Welcome to the world of Pokémon, a land that has been snatching us from various dimensions for the last ten years through means that have yet to be identified.
[The intro could have sounded impressive, but it mostly sounds like Cecil has been repeating it often enough to say it in his sleep. Still, he doesn't seem bothered at all by the awkwardness.]
I imagine you found yourself accompanied by a strange creature upon your arrival? That's a Pokémon; they serve as both pets and the local flavor of monsters. You're expected to travel throughout the regions of Johto and Kanto, catch more of them along the way, and raise them... at least in theory. In practice, as long as you treat your starter well and avoid breaking the law, you're more or less free to do as you please.
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[The intro could have sounded impressive, but it mostly sounds like Cecil has been repeating it often enough to say it in his sleep. Still, he doesn't seem bothered at all by the awkwardness.]
I imagine you found yourself accompanied by a strange creature upon your arrival? That's a Pokémon; they serve as both pets and the local flavor of monsters. You're expected to travel throughout the regions of Johto and Kanto, catch more of them along the way, and raise them... at least in theory. In practice, as long as you treat your starter well and avoid breaking the law, you're more or less free to do as you please.