[Mostly behaving himself in Johto, yes. Nice person, never. Envy just laughs.]

I know someone who's raised two of them, and at least one adores him. So maybe there is a kinder way, if you're that worried about it. Or maybe she just has this 'Stockholm syndrome' too.

I don't see what's so cruel about throwing your fish at the opponent if it's going to be fighting anyway.