[center][h2][color=fff79a]Professor Eugine's Lab[/color][/h2][/center]
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[color=f49ac2]"Hello, little buddy, I am going to be your new trainer. What do you think of the nickname Hephaestus??"[/color] She asked the young Pokemon, Chimchar thought for a moment and than began jumping excitedly at the new name. She than turned to Rin with a crooked grin. [color=f49ac2]"We will be waiting for you outside, choose wisely, else I will be champion before you."[/color] She walked out the door with Hephaestus close on her heels, a slight sway to her hips.
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Professor Eugene leaned against a counter as he watched the two at the computer. Fond memories of receiving his first Pokemon (Snivy) came to mind. It had long since become a Serperior, but at times like these it could feel like yesterday. 

Another thought came to the professor's mind. Liz had mentioned graduating with outstanding grades, which means she sure had book smarts. But choosing first? Maybe she was still lacking in street smarts. Now her rival to be could choose from seven different water type Pokemon that would clearly have the advantage over the Chimchar. 

Rather than say anything out loud, the professor chose to stay silent and observe. It wasn't his place to take sides anyways.