The bubbles prove to be super effective thanks in part to those sunglasses. They cling, pop, and distort the view through the lenses, making Kaz pause long enough to prop them up on his hairline. He guffaws and wipes his face against his upper sleeve as he extends his arm back out. "Cute trick! Haven't seen that one before."

The attempt to maintain distance is obvious, and the bubbles have definitely bought the Squirtle several yards of buffer. That space is going to close up quickly, though.