"t-thanks.." He does genuinely appreciate the help, but he's got his... oddness about giving gratitude. Umbreon's helped somewhat, but the persistent fans don't understand the word no.

"Yeah, a girl I know. Dunno if I can call her my friend, but I know who it was." Having heard that Ruby got hurt by these crazed fans made his blood boil when he'd heard what happened, especially because it made him worry that would happen to his sister from them chasing her.