Charlie smiled through Professor Oak's entire speech. He rocked back and forth on his toes and heels and hummed slightly, the boy's content expression changed to one of wonder as some kids rushed inside and the door swung open. From the crack in the door, Charlie could see all of the pokemon- just waiting to be chosen. Then, with rather rude abruptness, the door swung close. Charlie sat for a moment, staring at the closed doors before pushing through them and entering the building. Some of the trainers already held their new partners in their grasp, others were still in the process of choosing. Charlie tucked his hands in his pockets and whistled slightly as he walked back and forth examining the pokemon in their sections. When Charlie got to the water section, a particular blue lump caught his attention. "Why, don't you know it's an important day." Charlie chuckled as he walked towards the figure, folded in on itself so he couldn't tell which pokemon it was. "Now is no time for sleeping." Charlie smiled softly as the Mudkip raised it's head slowly and blinked and Charlie. "Eh- don't care much for crowds?" Charlie asked when the create stood on it's toes and stretched, opening it's wide mouth to expose it's bright pink tounge. "Me neither. It's alright. You know, I've got a cozy little backpack- see." Charlie took off his pack to display it to the pokemon, who cocked his head to the side as if urging Charlie to go on. "And, uh, if you want I can carry you in it." Charlie shrugged, it was a really weird way of phrasing the request, but it kinda worked for Charlie. "I mean, if you want. What do you say? Be my partner?" Charlie asked with a begging grin, as if the Mudkip were the owner in the situation. The Mudkip seemed to weigh it's options before it closed it's eyes in a content expression and nodded it's head eagerly. "Really?" Charlie excitedly grinned, "thanks, pal. I'll make it worth your while." Charlie nodded with determination as he picked the Mudkip up and lifted it into the air. "I'll call you Dozer." Charlie stated proudly and looked the pokemon in the eyes.
Lisa nervously waited for the professor's speech to end. What if none of the pokemon like her? What if she chose the wrong one? The girl eyed the ground impatiently and didn't quite notice when it had ended. A gentle shove form behind brought Lisa back to reality and she quickly walked into the building. Lisa held her breath as she walked right up to one specific pokemon- Charmander. It had been her favorite pokemon since she were just a little girl. No doubt she had to get it, or at least try. Lisa watched the Charmander, who's sharp eyes intently watched every little movement. "Hey-" the small pokemon jumped at Lisa's voice, causing the girl to be startled and jump as well. With a soft giggle, Lisa apologized for scary the fire type and offered it her hand. "I didn't mean anything by that. I hope you can forgive me. I'd really like for you to be my travel companion." Lisa muttered her words quietly, the Charmander looking her up and down before shaking it's head and allowing motioning for her to move along. Lisa's heart sank in that moment. Lisa's eyes searched the floor as if she would find answers down there, then the girls eyes suddenly lit with passion. "Listen here, Charmander. I know it's scary- and leaving the comfort of the only place you've ever known probably doesn't sound all that appealing. But it's your destiny- you hear? No matter who you leave here with today, you are going to have to leave. I promise you that if the person you leave with is me, you won't regret it. I'll take you to the top. I don't care what everyone says, I have what it takes- and I want you to be my partner. Please." Lisa's eyes welled up as if she were about to cry, but the girl stayed strong as her intense stare locked with the unsure pokemon's. The Charmander narrowed it's gaze, drew it's lips back in a snarl, before shrugging. Lisa smiled softly as the pokemon begrudgingly agreed, "Yeah. Let's go!" Lisa grinned at her new pal. He may not be ideal, but she knew it would just take time; they'd make the perfect pair... they had to.