[Raises an eyebrow. Okay, Hope's seen people shutting down a lot of times in his life, but this has got to be one of the most extreme reactions he's seen on a newcomer.]

It changes when you enter a new area, such as a city or a route.

... I have to stress this again-- it's all real. I don't know what you're thinking, but I can guess. Having a breakdown will do you no good, and your Pokémon may not know what to do should you indeed panic or shut down.