♕ SIXTH COMMAND | VIDEO

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[The video opens to a nondescript room, focused on nine different types of eggs, all neatly propped up by pillows. Curled around the eggs is a sleepy-looking Persian, who seems rather annoyed that her nap has been interrupted by the video. Archer isn't in the shot.]

I have been experimenting with Pokémon breeding. Sheska has assisted me. These are the results.

[To those who actually know Archer, the strange, clipped speech might seem a bit odd. He hasn't been feeling well lately, no big deal!]

The following Pokémon are available for sale: Shinx, Murkrow, Zubat, Porygon, Hoothoot, Mime Jr, Pawniard, Litwick, and Audino. I also have two hatched Onixes for sale. The majority of these have egg moves as well. If you're interested, I can give you the prices. Thank you for your time.

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(The egg post is here! Anything that isn't sold will be shoved in Archer's PC box forever. You don't have to comment to the egg post if you're interested!)

Comments

[militarytactics]

How much for the Pawniard?

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Three-thousand of this world's currency.

[militarytactics]

The payment will be sent immediately.

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ He's noticed the tone. But he won't immediately ask about it. Plus, he's still kind of miffed about that whole anonymous-but-not-actually-anonymous thing you pulled a while back.

So just have a smiley Maes Hughes. ]

Ah, so that's where Sheska's been!

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[Archer will actually appear in the video this time. He looks like he hasn't gotten any sleep, but from the dim lighting it's rather clear that he's trying to hide that fact. His usual smirk is very tense; though whether that's because he's dealing with Hughes after that fiasco or because of other factors is unclear. It's probably a combination of both.]

Yes, she's been assisting me in my research. She's been very helpful. How have you been?

[There's a slight hesitation there, as if he's not sure whether to call Hughes by name or go with "sir." He doesn't go with either and the question ends a bit awkwardly. He's still smirking and trying to pretend everything is normal though!]

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ He notices the awkward and might even be feeling a bit concerned... but he won' be direct about it. ]

Ah, yes! She is quite helpful, isn't she?

I've been doing quite well! And you? Are you back in Goldenrod now?

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[shiromadoushi]

Litwick is a ghost type, isn't it?

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That's correct. They're Ghost and Fire-types, a rather unique combination from what I've seen.

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[shiromadoushi]

Heeeh, that does seem to be one! How much are you selling those eggs for?

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[exeggutorhead]

So, turning into a breeder now?

[Hi there Archer, Envy remembers you figuring out his identity! So while he mostly looks pretty casual, there's a bit of an edge to his voice. You're not going to go selling him out to anyone, right? Right?]

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Hardly.

[Archer's smirking though; he looks a little worn, but the smirk is as confident as usual, at least!]

I have other things to do with my time. It's merely a passing interest.

[Except that's kind of a lie. He'd like to breed all the powerful things! The edge in Envy's voice doesn't go unnoticed.]

How was your Valentine's Day, Victor?

[The name is stressed a bit more than the rest of the sentence, but Archer doesn't look bothered. He's certain that he's worked out just what Envy is after all; he's quite fond of having something to blackmail Homunculi with~ After all, look what he got out of Pride back home! A promotion, a war to run, two reinstatements for Kimbley and Tucker...]

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[exeggutorhead]

[Envy notices that Archer looks worn, and wonders about it, but his focus is elsewhere right now. He knows that Archer is from his world, and knows what a homunculus is, but not how much else. And while he's not nearly so concerned about his identity in Johto as he would be back home, he'd rather avoid trouble.]

It was...interesting. Especially that conversation we were having.

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[snapandscoot]

[[Emmy had received the video, but she has no interest in any of the eggs. Moreso, she'd rather talk to Archer himself.

They haven't seen eye to eye....well, ever, but frankly Emmy is getting tired of all the assumptions he's making about her, and the bad blood between them is annoying, considering she's done nothing wrong (or so she believes, anyway!)

