Sophocles/Quotes

These are Sophocles's quotes in the Pokémon games.
==In the core series==
===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
;Hokulani Observatory
:"You're getting close to your goal... I imagine that you must have come here to attempt the trial, huh?"
:"So... Uh..."
:"Do you like Festival Plaza?"
::Yes: "Oh! If that's the case then..."
::No: "Hmm. Then I don't know..."
:"Fine. Whatever. Let's get started."
::Regardless of choice: "Right now, right here."
:"You summon the Totem Pokémon and prove your strength to it... That's what every trial boils down to, right?"
:"So I thought... Why not just call the totem here from the start? So I tried a bit of this and that, and I think I've whipped up a little device to call the Totem Pokémon. Perhaps you're wondering why I built a machine? Here at the observatory, we also monitor sounds that we detect from outer space. There are some sounds that are inaudible to people but Pokémon can hear just fine. We broadcast the sounds we have gathered terrestrially and monitor the reactions of Pokémon. The machine that summons the Totem Pokémon makes use of this technology... Utilizing other sounds we have gathered, we also developed a security system here... But that was actually Big Mo's invention. Just so you know... This will actually be my first time trying it out, so I'm glad you came. I needed a test subject."
:"Ping Totem Pokémon 2.0, engage!"
:"Now the totem should—"
:"Gyargh?! No way! Did I blow a fuse?! Oww! Did the door close?! Let's see, we'll need to turn off the security system to get the door open... You'll have to pass an audio quiz! I-it's fine. I definitely feel a powerful presence. It's coming now. The Totem Pokémon is coming. So let's get this trial going, OK? My trial is about to begin!"
* First quiz answered wrongly
:"Yeaaarrrrrgh! When you get an answer wrong, the security system kicks in and sends out a shock! Eww, do you smell something burning?! It's all right! I'm OK. I'm a tough kid! I'm a tough kid!"
* First quiz answered correctly
:"Whoa! As soon as the door opened, a Pokémon came through! I'm counting on you, <player>!"
:"I knew you could do it, <player>! Oh, and just when I said it, the door closed again! I-it's gonna be OK. The Totem Pokémon is on its way."
* Second quiz answered wrongly
:"Yeaaarrrrrgh! When you get an answer wrong, the security system kicks in and sends out a shock! My whole body is buzzzzing!"
* Second quiz answered correctly
:"Whoa! As soon as the door opened, a Pokémon came through! This one's up to you, too, <player>!"
:"I knew you could do it, <player>! Oh, and would you look at that—the door closed again while I was flapping my jaw! I-it's gonna be OK. The Totem Pokémon is on its way."
* Third quiz answered wrongly
:"Yeaaarrrrrgh! When you get an answer wrong, the security system kicks in and sends out a shock! Big Mo, if you don't hurry up, I'm gonna be an type by the time I get out of here!"
* Third quiz answered correctly
:"I-it looks like the door's about to open..."
:"I-I knew it! I'm counting on you again, <player>!"
:"I knew you could do it, <player>! And then of course the door goes and shuts again! Fool me once, shame on the door. Fool me twice, shame on the security system. Fool me thrice, shame on me, I guess... Here it comes! We're picking up traces of the Totem Pokémon extremely close by!"
* Fourth quiz answered wrongly
:"Yeaaarrrrrgh! When you get an answer wrong, the security system kicks in and sends out a shock! Owww! I feel a shock all through my body! Maybe this will help me burn off a few pounds!"
* Fourth quiz answered correctly
:"Huhn? This sound... This presence I sense..."
:"Th-there it is! The Totem Pokémon! This is your time to shine, <player>!"
* After defeating Totem Vikavolt
:"Big Mo!"
:"Here, <player>. I'll give you this Electrium Z to reward you for beating the Totem Pokémon."
:"You watching?"
:"I was fine when the power was off. Geez... Now that you can see me, I feel all nervous... I'm not sure what to say. Thanks? Or, uh, congratulations? You passed my trial."
:"I was really nervous..."
:"So somehow I ended up captain..."
:"But you were really great, <player>."
:"Maybe next time we can battle..."
* If talked to again
:"Big Mo has taught me a lot. He always gives me a real fight for my money, whether we're having a Pokémon match or playing video games. So I really want to help Big Mo complete his research someday..."
;
;First challenge
* Before battle
:"I came to keep my word about us having a battle next time, as I said after my trial at the Observatory."
* Upon being defeated
:"I couldn't get it done... Don't worry about it, my precious Pokémon..."
* After being defeated
:"You're great, <player>! You understand Pokémon so well and know so much about Pokémon battles. I see that thinking up this and that to try to defeat the is the highest form of fun!"
;Subsequent challenges
* Before battle
:"Playing games with Big Mo... Maintaining Festival Plaza... Checking the anime I've recorded... They're all fun but not the same as a battle with you, <player>. I worked out a plan with Ilima against you, <player>, to try to win."
* Upon being defeated
:"I couldn't get it done... Don't worry about it, my precious Pokémon..."
* After being defeated
:"You're way too strong, <player>... "Ping Totem Pokémon 2.0" is running smoothly, so next I'm thinking that I should put together Sophocles's enhanced program."
