I hear a voice calling out to me out of nowhere...
"Hi There!"
Gah! What's going on here?
A woman stands in front of me, tossing a Pokeball. Interesting...
"Welcome to the world of Pokemon!"
Yes. Indeed. Where have I been so far?
"My name is Professor Juniper. Everyone calls me the Pokemon Professor!"
So THAT'S who you are. OK. I see now.
She sends out a Cinccino. "That's right! This world is widely inhabited by mysterious creatures called Pokemon!"
So... I guess I look 5 to you. I'm pretty sure everyone's heard of Pokemon.
"Pokemon have mysterious powers. They come in many shapes and live in many different places."
Well, yes, I would assume so. And blah, blah, blah, I've heard this speech before. Let's get to the part where you want something from me.
"Well that's enough about me!"
Indeed.
"Are you a boy? Or a girl?"
Hmm... Well, I'm a boy, technically. But considering everything else in this world seems dictated by MY choices, maybe I should tell her I'm a girl. Might be interesting. Or perhaps I should act my gender for onc- Nope, couldn't say it with a straight face.
> Girl
"You're a girl, right?"
>Yes
"I'd like to know your name. Please tell me."
Hmm... What should I call myself? I've always liked Psyche.
Yeah, that'll work.
>Psyche
Your name is Psyche?
>Yes
"So your name's Psyche? That's a wonderful name!"
Well, thank you. I worked really hard to come up with it.
"Could you tell me a little about your friend—the older boy who lives nearby? Would you mind telling me his name?"
Wait... I don't know anything about this guy. Welp, can't pass up the chance to ruin a guy's life.
>Douch-
... No, I can't do this. Fine. I'll use my backup plan. She did say he was supposed to be my friend.
>Eskay
Yeah. So...
"SK? Did I get that right?"
Yup. But it's spelled Eskay. Not SK.
>Yes
"Psyche!"
Juniper!
"I'm going to entrust you with a Pokemon. I'm sure you will be great partners!"
Yeah, when you give my a Psychic starter, I'll use your mons.
"The moment you choose the Pokemon that will accompany you on your journey, your story will truly begin."
I sure hope so.
"During your journey, you will meet many Pokemon and people with different personalities and points of view. I really hope you learn what is important to you as a result of your travels... That's right! Befriend new people and Pokemon and grow as a person! That's the most important goal of your journey! Let's go visit the world of Pokemon!"
Dyoo dyoo dyoo dyoo... One fabulous cinematic later...
"Psyche! I'm home!" I'm assuming that's my mother. Don't come in mom! I'm changing and apparently my room has no door!
Aaaaaand you barge in anyway. Thanks mom. "Do you know Professor Juniper? She's a famous Pokemon researcher. Actually, she's an old friend of mine, and she called me today for the first time in ages!" So... you have a famous friend, and this is the first I'm hearing of her? Thanks mom. Thanks a lot.
"This is out of the blue, but, Psyche!" Yes!
"Do you want to have a Pokemon?"
Yes
No
Depends, do they have a Psychic Type?
>Yes
"OK! Step one completed!" But... I didn't do anything!
"Well then, do you know what a Pokedex is?" Noooooo. It's just the only thing in the world that matters to anyone.
>Yes
"I knew you would! Isn't it amazing how it automatically records Pokemon you encounter?"
Yes, and it's also amazing how you ignore every word out of my mouth to tell me things I already know.
"Yet another question!" Yet another answer!
"You want a Pokedex, right?"
>Yes
"OK! Step two completed!" Again, I didn't even do anything!
"Psyche! Your course of action has been set!" Why are we shouting!
"A girl named Bianca has come here to meet you!" Ooh, I love meeting new people~ Maybe we'll be best friends~
"She's Professor Juniper's assistant. I was told to simply look for a big, green hat!" Ooh, green's my favorite color~
"That's right! You're going to go look for Bianca. And then you'll get a Pokedex and a Pokemon to be your partner! Oh! Your Xtransceiver's in your Bag, right?" My whatywhat? They have those no- oh, you mean my phone. Right.
"Do you know how to open your Bag?" Yes. I am not an idiot.
>Yes
"The girl's name is Bianca. I was told you should look for a big, green hat!" Yes, you've mentioned this.
"She might be lost because this is her first time here." Well, that makes sense.
"Go look for her!" Who are you to give me orders? Who are you, my mot- oh yeah. Sorry, mom. She walks off.
So, with that, I walk off to start my new adventure~
