She couldn't believe her eyes.

But there was no denying it.

Of course, it wasn't as if she was unaware of the process through which fossil Pokemon could be revived as living examples of their species. It wasn't exactly a common, everyday thing, but no-one with any knowledge of extinct Pokemon would be unaware of the fact it was a possibility.

Still, knowledge of the process and actually seeing it were two different things entirely.

Beyond that, not just seeing one alive, but also... also...

This Tyrunt was hers! It was her partner!

Sophie thought she'd never have a Pokemon of her own, even when her health had reached a point where it was at least likely she'd have a normal lifespan. And certainly, she was aware that she'd have a Pokemon after she was approved to be part of this project, but knowing it was going to happen and the actual experience were entirely different.

On top of that, the fact it's a Tyrunt...!

As soon as she'd actually gotten her into the Pokeball, she immediately let her back out again. It was for the best, really, not just because she wanted to get a good look at a living, breathing Tyrunt, but also because the aforementioned Pokemon seemed quite miffed about being put inside a Pokeball in the first place.

She'd have to think of a name. She had to.

But first...

"Thank you!"

Sophie called out to Professor Camphor, waving her hands in the air.

"Thank you thank you thank you! She's beautiful! She's awesome!"

The small girl gestured excitedly to her Tyrunt, who appeared to pick up on the fact she was being praised almost immediately and went from the nearest thing it could manage to a pout to practically radiating smug energy.

"Did you know?! Did you know?! Did you know that Tyrunt already has sufficient bite force to tear through a car, even at this juvenile stage?! Also, the muted colors are theorized to help young Tyrunts better blend into the surroundings to avoid danger and, for older Tyrunts, ambushing their prey! Ah, and did you know it's likely that Tyrauntrum in the wild was a social predator?! And did you know-"

If someone didn't stop her, it was likely she'd collapse from sheer enthusiasm.

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