As Rowan explained to them about the Pokedex, Desmond was very interested. A device that could record information about Pokemon just by viewing them? He didn't even understand how that was possible, it was just amazing. He wanted to ask the Professor about the technology behind it; but before he truly had a chance, it seemed time for them to go. He'd have to speak to Rowan about it at a later date, it seemed. As they left, Desmond simply thanked Rowan politely on the way out, before joining the others outside. He glanced at the Wurmple on his shoulder, smiling softly at her and carefully began to momentarily pet it with a single finger. 

She enjoyed the attention, simply sitting there and accepting it, as Desmond listened to Ted introduce himself, he realized he hadn't really introduced himself in the first place to the girl when he arrived, let alone the other guy that had arrived. He stood slightly to the side, as to not interrupt Ted's attempt at shaking hands. The girl he had met earlier apparently was named Amy. didn't seem to talk too much, she said it herself. 

"You aren't from Sinnoh either, eh?" Desmond casually accepted the fact, considering his own origins. "I come from pretty far off, too. I grew up in Orre." He explained briefly, not really going into details as he was sure he'd bore them with it. "Though for awhile now I've been living here in Sandgem. Name's Desmond." He added, lowering his hand as he stopped petting the Wurmple on his shoulder. She seemed to want more, but simply stayed there, trying to get it with begging eyes, while slowly rocking back and forth to try and get Desmond's attention. Within' thirty seconds, she was successful, and Desmond couldn't help but to start petting her once more. Much to her delight.

Looking at the three new trainers around him, he got an idea. "Have any of you ever heard of Double Battling?" He asked, putting his free hand into one of his pockets. "It's used in many places, but Orre basically lives it. With either two trainers teaming to fight another pair, or two trainers using multiple Pokemon at once during a battle. I hear it's pretty exciting." He explained, his smile widening. "There's four of us, so why don't we get a little practice in and let these Pokemon get some exercise?" He looked at Ted, feeling a tad competitive with his friend. "Ted, I especially want to see how well you and your Pokemon can work together. But to do that..." He slid his free hand out of his pocket, and pointed at his best friend, excited to say the words that followed. "I'll have to battle against you!" 

Having challenged Ted to their first ever battle, he looked towards the others and hoped they would join in. "One of you want to team up with me? It'd be a good experience for all of us, I bet."