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[Red's so spaced out he hardly notices the man beckoning until the last minute—at the sensation of a concerned hand being rested on his shoulder, Red flips out, jumping back like he's been struck and glaring hard. The guard is taken aback, but gestures to the boat, telling Red he thinks he needs to get checked out.

Red's ears burn in shame, and he considers refusing. But he doesn't want this to look any worse than it already does. So, he curls a hand around Blastoise's pokéball at his belt (just in case), and warily steps onto the boat. He sits as far back against the hull as he is physically able, watching Green and the captain, (again) just in case.]