[He let it all in without realizing, the light of its presence sending a soft hush over his tears. For a moment he could only be still and listen as it all swept through him. It was almost startling. He had tried to reach out before, to tap into the light and speak gently to the Venusaur, but it had never been as strong and clear as this, nor had it ever been for him. It filled him more than he dared to imagine, and at first his heart could only listen.

Slowly, there was a hum. The soothing touch of Vinnie's hand the and the beat of his heart helped coax it further, bit by bit. Even if it wasn't sure, his spirit tentatively eased into joining the other's refrain. Softly at first. Very softly.

Bulba's grip on Vinnie gradually gave way, though only so he could spread his palms across the warm expanse of his back and feel his own hum of life beneath his fingertips. It flowed through Bulba just the same, mingling together with his and finding some of the strength to shine a little brighter.

Eventually, wrapped up in the other Venusaur's embrace and song, Bulba's trembling began to ease away. His breathing came gentler. He sang back a bit louder.

It was okay. He'd be okay.]