Zack's shoulders tensed as the young lady quite literally faceplanted on his boots; He remained completely frozen in surprise, mouth slightly agape in the beginnings of a continuation of the would-be greeting. But... she looked mad, for some reason.

"Sorry? Er--..."

A restless swing of his arms loosened the tension a bit as he cast a cynical glance in the direction of the gleeful pup, and then to Angela, who slid haughtily over to curl around Zack's left foot and 'helpfully' nudge the stranger back to her feet. By pushing her face away with her tail.

The SOLDIER promptly shooed the Dratini out of his personal space and the pokemon obeyed -- but not without a loud whine.

"... Did your dog get away from you or something?"