[...that is a very good question; what is that thing...?]

Well, if you received it upon first arriving here, I'd say that's your - [chimer- ..........no, no, that tends to give people the wrong idea. Hold on, old habits die rather hard] ...they call it a Pokémon; no, unfortunately, I don't know what that's supposed to mean. Think of it as an incredibly loyal pet; it will likely follow you around, and it will be very fond of you if you treat it well. As far as anyone can tell, we're intended to raise them. Look after them, train them, ensure that they gain experience from battling other creatures like them.

I'm not very familiar with that species you have; it certainly seems interesting, at any rate.