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
;Hokulani Observatory
:"You're getting close to your goal... I imagine you must've come here to attempt the trial, huh?"
:"So... Uh... Where are the ?"
::Um, Molayne said.../I guess it's their dinnertime?: "Oh... They're eating... Right. The Charjabug are real gluttons, you know. The Charjabug help me out with my trial, so can you go get them all for me? I'll have to get everything else ready while you do that... I'm gonna have to get 's help, too. This'll be my first time testing it... S-so it would be a huge help if you would go call all the Charjabug for me!"
* After finding the missing Charjabug
:"You gathered those Charjabug quickly... I knew there was something special about you."
:"So, over there... That's the room where we have the trial."
:"Switching off the security system!"
* Before the trial
:"Togedemaru and Charjabug get along very well. We use Togedemaru's Ability, , to absorb any sudden surges from Charjabug so we don't get zapped! Oh, and by the way, we gave Togedemaru a nickname–Togemaru."
:"So, do you want to begin my trial, <player>?"
::Wait a little longer...: "OK, when you're ready, just come talk to me..."
::I've been waiting for it!: "Wow, you're really into this... OK, let me explain how my trial works."
:"First, you need to connect the Charjabug that are on the Roller."
:"We'll use the electricity from the Charjabug to power up the machine... That should let us call the Totem Pokémon."
:"Use the four buttons on the edges of the Roller to rotate the panels, and connect the Charjabug in a line."
:"You don't need to worry about which way the Charjabug are facing, so long as they're connected in a line. Let me summarize. We connect the Charjabug to summon the Totem Pokémon, which you will hopefully defeat. Also, as a side note, this is the first time we're using the two machines, the Roller and the Pinger."
:"So let's get this trial going, OK? My trial is about to begin!"
* If the player tries to leave the trial room before
:"You're in the middle of my trial, but... Do you want to give up?"
* If the player restarted the trial
:"OK, let's start this trial over! My trial is about to begin! Again."
* After solving the first Charjabug puzzle
:"Now we're ready to power up the Pinger!"
:"Yes... It's working... The electricity from the linked Charjabug is moving along the cable..."
:"It's actually working... The Pinger is getting a good dose of power!"
:"Now...the Totem Pokémon should be here any minute!"
* After defeating 
:"Hmm, I think one row of Charjabug isn't giving it enough electricity... If that's the case, all we need to do is add another circuit!"
:"If my theory is correct, this should let us pump more power into the Pinger! So, my trial will continue, <player>!"
* After solving the second Charjabug puzzle
:"Now we're ready to power up the Pinger!"
:"It's actually working... The Pinger is getting a good dose of power! Yes! We're getting much more power than on our last try!"
* After defeating 
:"The more Charjabug we connect in a direct line, the greater the electrical current that is generated, and the longer it flows..."
:"So that means–"
:"I've got it, <player>! Actually, I think you've got it already, too. So, my trial will continue to continue!"
* After solving the third Charjabug puzzle
:"OK, <player>... The Charjabug are all connected. Everything should be good now. Now we're ready to connect the Roller with the Pinger!"
:"Uh, the cables are looking a little unstable... I hope it doesn't cause a problem..."
:"Oh no... The Charjabug will get blasted with electricity if we don't do something!"
:"T-Togemaru! What are you doing?! Are you trying to save everyone?!"
:"Togemaru! Hang in there!"
:"Agh! I-I-I gotta do something!"
* After defeating Totem Togedemaru
:"Thanks, <player>!"
:"Togemaru and company... They were saved by the Totem Pokémon."
:"The Totem Pokémon is really something else! And that means you're one heck of a Trainer to have beaten that totem, <player>!"
:"I really need to work on the totem-calling machines, though... Togemaru, and Onejabug and company–they're all my precious friends."
:"Here, <player>. I'll give you this Electrium Z to reward you for beating the Totem Pokémon."
:"... ... ... ... ... ... ...Watch."
:"I was really nervous..."
:"So somehow I ended up captain..."
:"But you were really great, <player>."
:"Big Mo! You're a genius! That's a marvelous idea!"
:"<Player>! Come with me to one of Festival Plaza's most unique facilities: the Battle Agency!"
;Festival Plaza
:"Welcome to the Battle Agency reception desk. Not to brag, but this facility is pretty sweet..."
:"First, go ahead and borrow a Pokémon at the reception desk. You can choose one of three Pokémon. Once you've borrowed a Pokémon, next is asking Trainers to join your team. Look for Trainers who have strong Pokémon. Battle alongside your teammates and get rewards!"
:"If you keep winning, your grade will go up. If your grade goes up, you can battle with stronger Pokémon! Battle a lot and raise your grade. That's how it works. Go ahead and give it a try."
;Hokulani Observatory
* After visiting the Battle Agency
:"How was that, <player>? The Battle Agency...it's pretty cool, right?"
:"Maybe next time we can battle, too..."
* If talked to again
:"Maybe next time we can battle..."
* During Mina's trial
:"B-Big Mo... I...I just..."
* Before battle
:"Mm-hmm. I've gotta show Big Mo how strong I can be... And I did say that we should battle next time, right, <player>?"
