Guiltily, Vinnie's gaze wavered for a second, trailing down towards the floor. But he forced himself to meet Red's eyes again as he blurted out with as much resolve as he had in him, "Yes."

He planted his weight between both feet and stood up straight, away from the wall. Hidden in his pockets, his hands were balled up into fists. "I wanna make my own way, and work for my own dreams. I'll always think of you - of everyone as family, no matter what. Please..."

I need your blessing, was the unspoken plea. With all that out in the air finally, the Venusaur hung his head, awaiting judgement.