by Jenjo » Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:27 pm
Annaleise nodded, knowing exactly how he felt. In truth, she had no idea how to raise a Pokémon of her own - she was intending on 'winging it', as it were. Despite her lack of experience, she was sure that she would learn swiftly enough. After all, she had always been quick to learn theoretically - why should raising and training a Pokémon be much different? "Fair enough," she muttered, her lips pursed as she looked over the boy again. A sharp nose, a deteremined glint in his eyes; he seemed alright. As he extended his hand to shake, Anna slipped her own into his and shook briefly but firmly. "Nice to meet ya, Niko. Tha' name's Annaleise." she replied, her thin lips barely curling into much of a smile. "Maybe after this," she gesured about the lab, "We could battle or somethin'."
As she spoke, the professor announced that they could pick their own Pokémon at last. Waiting patiently as the others rushed forwards, Anna glanced at Niko as she caught sight of a rather clumsy Squirtle. Most disregarded him, as he tripped over his short feet and skittered across the white tile floor on its hard shell. Immediately, she knew that he was the one. "I'm gonna go for this wee Squirtle here," she announced, carefully approaching the wriggling little critter and scooping him up into her arms. The Squirtle peered at her, but was more interested in watching the other starters scuttling about Anna's feet. Looking back to Niko, she raised a pale eyebrow, "Any ideas on who ya wanna pick now?"
Yes I'm alone - but I'm alone and free.
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