::I'm not ready...: "OK, well, I'll be waiting..."
::I'm ready for you!: "I believe in my Pokémon's strength... I trained them together with Big Mo, after all!"
* Upon being defeated
:"I couldn't get it done. Don't worry about it, my precious Pokémon..."
* After being defeated
:"That was amazing, <player>! You know about as much about Pokémon battling as Big Mo..."
* After Molayne leaves
:"B-B-Big Mo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o!!!"
:"Big Mo..."
:"<Player>... You came for Mina's trial, right? Here's your Yellow Petal."
:"I can do this. No, I will do it. I'm a tough kid! I'm a tough kid!"
::Is he really gone?/You gonna be OK?: "Yeah... He'll come back. It's not forever. He said that he had something he had to do for Professor Kukui, that's all."
:"You've gotta finish Mina's trial, right? Do you want me to take you to the next stop?"
::No thanks: "OK... Tell me if you ever wanna go to Aether House..."
::Yes please: "OK... Let's go to Aether House, then..."
;
:"Walking across Ula'ula Island really makes you feel how big it is, doesn't it?"
:"Well, <player>. Good luck with Mina's trial."
;Battle Agency
* Before battle
:"You've come a long way... It's time for me to get serious!"
;Player's house
* After the Ultra Beast mission at Poni Grove
:"*pant pant* <Player>... I...I... You've got to..."
::Welcome!: "Oh, uh, sorry to come barging in like that! I was in a hurry, and I just..."
::What's wrong?: "What do you mean, what's wrong?! Everything is wrong! I don't know what to do..."
:"Eeek! S-S-S-Sorrocles! I mean I'm sophorry! I mean I'm sorry! No, I mean I'm Sophocles! I'm a very sorry Sophocles!"
:"*gasp gasp*... Sorry... Let me calm down a bit..."
:"I...I came because I need your help, <player>... A bunch of strange guys appeared out of nowhere and...and they took over Festival Plaza!"
;Festival Plaza
;Outside
:"The space here suddenly became all twisted, and then the programming of the Plaza was rewritten! That's why the castle looks so..."
::Creepy...: "You think? It looks so menacing, like where a final boss would live... I think it looks kinda cool!"
::Cool!: "Oh, you get it, <player>! Yeah, the way it's so dark and menacing... Whoever did this certainly has cool tastes in architecture!"
:"Still, they broke through my impenetrable security system, even if they did take advantage of a system malfunction. And they've taken complete control of Festival Plaza... Be careful–these guys know what they're doing! Please, <player>! You've got to help me take back Festival Plaza!"
::No: "P-please, don't say that... I really need your help right now, <player>..."
::Yes: "Thanks! I knew I could count on you!"
:"I'm glad that you're with me, <player>. You're the , after all! W-well... Let's go then... *gulp*"
;Inside
:"I-I have admin rights..."
:"It seems like this group calls itself Team Rocket. They definitely don't seem like nice people... I can't believe I've allowed Festival Plaza to be taken over by people like them... Still... He said this castle was under their control. What exactly did he mean...? Give me a sec and I'll check..."
:"I've got it, <player>... They have some sort of program lock that prevents us from using the Pokémon in our party! We need to figure out some way to get Team Rocket out of here, but without using our own Pokémon..."
* After talking with the mentioning the Battle Agency
:"Do you have any ideas on how to get Team Rocket out of here, <player>?"
::The Battle Agency!: "The Battle Agency...? Oh, of course!
::Other people's Pokémon!: "Other people's Pokémon...? Oh, right, of course!
:::Either way: If we use the Battle Agency rules, we can use other people's Pokémon to battle! It doesn't matter if we can't use our own!"
:"Just a sec... Using my admin rights to access the debug features... Rebooting the reception program..."
:"I've made it so we can use the Battle Agency now, too... I wish there was more I could do...but I can't even access my full admin rights... I need you to defeat Team Rocket using the Battle Agency, <player>! I'll try and get back complete admin access while you keep them busy!"
* If the player is defeated by the Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt at the Battle Agency
:"Don't give up, <player>! I know you can do this... Keep trying until you defeat them!"
* After defeating the Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt at the Battle Agency
:"Just in time... Full system restore!"
:"Target set to Team Rocket... Executing kick from Festival Plaza!"
:"Whew... That was close. ...Thanks for your help, <player>! You kept them busy just long enough for me to get back full admin access... I've used that access to lock out Team Rocket from Festival Plaza forever! I also restored all the features and everything to normal, too."
::What about the castle?/What about the design?: "I...kinda like what they did with the castle. Even though they were our enemies... I'll add it as one of the themes. And I'll set up some boss data that'd be perfect for this kind of castle. Also... This is for you. You helped me out a lot..."
:"I'm really glad you came with me, <player>. Let's go home..."
;
;First challenge
* Before battle
:"I came to keep my word about us having a battle next time, as I said after my trial at the Observatory."
* Upon being defeated
:"I couldn't get it done... Don't worry about it, my precious Pokémon..."
* After being defeated
:"You're great, <player>! You understand Pokémon so well and know so much about Pokémon battles. I see that thinking up this and that to try to defeat the is the highest form of fun!"
