The door is suddenly thrust open. The doorway of the extremely silent lab flies open, a figure standing with an arm stretched as she had just forcefully pushed the door open. There may have been some sense of urgency in the move, and an assistant that ran behind quickly moving some last-second preparation that, just as intended, none of you saw what it was. In the doorway stands... Professor Kalmia, her hair wet from having showered but completely failed to dry it completely and her lab-coat is hanging onto her body with a bunch of wrinkles that make it clear she had no time to iron it. Yet her face is filled with excitement for the event that is coming to pass. [color=82c6cf]'Good morning, trainers! Nice day for a wait, eh!?'[/color] She grinned happily, referencing in all haste that she's acknowledging to be somewhat late. [hider=Professor Kalmia][url=http://i.imgur.com/pTMU74j.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/g8Un9zH.png[/img][/url] + lab-coat as described, because professor[/hider] [color=82c6cf]'For those who don't know me, I am Professor Kalmia! I am a Pokémon Professor of Isson, and me along with you all have been hand-picked through a multitude of different means-'[/color] That are more or less just Kalmia picking whoever she felt for as long as they had any reason at all to pick the person in question. [color=82c6cf]'-to complete the Pokédex for the Isson Region, a mission given to us by the legendary Professor Oak himself!'[/color] She looked pretty enthusiastic about that fact. [color=82c6cf]'However, no more waiting! We have Pokémon to capture, awards to win and a Pokémon League to dominate! Now-'[/color] Her eyes suddenly fell on the tenth individual who had arrived here. Onto the man with the top-hat. Kalmia suddenly physically flinched backwards like a scared rabbit, turning her body and lifting her arms as if in self-defence. [color=82c6cf]'J-Jacques!?'[/color] She exclaimed in disbelief. The man, who apparently was called Jacques, took his hat off his silver-haired head and gave a little bow. [color=EF284F]'Professor Kalmia. It is very nice to see you again. Fu-fu...'[/color] He made his odd laugh as he said his greeting in an oddly sinister tone before standing straight again. [color=82c6cf]'Eh... ah...'[/color] Kalmia blinked at him a bit, glanced around at the kids present who wouldn't know who this man was, before taking a deep breath, standing straight calmly and without her usual smile, looking towards him politely. [color=82c6cf]'It is nice to see you again, too. Say, for what do we owe the honour of an [i][b]Elite Four[/b][/i] to visit us?'[/color] Kalmia asked the man, putting extra emphasis on the title. … As you may know, the Elite Four are a group of four individuals just below the Champion, and they need to be defeated in order for a trainer to get the privilege to challenge said Champion. And, for some reason, here stood one. [color=EF284F]'This is a matter which the Pokémon League has interest in as well. I'm just here to watch, as an official observer. I trust there are no issues?'[/color] Jacques informed and then asked, looking at Kalmia with confidence. Kalmia stared at him with a slightly raised eyebrow... and then smiled again. [color=82c6cf]'Nah, that's no problem. You can watch if that suits your fancy suit!'[/color] She told, happily grinning, her words quite clearly being made up on the spot as she formed sentences to speak. [color=EF284F]'You're most kind, Professor.'[/color] Jacques bowed once again, before putting his hat back onto his head and smiled sinisterly. His eyes trailed over the young hopefuls, to see if the revelation of his title had any impact on the younger crowd. [color=EF284F]'Fu-fu.'[/color] He chuckled a little. Then. [color=82c6cf]'[b][i]NOW[/i][/b], no more waiting! Lesse, is everyone here?'[/color] Kalmia looked around at the people present. [color=82c6cf]'Yes, you are! Now, come on in!'[/color] She said happily, spinning around to enter. The lab itself contained a combination of bookshelves and machines with little room in between to walk on. She shelves were stationed so they stood in a circle in the rectangular room, not taking advantage of the corners as it could. Fortunately, the space in the middle was pretty large, which was lucky because there were multiple what appeared to be computer-servers standing filling 40% of it on an angle to the back and right, big blocks of computer-hardware, and it was all coupled to a laptop sitting on Kalmia's desk, which stood right in front of it. Said desk had, except for the laptop, also numerous papers, several opened letters, binders with research-labels and such. It appeared she spent most of her time there. There were also two other machines. Another big platform which had small spots where to place six Pokéballs, and it would appear it was actually a healing-station like that found in a Pokémon Center. Also, there was a more item, a large cylinder with a glass middle with a hatch in it, seemingly made to place something moderately large within it. There was nothing that revealed the purpose of it. Despite how everything was at an angle, there appeared to be some logic to it. Kalmia knew exactly where everything was, and the part where there wasn't any machines was decently manoeuvrable. In the back there was a front-door, and on the right there was a door to the side-house where one could assume Kalmia lived. In front of that door, blinking a bit in realization at that people were coming in, was Kalmia's assistant. Realizing she had to look good the girl spun around, straightened her back and poked her glasses, staring in focus at the newcomers. [hider=Vivia][url=http://i.imgur.com/ZOa4kVb.