[Awww, but Miriam, he loves flattering people~ ♥ Especially Krabby crabby ones. He listens with interest, though, absently starting to rub Kiwi's back again--as much because it's just instinct by now to pet whatever's cuddling up with him as to offer comfort. He's used to his Pokémon, okok, don't judge him.]

She sounds like a pretty amazing person..... maybe by the time we all go back home, she'll be ready and waiting to get back on the road?