[ As he begins to mess with the edges of his clothes - nervous to finally admit this - his Hoothoot sits by him. Not because he's nervous, but because of the wild Pokemon. ] Actually we weren't on the road at all because I came here before we set out?

[ Look at that awkward smile. He's been trying to hide it, but it's not too big a secret, as compared to... some things. He adds, quietly, not noticing any of the wild Pokemon: ]

We were gonna set out tomorrow. Uh, tomorrow from then.