Huh, that's awfully poetic. Not that I'm knocking it-- it's a good outlook, but you'll find that not everyone here sees it that way. But isn't that how it is in any world?

[Strength of heart, though... This guy would get along with Sora. Before answering, Riku shrugs.]

It could, and it does depend on the Pokémon's tastes, but you might want a bigger, tougher Pokémon to watch your back in case you hit a rough spot. Case in point? You just missed a slew of prehistoric Pokémon on a wild rampage.