;Subsequent challenges
* Before battle
:"Playing games with Big Mo... Maintaining Festival Plaza... Checking the anime I've recorded... They're all fun but not the same as a battle with you, <player>. I worked out a plan with Ilima against you, <player>, to try to win."
* Upon being defeated
:"I couldn't get it done... Don't worry about it, my precious Pokémon..."
* After being defeated
:"You're way too strong, <player>... "Ping Totem Pokémon 2.0" is running smoothly, so next I'm thinking that I should put together Sophocles's enhanced program."
===Festival Plaza===
;Initial visit
* Before meeting Sophocles at Hokulani Observatory
:"Welcome to Festival Plaza! I'm Sophocles."
* After completing Sophocles's trial
:"<Player>. Long time no see. Welcome to Festival Plaza!"
:"This is a secret place where you can come to play using communication features. We're holding a festival where Trainers can interact right now. We need someone to welcome those who have come here to play."
:"... You kinda seem like someone who will play a lot using communication features! There's something you can do for me! Help me liven up this festival!"
::No: "Say whaaat? You're the only one who can do this. I've gotta ask you once again, so you've gotta give me an answer."
::Yes: "All right! Thanks!"
:"OK, so you gotta help me out right away! Someone has come to play now, right? Go have a chat with them!"
* If talked to again
:"Someone has come to play now, right? Have a chat with them! Come back here when you're done."
* After talking to the first guest
:"You crushed it! If you respond to the request of someone who has come to play, they'll give you Festival Coins as token of their appreciation. Festival Coins are sometimes called FC so try to remember that. You can use FC at the facilities in Festival Plaza. Oh right! I better tell you about the facilities in this Festival Plaza!"
* Any four of them (initial visit)
:"At a , you can get a most excellent prize if you win."
:"At a , your Pokémon can train while it plays."
:"At a , they can change the color of your fashion items."
:"At a , they can give your Pokémon delicious food to rapidly raise it."
:"At a , you can get items for good value."
:"At a , you can get items if your Pokémon reaches the goal."
:"At a , you can learn your fortune for the day."
:"There are still a bunch of other facilities so you can look forward to those."
:"Once again, people have come to play. Respond to their requests and you'll get Festival Coins!"
* After rank 2
:"You crushed it! If you get a lot of Festival Coins, that means you've livened things up by entertaining those who have come to play, so your Festival Plaza Rank will go up. ...Oh right! Let me give you a reward as thanks for raising the Rank."
:"Let's build a new facility in this open spot! It's run by a/an <Trainer class>! It's a <shop name and rank>."
:"Whenever your Festival Plaza Rank goes up, I'll give you a cool reward. Respond to requests and get a lot of Festival Coins!"
:"Oh yeah! Inside the castle are staff who will help you. Check it out later!"
:"Finally, let me tell you something important. When you're in Festival Plaza, you connect to other players via local wireless communication or the Internet. I'll set everything up, so give it a try! Sorry, I've got something to do right now, but Festival Plaza is in your hands."
* After ranking up and going inside the castle (initial visit)
:"<Player>, you're doing your best! I'll introduce a new facility to you today. It's a <shop name and rank>. It's run by a/an <Trainer class>!"
::Nothing: "Are you sure you don't want to host the facility?"
::Check: "Were you able to picture it?"
::Host: "OK! Let's host <shop name and rank>!"
:"Very good. Keep it up!"
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Masters EX===
;Menu interface (voice clips)
* After being recruited for the first time
: "I-I'm Sophocles... One of the captains of Ula'ula Island."
* Subsequent recruitments
: "I wanna get stronger together, as a team! And work harder! Harder than ever!"
* Sync pair viewer
: "Yeaaarrrrrgh!"
: "It's alright, I'm okay! I'm a tough kid. N-no, really! I'm a tough kid!"
* Selection screen (forming team)
: "Ooh, I wanna come along!"
* Selection screen (disbanding team)
: "See you later!"
* Upon learning a new lucky skill
: "A new move! Time for some experimentation!"
* Upon leveling up
: "I feel like...like I got an upgrade!"
* Upon reaching max level
: "I've reached the pinnacle! This is so awesome!"
* Upon unlocking a new level cap
: "I-I feel like I just flicked a switch inside!"
* Receiving EX style
: "Awe-some!"
* During conversation
: "U-u-umm..."
: "Hey!"
: "Mmhm?"
: "Heheha."
: "Tahahaha!"
: "Tehehe."
: "Hyeh."
: "T-teheheh..."
: "Awesome!"
: "Wow!"
: "Whoa, nice!"
: "Go for it!"
: "Hey, now."
: "End program!"
: "Hold on."
: "Awwhh."
: "Aaawwhh!"
: "But how?"
: "Huuuh."
: "Huh!"
: "Huaah!"
: "Haaaaah!"
: "Uaagh..."
: "What?!"
: "Hmmm..."
: "Alright!"
: "Thanks!"
: "S-Sorry..."
: "Yeah!"
: "Sorry, I can't."
: "O-ow!"
: "Let's do this!"
: "Ah, okay."
: "Awe-some!"
: "Nyeheheheheh."
