[This boy hasn't found out yet; his shock is much like their official encounter in the Viridian Gym, when Giovanni finally believed he regained the upper hand. He'll just have to make sure he comes out victorious this time.

It's good to know the babysitter in his fashion-disaster cape isn't planning to interfere with their battle, and the trinket is entirely harmless. Giovanni clenches the badge into his palm.] Think, boy. Why else would I have it? I even found a few extras to spare. Lance and the entire League are fools. Their ignorance made running Team Rocket almost too easy.

[Heh. He shrugs and stashes the badge back in his coat, heading for the center of the battle floor.] But I'm just a Trainer right now, and a Leader second. Do you think you can earn my badge?