Oh, you simply would not believe the amount of disrespect that we've had to deal with! Our opponents have a nasty habit of underestimating us.

[He drowns out his grumbling with another sip of tea.]

Thankfully, that has diminished somewhat now that I have rightfully claimed my place as a Gym Leader. [Ah, but he should probably elaborate.] For context, we Gym Leaders are part of Galar's Pokemon League- a national tournament for Pokemon battles. Tournament participants must get through us to advance.