[ Huh. He wasn't expecting the girl to actually commiserate with him. ] I find that hard to believe. It certainly seems as though you've made friends with that bat of yours. [ Was that a compliment somewhere in there, Valmont? Nah. Can't be. ]

Fighting I can handle. However, if you expect me to start... snuggling anything, I'm afraid you'll be rather disappointed. [ The guy barely ever even hugged his parents. He is not a snuggler.

The Stunky, in a helpful attempt to change this, wanders over and begins rubbing against his leg. ] I - quit that, you! [ He nudges her harshly out of the way. The Snivy snickers. ]