Embarrassed by her compliment, Nikolas forcefully averts his gaze and blushes. "A-as long as you understand, it's fine..." Realizing that the conversation had now fallen back into his hand he thinks to say, "Y-your Pokemon look good too. N-no doubt because of your care, I mean..."

It was a testament to his strength of will that he did not immediately palm his in embarrassment over his awkward handling of the situation.