[h3]And the winner is...[/h3]
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Caprea clapped her hands. [color=lightgreen]"Well, wasn't that exciting!"[/color] And just as she did, the school bell rang. Classes were officially over for the day.

[color=darkorange]"That was fun, thanks for letting me referee,"[/color] Tessa smiled and waved to the rest of the students. [color=darkorange]"I saw a lot of passion out there, and those semi-finals were wild. Let me know about any other class tournaments you decide to have! I don't get to watch matches enough."[/color]

[color=lightgreen]"I suppose you're always busy being in them instead,"[/color] Caprea commented.

[color=darkorange]"That, or I'm fixing up the battle sims. The students have been seriously wearing them down! But nevermind that, I'm impressed with what I saw today. You've got quite a few gifted pupils. I can't wait to battle some of you, if you make it by the gym."[/color] Tessa grinned. Despite the dark circles around her eyes, her smile was wide and her tone upbeat. [color=darkorange]"The closer the match, the more thrilling it is, that's what I say."[/color]

[color=lightgreen]"I feel the opposite,"[/color] Caprea laughed. [color=lightgreen]"I'd honestly be hesitant to face some of you. Close matches give me anxiety! Speaking of, since our semi-finals ended with one victor, we won't be having a finals round. Therefore our winner today is Troy Caecilius."[/color] There was a round of enthusiastic applause from the class as Caprea handed Troy a slim, matte white box. Troy would also hear the [i]ding[/i] of his pokedex as money was transferred to him. 

[center][i]Troy received TM Electroweb! Troy received 500p![/i][/center]
[color=lightgreen]"Everyone, we have a lot we can learn from Troy. Shuckle are a slower species compared to most pokemon, and not many trainers carry them. But it's important to use pokemon you believe in, not just ones that you think are popular or strong."[/color] Some students nodded, others rolled their eyes. [color=lightgreen]"Ah... Some of you don't believe me. Well, I hope you at least try to consider what I'm saying."[/color]

[color=darkorange]"Hey, it's what gym leaders do,"[/color] Tessa chimed in.[color=darkorange] "We just pick our favorite type and try to win even when the typing odds are stacked against us. You can't be a gym leader without appreciation for your pokemon. You have to accept the strengths [i]and[/i] the weaknesses. The two go hand in hand."[/color] But by and large, kids were kids, and while some listened, others would still have to find their own path and meaning in pokemon training. 

[color=lightgreen]"Well said, Tess. Now, I realize the school day is over and you would all like to take your leave. Please heal your pokemon on the way out! I'll see you all on Monday!"[/color] In one swift movement, Caprea slung her pristine white labcoat onto her shoulder while somehow managing to throw a pokeball into the air. As Nanabo the Tropius materialized, she jumped on smoothly and ascended above them. [color=lightgreen]"Have a great weekend, students!"[/color]

[color=darkorange]"I didn't expect her to show off so much! Well, see you all around. I look forward to the challenges you all may bring me,"[/color] Tessa offered a short wave and left. 

The students were grabbing their bags and things. At 4:00 PM most wanted to go back to their dorms but some hung around... Some students approached Troy and Netty. Given that their class introductions had been received well, and their amateur contest battle had definitely inspired some of the class, it was no wonder that they had garnered some admirers.

"How long have you had your Shuckle?"
"I loved the way your Combee danced!"

Tim and Zaria weren't far behind in terms of popularity though, with them having made it to the semi-finals of the class. In any case, word would be spreading around the school about the transfer students and how they had dominated the majority of the class in battle... But that was for later. What would they do now? It was a good time to head to one of the campus cafes for dinner, but there were shared kitchens in the dorms to cook as well. Either way, whether they decided to go together or alone, they would eventually return to their dorms... On their way, some may have found items dropped by students or thrown away.

[center][i]Tim found a Genius Feather![/i][/center]
Eventually, the transfers would find that they all had their rooms in the same hallway. Maybe even some would be roommates?  

Quite large, spacious, and not to mention fancy, the dorms boasted an interesting layout. The rooms had a common area with some furnishings provided by the school. When they entered, students would see the kitchen area on the right hand side, complete with a fridge, stove, and electric burners It even had enough space for a four person table.

It opened up nicely into the living area, which had plenty of modern furnishings and surfaces; there was ample place to sit, place a laptop, or have several textbooks open. On the far end of the room opposite the entryway, there was a bay window, and a door that led to a balcony, since sophomores were located on the first floor. (Rooms on the first floor had patios.) There was also a small staircase a few feet in front of the kitchen area, leading to a built in loft with even more space. Another sofa, and coffee table had been provided. Finally, the bedrooms themselves were located on opposite ends of the common area. Well, that was if a student had a roommate, which they could have opted or not opted for. Rooms that were single were set up similarly, except there was just a single bedroom instead of two. There were three bedroom suites as well.

All in all, they were pretty inviting. There was a gift basket with info pamphlets and items as well...

[center][i]Everyone received Potion x5![/i][/center] 
In any case, there was plenty to do. How did the transfers go about it?

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