"Well, thank you." He's used to that kind of statement from people; meanwhile he turns his head so he can see Red while he shakes Pikachu's paw.

"I've seen them around." He hadn't recognized any of them, so he left them alone. "Dragonite and I just arrived, though." Speaking of Dragonite, it steps away from Sam's side to greet the larger Pokemon on Red's team. Even though it's Sam's guardian, it seems Red and his Pokemon mean him no harm, so Dragonite can let its guard down a little.

Sam turns his face back toward Pikachu, and will try to pet Pikachu's head, if Pikachu will allow it.