[There's a firm head nod; at least there's that. At least their free will remains. And that what matters because they're already put in those Pokeballs. Which Ten is wondering how Time Lord technology exists in another universe.

But at least it's not slavery, at least the creatures aren't being made to fight if they don't want too and for that's he's grateful that this world isn't messed up that badly. However, Ten doesn't doubt that there aren't humans that do force these creatures fight but those are bad people, to begin with.

Gives the Professor a big smile]

I'm glad you and your Pokemon are friends.

[And you know they're not weapons]