Booth Balboa/Introduction

'Acknowledge that you are working towards your goal. Results don't come immediately.

Its been a while since I heard that quote somewhere.

Can't say I disagree with results.

Its just that I always felt the quote was missing something.

What is there to do if your goal is far away.

I asked a friend, and he said.

There is something you get from trying anyway, at least you can learn in the end that it may have been for nothing. Everything is better in hindsight, instead of worrying about useless things, its best to keep your eyes looking forward.

… I can do at least that much.'

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Booth Balboa is a 20 year old college student. He works part time at a marina and lives in an apartment with friends. His relationship with his family is good, but he only talks with them on special occasions.

Booth has never been too interested in what he should do for his career, but he has always been interested in Pokemon. This is one thing that hasn't changed across the years. Pokemon is something that Booth has enjoyed at all levels. Recently, however, Booth wants to experience something new.

"Bye Booth"

"See you later"

Booth finishes up his shift at the marina and gets in his car to drive to his apartment. Twenty minutes later Booth reaches his apartment and falls into his chair to play some Pokemon.

He plays for about half an hour, playing some matches online. After a while he finds a friend to play a best of three with instead. In a quick and fun two matches, Booth wins both. The victory is sweet, but with each battle Booth feels that he isn't learning as much from the game. He has surely improved, but the kind of battles he wants requires tougher opponents and a higher level of skill. The skill of a player in the current game of Pokemon often seems like more of a test of game knowledge rather than skill.

Booth worked pretty late today, so he decides to call it a day and go to bed.

'A pokemon game that I can find new improvement with. That would be exciting.' Booth laughs at the thought. 'Until then I'll just have to master the current game.'

Booth slowly falls asleep, when he wakes he finds the answer to his wish, far away.