Mae was shuffling supplies around the closet, handing bandages and potions back to Ravina while simply reordering some others. It had to be done every once in awhile, with things constantly just being pulled out and thrown back in, and Mae didn't really mind doing it. It was practically habit, since her two boys had made cleaning up after others second nature for her at home. Her Mienshao was endlessly patient as ever, and also just as perceptive - she was the one that heard the approach of someone outside. < Incoming, > she warned quietly, and Mae barely had time to register before the woman burst through the door - and let out quite the monologue. Ravina tsked, and wasn't quiet about making a comment of < Rude, > but Hal simply shushed her and smiled at the new trainer's exuberance. Maybe when she was younger she'd have taken some offense, but she had a much greater sense of humor about such things now. "I'm sorry to say I can't just toss you out there, it's against the rules, but we'll do our best to keep from being underfoot." There wasn't any bite to her words, just good humor as she went behind the desk, pulling out the necessary paperwork on a clipboard.

"Would you mind filling these out for me? I'm Mae, by the way, and this is Ravina. We'll be taking you out into the biomes to help find your new partner." She placed the clipboard and a pen across the desk, flashing a smile at the younger woman. "I'll explain the other rules in a moment, but the biggest one is that the first Pokemon you come across out there is the only one you'll get an opportunity to try and catch. Are you alright with that?" It was surprising how many new trainers came along expecting to go on a hunt through the biomes looking for something specific - Mae found it necessary to point out the rule right away, in case they'd been misinformed or hadn't listened.

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Mae caught the clipboard with surprising ease, exhibiting the rarely-seen reflexes that came from her job as a Ranger. These biome Pokemon weren't like Lab ones, after all - most of them were still half-feral, and it was only through carefully cultivated personal relationships that they trusted humans. But they did trust, and they were so willing to learn, so they often made surprisingly good companions for new trainers. She skimmed down the paperwork before quickly setting it aside. "Alright, Marcia, let's get moving then. Ravina, will you- yes, thank you. Here is the Pokeball you'll use to catch your Pokemon. Keep on your toes, because some of them aren't particularly friendly, but we'll be there to step in if necessary." She spoke as she walked for the elevator, pressing four buttons on the keypad before stepping inside. Ravina stepped into place beside her, watching the other woman with a bit of distaste - but then again, Ravina viewed most people with distaste, so it wasn't anything personal. It was surprising she and Mae even got along, given how friendly the mother was. The elevator went down then left, shuddering as it came to a stop and the doors opened again.

The biome was rocky but filled with tough plant life, like those one might find at high elevations. Mae gestured the woman forward, though it only took a few moments for a Pokemon to become apparent. Mae smiled to herself, covering the expression with a hand. It was anchored to a large rock, slowly swaying as if it still lived in its ancient underwater home. Its eyes, when it focused on them, were gleaming yellow.



The Lileep had been itching to find a trainer for weeks, and it had apparently managed to 'uproot' itself and slowly but surely to get as close to the elevator as it could. The fossil Pokemon was surprisingly eager to experience life - a second life - though many of its brethren preferred to stay stationary for most of their lives. This one had dreams of grandeur. Mae hung back, waiting to see what the trainer would do - hoping, silently, that it would go well. It was rare to find a Pokemon with such uninhibited enthusiasm, even if it was too shy to call out to them in the beginning..

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