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/XyjJyiW.png[/img][/url][/hider] Jacques, entering after the rest of you, calmly walked in and placed himself watching from right next to Vivia with a light smile and an inspector's gaze, mildly freaking the glassed girl out and making her flinch away towards a nearby bookshelf with a distressed expression... And at a separate bench on the left, there were numerous red machines stacked, along with numerous prepared Pokéballs. For seemingly no specific intelligent reason, there was also a Slowpoke standing on the left edge of the table, pink on four legs, tail in the winds, staring into nothingness. Kalmia went right over to the tables, not giving any indication of noticing the Pokémon. [color=82c6cf]'Alright, everyone come in, and listen up.'[/color] She put her hands on her hips and spun around to the audience. Her smile was excited, and she was eager to get started. [color=82c6cf]'These Pokéballs contain the Pokémon which you'll be starting your journey with. In order to ensure fairness, I have picked out your first Pokémon for you. That should prevent anyone who came first from picking one another wanted.'[/color] Kalmia nodded, pleased with herself. … So the only danger was that maybe she picked one for someone that another wanted, but eh, that'd always potentially happen. [color=82c6cf]'Along with that, I'll also give each of you a Pokédex, which I'll describe all about, but...'[/color] Kalmia rolled her eyes and grinned. [color=82c6cf]'… I figure I've kept you waiting long enough! You're getting your Pokémon FIRST! Now, who's first?'[/color] Kalmia asked, grinning to the crowd. [@Rune_Alchemist] [hider=Claire][color=82c6cf]'Claire, eh?'[/color] Kalmia chuckled a little thinking about the individuals that had requested that she'd been given a chance. Yupp, this was entirely alright. And she had made quite the effort at the tests which Kalmia had prepared just-cause to see her determination, and that went fine. Kalmia was happy to give her a Pokéball and a Pokédex. [color=82c6cf]'Feel free to knock the entire region off their seats~!'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Ralts! - Pokédex Entry #280 – Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon. The horn on its head can sense emotions, and its own mood will be affected in turn. It will approach positive emotion and its body will warm, while it will shy away from and avoid negativity and hostility. Quite rare to see in nature. - Would you like to give Ralts a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Lasrever] [hider=Abigail][color=82c6cf]'Alright, Abigail.'[/color] Kalmia smiled at the girl. Kalmia somewhat knew her parents, and therefore knew they'd be just the kind who'd stop her if they thought it was dangerous. Just the kind who'd stop her during the Team Wars... Hm, now she did get the spot after Luke couldn't take it, but that did make Kalmia wonder a little of what her parents had agreed to. Eh. Pokédex and Pokéball happily handed over! [color=82c6cf]'Take these and go make your own journey, just as you like it~!'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Wooper! - Pokédex Entry #194 – Wooper, the Water Fish Pokémon. It lives in cold water, sleeping on the bottom and seeking food by the shore when it's cold. When walking above water, wild Woopers cover their bodies with a slimy, poisonous film that keeps them from dehydrating. It's slightly dull-witted. - Would you like to give Wooper a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Eklispe] [hider=Dawkin][color=82c6cf]'Now, then. Dawkin.'[/color] Kalmia looked to Dawkin as it became his turn. She smirked a little wider. She knew of the nice things he had done for the community and his siblings, she had scouted a little bit. And, she was more than happy to support him in this extra step that he had decided to take himself. So, she handed over a Pokéball and a Pokédex... [color=82c6cf]'Time for you to write your own story. Good luck with it~'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Aron! - Pokédex Entry #304 – Aron, the Iron Armor Pokémon. It usually lives in the mountains, where it feeds on the iron ore that makes up its steel body. However, modern technology sometimes lure wild Aron to cities where it feeds on cars or bridges. It makes a new armor in preparation for its evolution. - Would you like to give Aron a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Delta44] [hider=Ren][color=82c6cf]'Alright, now it's your turn, Ren.'[/color] Kalmia nodded to her when it was time. … Kalmia still knew nothing about this girl, nothing of her past or any of her family, but she did not mistake the determination when they had met and Ren had requested a place. Kalmia had a good feeling about this. And... this Pokémon... Kalmia grinned as she handed over a Pokéball and Pokédex. [color=82c6cf]'I think this one will suit you excellently~!'