The girl looked up startled when a man spoke up in her defense. She eyed him carefully, in case he was a Cipher spy or agent. "I..uh...I need to stay here, but thank you, sir." her Gabite growled at the man protectively and glared at the man's hand. 

Tinder was HIS and no male should dare lay his grubby little fingers on her. 

This was a common occurrence to the young woman, and she responded with a gentle laugh. "Relax, my friend. I trust you." she said and laid her hand on the pokemon's neck again. The Gabite growled in contentment and settled at her reassurance. Tinder looked at the man again, "Thank you again, sir." she shifted away from him and began to walk away when a woman spoke to them. 

She was wary, but something about the woman relaxed her. "Um...yes, thank you for your kindness. I will find a way to repay you." she said with a polite bow.