Originally Posted by
Zousha Omenohu
When he said Rapid XP gain at the end, he obviously meant that he's considered a rival like Crystal is, so whenever Haley gained a level so did he. And since he's older than her he'd most likely be higher leveled than her to begin with, so it's plausible.
At least due to the fact that she doesn't have X's in her eyes we know she's alive (barely). Way to keep us hangin' on the edge of our seats, Mr. Burlew! You know how to deliver!