[Poor guy must have just gotten to Johto. But hey! At least he would have a 15 year old tour guide. His wonderfully mature and experienced guide will start with the obvious:] You have a fire type pokemon. It could do the smith thing for you.

[And already he has left out all other important information. Granted, Rin was sure his flames could make a better sword.

But that would be tooting his own horn. Even if he could. It seemed as if Walter already had him pegged! Rin wasn't sure what to think of him yet but his first impression was pretty good.]

I don't need help. ...I came to see if you were really a swordsman.