[Cynthia's face lit up, before curling into a smile.]

That's exactly right! How wonderful! I didn't know if I'd ever meet someone from my world here. And a gym leader, I see? I truly am privileged. I'm Cynthia, and I'm a trainer from the Sinnoh region.

[Cynthia is known as a Champion outside of her home region, but isn't quite sure she's a household name where Marnie comes from. So she's just going to see if the girl realizes anything.]

I know what you mean, though. No one here has any idea what Pokémon even are—though I've met people who are willing to learn.