[Growlithe tries to give a bark in answer, but it comes out more as, "Growrror" than his actual name. So N decides to answer for him.] That is Growlithe. [He steps forward a bit so he can pat the Pokemon's head. Growlithe stays where he is, panting and wagging his tail like any other happy dog would.
N keeps his eyes downcast for a moment, looking at Growlithe's mane instead of Thomas.] ... Mm. [Hesitantly, he looks back up.] ... You as well, Thomas.
[A moment later, he lets himself open up a bit.] I... don't know what to do. I did not mean to say anything to provoke the man-- I only meant to communicate what was best. ["The power will drive you mad", he remembers saying. Well, it seems now that Miror B. was mad enough to begin with.] It is my job to protect Unova. I discouraged his plans, but... I didn't expect... [He trails off there, furrowing his brow.]
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That is Growlithe. [He steps forward a bit so he can pat the Pokemon's head. Growlithe stays where he is, panting and wagging his tail like any other happy dog would.
N keeps his eyes downcast for a moment, looking at Growlithe's mane instead of Thomas.]
... Mm. [Hesitantly, he looks back up.] ... You as well, Thomas.
[A moment later, he lets himself open up a bit.] I... don't know what to do. I did not mean to say anything to provoke the man-- I only meant to communicate what was best. ["The power will drive you mad", he remembers saying. Well, it seems now that Miror B. was mad enough to begin with.] It is my job to protect Unova. I discouraged his plans, but... I didn't expect... [He trails off there, furrowing his brow.]