[Ness only smirks, turning back once more to Pokey. He could sense his disapproval, and under different circumstances, would be more than happy to have stayed and heard of the many and interesting things that his old friend had seen. But Ness knew shutting him out and ignoring him was the only way to strike a nerve and get a reaction. As much as Ness didn't want to or like to, there most definitely were playing a game, and right now he felt like he himself was in the lead.]

Always with the last word, huh, Porky?