[And here we have Ringabel on camera, trying to wipe what appears to be purple goop off his jacket. What a disgrace!]

Ah... Seems we've a bit of an epidemic. If it's any consolation, you aren't the only one who's had an... unusual encounter.

[He turns the camera to a snarling thing, dribbling and purple and thrashing in the grip of a very huffy Dragonite.]

Is everything all right? At this rate, I'd recommend knocking the creature out before proceeding.

[As a Rocket, he's aware of the fusion experiments, but that's classified information that he dare not speak.]