Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Profs and Comrades: Professor Willow

One more Pokémon Professor is needed to be discussed before closing out the month, and furthermore, it's got to be done now, because there's a run of other topics to be discussed at the end of this month. The word "run" may also very well describe this last professor, because those who play Pokémon "on the run" will likely deal with him, who is none other than Professor Willow of Pokémon Go. Because of that fact, out of all the professors I've discussed, this one might exemplify the "comrade" aspect the most, given his appearances.

For some, his "professor" aspect might seem "understated", although this perception is likely due to not paying particular attention to the interactions as they take place in Pokémon Go. If anything, the aspect is still very much evident, as he may be considered partly responsible for bringing many familiar Pokémon things to the realm of Pokémon Go according to what has been said. While there is assistance from other parties (team leaders and even Rhi come to mind), the brunt of the research is still within, and thus the "professor" aspect qualifies.

As for the "comrade" aspect, each interaction - as seen in the Special Research sets - indicates that the professor is quite fun-loving and tries to appeal to Trainers in a playful and pleasant manner, treating them more like friends rather than people of different levels. The professor also has "street wear", which is rarely seen and mostly tucked under the lab coat, but it's there, indicating that he could be considered as much a "commoner" as any Trainer who takes up the dealings in Pokémon Go, despite the specificity of everything.

Nevertheless, having Pokémon Professors whose relations to Trainers are just as friendly as they are scientific is a wonderful thing. That is very true for Professor Willow, but then it's also very true for any of the Pokémon Professors I've already discussed over the course of this month. While that might become a divisive point - as alluded by my thematic title for the discussion series - one thing that isn't divisive is how they are very much key to any Pokémon affair, and that means becoming amicable with them.

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