She blinked, watching Blair interact with Professor Birch. And he told her. [b]"You?"[/b] She mumbled, a bit stumbled. She stifled a small chuckle. She'd been talking to the person that was going to accompany her all along. Maybe it was fated. She smiled and turned to look at Professor Birch as Blair left.

[b]"You seem much better the second time around. Maybe Blair is already helping?"[/b] the professor asked, smiling down at her. She simply nodded, a smile still evident on her face. [b]"Good!"[/b] He said, chuckling at her response. He walked over to a cabinet and began moving things around.

[i]What's he looking for?[/i]

She blinked when he came back with a blue device, the pokedex. 

[b]"It's yours!"[/b] He told her, huffing because of the strenuous activity. She smiled at him and took the device and placed it in her pocket, smiling up at him.

[b]"Thank you, Professor. For everything..."[/b] She told him, looking down, her nerves coming back.

[b]"Not at all. You should know how to use it but if you don't just ask Blair, I'm sure he''l help you."[/b] He explained to her. He put his hand on her shoulder and she looked up at him expectantly. [b]"You're a capable girl, Julie. I know you can do this."[/b] He continued. His eyes were soft yet serious, his words true. She nodded her head silently and smiled at him. [b]"Now go. Don't keep that boy waiting too long!"[/b] He told her, pushing her away. She stumbled a bit but avoided falling. With a smile, she looked around for Blair, unsure as to where he was.