I see. I think so far, most of us are relatively unique. [ As far as matters of species go, anyway. ] Not too many with the same body as another. Not yet anyway. So picking up on how one species smells might be more just learning how one Pokemon in specific does. May be more in the townspeople here but we don't see them as often as we see each other.

[ And there's a lot more going on in the city to make all the scents blend more, it feels like? Or maybe that is inexperience talking. Either or or maybe both. Certainly there's a lot to get used to, especially in the relatively tight quarters of Oran's underground tunnels. Though bunking down with the same people on a regular basis might help with familiarity on at least some scents.

Firepaw will probably get a sense of general curiosity coming from the other end at the explanation for stepping lighter, though! Huh. It's really that simple? Well. Probably simple to explain, needs more doing to make it habit, especially with four legs. But still. ]

So be careful and go slow. Do not step with the entire foot, just the front and ease in. That is what it comes down to, yes? That and avoiding things that make noise.