Oh that wouldn't be good for them. It might not be good for either, I've notice people seem to really revere the gym leaders a lot like we do Godaime-sama and her predecessors.

[Crouching down Hinata reaches out a hand toward the Politoed letting the pokémon decide if it would allow her to pet it.

Hello Gama-chan. I... I haven't decided on one yet. [She pauses a sheepish smile forming.] Do you have any suggestions? The only thing I can think of isn't very good.