No, that wasn't smooth at all, Bulba - even Vinnie noticed the obvious skip in your sentence. But that's all right. He thought nothing more of it than a brief lapse in wit. Nothing was suspected.

There was a flicker of weariness across the Vinnie's face as the Venusaur glanced downward. His brows knitted slightly, and he muttered;]

...Then I guess I can't be all bad.

[Just forgettable, apparently.]