[Oh, she flinched. Someone's been hurting her. Reid swallows, but he doesn't comment. He needs to learn a little more, but he still doesn't like seeing the signs of abuse on anyone.]
Alright. Alright, i-if you're sure. [He feels kind of foolish. He looks down at the Absol that insists on sitting beside him.] I, uh... I'm not used to being near wild animals? Even domesticated animals don't usually like me much.
[Absol reaffirms his suspicion that this will be a long partnership.]
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[Oh, she flinched. Someone's been hurting her. Reid swallows, but he doesn't comment. He needs to learn a little more, but he still doesn't like seeing the signs of abuse on anyone.]
Alright. Alright, i-if you're sure. [He feels kind of foolish. He looks down at the Absol that insists on sitting beside him.] I, uh... I'm not used to being near wild animals? Even domesticated animals don't usually like me much.
[Absol reaffirms his suspicion that this will be a long partnership.]