[It was an overwhelming thing, that feeling of being so dwarfed by the sea of life around you. To someone who had never felt it before, it made you feel absolutely insignificant. Lost in the crowd.

But perhaps that one moment was enough to let Marie glimpse into what Vinnie experienced, day by day. Never feeling alone, never isolated.

The Venusaur's breathing was heavier now, more laboured from the strain of exerting his floral half. But he hugged Marie back as tightly as he could manage.]

It'll be okay...