The Ivysaur stayed very still by Char's side, but all of the tension in him seemed to have inexplicably drained away. After a few moments of contemplative thought, mostly consisting of the revelation of how he was [still] an idiot, Bulba nuzzled his face against Char's side and held on to him that much tighter. He wasn't sure if he could really convey this properly through either show or tell but what the hell ever. Between the both of them they made a very dysfunctional pair and some things just really needed to be out in the open more, he decided.

"You already do that..." Bulba paused, trying to figure out how to phrase what it was he wanted to try and say. "It's unrealistic to think that anyone can just magically make things ok, but... It's good. With you." He forced himself to look back up at him, all manner of honest sincerity on his face. "It's safe with you since... you've always been there when I really, really needed you." When everyone else hadn't been there, there had been Char. Even when his trainer was around, it was Char's side that Bulba had actively sought out in the depths of unsleeping nights.

"You're not fragile at all. I just... don't like making you uncomfortable and..." He trailed off a little, feeling just a bit hesitant again. His concerns seemed a little backwards after just saying Char was strong. "... It doesn't seem fair. Who helps you out? I'm a brother too."

"... Just knowing you're here helps."