[Her face falls a bit at that as she looks away for a moment to compose herself.] I know. One of them left, so you can't meet him. You'll be meeting one of them soon if she comes with us, or stays in Cerulean.

It's the best way to go about it. I let them all know when I hatch or catch them that it's their choice. [Oh boy, wait till she explains that all Pokémon hatch from eggs.]

Never got a chance to. You showed up before I found one that'd suit you.