[His frown only deepens, and Guzma growls darkly, crossing his arms over his chest. Excuse you? Pet? Does he look like the type to walk their Furfrou down the street to show off its new haircut? Even Ariados seems a little put out, and she bobs on her legs indignantly, clicking her mandibles at Tim with a soft hiss.]

Partner. And I got 'nother one skulking 'round here somewhere, and he ain't like Ariados when it comes to people what wanna do no good'a me. [Even as an itty, bitty, baby Wimpod, the little insect pokemon always stood up for Guzma when he was a child, and actually took initiative when he was getting a good thrashing from his dad that one time...attacking the old man just long enough so Guzma could retaliate and make his escape from that house once and for all. Even now, as a Golisopod, the pokemon is very aware of humans and how they can have very bad intentions in mind, and do harm to others. He's become quite protective of Guzma, considering they've known one another over a decade.]

So I ain't gonna ask y'all again...put that thing away.