Gray didn't respond verbally. He merely gave the boy a searching glance, seemingly going through multiple strategies as his eyes turned towards the Riolu as well. He didn't feel as if a battle was necessary - going to Pewter was on his first priority list. Regardless, he recognized the need to battle, and so he nodded silently, before flipping backwards and landing on a nearby tree branch. In a flash of silver, both Nidoran and Gible was out, and the latter of the two walked forward into the clearing.