[when blue tries to shrug his hand off, archie just takes it off. he picks the bucket up as he stands up-- might as well wash it out and bring it back with some more water.]

Okay. You don't have to go anywhere anytime soon. You can stay here. [he nudges arcanine's big doggy shoulder with a hand as he gets up and goes past.] I'll be in the main room. Come get me if you need me, alright? There's some food and drink through there for Pokémon, too, if you want.