[Ethan offers his hand to Gold's ponyta, asking if he can pet him. He cocks his head to look up at Gold.] You're sure? ...You mean there are more of me—um, us? Well, um, I'm Ethan, from Johto.

[He perks up at Gold's offer, but looks anxious as his lost pokemon comes to mind.] Oh, you don't have to if you don't want to! but it would...really help...