Zippy had just taken his first step onto the small plain when the Sleeping Boy and Rileigh's Snivy both stepped in front of him and started rambling. Rileigh was close behind her Snivy, and started apologizing, but she was drowned out.
Avoiding another awkward situation with Rileigh, he acknowledged her apology with a nod and a rare half smile. He then braced himself as he turned to the Sleeping Boy. Might as well make a good impression.
"Uhm, I took a forest route.... I'm not very familiar with the area, so I don't know the name. Come to think of it, I don't know your name either. I think you know mine, but I'm Zippy," he said, holding out his hand.