[It was too hard to try and quell the tiny little giggle that accompanied the hair and ear rufflage, or the sight of Char's small smile. The Venusaur leaned in and forwardly booped the dragon's nose, grinning all the while.]

I regret to inform you that sap's my lifeblood.

[Which was true enough. The title hadn't gone unnoticed however, and Bulba's smile softened. As happy as he was, he knew that this might be a problem, even if it was for his benefit. A few words weren't going to change it, but they still bore reminding:]

He's still Vinnie, you know.