[Bud has been super anxious about getting to see Steven since the moment that Joker mentioned the possibility, so the moment the cloak is opened, she is squeeing with urgent need and scrambling to jump into Steven's arms. He's quick to accept her, catching her and snuggling her close to his chest with a look of pure relief on his face.]
Bud! My buddy...
[He laughs, and then sniffles, overcome with his happiness at this reunion. Bud continues to chirp and creek, and if regaling Steven with everything that's happened since he'd left, but of course... Pokemon language is a mystery.]
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Bud! My buddy...
[He laughs, and then sniffles, overcome with his happiness at this reunion. Bud continues to chirp and creek, and if regaling Steven with everything that's happened since he'd left, but of course... Pokemon language is a mystery.]
It's okay, I'm here.