I like to think that Arbok's hood patterns are influenced by their environment. When they evolve, they can take on the markings of their parent, or they take after the trainer who raised them. OR maybe the most intimidating thing they've seen
Pikachu comes around to Jessie rather quickly after realizing she’s not really a threat and finding out how good at head scratches she is (she has nice long nails)
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A vicious cycle of Dolores (with her new gift) getting scared by thunder, and Pepa getting frustrated wither herself for not being able to calm Dolores down and thundering