Michael couldn't help but smile at the excited little Mareep. It was certainly an adorable little Pokemon, one somebody would just want to hug. There was no time for anything like that, though. At least he assumed so. "The best part is that you and Maren can enjoy it together! Bonding time between Trainer and Pokemon... I'm happy to know what I do interests some people, and Pokemon!" He swore these halls felt longer than usual, as if they had been walking for awhile. Surely the room was just ahead? It had to be, or else he must have made a wrong turn, which... He really hope he didn't. That'd be awfully embarrassing.

Michael blinked at Jorie's question, turning his head and noticing what they were talking about. He continued to walk as he spoke. "Yes, actually. You see, the technology we use for the process was created by a man named Professor Krane. He took care of most of the business in the lab while I was younger, a brilliant mind with a pure heart that cared about Pokemon. The first epidemic was before I was born, and was what inspired Professor Krane to pursue purification technology. If it wasn't for him, we would have perhaps never of been able to help the Shadow Pokemon from back then. Sadly, without Professor Krane being with us now, advancements of the purification process have come to a halt. We just can't seem to find any way to improve it, though we are dedicated to trying, in case of any emergency in the future. Speaking of which..."

Michael could see the double doors up ahead that lead to their destination. He took the time to continue his small speech. "Shadow Pokemon... Some of you may be curious about what they actually are. A lot of details are unknown, but what we do know is that Cipher has a method of closing the heart's of the Pokemon they capture, effectively draining them of all emotion aside from anger and hatred. They are very dangerous, stronger than a normal Pokemon, and they cannot think rationally. They even attacked their own trainers in some situations, unable to control themselves."

As they approached the pair of double doors, they opened automatically leading them into a small room. Wires were spread everywhere, along with monitors and devices. A large platform was in the center of the room, most of the wires being connected to it. He waited a moment, allowing everyone to gather inside before he turned around, keeping his hands behind his back. "This is the machine Professor Krane built. The Purification Chamber. The purification process is for returning Pokemon to their normal states, but it doesn't work by itself, as amazing as that would be. In order to open the hearts of Shadow Pokemon, they must be shown kindness, and respect. Over time the emotions from a good trainer will soften them up, make them remember. They begin acting more peaceful, though they can still get extremely violent. Once they have begun to shown signs of returning to normal, the Purification Chamber is used to assist in the final stages of purifying them."

Michael took a deep breath, keeping quiet as he exhaled. He hadn't spoken this much in a long time, he decided to take a moment and stay quiet, nothing else in the lab required a whole lot of explanation, though it was still interesting to see. He glanced back at the Purification Chamber, his mind wandering for a moment. 

[I]'We hopefully will never have to use it again... But I've always got to be ready. In case he keeps his word.'[/I]