[Vinnie nodded again. He was fairly confident he could do good in the subject as well - when he applied himself, he had the diligence, and a fair bit of intuition to help him out. He had never been hopeless with most academics, even before.

There was no way that it could be anything as gruelling as the past two years of physical training he'd put himself to. Having accomplished as much as he had already, Vinnie definitely wasn't a stranger to hard work.]

I want... t'be able to do something I couldn't as just a Venusaur. Or just a human, either. I always knew how to use both through fighting - I think... I could use it t'contribute more than that.

[He paused, lowering his gaze for a moment.] I know I can be more than just a trainer's Pokemon.