I really don't know that it could. I'm not saying that to excuse its behavior - but if you aren't familiar with humans, the only noticeable difference is maybe that she was a little smaller. And you're all so tiny anyway. I'll be honest, I still have trouble with that sometimes.

[Like when he decided Lucas was probably eight or something]

Getting some Pokemon to intercede might be best. As for Cyrus...well, maybe. I'm shocked this diplomacy thing has gone as far as it has.