[Elaine tips her head, as though listening intently to the Jolteon's protest. (In fact, that's exactly what she's doing, but she doesn't always broadcast her Enlightened talents to people she just met.)]

Oh? You don't say! That's very interesting.

[She smiles, her attention returning to the young trainer.]

Your friend seems to think you're far too modest for your own good and says you've got plenty of talent. Isn't that right, Mister Gold?

[Now that he's starting to sink down and relax, she can work on aligning the energy flow of his muscles, and make sure none of his excess energy is accumulating anywhere it shouldn't.]