: "See you later!"
: "All right!"
: "Here we go!"
* During special log-in conversation (morning)
: "Morning. I-I'm still so sleepy. I stayed up way too late running experiments."
: "*yawn* My batteries are fully charged, but my motor's not up and running yet. I might need to reboot."
* During special log-in conversation (afternoon)
: "Oh, hey! The sun is too bright for me. I prefer staying in my lab."
: "Maybe I'll exercise this afternoon. Gotta think about my health at least a little bit."
* During special log-in conversation (evening)
: "I-I'm kinda nocturnal, so it's about time for me to start my experiments for the night!"
: "I conserve energy at night by using the electricity my Electric-type Pokémon have stored up."
* During special gift conversation
: "Here, take this."
;Battle interface (voice clips)
* Co-op match screen
: "Alright!"
* VS screen
: "Experiment start!"
* Sending out Pokémon
: "Engage!"
* Using Pokémon move
: "There!"
: "Haaah!"
* Using item
: "I-I got this!"
* Using Trainer move
: "Here's my chance!"
* Using sync move
: "Execute!"
* Unity attack / theme skill
: "Science!"
: "Power!"
: "Execute!"
* Switching in
: "Let's go!"
* Recalling fainted Pokémon
: "My poor Pokémon..."
* "Nice" emote
: "Whoa, awesome!"
* "Watch out" emote
: "Be careful!"
* "Let's do this" emote
: "The power of science is awesome!"
* "Thanks" emote
: "Thanks!"
* Defeat
: "I-I have to work harder."
* Victory
: "Alright!"
: "Teaming up with Pokémon really fuels my engine!"
;Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 11 - Alola's Rising Stars
*Alola's Rising Stars: Part 1
: "H-hi... I'm Sophocles... I'm a Captain back home..."
: "OK... I'm sorry... I just g-get so nervous..."
: "You're right, though... How often do you get the chance to battle against s-so many different Trainers like this..."
: "All right!"
: "Y-yeah!"
*Alola's Rising Stars: Part 2
: "W-we lost..."
: "But I still had a lot of fun! I'm glad I got the chance to compete."
: "I was so focused on the battle that I forgot to feel nervous at all!"
: "You were awesome, <player>! I think I got goose bumps... How about you, ?"
: "Yeah... Or, wait a sec! I have an idea! Why don't you ask <player> if you can join / team?"
: "You can keep battling if you join their team, and you can keep getting stronger, like you said!"
: "Hehehe..."
: "I think I'll just observe for a while. I want to do an in-depth study of the way various teams battle together..."
: "I think it could be really useful for my inventions!"
: "For sure!"
;Main Story PML Arc - Chapter 26 - The Future Is Now!
*Sync Pair Pinger, Activate!
* Off-screen, as "???"
: "Welcome back, Professor Bellis!"
* After appearing, as Sophocles
: "Thanks for helping me out before."
:: Sophocles's cousin?: "Yeah, he's a lot older than I am, but and I are cousins–and best friends, too!"
: "It's great because we get to learn a lot of new things, too."
: "Thanks to us researching together every day, I even made friends with despite my shyness."
: "H-hey! Wait!"
: "I get super nervous if someone makes a big deal out of taking my picture. So nervous that I might pass out..."
: "In that case, we may have just the thing..."
: "Activate the machine, Clemont!"
: "When activated, the machine's antennae scan the area for sync stones and ping the locations of strong sync pairs."
: "It then releases a special odor in the direction of those locations–one that is particularly appealing to strong Pokémon."
: "Those strong Pokémon will then be lured to the machine..."
*Steadfast Inventors
: "Th-that's strange. The machine should be working normally."
:: Maybe it's broken?: "Hmm. But we made all the necessary adjustments to be sure it works before you all got here..."
:: "Y-yeah. You're probably right."
: "What?!"
*Third Time's the Charm
: "Th-that's so weird. The machine should be functioning normally..."
: "What do you think, <player>?"
:: It'll work fine next time!: "Y-yeah, I'm sure it'll be fine..."
: "OK! Third time's the charm! It's gotta work right this time!"
*Progress Is Progress!
: "It's OK... You don't have to say it..."
: "Our Sync Pair Pinger...was a failure."
: "...A failure is still a failure..."
: "Huh?"
: "Really?"
: "Big Mo..."
: "B-Big Mo!"
: "Huh? ?!"
: "Which means this experiment..."
: "Big Mo!"
:: I'll go all out, too!: "All out..."
:: "Right! I may have lost last time, but this time, I'm gonna win!"
*An Unexpected Visitor
: "Yeah, makes sense that the machine chose you!"
: "Well..."
: "Big Mo, you're joining their team to help us complete the machine?"
: "We'll definitely get it to work right! We made progress, after all!"
;Legendary Adventures - New World Dilemma
*Creating a New World
* Off-screen, as "???"
: "Hey, ! Where are you?"
* After appearing, as Sophocles
: "Stop messing aroun– Ah!"
*Kindred Spirits
: "Hey! Rotom! Wh-what are you doing?!"
: "I-I'm sorry. Is Rotom causing you trouble?"
: "Come on, Rotom. Get over here."
