Did you really want him to bring attention to it, Garry. Though he did sort of adjust the little hat on his head, since it had started to slip.

The absence, while noted, hadn't been minded. He regretted that he had not been the one to say something more than brief greetings himself, since Garry had seemed like he had a lot on his mind. Bulba had his fair share as well, though he had no way of knowing just how deep Garry's worries ran. For now, the Ivysaur could only try to make up for it during this opportunity.

"Ah, haha, yeah... It's a favor." Bulba nodded towards the table next to them. "...Would you like to sit with me for a bit, maybe?"