To answer your first question, he is in the lab all the time.
and the second: you could change the sprite to Norman if you wanted, but its getting replaced anyway, and yeah i just wanted to to able to battle norman without needing 4 badges.
-the text for his intro should be:
Welcome to Beacaloo pokemon gym, I see you've made it past the puzzle. That's promising. I like seeing new trainers all the time. Well i guess we should start this. I don't prefer any types of pokemon, because i believe theyre all equal.
Winning text: Ahh, im glad to see that there are still trainers with your skill out there! Take this; [player recieved carbon Badge]
And this, I find this Technical Machine incredibly helpful, so you should too!
[player recieved TM32]
Also would it be possible to removed the restrictions on the doors? so you dont have to fight the trainer to pass? thanks a lot!