* Off-screen
: "Huh? What is it, Rotom?"
* On-screen
: "What? N-no, it belongs to I know. We're just playing together."
: "I like to tinker with machines and come up with inventions. Rotom was helping me out."
: "U-um, my name's Sophocles."
: "What's your name, ? I've never seen you on Pasio before."
: "Hehe. I think Rotom likes you."
: "U-um, then do you mind if we talked for a bit?"
: "I can tell you about Pasio if you're new here."
: "Gosh...I had no idea Rotom could do that!"
: "That was really informative. Thank you!"
: "Hehe. I still want to thank you."
: "Now I can become even better friends with Rotom."
* Off-screen
: "Huh?"
: "Mister?"
* On-screen
: "I..."
: "... ... ..."
: "I'm..."
: "I'm shy...and I've certainly felt lonely before."
: "Sometimes I've felt really sad while I'm alone."
: "But..."
: " and Pokémon were there to fill the lonely hole in my heart."
: "The stuff you're saying is hard for me to understand..."
: "but I think my human spirit is why I'm able to feel all these warm, fuzzy emotions in the first place."
: "U-um, why did you say all that stuff to me?"
* Off-screen
: "Mister..."
* On-screen
: "Hi, Elesa."
*Sophocles the Brave
: "No way! That was Cyrus of Team Galactic?!"
: "U-uh, well..."
: "Oh! He asked me lots of questions about how and why sync pairs are transported to Pasio."
: "But I didn't know, either, so I told him that the people who run the PML probably know, and that they might even be involved in the process, too."
: "... ... ..."
: "W-well..."
: "He asked a lot of questions about Rotom...and about me, too."
: "He wanted to know about my inventions, and how I felt when I made them."
: "He also kept staring at Rotom."
: "I..."
: "I want to stop Cyrus."
: "I think the human spirit is important, even if it is vague and incomplete."
: "Besides, I'm sure even Cyrus has things in this world that he likes and are important to him."
: "I don't want him to lose that part of himself."
:: I think so, too.: "<player>..."
:: "Yes! It has to be true! Right?"
:: Let's stop Cyrus together!: "<player>... Thank you!"
: "Elesa, ...thank you!"
* Off-screen
: "Cyrus!"
*Bonds of Spirit
:"Cyrus, stop! You don't have to change the world!"
:"Cyrus!"
:"It's..."
*A Perfect, Complete Answer
:"Cyrus!"
:"Even so, the human spirit is a precious thing!"
:"The times we're feeling sad and lonely are what make us appreciate the happy moments even more."
:"That's why you can hate this world, Cyrus."
:"Because you've experienced those happy moments before!"
:"If you lose your human spirit, you won't be able to feel negative emotions..."
:"but you also won't be able to experience joy or happiness, either."
:"I can't stand the thought of a world like that! Because..."
:"if we all lose our human spirit, I can't become friends with you, Cyrus!"
:"Cyrus..."
:"I believe he can change."
:"He has a human spirit, too, after all!"
;Main Story Villain Arc - Sinnoh - Dreaming in Darkness
*Cyrus's True Ambitions
* In flashback
: "If we all lose our human spirit, I can't become friends with you, !"
* Back to present
: "Cyrus..."
*The Time of Awakening
: "Sure! I know we can get Cyrus to understand us if we can talk to him!"
: "What?!"
: "Y-yeah! I can do it, too!"
: "I wanna talk with you more, Cyrus!"
: "Maybe we won't be able to understand everything about each other..."
: "But how will we know if we haven't even tried yet?!"
*A Mission to Complete
: "Cyrus!"
: "Cyrus!"
;Main Story Villain Arc - Alola - Protecting the Island
*Guardian Deities Assemble
: "I didn't expect this..."
: "Whoa! W-wait a sec!"
* Off-screen
: "And that other one is !"
* On-screen
: "But our opponents are confused! Now's our chance!"
: "Whoa! Wh-why are they attacking me?!"
: "Th-that was—
: "Didn't expect that! In a good way!"
*Begin the Counterattack!
: " was a bit scary back then..."
: "Ultra Beasts?!"
: "Th-thank you!"
;Main Story Villain Arc - Galar - A Millennium into the Future
*Leon's Wish
: "H-hello..."
*Rose's Methods
: "Useless...you say?"
: "Yes..."
;Main Story Arceus Arc - Prelude: Mysterious Stones Chapter - The Echo of a Deity's Voice
*Long-Held Ambitions on the Move
: "*sigh*"
: "Who're ...?"
;Story Event - Trials on the Isle
*Sophocles's New Helper
:"!"
:"Actually, some people have been making unapproved modifications, so I've been working on a lot of repairs related to that."
:"I know you shouldn't do unapproved modifications, but some of them are really clever!"
:"Someone made a really cool system that diverts electricity. It's so cool, I almost want to try copying it myself!"
:"So you're talking about this thing?"
:"What about this one?!"
:"Oh, wow! This is so cool!"
:"Um! If you have some time, could teach me some stuff while we're repairing this together?"
;Expedition Event - Search for the Ball Pokémon!
*Sophocles and Molayne
: "Oh! There they–"
: "Nope. My mistake..."
