[Gladion is not frozen still. He's pulling off his hat and his scarf to expose his face completely, with small motions and still-shaking hands, and taking little strafing steps to circle around towards Akira, so that he's standing a little more between him and the Pokemon. He looks a little stricken.]

It's me. I look different, but it's me, buddy. [Gladion's voice is soft and strained, still shaking a little around the edges, as if he's fending off tears.] There's been - there's a lot that's happened. I know you don't - you've got to be confused. I'll explain everything, but it'll take a while.

[Silvally still hasn't moved a muscle.]