[...Well he can't argue with science, can he?]

Smart--not only for the variety you can breed, but in case you decide to go into battling, too.

[Just going to cross-check a few of these with the pokedex, and-- AHAHA, no, he's totally got this. Book references are winning again.]

Could I have one of the Blitzle eggs? Uh, an A, I guess, if you want me to choose--same with a Kabuto. And an Igglybuff?

[He might be. Looking excited about this.]