I hope so. [Gregory hadn't ever said as much in words, but Freddy was fairly certain that most people who bothered to offer the boy promises, didn't keep them.]

Thank you for your help Paul. [He offers the young man a smile that is both kind and somehow proud at the same time, not unlike a good father figure would have for seeing their charge do something good in the world.] It is nice to know we are not alone... loneliness is... unpleasant.

Knowing that, if he is here, Gregory also has a pokemon as well is a comfort. [He reaches up to give gentle scritches to the scorebunny on his shoulder.] They are kind, friendly things too. Full of life.