[Takes a deep breath, now a bit less annoyed. She tries to focus on what this guy has to say, instead of what happened with the gear]

So, let me guess - you've ridden around on pokemon before? Or are you just going by what you've heard from everyone else around here?

[Doesn't mean it snidely - she's genuinely curious here! And really, while the ride wasn't her favorite experience, the idea of cutting down her travel time is tempting...]