004. [Audio / Private Audio - Rocket Frequency / Possible Action - Goldenrod Base]

[twinsanity]

[AUDIO]

[As with the last post to the network from this particular frequency, the voice that comes over the feed is soft but firm; it seems that she's not exactly in the mood to waste too many words today.]

I'm looking for information on Pokémon that are geared more towards protection, particularly of their trainer. It seems my brother has been more accident-prone than usual, and I would like to avoid finding out about any more...mishaps that he's caused.


[PRIVATE AUDIO - ROCKET FREQUENCY / POSSIBLE ACTION - GOLDENROD BASE, LABS]

[A while after that goes out, there's a second message locked down to the Rockets; judging from the sigh that precludes it, it's looking to be a winner, let me tell you.]

You know, this place is awfully vague about who we're supposed to be testing on.

[...Seriously, Alexia is just a veritable ray of sunshine today; she sounds rather bored, and those in the labs can see her making the damn post at the table she's sitting at, chin propped in gloved hand.

Her other hand has been lying idle in her lap far more than usual, and she's been seeming rather averse to using it, but that's clearly neither here nor there right now.]

I mean, outside of the data my brother has so kindly provided me with, I've no idea who to turn to when it comes to actually wanting to test certain hypotheses - am I to assume some of you will just volunteer yourselves, no matter how questionable the test, or is there some other alternative?

After all, we're a villainous organization, aren't we? Is there anyone I can hire to...I don't know, kidnap a child or something?

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[copycat]

I don't know. But when you find out, can you tell me what Pokemon is like that?

[dresstoimpress]

Perhaps, if our paths cross again sometime after that.

[She sounds...fairly cold, though not entirely opposed; just rather stiff, really.]

Have need of one as well, do you?

[copycat]

[Which doesn't bother her, but her tone is still warm and friendly.]

Well I'd like to something for my Dad so he stops getting into messes. He's messed up our dinner once, and then ran straight into a Spinarak web a couple of times..

[dresstoimpress]

...Fathers tend to be a bit useless, don't they.

[Ugh.]

You're more noble than I am in actually wanting to defend yours.

( voice )

[timidnature]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean. From what I've gathered if they have an emotional bond most Pokémon are more than willing to protect their trainer.

Are there ones more suited to it than others?

( voice )

[dresstoimpress]

Well, wouldn't you think there would be? After all, they specify that some Pokémon are more capable of forming those bonds in the first place in this...information they give us.

Though most of that information is useless and full of hyperbole, I suppose. Hope springs eternal, maybe; my brother's never really been the emotional-bonding sort in the first place.

( voice )

[timidnature]

Hmm... I suppose that's right. I'll admit, I haven't seen as many as there claims to be. It feels like every day I see a new one of these creatures.

Perhaps they do train some of them specifically for protection, I wouldn't be surprised if the police used them to catch criminals. I don't think I'm really the appropriate person to ask that sort of thing to though...

Could someone at a PokéCenter help you? Considering their job is to look after them they might know which ones perform best as a guardian.

( voice )

[dresstoimpress]

Mm, that's an idea, isn't it...

[As much as she doesn't like it, from the sounds, but...it's something. Maybe.]

How many of these things do you have, anyway?

[rocket frequency]

[forthevillage]

Team Rocket has it's focus on the creatures here, much like everything else seems to.

If you are looking to experiment only on people, you may be choosing the wrong focus, thus the lack of appropriate information.

[rocket frequency]

[dresstoimpress]

Mm. It seems you haven't been here long, if that's what you think.

[rocket frequency]

[forthevillage]

I haven't been, admittedly.

I've just seen that this world as a whole seems obsessed with its animals.

[rocket frequency]

[dresstoimpress]

Oh, no one's denying that - it's almost disgusting, how fixated all these people are on their pets.

But this organization seems to have had quite an interesting run with human experimentation in the past...perhaps there's something to be done there.

[ROCKET FREQUENCY]

[crackpotcrocker]

[Denzel recognizes that cold voice and would had passed over his Pokegear trolling if it hadn't been for one little thing. His voice sounds like the man is leaning in and is not only ominous but also warning.]

Stay away from Turner.

[After all that is Crocker's vendetta.]

[ROCKET FREQUENCY]

[dresstoimpress]

[Dear god, you can practically hear the eyerolling.]

You say that like I know or care who that is.

[ROCKET FREQUENCY]

[crackpotcrocker]

[Denzel sounds as if his hands are on his hips.]

Don't play dumb with me. I know I sent out files with his picture to all you - ROCKETS!

[There's that strange exclaimation of a slight spasm.]

[ROCKET FREQUENCY]

[dresstoimpress]

You're overestimating how much stock I put in your files. What, is this the child that you supposedly can't defeat?

[Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.]

Besides, if he gets in my way, it's hardly my fault.

[Rocket Audio]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I've found there are people willing to do ssssuch things here, but finding them can be difficult. Some of our own aren't willing to do sssuch things, and finding people for mercenary work outside the organization can be downright aggravating.

[Rocket Audio]

[dresstoimpress]

[oh goddamn it

why are you the one bringing useful information

come on bite it back al...exia we'll be fine]

And who might these people be, hm?

[Rocket Audio]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

[Because Cobra somehow managed to learn at least a handful of things during his time here.]

That depends. Are you looking for someone inside our group or someone without? And are you looking for ssssomeone disposable, or someone you're planning to work with regularly?

[He doesn't know the first thing about kidnapping children, but he definitely knows a few things about hiring minions.]

As far as actually testing things on your fellow comrades, I believe we've had volunteers in the past. Though if it's something with...lessss than desirable effects, I would certainly suggest looking outside the team for test subjects.

[audio]

[beholdmydemons]

Get a dog. They're not clever, but as faithful an animal as comes, and a dog's a dog whether it breathes fire or not.

[They kind of smell, too, but if you're just looking for something that's willing to be a meatshield...]

[audio]

[dresstoimpress]

Oh, he already has one of those - unfortunately, Cimber isn't quite as...useful, as I'd hope. He's a bit slow on the uptake, that one.

[audio]

[beholdmydemons]

Well, that's...that's a dog for you. What sort of protection does this fellow need, the scaring-off-danger sort or the keeping-out-of-trouble sort?

[action]

[artfuldestruction]

[Oh, Kato notices the post alright - he was lucky enough to walk over just as Alexia began to make it. Amused, he waits until she's finished, before breaking the silence that falls.]

You know, if you have any questions regarding the way things are run around here, you only have to ask.

[action]

[dresstoimpress]

[Oh, she sees him there, but she'll wait until she's, you know. Good and done with what she's doing before she deigns to reply.]

Do you have answers, then?

[action]

[artfuldestruction]

Mhmm.

[Kato doesn't shift from his current position - leaning against the wall near her desk. He's not exactly close, but she should be able to hear him. The distance is comfortable.

This should make a nice break from work for a moment, anyway.]

What's your most pressing question?