Blinking, Desmond was somewhat surprised to hear her response. "O-Oh, really?" He didn't expect to hear it, but that didn't mean the offer wasn't terrific! He was certainly appreciative. "That'd be great, really. Most of what I know came from books my Dad had, or things I learned on my own in the field. Putting my knowledge to the test seems like a good idea." As he spoke, he noticed the fast-approaching City of Santalune. 

[I]'Heh, time sure flies...'[/I] He thought to himself, figuring it'd take longer. Though he'd never traveled out this way, so he had really just been making assumptions. As his mind shot between multiple things on his mind, a voice, certainly different from April's, caught his attention. His eyes shifted to the girl; Noticing her glancing at him, which caused his eyes to shoot back towards the city. He was silent, rather letting them talk as it wasn't his conversation. He managed a small nod as he was mentioned, not wanting to really come off as rude.

Though he kept out of the conversation, he of course was hearing it. [I]'At the Gym...? Hmm.'[/I] Desmond wondered why, though there was currently no answer. He just hoped it wasn't serious. ... It probably wasn't serious, right? He glanced downwards, uncertain. He stuck with his silence, figuring they were leaving, at least until the girl called out to them. He turned, taken by surprise as the pamphlets were shoved into his hands. He stared at them for a moment, smiling at Sara as he couldn't do much else. Soon after, he was following after April with the pamphlets still in his hands.

His eyes kept on the pamphlets until April spoke, causing him to look at her and think about what she was asking. He glanced back at the pamphlets, then looked at April as he figured out his answer. "I'm looking to make sure I've got my general facts strait; Types, advantages, ailments, cures both natural and man-made." He explained, looking forward and observing the city as he continued. "I want to make sure that I don't let my Pokemon down by not knowing what to do to help them. I don't want to pin them into a bad position in battle, either." He said, seeming serious about it as he clenched the pamphlets in his hand.