[The pause in the handshake (not that he's overly familiar with the motion) is explained for him by Red's response. He's trying to help with the contact thing; it must be obvious that the soldier needs it. He hasn't really looked at himself lately.
He doesn't withdraw his hand, deciding that he might as well take the kid up on the offer. Though he isn't accustomed to touching others, he doesn't have any qualms against it, either. He just doesn't like to be told what to do by people who've placed themselves above him. Red is not one of those; he's clearly just one of the people who've been brought here against their will, like him.
He nods as he finally pulls his hand away, glancing at both the boy and his Pikachu.]
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He doesn't withdraw his hand, deciding that he might as well take the kid up on the offer. Though he isn't accustomed to touching others, he doesn't have any qualms against it, either. He just doesn't like to be told what to do by people who've placed themselves above him. Red is not one of those; he's clearly just one of the people who've been brought here against their will, like him.
He nods as he finally pulls his hand away, glancing at both the boy and his Pikachu.]
Alright.