>>57918941Not even. But Alain got through tot he finals in his bracket and beat Ash. Paul lost to Ash in the quarters (and subsequently lost his antagonistic edge, if not his serious battle side by the time he'd showed up to help level Ash up for his finals jaunt). Can dress it all you want, Alain's just a level above Paul, hence why he noped out of the competitive circuit tour and settled for testing upcoming trainers in a Gym. "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach".
