[Vinnie could practically feel the rush of every emotion as they were expelled from the smaller Saur's body; it was palpable. And in turn, he could only try to will the bright glow he kept in his own heart to reach out and push away the shadows, to sing to the voice inside of Bulba and coax it back into shining.

No more fear of death. There was only life here - a persistent, blossoming, glorious life that deserved no tears. That was what Bulba deserved. And Vinnie wished it hard enough that every plant in his room seemed to sparkle in accordance.

He stroked the other Venusaur's hair in slow, soothing motions, as though to reassure him that right now, there was no one else that existed in his world.]