[Well that is an option...but he already has a badge from Johto. He can't just start something and not finish it!

Even if it means enduring this town.

But oh man, this could be good.]

Now I get that it's very easy to develop a strong dislike for this town just for it being...itself. Honestly, the least they could do is offer better alcohol so we can attempt to curb the distaste, but it turns out the alcohol only adds to the distaste.

But you're speaking like it kicked your puppy.