When Bulbasaur is finally brave enough to rub his head against Diarmuid's hand, the boy makes soft happy and encouraging sounds. Lir joins in by starting to talk to him. They are friendly and simple questions. He doesn't want to scare the other pokemon again, after all!

After a moment, Diarmuid turns toward Professor Oak and notices that he is having a hard time getting up, "Are you okay? Do you need some help?"