You're not really behind, no-one has moved far since you found your Umbreon.

Regan decided to head to Evoru, but will have to kill a bit of time because the ferry to Evoru hasn't arrived yet.

Sarah and Lorie are talking and have to decide where to go next.

Toshi practised for a contest, but that hadn't turned out as planned.

That's it really, everyone is still in Mesperit City. All you have to decide is what you would like to do. There is a poster on the newspaper kiosk warning about Spinarak and Ariados, you could check out the gym, or go into the forest to catch more Pokémon. And maybe one of the others players wants to join Lucian, or you could join one of the other players as they work towards their plans.