[center][h1][color=007236] Ian Kendrickson[/color] [/h1][/center]
[center][h2][color=007236] Route 2[/color] [/h2][/center]
[@Sho Minazuki][@EWillden]
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Ian tried to split his attention between Rylen's imminent battle and his egg hatching. He didn't know how long this hatching was supposed to take, but he knew it was time. He quickly found a good place in the grass to sit down and watch his egg hatch. Ian now watched with rapt attention as with every shake another crack appeared or widened. He had always thought it was supposed to only take seconds, but this Sneasel seemed to be taking its time.

Finally the egg burst open with a flash of light so bright that Ian had to shield his eyes. Once he opened them again there was a Sneasel standing on top of the incubator with bits of blue egg shell scattered around. The Sneasel looked him right in the eyes before yawning and approaching him. Given the smaller feather on its head, it was clearly a female.

[color=007236]"Hello." [/color] Ian said cautiously as he crouched down in front of the blue Pokemon. She sniffed his hand for a moment before seemingly recognizing the scent. She pointed her claw at his face and he got closer to see what she wanted...and immediately regretted it. Sneasel pinched his nose, hard, for a few seconds before releasing it and snickering to itself. Ian rubbed his sore nose gingerly and reached out to pet the amused Pokemon. She accepted the rub on the head and even leaned into it slightly. Ian retrieved a Pokeball and caught Sneasel while he pet her. After the ball rocked three times it stopped. Ian nodded to the ball and let Sneasel back out.