>>47802111DPPT implies the player's dad is a trainer too.
>Palmer: Bravo! I feel inspired in my heart! It brings back a memory of that day long ago... I went out to the lake with your father that day... We were attacked by a wild Pokémon. We fended it off, but I don't recall how. It was that desperate. That was my first step as a Trainer. I wonder if the professor is doing well? >Johanna: <Player>. Seeing you reminds me so much of your father. You two are so alike!I guess he's less successful and is still on his journey. Might be the same for all the other dads.