[The hope in finding them does make that terrifying. Other Father knows hope; he's used to having it as his only real option.]

[His smile returns full force on the mention of the children in Johto.] We've got a house in Goldenrod- my kids and I, that is; there's been no sign of my sweetpea.

They're not always at home, but I'm always here if they need me. [He's entirely truthful about this.]