Well that wasn't a no or a yes so Zack guesses hugs are off the table. That's fine, he can figure out another way to thank Geddoe some other time. Maybe he can buy him a drink or something for his pokemon. He'll think about it later anyway as he walks over to the big draft looking horse and pets it's muzzle.

"I do appreciate it. Where should we go to meet you? I guess with some kinda teleport you can get anywhere instantly so it might be a bit before I catch up."