IC: In Character
Hello, trainer. It's me. The prof. You know? The one from before? Here's some useful information for you. Now, first things first. Just because you get a Pokémon from me, it doesn't mean you have to be a battle trainer. There are so many things to do and be! You can enter the Pokémon pageants (where Pokémon and trainers perform their talents), become a coordinator (where Pokémon and trainers work together to show off their teamwork and special moves in stunning displays), become a breeder (to help save rare or endangered Pokémon, study their life cycles, and care for generations), become a Pokémon chef (creating new Pokémon food and studying healthy/effective diets), a Pokémon researcher (studying all things Pokémon), or more! You can even just take your Pokémon home or travel simply as friends. The possibilities are limitless! I'm just here to help you find your new lifelong friend and/or teammate.
It's important, however, to train your Pokémon to some degree. They will need to learn, just like children, to be cooperative and kind. Pokémon that aren't trained often become aggressive or spoiled, or just generally troublesome. They, like children, can get into all kinds of trouble and mischief and fall in with the wrong crowds. Not only this, but training helps keep your Pokémon healthy and happy. If they don't exercise and use their abilities, they become lethargic, restless, and even depressed. Not to mention unhealthy. So it's important to learn about them, set boundaries, and work with them each day to grow strong and healthy. Plus, it's great for bonding!
So let's go over some basics before we get to pairing you up...
- Know Your Poke balls
- Type Match-Ups
- Gyms
- Contests
- Safari Zones
- Money/Jobs
- Useful Items
- Secret Bases
- Your Pokedex
- Your Inventory
- Your Journey Begins
≣ Poké Ball: Basic, extremely common, relatively cheap. It gets the job done and is comfortable for most any Pokémon the world over. Buy plenty, use often. But, uh... Maybe buy a marker so you don't get them mixed up with everyone else's. Just a thought. Hey! It happens... 
≣ Great Ball: A little more pricey than a standard Poké Ball, but it has a greater chance of successfully catching a Pokémon. If a Pokémon is particularly tough or crafty, I recommend lobbing one of these suckers at it. I'd keep a couple on hand if I were you, but don't go wasting them. I will seriously make fun of you if you use one on a Caterpie or Magikarp.
≣ Ultra Ball: This has an even higher success than the Great Ball.
≣ Dusk Ball: This pokéball makes it easier to catch Pokémon in dark places or at night. It also provides a comfortable, dim environment for Pokémon that might prefer it.
≣ Net Ball: Operates like a net, making it easier to catch bug types or water types that hang out in the mid zone to just below the surface.
≣Dive Ball: Different from a Net Ball, this ball makes it easier to catch Pokémon at depths. 
≣ Heal Ball: This heals the HP (hit points/health) and status conditions (poison, paralysis, sleep, etc.) of any Pokémon captured within.
≣ Nest Ball: This is comforting and more effective for lower level, wild Pokémon. Usually weak Pokémon or first stage evolution Pokémon. Great for those wanting to raise a Pokémon through all stages.
≣ Luxury Ball: Makes a wild Pokémon grow friendly quicker. Sometimes spoils tame Pokémon. 
≣ Master Ball: Makes it easier to catch Pokémon that evolve using a Moon Stone.