A Visit to the Lab

[nemesis]

Alright Kage, you can do this. All you have to do is walk up to the automatic door, walk on in, talk to the professor, and get your pokemon. Nothing to it. All I've got to do is... take a step.

A tall young man stood before the building in silence, not moving. He simply stared at the building for about ten minutes. This young man's name was Kage, and he was a new trainer. All his life, he loved pokemon. He wanted to be a successful pokemon trainer. And in order to do this, he had to retrieve a pokemon from a pokemon professor. This professor was apparently in the building Kage stood before.

Unfortunately, the new trainer was nervous. He did not like talking to people, as his passion was focused on pokemon. So, in his head, Kage was trying to get himself to take a few steps and walk on in. But the anticipation was killing him.

Finally, Kage sighed and just took that step. And another. And then another. His hands, which were in his pockets, felt clammy and shaky. The young man's breathing was a bit shallow. Each step felt like just one more step closer to an apparent doom. He knew it was stupid to simply be afraid of talking to some guy, but it was hard for him.

After some time, he finally made it inside the cool building. He did not see anyone inside. Oh god, what if he isn't here? What'll I do then? Mustering up the courage he had inside him, Kage decided to call out. At first, when he tried to make a sound, nothing came out. He tried again a bit louder, hoping someone would hear him.

"Hello...? Is, um, anyone here....?"

[ADMIN Mia]

Frederick Willow, the pokemon professor and researcher was putting away books when he heard the faint sound of a male voice. He made his way down the stairs and saw a young person in front of him. The boy seemed nervous and had his hands sunk deep in his pockets. The professor guessed he was a new to-be trainer. He had that look about him. Professor Willow came up to the boy and put out his hand.

"Oh hello there i'm Professor Willow. Are you Kage, by any chance. You were late so I didn't know when you'd show up." He smiled. "Well come on in. Lets go to the incubator to pick your partner."

OOC: sorry it's such a small post.

[nemesis]

The young man was somewhat startled when he actually saw the professor. He was almost starting to think there would be no one to see him. Then again, that was a rather idiotic idea. This was, after all, a lab. Scientists who cared for pokemon would always be here, ready to help pokemon and poeple alike.

When the man held his hand out, it took Kage a second to actually make himself take the hand. When he did, Kage forced his hand out shakely. He was a terrible people person, but he met the professors firm handshake with his own firm handshake. However, when the two stopped shaking hands, Kage's went right back into a pocket.

Right after the professor made his intoduction, Kage made his reply. His voice was a bit soft, and very timid. "Pleasure to meet you, professor... And sorry I'm late..." The two then began walking inside the building. Exactly where this 'incubator' was, the new trainer had no idea.

[|-Frosty-|]

Professor Willow only chuckled a bit when Kage apologized, "It's okay Kage. Don't worry about it" They entered the room with 12 pokeballs, with 4 sets, 3 pokeballs each.

"Go ahead and pick one." The professor stated, motioning towards the sets. The pokeballs shined under the lab lights. Kage seemed a bit tensed as they walked towards the incubator. To-be trainers were like that.

occ:Ah sorry for the short post ^^;

[nemesis]

Kage looked over the table. He knew which was which, and he only had two he really liked the most. Those two were Cyndaquil and Totodile. The young trainer did not know what exactly drew him to those two specifically, but there was that connection.

His option was simple; fire or water. Water could beat fire, but fire had strengths of its own. The choice was difficult.

After a few minutes of silence, Kage spoke. His voice was still small, and somewhat timid. "I think... I'll take Cyndaquil, if thats okay..." He saw which pokeball would be the pokemon of his choosing, and he could not wait to be able to hold it in his hands.

[|-Frosty-|]

The professor nodded, "You want to name it now?" He asked, normally trainers named there pokemon after capturing or retrieving them. He quickly grabbed the five pokeballs, as well as a pokedex.

The professor placed them on the desk, "You'll need these essential things also. The pokedex will record and tell you essential info about the pokeball."

[nemesis]

Kage removed his bag from his pack. He then put it down, and placed the items given to him inside. The pokedex was put into a firm pouch, and the pokeballs went into another area, zipped up so they would not fall out. After that, the new trainer put his his backpack on again.

He then received the pokeball containing Cyndaquil. Kage was filled with happiness from finally getting his first pokemon. He also heard what the professor asked him. "No... Not yet. I'm sorry, but I am, ehh, a bit rushed on time." Kage looked up from his examination of the pokeball, and placed it in an appropriate pants pocket.

The new trainer then began to take small steps towards the exit. As he did so, he was thanking the professor profusely. "Thank you so much professor. This means so much to me. I've gotta go, but like I said, thank you very much..." Once Kage passed a corner and was out of sight, he rushed out, beaming. He finally got a pokemon.