girl's effortless intrigue any way he possibly can.

This story is not exactly what I was expecting - a pleasant surprise.

It's been a long time since I've seen a Pokemon fanfiction in this kind of format and setting. I'm curious to see where this goes.

I'm already hooked by this story! It's really good and I do have to say this concept is quite interesting! Keep it up