Promises are important. I'm sure Gregory will appreciate that you're looking out for him, even here. Brown hair, brown eyes. Blue shirt, tan shorts, two years younger than me.

[Committing the description to memory, Paul returns the smile. He's an unusual child in many ways, and in his world he has needed to grow up quickly. In many ways being pushed out the door by a complete stranger with a bag is more pleasant than what he's dealt with lately.]

I'll keep a watch out for him, and if I see or hear anything I'll reach out to you. This Network is a useful thing. It feels less isolating to know other people are in the same position as us.

[Being pulled out of your world is disorienting, no matter who you are. Paul and Freddy can't be the only ones who were separated from people they care about back home. At least the Network provides an easy way for people like them to contact one another.]

Apparently it's not unusual for young people to fend for themselves here. But we have our Pokémon to help keep us safe, so we aren't alone.