There was no reason for Ryner to suspect there was much more to it than that. (And many would say ignorance is bliss, in this case.) His best friend was homesick and duty-bound, simple as that.

"It's a real pain, you know? Johto's a great place, but... you've done so much for Roland. You shouldn't have to just leave that behind." He let his gaze fall to the pond in front of them and sighed. "And as much as I like it here, it wouldn't be the same without you" - it already wasn't the same without Ferris, hadn't been since she'd left - "but if you're not happy...

"...Haa, I guess what I'm trying to say is, I wish there was something in between, y'know?"