Yeah. Especially around strangers. [ What's a little lie just to be safe? ] But she can reach really far, so once I bring her out, she can grab you and let you touch the ground.

[ It might be asking a lot from a stranger, but... ]

I promise we're not going to do anything weird. Will you trust me?

[ As for Pikachu, climbing branches is no biggie when you're as small and light as him! Ohhh, this badge is pretty... ]