[The corners of Vinnie's mouth twitched into a small, tentative smile upon hearing Bulba's words. This was the right thing to do, he told himself. He did the right thing. Everything he was feeling right now was just another process of starting to move forward again.

Having a direction, his own direction, it felt good. Better than what anyone else could give him. The Venusaur's face softened as he closed his eyes and pressed his nose against Bulba's hair.

Quietly, he muttered a simple but appreciative:] Thanks.