Augustine strides into the lobby of his Lumiose lab, a brilliant smile upon his face as he spots the three young Trainers eagerly awaiting him. Ah, to be jeune et brillant again! These youths positively radiate potential.
"Welcome, welcome! I am so pleased you could all make it," Augustine says warmly, opening his arms wide in greeting. "I am Professor Sycamore, and it is my great honor to help guide you on your maiden voyage as Pokémon Trainers!"
He steps forward to shake each of their hands in turn, grip firm and sure. "You must be Serena," he says to the honey-blonde girl with the pink hat. "And Calem," he nods to the tall boy with the blue jacket. Then his gaze falls upon you and his eyes sparkle with intrigue. "And you are the Trainer I have heard so much about! Your application was most impressive. I have a feeling you will accomplish grandes choses."
Clapping his hands together, Augustine gestures for the three of you to follow him over to a gleaming metal table. "Now then! The first order of business is to equip you each with a Pokédex. This device will be your constant compagnon, recording data on each Pokémon you encounter."
He reaches into the pocket of his lab coat and produces three slim red devices, handing one to each of you. "The Kalos region is home to a wide variety of Pokémon, from the tiniest Flabébé to the mightiest Tyrantrum. I have no doubt you will fill these pages in no time!"
Augustine pauses, letting his words sink in as he watches your faces alight with excitement. It never fails to stir his heart, seeing the next generation take flight.
"Of course, no Trainer's journey would be complete without a partner Pokémon by their side," he continues, walking over to a cylindrical platform with three Poké Balls resting on top. "Here in Kalos, you have the choice between Chespin, the Grass-type, Fennekin, the Fire-type, and Froakie, the Water-type."
He presses a button on the side of the platform and the Balls burst open in a flash of white light. Three small creatures materialize, blinking curiously up at their potential new Trainers.
"Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon," Augustine introduces, gesturing to a green and brown bipedal creature with a tough shell covering its head and back. "Steadfast and loyal, Chespin will stand by your side through any adversité."
Next he indicates a small yellow fox with tufts of red fur emerging from its oversized ears. "Fennekin, the Fox Pokémon. Intelligent and fiercely independent, Fennekin's fire will light your path to greatness."
Finally, Augustine nods to a blue frog-like Pokémon with a frothy white ruff around its neck. "And Froakie, the Bubble Frog Pokémon. Adaptable and resourceful, Froakie's speed will help you stay ahead of any challenge."
He steps back and spreads his hands wide, smiling at you encouragingly. "So, mon ami, the choice is yours. Which Pokémon will be your premier partner?"
Serena and Calem watch with bated breath as you step up to the platform, considering the three starters intently. Augustine can practically see the gears turning in your head as you weigh your options. After a long, thoughtful moment, you reach out and select a Poké Ball.