This is probably a terrible idea, but Emmy has never really been one for thinking things through before jumping in.]]

Are you there, Mr Archer?

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[A terrible idea? This is possibly the worst idea ever, Emmy. That said, Archer can't exactly do anything to the Gear short of breaking it, and he'd rather not have to figure out where to purchase another one. He takes a moment to respond, forcing a smirk when he does.]

Yes, I am. Is there anything I can help you with?

[He's fairly certain she's not contacting him about the eggs. If she was, wouldn't she have gone through Kimblee-- No. No, of course she wouldn't. Kimblee is still furious at him - he hasn't returned any of those numerous messages Archer has left him. Still, he doubts Emmy is that interested in the eggs.]

[This might be a chance to get some information about how Kimblee's doing, however. He'll play along. For now.]

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[snapandscoot]

[[Oh, well, he's answering at least. Pleasantly, too!

....which, judging by their last one-on-one encounter, should last about....two more minutes, max?]]

I wanted to talk to you about my relationship with Mr Kimblee.

[[She's being firm, but polite; Emmy is not a pushover, after all.]]

You seem to be under the wrong impression.

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[bibliomaniac]

[ Since she's been hanging out with Archer for a while with the breeding and whatnot, Sheska has noticed that Archer has been... off. But since she rather not talk in person because what are social skills, she'll ask over the network!

So have one vaguely worried looking subordinate. ]

Um, sir, may I ask you a question? Uh, possibly a personal one?

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[Oh Sheska... You really are too good for him. That's perfectly fine! He'll use you for all you're worth, then!]

A personal question? You should know better than to mix pleasure with business, Sheska.

[The tone is bordering on cruel, but it's teasing. This is how he plays. He'll drop the tone and the smirk for a more serious expression after a moment though.]

What is it?

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[bibliomaniac]

P-pleasure? N-no it isn't like that! Not that I think you're that type—! [ Archer you troll, stop making her think bad things. ]

2/2 [video]

[bibliomaniac]

[ Ahem, lets put that behind us and forget about it. ]

Um, I've been observing that you haven't quite been... yourself lately, sir.

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[shakespearealien]

[Hello! Hope you haven't forgotten about a certain scientist.]

Litwick, is it? Show it to me.

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[You're kind of hard to forget, Gorthan.]

Yes; it's a Ghost and Fire-type Pokémon.

[Archer does happen to have one on-hand, so he'll release the little candle. It shies away from the camera and squeaks rather pitifully.]

This one just hatched, but it was bred with my Gastly. It comes knowing Ember and Astonish. The eggs also have the moves Protect, Curse, and Night Shade.

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[kingofgamecorner]

[-that's some sales pitch! And, quite a sight, especially to a fellow trying to digest all he can on the breeding side of things.

But that aside, he's interested. Did he catch a name in there, of a chess piece?]

Ah... You said a "Pawniard"? What might that cost?

[Also- egg moves?]

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[Correct! Archer will point out the red-and-black egg in question, then release his own Pawniard. She doesn't look very amused, but she never does.]

Correct. This is a Pawniard; they're not a species I've had much time to study, but she's a Steel and Dark-type, an interesting combination.

[Queen, the Pawniard, huffs and turns to hone her claws on... Archer's bedpost. He returns her quickly.]

Three-thousand of this world's currency. They come with two unique moves: Psycho Cut and Protect.

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[scientificflair]

[Well, Descole won't think anything is too strange about you not being in the shot, Archer - after all, true art is incomprehensible and vague and...

...yeah, let's be honest, it's also something that you probably wouldn't know if it bit you in the ass.

But you got your point across with the post at least.]

And how much are you asking for that Porygon you're offering, hm?

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[Art is too complicated, Descole! But anyway, he'll actually be in the video when he responds.]

Six-thousand of this world's currency. Considering that it comes with several very powerful moves, I'd say that's a good deal.