[Chihiro nods, letting his fingers run lightly over the top of the Plusle's head again.]

Yes...I try to cheer them up as much as I know how, but sometimes it doesn't work.

[It's understandable, though. He can't imagine being separated from someone who was essentially your partner, only to be given to someone else that you don't even know all that well. The best he can do is treat them right.]

Mm...I suppose it couldn't hurt. He seems a little nervous around most of my Pokemon, but I have a Musharna that is very easy going that he might get along with.