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[sub]Location: [b][color=315E8A]Littleroot Town — Inside of Professor Birch's Lab[/color][/b][/sub][/right][hr][center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/190224/583a0f3c7006dc3765f9b5a640bed8fe.png[/img][/center]
Surprised by Yuu's choice of not grabbing a starter from Professor Birch, Soren contemplated even more for his own choice. He was confident in his and Dash's abilities and he wanted to prove to Lachlan that he could start over in a new region, with a new team, and succeed this time around. Nodding his head confidently, Soren made his decision. [color=315E8A]"I'll have to pass as well. Dash and I have a lot to prove this time around."[/color]

Professor Birch's warm laughter filled the room yet again, smiling from ear to ear. [color=fff79a]"You two have great spirit! Joshua, grab another Pokedex."[/color]

Bowing with gratefulness, Soren took the Pokedex and following suit to Yuu. [color=315E8A]"Thank you!"[/color][hr]

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[sub]Location: [b][color=315E8A]Littleroot Town — Inside of Pokemon Center[/color][/b][/sub][/right][hr]The trainers found themselves in the lobby of the Littleroot Pokemon Center, brandishing their new Pokedexes. [color=315E8A]"I owe you,"[/color] Soren said cheerfully. [color=315E8A]"If it wasn't for you, Dash and I would still be lost in the woods."[/color]

His smile was glowing as he was exploring his new dex and the apps that came with it, excited to see what new discoveries he'd make in Hoenn. [color=315E8A]"The closest gym is in Petalburg City, so that's where I'll be heading to next, but from what I can tell from this map, it's quite a bit away. What's your next plan?"[/color]