It occurs to me I hadn't yet answered the reviews and responses so graciously offered. Time to change that!

MLG: Regarding your reviews on Outcast: I hadn't even really thought about it when I wrote it or when I posted it, but now that I'm going over it again, you're right... Team Rocket was the first Pokémon-specific term I used. Very strange. I think my subconscious was doing something there. And I'm glad you're enjoying the description - it's something I've spent a long time refining, as with the concept of the story itself in my head. I've been trying very hard to give depth to the secondary characters, Daniel in particular, because we'll be seeing him again in a while. As for the plot you sense... well, we'll just have to see what happens!

Becky: Whether you feel you have useful feedback (i.e. concrit) or not, hearing back is always appreciated. Thanks for the encouragement!

MLG (again): Regarding your review on Exile: I hope my presentation of the battle between Jason and Wattson fulfilled your expectations. I do try to offer the flash they deserve. And I have to admit I lol'ed when I saw that you correctly guessed Wattson was the older trainer. I love readers that pick out and interpret the details!

DL: That's great! I've always felt this story deserved the best writing I could offer it, and something told me I couldn't manage that in my teenage years. I think adulthood has given me the benefit not only of experience, but also being able to sympathize more with "grown-up" POV's and look at things from multiple angles. Lets me get into the heads of multiple characters far more easily than before. In the meantime, I hope I'll get to see the product of your own inspiration! I promise to read and review.