"He likes you," Adia says, giving Josh a warm smile. "At the very least, you've made a new friend."

With the deino back in its poké ball, Louis can get to work sweeping up the dry mess on the floor. His eyes crinkle when Josh offers to pay. "That's awfully generous of you, I appreciate it. But don't sell yourself short, even an ultra ball doesn't always catch a pokémon on its first try. You're a natural."

Once he has the floor clear of kibble, he gestures Josh to the front of the store so he can ring him up.