Like most, Ren's attention to face toward the lab whereupon Professor Kalmia had made her presence known at last.

[color=lightblue]"At least she's not dead."[/color] Ren thought aloud with a sigh, standing herself and brushing off for some reason or another, and returning her attention to Erika. [color=lightblue]"I suppose we shall continue this conversation later, no? Call it selfishness, but I'd rather not wait out here anymore."[/color] Opting not to go into the details as to why, Ren made her way into the lab, following Professor Kalmia and the others, though not necessarily trying to be at the back of the line.

Despite her calm and quiet demeanor, Ren was actually quite eager to see what was in store for her. The lab itself was a marvel of science, something that she herself could hardly comprehend, with many of the machines standing out as foreign and in a league of their own! Offshore Island was not exactly the most technologically advanced place, to be sure, and was mostly driven by it's independence and cultural values. It was less about the growth of the technology, and more about the growth of the people.

Ren believed she'd grown up just fine.

Maintaining her quiet nature, she kept silent throughout Kalmia's talk. Though internally surprised that the man with the top hat was a member of the Elite Four, she realised she should've expected as much. [color=lightblue][i]'I should've expected as much. The Elite Four are typically made up of oddballs.'[/i][/color] She thought, recalling reading some books with regards to the Elite Four for reference. Reference to what, exactly?

Knowledge. 

She was in serious need of it, and she had a feeling that the experienced trainers of the Isson Region would have the knowledge she required. For now though, Pokemon.

[color=82c6cf]'Alright, now it's your turn, Ren.'[/color] 

Others had received their Pokemon before her, but now, it was her time. She stepped forward with a nod from the Professor, nodding back herself. Whether it was out of recognition that she was ready or respect, one couldn't be sure, however... the look she gave the Professor was downright serious. The level of determination she held within those orb of crystal green had the intensity of a dragon-type. As the Professor handed over the Pokedex and Pokeball, she spoke.

[color=82c6cf]'I think this one will suit you excellently~!'[/color]

[color=lightblue]"Thank you, Professor. You're doing me a great favour."[/color] She said, turning away and walking a short distance to separate herself from the others. [color=lightblue]"Lets see who we have here..."[/color]

Tossing the Pokeball up, a brilliant light flashed within the room, and an emo-looking Shinx made his debut. As soon as he spotted the Professor, however, he ran straight over to her. "Shyn, Shyn!" He yelped, jumping up and down excited and happy. Though Ren was a little disappointed her Pokemon wasn't getting all friendly with her, she couldn't blame him. This Pokemon had likely spent much of it's upbringing alongside the Professor, so it was only natural it would go to her side first. Taking this as a chance to record data, she flicked open the Pokedex and aimed the camera at Shinx, letting it record Shinx into the database.

[color=6ecff6][i][center]

Pokédex Entry #403 – Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. When its muscles extend or contract, it generates electricity. When it senses danger, a Shinx will let the electricity run through it, causing it to glow. If threatened, it uses its muscles to flash a bright light to blind the predator while it flees.

- Would you like to give Shinx a nickname? -[/center][/i][/color]

Ren hesitated for a moment. A nickname? Although she didn't really feel the urge to be especially close to her Pokemon like the other trainers, she felt a nickname would be appropriate. It was her first Pokemon, after all, and besides, it had it's own practical uses. Something told her that later down the evolutionary line, Shinx's name may very well be harder to pronounce. So, she scratched her brain for something simple, which could be applicable in battle, and sounded relatively human.

[color=lightblue]"... Shyn..."[/color] She spoke softly, as the newly named Shyn turned back around, apparently recognising it's own nickname. He was a lot less excitable now, in fact he looked like he was about to nap, though he gave a light, toothy grin to his new trainer. Ren tapped away at the virtual keyboard, officially registering Shyn into the database, before seeing if she had any other entries in her dex. If not, she would attempt to record the entries of the other trainers' Pokemon, before pocketing the device and sitting cross-legged on the floor. Shyn himself curled up beside her and also began snoozing away, being rather tired.