: "If could search for our with us, that'd be really helpful!"
: "Yeah. They were helping us with our inventions..."
: "There were 10 Voltorb total that ran away..."
: "Thanks!"
:* After speaking to Ball Guy in the first area, over the phone
:: "When you find a Voltorb, call out to it gently and..."
:* When speaking to Ball Guy in the third area, over the phone
:: "Seventorb the Voltorb is super strong but also really friendly and kind..."
* If the player heads back after finding all ten Voltorb, in-person
: "Amazing! Thanks, Ball Guy!"
* If the player heads back after finding less than ten Voltorb, in-person
: "Thanks for the help, Ball Guy!"
;Solo Event - Updating the Pokémon Center
*Exciting Ideas
: "So, we need to add user-friendly functions for people to use while they're waiting..."
: "I'm gonna use ALL the knowledge I gained from my inventions to come up with great ideas!"
: "Hey, that's a great idea! We could even make it a bit like a Pokédex and add something like..."
: "Hmm... This is really hard..."
: "H-hello!"
: "Now, all we need to do is upgrade the hardware to accommodate the new features..."
* Off-screen
: "Hmm...mmm..."
* On-screen
: "This is a lot harder than I thought it'd be..."
*Incomplete Things?
: "Cyrus?!"
: "Yeah, he knows a lot about machines and science for a guy his age..."
: "Y-yes..."
: "But it's not working the way we want it to..."
: "Ahhh... OK, I get it now..."
: "Why are you helping us, anyway?"
: "Thank you, Cyrus!"
: "Yeeeaaah!"
;Sync Pair Story - A Day with Sophocles
* Off-screen
: "Hey... Is that you, <player>?"
:: Yep. I'm right over here.: "Phew... Thank goodness."
:: Yeah! Here I am!: "Eeek! Don't just shout like that all of a sudden, OK? You almost gave me a heart attack!"
* After appearing
: "S-so anyway...the reason I asked you to meet me here today is because I have a favor to ask."
: "You know how I'm not very good at talking to other people, right? Well...I want you to help me overcome that."
:: Sure thing!: "Phew! Thank you! So you'll help me, then?"
:: What do you need me to do?: "Oh! So you'll help me, then? Thank you!"
: "So...it's really dark in here, plus we're standing far away from each other, so it's not that hard for me to talk right now."
: "But if we get really close, I'll get nervous and I won't be able to talk..."
: "So, if it's OK with you, I want you to move closer to me little by little..."
:: I'll go slow.: "Oh...OK. That's weird. I don't feel nervous. Maybe I'll be OK around you!"
:: "I think I want to try getting closer..."
:: "N-nope! Never mind! Bad idea! Eeek...now we're face-to-face..."
:: "I'm a little uncomfortable like this, so I'm just gonna avert my eyes for a minute, OK? It's not because I don't like you. I promise."
:: I'm just gonna rush up to you, OK?: "Eeeeek!"
:: "I th-thought I told you little by little! When you're this close, I just... I can't... Eeek!"
:: "Unless we get to be as good of friends as me and or , being this close is just bad, bad news for me..."
: "The PML is all about team battling, so I want to learn how to be more outgoing, but at this rate, I'll never be able to overcome my nerves..."
: "If it comes down to it, I guess I'll just have to rely on the power of science to get me through this!"
: "I actually programmed a new function into my Poryphone, just in case!"
: "I call it the Don't Avert Your Eyes, You Scaredy-Cat! Mark III."
: "Once I turn this little function on... There we go! Now there's no going back!"
: "If I get nervous and try to look away or retreat—even a little bit—I'll get an electric shock from the machine! Pretty nifty, huh?"
: "I programmed in an mode and a mode... Which one do you think I should use?"
:: Electrode mode.: "Are you familiar with Electrode, the Ball Pokémon? It likes to explode for fun in its spare time. Pretty intense..."
:: Stunfisk mode.: "Are you familiar with Stunfisk, the Trap Pokémon? It grins and laughs whenever it shocks others. Ruthless..."
: "Well, let's give it a whirl! Just a tiny bit..."
: "Wh-what the—?!"
: "Yeaaarrrrrgh!"
: "T-Togedemaru! Don't make loud, sudden noises like that, please! You almost gave me a heart attack!"
:: Are you OK?!: "Wha—! I told you that I get scared easily by loud noises, didn't I?!"
:: Huh?: "W-well, I told you that I get scared easily by loud noises, didn't I?!"
: "... ... ..."
: "Wait a sec... I didn't feel an electric shock."
: "Do you think maybe Togedemaru absorbed the electricity from my machine?"
:: Well, you did seem a bit reckless./Maybe she was worried about you.: "Y-yeah, I guess you're right. She must have done it to protect me! Thanks, Togedemaru!"
: "I can always count on you!"
: "I should thank you too, <player>! I wasn't able to overcome my nervousness in the end, but I appreciate your help anyway!"
:: You're welcome!: "Hey, I just realized something! For the last couple minutes, I haven't felt nervous at all while talking to you, <player>!"
:: You don't look too nervous right now.: "Hey...you're right! Now that you mention it, I don't think I've felt nervous at all in the last couple minutes while talking to you!"
