Blair sort of hovered awkwardly in the background, not quite sure if he should say anything. This was her show after all; he was just an honored guest of sorts. He did raise his eyebrows with mild interest when the professor called it 'another shot'. So she'd tried this before? It certainly wasn't unheard of for someone to turn back, either on the same day or a few weeks in. Life on the road was not for everyone. It made more sense as to why he was being asked to accompany her, but it irked him that the professor hadn't told him this before. 

Blair cleared his throat and stepped forward. [b]"Professor, I need to get my bag,"[/b] he informed him, turning his head to Julie, [b]"I'm assuming you know this... but maybe not? I'm to accompany you, you see.... Point you in the right direction, you know?"[/b] An awkward smile crossed his face as he finished. How was she going to take this news if she didn't already know? 

[b]"Anyway,"[/b] Blair returned his attention to Birch, [b]"I'll just be a moment. You've probably got some stuff for her anyway, right? Pokégear or something?"[/b] He shrugged, gesturing for them to continue as he stepped out of the room and towards the stairwell around the corner..