Oh, yes. All together, there were four of them...my sister, my precious little one...Jale, whose mother was always traveling...and another boy who wandered to our village and stayed with us. Someone had to teach them to read and write, though! Mama loved every second.

[She smiles back, watching the Budew carefully. Such a cute one! She makes a mental note to maybe catch one for herself.]

Budew, hmm? She looks like a sweetheart, I agree with that. I bet she's trying to cheer you up! Pokémon are very smart.