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Shinx! - Pokédex Entry #403 – Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. When its muscles extend or contract, it generates electricity. When it senses danger, a Shinx will let the electricity run through it, causing it to glow. If threatened, it uses its muscles to flash a bright light to blind the predator while it flees. - Would you like to give Shinx a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Pyromaniacwolf] [hider=Lucian][color=82c6cf]'Hello, there. Welcome to Isson, Lucian.'[/color] Kalmia nodded to Lucian when his turn came. She picked a Pokéball and a Pokédex, looking at them a bit. Truth be told, she had received quite the command about the type of Pokémon she was to give him... Eh, it works out. So she handed them over, smiling as she did so. [color=82c6cf]'Good luck on your travels~!'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Houndour! - Pokédex Entry #228 – Houndour, the Dark Pokémon. Houndours hunt in packs, and they have excellent teamwork as they use barks only they can understand to know each other's locations and surround the prey. Around dawn, their ominous howls announce their territory. - Would you like to give Houndour a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Pink Madness] [hider=Donna][color=82c6cf]'Oh, there you are, Donna...'[/color] Kalmia smiled to Donna when it was her turn. [color=82c6cf]'Let me tell you, your father has my highest respects. Both as a trainer and as a researcher, he's quite something. It's my pleasure to be able to give a Pokémon to you, and see you off on your own journey~!'[/color] She handed over a Pokéball and a Pokédex. [color=82c6cf]'So here you go~!'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Vulpix! - Pokédex Entry #37 – Vulpix, the Fox Pokémon. Inside a Vulpix's body burns a fire that never goes out. It commonly inhabits grassy fields, and will feign injury to escape a stronger opponent. When born, a Vulpix has only one snow-white tail, but with age and care it splits into more, warmer tails. - Would you like to give Vulpix a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Pirouette] [hider=Erika][color=82c6cf]'Oh, yeah, you. Erika. Hm-hm.'[/color] Kalmia smirked as Erika was up next. [color=82c6cf]'I don't believe the idea of Pokémon battling will be all that new to you, eh? Well, it's still your first Pokémon, but I saw it apt to give something a little more... complicated. Ti-hi.'[/color] Kalmia handed over a Pokéball and a Pokédex. [color=82c6cf]'She should remind a bit of home~!'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Snorunt! - Pokédex Entry #361 – Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. They're found in snow-regions in groups of five. In warmer seasons, they tend to sleep deep in caverns. They can survive on only eating snow and ice. According to old folklore, a house visited or inhabited by a Snorunt is sure to prosper. - Would you like to give Snorunt a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Keyblade87] [hider=Reiji][color=82c6cf]'Reiji. Ti-hi.'[/color] Kalmia giggled a little when it was Reiji's turn. A certain parent had been very influential in the picking of what Pokémon Reiji was to be given. Aaaaand because Kalmia liked the idea, she completely agreed. So, she handed over a Pokéball and a Pokédex. [color=82c6cf]'I believe you'll find this one to your liking~!'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Riolu! - Pokédex Entry #447 – Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. It can see the emotions of others in the form of their “auras”, and can also alert others using its own aura when feeling strong emotions. While small, Riolu is really strong. While sensitive to it, Riolu cannot effectively utilize aura. - Would you like to give Riolu a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [@Pikmin Eye] [hider=Martin][color=82c6cf]'... And here you are, you who came from all across Isson. Did you have a nice trip, Martin?'[/color] Kalmia smirked at Martin whenever it was his turn, a bit of an understanding in her eyes as she knew where he came from. She picked up a Pokéball and Pokédex for him, and slowly handed them over. [color=82c6cf]'Here. Take good care of him.'[/color] [color=6ecff6][i][center]- You've obtained Nincada! - Pokédex Entry #290 – Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. It is usually found underground, using its antennae to sense its surroundings. It gains nourishment my tapping into the roots of trees with its claws as it await evolution. Nincadas are nearly blind, and avoid sunlight due to inability to withstand it. - Would you like to give Nincada a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color] So read the text on the Pokédex, and upon the last bit it offered a virtual keyboard on the screen.[/hider] [hider=Pokédex][img]http://i.imgur.com/9UutAX1.png[/img][/hider] The Pokédexes you're all receiving look like this. It has a touch-screen to enable quick usage, and it is that touch-screen that is displaying the information and the virtual keyboard. There are buttons for those who don't want to use touch-screen, that left thing is part-joystick, we'll say, even though it's clearly something else. The nickname needs to be registered to the database, after all.