Bulba's frown deepened at the comment. He wasn't being stupid, he felt. This was just the way things were.

... But maybe they didn't have to be, now that Vinnie was there. Bulba's expression softened again as he stared at the older (?!) saur's outstretched hand. "I don't know if it will work," he admitted uneasily. "I'm never able to get beyond the bushes when I'm here."

He knew it wouldn't be good to get his hopes up, but maybe... Maybe if he was invited again...

Bulba slipped his hand in Vinnie's. At least he was willing to try.