: "Awesome! Maybe I leveled up a little bit today after all!"
: "Maybe soon we'll be able to have a conversation in the light, too! That would be awesome."
;Pokémon Center
* Random conversation
: "I'm not really the greatest around other people. When people stare at me, I..."
: "... ... ... ... ... ..."
: "You may not have noticed, but I just fainted, like, three times..."
:* If spoken to again
:: "I'm trying really hard to get used to other people looking at me."
:: "But trying your best doesn't automatically guarantee good results... Just like experimenting with a hypothesis."
* Random conversation
: "I can use this gadget to control a bunch of my inventions."
: "For example...this one. My Trainer Pinger."
: "Using this machine will call Trainers over to your current location..."
: "but using it requires a massive amount of electricity."
:* If spoken to again
:: "Did you know this little gadget can actually control a bunch of the machines I've invented?"
:: "I may have been the one who engineered it, but it's the power of science that's REALLY amazing!"
* Random conversation
: "You know, I was pretty surprised when I found out that is thought to have no Evolution."
: "Just think—she was born a little roly-poly, and she'll always be one, no matter how much she grows."
: "It's kinda cool... If people were like that, we could get away with paying the kid's price for the bus and stuff forever."
:* If spoken to again
:: "Some people tell me I look like my Togedemaru."
:: "We're really good buddies, so I guess we could be rubbing off on each other."
* Random conversation
: "My helped me a lot with my experiments back on Ula'ula Island."
: "They let me use some of the electricity they have stored in their bodies."
: "Also, their bodies are made up of right angles, so if my creativity's ever blocked, I can stack them up like bricks for fun..."
: "Just kidding. I've gotta be nice to my Charjabug, or their friend will get mad and come flying..."
:* If spoken to again
:: "Vikavolt is Charjabug's Evolution. It gathers up energy in its jaws, then fires it off in massive electric jolts!"
:: "It's like a cannon! It can even break through the thickest shelters."
* Random conversation
: "Since coming here to Pasio, I've made some good headway in my various experiments."
: "I mean, there's so much interesting data! The people and Pokémon gathered here are way beyond my knowledge!"
: "Same goes for you, <player>. If this were my simulation, I'd have beaten you a hundred times over."
: "Although that simulation hasn't been very reliable lately. Even when I was back in Alola..."
:* If spoken to again
:: "According to my simulation, I should be by now."
:: "Bathing in the spotlight, a role model for all kinds of Trainers..."
:: "Oh boy... I think I just fainted for a second at the thought of that..."
* Random conversation
: "Wh-what are you looking at? Hold on... Have you been bitten by the inventor bug?"
: "If that's the case, maybe we could try making something basic together?"
: "... ... ... ... ... ..."
: "(Oh no... What if you weren't curious about inventing and you were actually curious about ME...)"
:* If spoken to again
:: "I did about 256 simulations while pondering what it is you'd like to invent."
:: "My conclusion: a machine that can use the plans and blueprints in your brain to create everything automatically."
:: "With a machine like that, you'd only have to THINK about an invention in order to bring it to life!"
:: "What?! That sounds like something I'd want for myself?! Well...when you put it like that, I guess you're not wrong..."
* Random conversation
: "What? You're interested in how machines are constructed? Why didn't you say so sooner?"
: "Well, first you have to think about what you want your machine to do. That part is key!"
: "Like, if you're scared of talking to people, maybe a machine that makes it easier to do that?"
: "Actually, that might just be something I want personally..."
:* If spoken to again
:: "After you figure out what kind of machine you're making, the next step is to draw up a blueprint."
:: "Careful, though. If you muck up the power supply or drive systems, you'll get zapped like BZZZZT!"
:: "But you'll be fine as long as you keep an eye on things as you go. I wouldn't worry about it too much."
:: "Failure's a big part of inventing things. That's a fact! You've just gotta keep adjusting things until it's just right."
* Special log-in conversation (generic)
: "Oh, hi, <player>. You heading out today?"
: "I've got my new invention up and running... Maybe I'll head out for a little bit, too."
* Special log-in conversation (morning)
: "Morning. I-I'm still so sleepy. I stayed up way too late running experiments."
* Special log-in conversation (morning)
: "*yawn* My batteries are fully charged, but my motor's not up and running yet. I might need to reboot."
* Special log-in conversation (afternoon)
: "Oh, hey! The sun is too bright for me. I prefer staying in my lab."
* Special log-in conversation (afternoon)
: "Maybe I'll exercise this afternoon. Gotta think about my health at least a little bit."
* Special log-in conversation (evening)
: "I-I'm kinda nocturnal, so it's about time for me to start my experiments for the night!"
* Special log-in conversation (evening)
: "I conserve energy at night by using the electricity my Electric-type Pokémon have stored up."
* Special gift conversation
: "I didn't invent this or anything, but it should be pretty useful. Here, take it."
:* After giving out item
:: "Hopefully it'll be super effective for you in battle!"
:: "I have my own inventions to help me in battles, so I don't need it."
* Special Type Team-Up (2023) Daily Type Rotation event conversation with and 
: "H-how are the headphones we repaired and enhanced, Elesa?"
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