The door to Professor Rowan's lab opened, revealing a researcher with a red device in his hands.
"Ah, Shin, you're here!" He said excitedly.
He hands over the device.
"Sorry about this, Shin. Professor Rowan was called away on urgent business so he couldn't be here today. Let me teach you how to use the Pokedex."
The researcher points out the many buttons on the pokedex and what they do, giving some basic pointers on how it worked. It gave the user detailed information on pokemon they caught, listing where they could be caught, average size and weight, and more.
"Professor Rowan went to Eterna City, he said he'll be there a while so you might be able to meet him there. We're looking forward to how you'll do, but don't feel too pressured, ok? Take it at your own pace." The researcher said reassuringly.
With that, he closed the door.

The sun bore down on Sandgem town, reflecting off the white buildings surrounding the research lab. The sound of the waves drifted over with the wind, carrying with it the everpresent smell of sea salt. A good day for a stroll, a picnic, or maybe, a little spot of adventure.  But first of all, there was the matter of informing friends...

A boy plodded up from the beach, wearing swimming trunks and a blue shirt with a pikachu emblazoned on the front. He carried an old fishing rod on his shoulder as a Wooper trailed behind him. Looking up, he suddenly noticed his friend.
"Oh, hey Shin. What'cha got there?" Sean asked.
[@Polaris North]