The duo from Team Rhythm was naturally already waiting at the town gate by the time he got there.  He hoped he hadn't kept them waiting long.  It was important for him to make a good impression on his seniors.  He could almost hear them chatting to each other as he flew over, and he caught the tail-end of their conversation: they expected to reach Treasure Town by lunch, and that the three of them would leave as soon as he joined up with them.  Also that Aika couldn't remember his name.  Would it be too awkward to remind her?

"Yes, sorry to keep you," he said, deciding against re-introducing himself, "I'm ready to head out as soon as you are."

[@Shiny Keldeo]