Sam doesn't have the full menageries the others have, only a single Dragonite. A Dragonite that looks to be in pretty good condition, considering that the last thing it did before coming here was lose a battle to a hacked Legendary -- all that resting in its Pokeball must have paid off! Of course, it first appeared in Mementos, preparing Samuel for the surprise of it showing up when he woke up.
Considering everything that's happened -- first the events involving Dr. Yung, then everything in Mementos -- Dragonite is even more protective of Sam than usual. While the affection and loyalty between human and Pokemon is clear to see as they interact, Dragonite gives a warning glare at anyone unfamiliar who might approach; of course, that's everyone. (Even Blue. ESPECIALLY Blue, what do you think you're trying to pull trying to look like some kind of weird older version of its human's grandson, mister?)
Meanwhile: Perhaps the world doesn't fully understand this whole 'sleep' thing yet, because Sam suddenly has to fight off exhaustion despite being as well-rested as everyone else. He wobbles several times before resigning to rest his eyes for a moment, JUST A MOMENT, and immediately goes slack as if he'd been hit with sleep powder. Thankfully Dragonite is there to catch him before he hits the ground, before lying back to let him use its belly as a pillow. Those big eyes gaze lovingly down at its trainer as it lifts an arm, gently stroking his gray hair as it lets him nap on its belly. Get your cute pictures while you can (because the nap is as likely to end as abruptly as it began) -- or risk the ire of the guard dragon to wake him up.
Samuel Oak + Dragonite
Considering everything that's happened -- first the events involving Dr. Yung, then everything in Mementos -- Dragonite is even more protective of Sam than usual. While the affection and loyalty between human and Pokemon is clear to see as they interact, Dragonite gives a warning glare at anyone unfamiliar who might approach; of course, that's everyone. (Even Blue. ESPECIALLY Blue, what do you think you're trying to pull trying to look like some kind of weird older version of its human's grandson, mister?)
Meanwhile: Perhaps the world doesn't fully understand this whole 'sleep' thing yet, because Sam suddenly has to fight off exhaustion despite being as well-rested as everyone else. He wobbles several times before resigning to rest his eyes for a moment, JUST A MOMENT, and immediately goes slack as if he'd been hit with sleep powder. Thankfully Dragonite is there to catch him before he hits the ground, before lying back to let him use its belly as a pillow. Those big eyes gaze lovingly down at its trainer as it lifts an arm, gently stroking his gray hair as it lets him nap on its belly. Get your cute pictures while you can (because the nap is as likely to end as abruptly as it began) -- or risk the ire of the guard dragon to wake him up.