It was a strange feeling, suddenly opening his eyes and looking around to see the wilderness. Everything looked so real, reaching out - Nova's fingers actually touch the side of the large field tent. It was real, or at least felt real. This was actually happening, UNOVR was a VR game but this was unlike any other experience that Nova had before. Quickly shaking off at least some of the overwhelming sense of awe and the sudden building anticipation - perhaps there was a little bit of nerves building there as well. Why did they feel so nervous? It was a game, even if it felt extremely real.

Suddenly they felt as if they were being addressed by a teacher, although in a way - the Professor was kind of like that, either way, Nova felt compelled to listen to what was being said, quickly nodding as they swallow down some of the building nerves. "Yes Professor, that would be me. Yes, I am here for my Starter Pokemon." Nova peered at the poster, suddenly there was that familiar bubble of excitement - the moment that Nova had always wondered about. Meeting your Starter Pokemon, was something they had played out in games many times before but actually experiencing it? That was something different, the mix of nervousness and excitement made their fingers twitch and instinctively reach to the ends of their hair, twisting a few strands around as they sat down in the offered chair.

Their head nodded in response, was this like a test? Wow, the teacher comparison was really beginning to feel more and more realistic. "Of course Professor, I'm ready to begin when you are." A small offered smile, fingers still nervously twisting several strands of hair around.. over, around and over again - slowly a tiny braid forming as they waited for the first of the questions.

Of all the questions that Nova expected to be asked, these were certainly unique - although the first one was more like what had been expected. There were many times that Nova had been asked about the Superpower question, enough so that it was easy to answer and even brought a small bubble of a laugh to Nova's lips. They were still giggling slightly when they opened their mouth to begin answering what had been asked.

"For a Super Power, I'd go for something like flying - for some, it might not seem like much but for me it sounds...," There is a small pause before a shake of the head, a small smile curling onto the teenagers face, "It's freeing plus - free air travel is always useful!"

A catchphrase? Eyes quickly blink before a hand moves, tapping lightly at a leg, "I'm not sure I have a catchphrase - unless you count me often telling my friends to 'Be Careful' or 'Think First', but they don't really sound like - well.. a cool thing like a catchphrase, right? Sounds more like mothering actually." Honestly, Nova didn't really know how to answer that one but they did their best at least, maybe they should pick up a decent catchphrase at some point? But that would be something to think about for later.

There is a hint of a smile forming at the last question, "What was I like as a child? That's a lot actually, when I was really little I was.... horribly shy actually, incredibly so - I'd constantly try to hide and use my parents as shields." There is a thoughtful expression, clearly, Nova is somewhat lost in their memories and thoughts before snapping themselves out of it after several moments, "Yeah - I was a quieter kid, still loved music and doing things that didn't need too many other people involved - I've come a long way out of my shell since then." The small smile is back and the questions are answered.

It reminded Nova of actual interviews, how there was always someone watching every single movement and taking note of every word said. Sometimes, not always - but sometimes, it was later twisted. Many a time growing up, he had read an article or seen something on the television causing drama from something that his Father had said that was twisted around. But this, Nova knew was a different experience, even if for a moment it felt like it, seeing the Professor taking notes even if Nova didn't actually say something, it was an odd experience and one that left Nova giving a soft sigh in relief when the Professor announced that was all the data that was needed.

It was hard to pull back the curiosity, managing to hide most of it except for the curious eyes that were now following the Professor's movements. The moment the Pokeball was placed in Nova's hands was one that would stick with them for a long time. A strange yet wonderful feeling of actually touching, feeling the Pokeball - the lightweight, the cool feeling as Nova's thumb lightly brushed over the tape, "A Popplio?" the smile tugged at his lips, curving upwards as Nova brushed over the centre on the Pokeball, pressing gently on it. Releasing Nova's starter Pokemon...

It was with a flash of light that the Popplio appeared, Nova's hands reaching up to gently catch their new Pokemon - a small laugh bubbling up, "Why Hello my new friend." Nova's voice was soft, slightly reassuring and warm, "I'm Nova and you... you we need to come up with a special name for, sound good to you?" By the time he finished speaking, his new Pokemon seemed settled in his arms. Nova turns back to the Professor, offering a warm smile, "Thank you so much, Professor."