There were some things that Josh was expecting. Snarling, growling, a bit of lunging. But apparently that wasn't what he got, at least not all of them. Instead, a snowball went flying and hit one of the angry dogs in the head. Well, that certainly got the attention of some of them as they turned and started to snarl, growl and advance upon the source. Josh looked up to see the source of the snowball, realizing that a child -- and one without a Pokemon at that -- had stuck their neck out on his behalf.

Well, he had been hoping not to do this, but...

"DUCK!" Josh called to the girl as his expression hardened. It was a sudden transformation in a sense, as he went from casual, laid back and with an open-mouthed expression to that transition, where he looked more stone-faced and dead serious, his eyes determined and fierce. The Raichu followed his example soon after, as Josh made his command shortly after motioning for the Raichu to leap into the tall grass so as to get as far away from the buildings and townsfolk as possible.

"Discharge."

"Rai... CHUUUUU!"

Josh darted to the side as sparks would violently shoot from the Raichu in different directions, striking several of the Poochyena. Those that didn't go down took the hint and made a run for it. Josh had hoped not to cause a commotion or risk hitting other wild Pokemon, but with the girl in play, he had her safety to consider before he had made the decision.

He looked to the girl then, and tilted his head as he walked over, intending to secure confirmation of her welfare.

"That was dangerous."