Carbuncle chirped softly, stretching his paw out more to give Ash more to touch. It's okay, trainer friend. He and Noctis are here for you!

"I think that one's going to pick up on the fact that you're a pretty awesome guy that wants to protect Pokemon from Team Rocket," Noctis said after a brief moment of silence on his part. He let his head tilt to rest against Ash's now as Carbuncle scoots out of his lap and into his friend's. "I doubt Broichan will be miserable. They might be sad for a bit and I'm sure they'll always miss your friend but I don't it'll be miserable. How could it be with you and Danny and all the others?"

Voicing his agreement with a little twill now, Carbuncle leaned in to lick at the Pokeball Ash was holding.

He'll be a good new friend!