Assumption nodded solemnly. "I know you won't." She just needed to be warned about him.

At the thanks, Walter lowered his head and his gaze, looking at the table. He didn't feel like he deserved those words. He hadn't done anything for Vanitas. But they agreed on one thing. "Pokemon truly are a blessing. They don't... heal, everything. Or change what we were, or are. But they make it better."

Assumption wagged his tail at the comments, leaning on Walter with a happy sound. From the shadows, Gloom slipped forward to hug Walter around his shoulders. He turned his head to her with a faint smile, lifting a hand to pet her head.