"Of course," he said, still grinning as he stepped outside and closed the door behind him, Espeon still at his side... though it was clear she was basking in the praise from Penelope. James merely shook his head again as they began walking. "I've never met Professor Sycamore, but I've heard good things about him," James told her. "Like I said, he's going to meet us in Aquecorde, which is only a short ways away." Sure enough, once they'd passed by the town gate, Aquecorde was already in sight at the end of an old stone road. "Once we meet up with him, he'll give you your first Pokemon."