[Maybe something about the sea was comforting to Lucas, and seeing something seemingly so gentle swimming in it was a welcome relief too. Sure, his home oceans weren't exactly the safest... but it had always been there. It was familiar.

At Red's comment, Lucas looks back. He's not sure if Red would really believe him if he said so, but he'd told others before and they seemed fine with it...]

Actually... I can understand her just fine. She seems to understand me too. Back in my world, I could understand the thoughts of animals. I guess... Pokemon aren't really all that different. Since she's smart, it makes it easier.

[He smiles fondly, thinking about his old cows, the pigs, the chickens that were mostly concerned with avoiding being chased. Simple lines of thought but he kind of missed it.]