Dilemmas and Excuses ||「 Steven + Caitlin 」
After Steven had brushed himself off, he looked down at the girl. He tilted his head. She didn’t seem from around Hoenn. Maybe she was from Sinnoh? Perhaps Unova? His head filled with questions. Questions that needed answers. But he didn’t want to overwhelm her, so he decided to hold off those questions for another time.
He was glad that she was all right though. “I’m still very sorry for that.” How embarrassing. He couldn’t even look at her without feeling awful. Right when he was going to ask if she was okay, he heard her question. “Huh? Oh. I was in a meeting and I was pondering whether to go out or go home.” He noticed it was getting a bit darker outside. It was probably now evening. Continuing, he added, “And what are you doing here?”
She quickly recognized by his nervous composure (his slight refusal to look her in the eyes, his hands moving slightly, his eyebrows together slightly,) that he didn't exactly know who she was. She blinked a couple of times, getting her thoughts in order before continuing the conversation.
"I was looking for a new partner," she simply stated, "hopefully one as beautiful as I." She added a slight smile, trying to hint at the fact that it was a joke, but... she wouldn't be surprised if the other didn't pick up on it. She thought over this for a moment, before straightening out her map again, realizing that she may be able to get some help now that she has somebody's attention. She pointed towards the Jagged Pass, looking up at the other once again.
"How would I get there?"
