That tension is easy enough to spot. Maine sees it, but doesn't understand its cause. Has no way to guess what's going through Wash's head, or the memories talk of Pokémon apparently invokes.
His guess is that Wash might be … afraid of Pokémon? Afraid of Squirtle, specifically? It seems like a weird fear to Maine, but who knows? Maybe Wash had a bad experience with one. Or maybe they seem too much like Donnie for Wash to feel comfortable.
"Little guy," he assures, leaning to the side to show how very low to the ground the Squirtle stands. "Very cute."
Nothing for Wash to be afraid of!
He tries a different tactic. "Carolina got Charmander. Named Creamsicle."
Then he tips his head in question, almost expectantly: Do you have one?
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His guess is that Wash might be … afraid of Pokémon? Afraid of Squirtle, specifically? It seems like a weird fear to Maine, but who knows? Maybe Wash had a bad experience with one. Or maybe they seem too much like Donnie for Wash to feel comfortable.
"Little guy," he assures, leaning to the side to show how very low to the ground the Squirtle stands. "Very cute."
Nothing for Wash to be afraid of!
He tries a different tactic. "Carolina got Charmander. Named Creamsicle."
Then he tips his head in question, almost expectantly: Do you have one?