I don't mind the affection, really! It's just he's so insistent, you know? [The Shinx looks at the Gear oddly, then turns back to Al and paws at his face. Pay attention to meeee!] Ack, jeez! I'm gonna name you Eddie at this rate...

[Al starting to pet and scratch behind 'Eddie's' ears seems to help, and Al smiles at the screen.] Ah, is that so? I'm glad, I'd hate to get the little guy hurt because of something like that.