"So I assume you get my text then?" A quick scan of the thoughts reveals they did, and she takes the ball from Gerald. She begins walking. So what are the other geniuses of the group thinking for the job? If it weren't as good as they said I'd assume that we could just trade it, but I doubt he would. Friendly threat maybe? A sort of 'We work for the company that made that Pokémon. It is very important that we return it before others find out and come after you.' sort of thing. Heck, Mr. Sleep-With-Everyone is probably smooth enough to make it believable.