How to make things awkward in 20 lines or less, Tristan could pen a whole guide to the concept. He was just about to try and steer this back into a normal conversation avenue when her Budew chimed in.

"Aw, well- don't let me hold you up if you two want to get underway. Carmen seems like she's just raring to go."

There's still the matter of safety though.

"Do ya think that once you get to the other side of this route you might find an area that's better for training your pokémon? I mean, Chimchar and I wouldn't mind coming along at least that far so you don't have to turn around again."