>>16853914No one abandoned anyone. Misty and Brock both had to return to their Gyms, Misty in particular needed to be the Gym Leader while Brock just went home to check on things. If anything they abandoned Ash, and then Brock came back a few episodes later.
Then when Brock left again it was to pursue a career as a doctor which is more than he even dreamed. Brock's talents are put to good use.
>>16853924That hat is safer at home, especially after his Hoenn clothes got pretty badly damaged at the start of Sinnoh. I do wish it was on display in his room though. Besides his mother put a lot of effort into making him some new clothes, the least he could do is wear them.
