Round 1: LAB

[rakutsu]

Rakutsu awoke with a loud yawn coming from his mouth and got up to stretch his body. It was great that there was a hotel that he was able to crash in for the night allies could be painful to sleep in. Not that he wouldn't mind sleeping in one, but only if he had too.

Rakutsu left the hotel a few minutes later after getting dress and cleaned up for the day ahead. The ride here was long, but he finally managed to get here. The new region was the perfect place to start his training. Orre didn't have any wild pokemon in it making it impossible to do so there.

The pokemon lab to him was well kept and clean from the outside and he loved the garden. He stepped in front of the door and knocked on it.

[littlebird]

Professor Tarei had been looking through a gardening book for tips when she heard a knocking at the door. She closed the book without even book marking it and sat it on the desk that was actually a messy, giant pile of books and papers. She then stood up and walked to the door.

The Professor opened the door. On the outside was a young boy. She smiled at him and her Vaporeon came by to join her. The Pokémon stared at the boy for a minute as she whispered to Tarei, <Is he mad or something?>

Tarei patted Vierna on the head. Then, Tarei spoke to the trainer, "You're not mad are you? Can't think of anything that I did wrong. Anyway, are you here to get yourself a Pokémon?"





_{OOC: You can chose whether or not you want to be able to hear the Pokémon.}

[rakutsu]

Rakutsu stood at the door waiting for someone to answer it. He didn't get a answer after a few seconds and brought his hand up to knock once more. However, he would stop mid way after the professor finally came to the door with her pokemon with her.

Rakutsu raised a brow in confusion and would begin to speak after the two would finish. "Why would I be mad? I just got to town yesterday night. I'm here for a pokemon." Rakutsu said explaining himself to the two.

[littlebird]

Professor Tarei laughed and said, "It must just have been the look on your face. Sorry for the confusion."

She then turned back to Veirna and said, "See, he's not mad at all. Nothing to worry about."

She opened the door wider to allow amble room for Rakutsu to enter. "Come in," she spoke to him, "We have many Pokémon to chose from. I can show you some if you want or perhaps you already know what you wish to chose?"

The Vaporeon and Tarei moved out of Rakutsu's way and bade him enter. The Vaporeon still seemed to be staring at him but was now much more relaxed. Veirna loved helping people after all and hated disappointing them.

[rakutsu]

"Thank you." Rakutsu said to the two as he walked into the lab. Before going any further, he took off his shoes by the door and continued forward while leaving his shoes by the door. "This may seem a bit main stream, but I was hoping for a Charmander. We don't get wild pokemon in Orre."

[littlebird]

Tarei was surprised and mildly appreciative as the lad took of his shoes. Most people didn't do this as it wasn't required and her lab was always messy anyway. However, she appreciated good manors when she saw them. 'His mother must have raised him well,' she thought.

She meant to thank the boy but Vierna beat her to it. "Thank you for removing your shoes. You are a kind one aren't you?" Vierna said not really asking anything.

"Yes that was very nice of you. Your mother must be so proud of you," Tarei added.

Rakutsu had mentioned about a Charmander before the two had spoke. Tarei thought his comment about it being mainstream was a little humorous even though she had heard it several times before. She said, "Of course its mainstream but that's because all the starters are some of the best beginning partners out there." She added with a wink, "If you ask me I think you made a very wise choice."

[rakutsu]

Rakutsu walked next to the two girl and was a little surprised that they were thankful of him for removing his shoes. He though it was a very common thing for people, but supposedly not by their reaction. He didn't need them to comment about it, but it was nice to has one's mother he praised for their parenting skills.

"Your welcome you two, but I though everyone did that when entering a person's home."

Rakutsu said while he continued to follow them through the lab and would soon speak up again. "Thanks for the input professor, but you didn't lose your starter pokemon right? I'm just saying that anything can be lost in this lab in its current state. No offense too you or anything."

[littlebird]

"Lose my starter Pokémon," Tarei said a little surprised, "Of course not that would be ridiculous."

Tarei then added, "They're safe in the back room which happens to be the only neat part of this lab. I'll go grab them for you."

Tarei then left and entered the back room. Veirna stood with the boy with a slight laugh she said, <Don't worry we take very good care of our Pokémon. They're in no danger.>

Tarei returned a moment later with three Pokeballs. She said, "I brought out three Charmanders. Why don't you decide which one you like best?"

Three Charmanders were released from their Pokeballs with amble spacing between them so they could all be observed individually.

                                    

Male - Adventurous, Hyper  |  Shiny Male - Adamant, Confident  |  Shiny Male - Determined, Laid-Back

The first Charmander seemed to be twitching as if he didn't want to stay still. His eyes were filled with excitement. He looked up at Rakutsu and stated, <You going out into the world to rage battles against powerful Pokémon and conquer mountains and travel the fathoms of the oceans... One day I shall do that too and nothing shall stand in my way! You'll see! >

The second Charmander was noticeably different from the first as he was both golden and very still in comparison. He looked Rakutsu straight in the eyes without any hesitation. He stated simply, <I am a very good fighter and shall not lose against anyone. That much I am sure of.>

The third Charmander was sitting down, relaxing. He didn't seem to care how the situation panned out as much as the others. <Hi,> he said lastly, <Whoever you want to chose is up to you. All I know is that one day someone will chose me and I will do my very best for them. One day I will help them take on the elite trainers and become the champions. Until then I'll just relax and wait.>

Tarei and Veirna both waited to hear Rakutsu's choice. <Choose well,> Veirna advised him.