[ Ah, the built-in Focus Sash. Sturdy an useful ability but it's annoying when the opponent is the one having it. Hilda's grown to loathe it a little after going through Victory Road and encountering dozens of Boldores. ]

Samurott's my very first Pokémon! I know you don't remember it but you were the first gym leader we fought. [ She's feeling a tad sentimental. She's no longer the newbie with her Oshawott who was still trying to find her footing as a trainer. She's better now, and her skills are more refined. In some ways this battle is a "where it all began" kind of thing. ]

We've come a long way since. You were real tough back then-- and you still are. A challenge keeps things interesting, don't you think?