[Maybe he's being rude... Steven knows he does that sometimes, without realizing it. So he just laughs a little and gives her a sheepish (mareepish?) smile.]

I see... I haven't been to Alola myself yet but I know the League is making plans to hold an event there. That's very exciting indeed.

[His Carbink floats over nearer to Saeko and brrrrs in her direction, checking her out.]

Which region are you from?