"Good. Maybe they won't come back."

Those things were the worst. The "real" Moltres was better by a mile. But maybe he's a little biased. That Moltres did save their lives back on the beach that year. And hadn't asked for anything.

He's about to start ruminating on that. About to go down that road. Fortunately, Keith decides to botch the name of the legendary pokemon here.

"... Celery?" There's an incredulous, almost laugh, in the question.