[He had turned when Red touched him with one hand. At his bidding, he bent down low not unlike Charizard's own actions. He says nothing as the words remind him all too well of one simple truth.]

Yes. I do hope one day that won't be the case. For now, this is enough.

[To be trusted, and looked to as a source of reassurance and protection...these are part of the wish he always had. In time he had come to add, to be worthy of the offered friendship. He squeezes Red's hand in his and gives him a rueful smile.]

Thank you for reminding me of how far I've come from those days. Still have far to go but, [He laughs, small white star-shaped flowers blooming about them. They glow and sway to a breeze only they are subject to.] Isn't that what life is? A journey of discovery. Feels like the future whatever it is, will have the most hope if I accept that.