[Coop can't help but grin at the Emolga, used to the typically energetic behaviour of electric types. And that it's named Franklin ... Of course.]
[He reaches out the Oddish, petting one of its leaves for a second when he looks up at Tom again, nodding.]
A bird?
[Just a guess, but it's a qualified one - and he appreciates it, as much as he dislikes being reminded. But of course the kids would know. (The sadder indication being that he'll never be at a peace of mind regarding them.)]
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[He reaches out the Oddish, petting one of its leaves for a second when he looks up at Tom again, nodding.]
A bird?
[Just a guess, but it's a qualified one - and he appreciates it, as much as he dislikes being reminded. But of course the kids would know. (The sadder indication being that he'll never be at a peace of mind regarding them.)]