Striding through Slateport City, Ryu glanced at the market stalls surrounding him. Though his gait was slow and his manner relaxed, he murmured to his Espeon, "Don't touch anything. We don't want any unneccessary attention."
"Hey, you!"
Ryu turned to one side at the market vendor's shout. He motioned toward himself questioningly.
"Yeah, you. You're a Pokemon trainer, right? Why not take a look at my stuff? Your Pokemon will thank you!"
Stifling an annoyed sigh, Ryu approached the man. After a short examination of his products, he questioned suspiciously, "So, how much for your wares, anyway?"
"Well, lucky for you, today is half price day!" The man shoved a list of prices at him.
In response, Ryu gave his head a negative shake. "Thanks, but no thanks. I didn't even come here for this type of item."
"Oh, I see you are in a hurry. Well, then how about I cut you a special deal?"
"Oh?" Ryu questioned, feigning disinterest.
A few minutes later, the youth felt he had haggled sufficiently and left the stall with a bag of potions.
Moving through a mental list, he mumbled, "The only things left to buy are food, water, berries, and . . . " he paused. ". . . an Escape Rope." Then I can return to the hideout.