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♕ EIGHTH COMMAND | VIDEO - PRIVATE TO ROCKETS | VIDEO / ACTION [ROUTE 34]

[ VIDEO - TEAM ROCKET ]
[The video opens to a neatly arranged pile of eggs. They're sitting all across a bed - one Team Rocket members may recognize as being in the base. The camera pans slowly over the eggs before moving out to focus on all of them. Archer's voice cuts in smoothly, though he doesn't appear in the frame.]

Good afternoon, my fellow members of Team Rocket. [You can practically hear the smirk.] I've come to you all today to offer you a deal. I'm sure many of you have heard of the Breeding Center outside of Goldenrod, correct? I would be interested in starting a competing business - one catered to the needs of our organization.

[The video turns to Archer then. He's sitting crossed-legged on one of the chairs, smirking. Sitting beside him is a Persian, who has her head rested next to his legs. In typical super-villain fashion, he's petting her head and attempting to sound menacing. Whether or not it works is really up to the viewer. The over-the-top haminess might be killing things just a little bit though.]

I would like to offer every member of Team Rocket one free egg. I specialize in finding unique combinations of egg moves to breed onto a Pokémon, as well as Pokémon the Breeding Center doesn't have in stock. Unfortunately, I would like to make some money off of this - any other eggs you may be interested in will cost money.

The following list contains all the Pokémon, egg moves, and prices. Please get back to me as soon as possible to receive the egg you want. It is first come, first serve, and I'm afraid I don't have a great number of these.

[Archer's smirk widens and he moves to fold his hands in his lap.] Thank you for your time.

[With that, the feed ends and a moment later, a list goes out containing all the information Archer specified.]

[ VIDEO - 2 HOURS LATER ]

[After he's sent the eggs out to the members of Team Rocket, Archer opens the video feed back up again, panning slowly over the remaining eggs.]

I'm selling several Pokémon eggs. I'll send a list out shortly containing information on the species, egg moves, and prices. Thank you in advance.

[Sure enough, that same list will hit the network a few minutes later!]

[ ACTION ]
[If you're wandering out just south of Goldenrod City later tonight, you might notice a bit of an odd sight. Archer is out training his Pokémon. Five Pokémon stand before him ~~but he only has four photos~~; Drapion, Gengar, Luxray, Jolteon, and Vaporeon. Archer stands perfectly still, his hands folded behind his back. He's smirking as usual.]

Arbiter, Isolani, Caïssa, Blitz, Epaulette... I believe it's time we did a little more with our training, wouldn't you agree?

[Each Pokémon reacts to the words differently, but the overwhelming sense of anxiety is present. Whatever it is Archer's up to, it isn't something the Pokémon want to do.]

Of course you would. Now then, Arbiter.

[The Drapion steps forward, swinging his headarms into a fighting stance.]

Attack me.

[The command is abrupt and cold, though Archer's smirk never fades. The Drapion hesitates - the fight leaving it almost immediately. Pokémon don't attack humans normally - this isn't something they're supposed to do. They are never supposed to harm their trainer. Archer doesn't seem to mind, and he moves on.]

Isolani, then? [The Gengar shrinks further into the shadows.] Caïssa? [The Luxray growls and sparks, but she doesn't attack.] Blitz? Epaulette? [The Jolteon and Vaporeon huddle together and shy away from Archer's gaze.]

Pathetic.

[The single word is sharp and all five Pokémon flinch. The reprimands for disobeying their trainer are horrible. They've seen what happens to those Pokémon who don't earn Archer's favor. It isn't pretty.]

I intend to train all five of you - but if you can't even attack a human, how useful will you be? Attack me.

[The Drapion moves then, firing off a Pin Missile attack. It's a weak attack as it is, but humans aren't meant to take Pokémon attacks.]

[That doesn't matter though - the attack doesn't connect with Archer. He doesn't move at all, but suddenly the attack is repelled, bouncing off an invisible forcefield around him. He smirks.]

Excellent. Alekhine!

[His sixth Pokémon teleports into view then. The Alakazam is Archer's favorite; he's had it for several months and it has been trained to protect him at even the slightest indication. The other five Pokémon seem to heave a collective sigh of relief.]

How far away were you? [The Alakazam doesn't give any verbal response, but it seems he's communicating with his trainer anyway. Archer nods, smirking.] Perfect. Using Protect at such a large range will certainly be useful.

[Not like he's planning on getting himself separated from his Alakazam, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Archer turns to the other five Pokémon.]

Again! I want to see what you all are capable of!

[Each of the five Pokémon will take their turns firing off attacks at their trainer. The Alakazam looks rather bored as he repels them all with Protect.]

[...Needless to say, Archer's methods of training are a bit on the crazy side.]

[OOC: This is a double post ~~somehow~~, so you'll get either Archer or Kimblee responding with information about the eggs! Any questions about the second set of eggs on that list up there will be fielded by Kimblee! The action part is entirely Archer, however! If you'd rather reply to the action, we can just handwave the transaction!]

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[[....what in the name of James Bond-]]

You certainly know how to make an impression.

[[.....although lbr this sounds kind of fucking awesome, FREE TEST SUBJECT]]

Consider me interested.

[...oh...my, that's definitely new.

It's one of those rare days when Descole is actually outside - he's given up on training the useless eggthing for now, and has moved on to working with his Metagross again. The disturbance nearby is something that Master Spectre alerts him to almost immediately; while having some sort of...bizarre psychic link with the damn creature still isn't anything that Descole is accustomed to, orders to attack humans are something that he isn't exactly taking terribly lightly at the moment, given the circumstances.

...however, the reality of what's actually going on once Descole gets there is both less threatening and more bizarre than he'd expected. Uh. Well then.]

Certainly unorthodox, aren't you.

[That is not a question. Not a question at all what in the good hell are you even doing, sir]

I try. Which one would you be interested in?

[...oh god maybe this was a bad idea... He's almost feeling bad for these poor bbs.]

[...Almost.]

[[And Kato, being the calm, well-adjusted Pokemon trainer that he is, asks the obvious question one should ask when thinking about which Pokemon to choose.]]

Can any of them explode?

I suppose you could say that.

[Archer still looks calm and collected, but there's something off in his gaze, and it's not the fact that he's staring over your right shoulder, Descole. He thoroughly enjoys training like this. It's fun, and it does come with the risk of danger, should his Alakazam not react quickly enough. Said Alakazam is currently studying the Metagross, but he dismisses it after a moment. You're not a threat, dude.]

And what brings you out here so late? Training?

[He nods to the Metagross - it's smaller than he thought it would be, actually. Sort of like you, Descole.]

[Wow. Just wow. And here he thought he had the overdramatic villain thing down. But since Archer's not from his world, he'll refrain from making any "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die" jokes. It's no fun if you have to explain it.]

That was quite the impresssive display! Quite the impressive display indeed! And what a generous offer! I'm sssure that's going to earn you quite the reputation around here!

[Okay, he's going to stop throwing random praise at Archer while he skims the list. No, no, what the heck is that? Or that one? Is that even a Pokemon? Wait, there we go. That one's perfect!]

One Scyther, please.

[...you know, he really should have seen that coming.]

Kimblee has been breeding several of his. I believe he has a few.

[The lineface here, Kato. Anyway, he'll pass the Gear over to Kimblee. You can deal with this crazy one, Kimblee!]

Something along those lines, yes.

[If Descole notices anything off in Archer's expression, it doesn't reflect in his own; he simply smirks a bit in return.]

I suppose it's fairly obvious why you would be doing this so late yourself - less interference, I'm assuming?

[oh what's this

did someone want explosions

i think someone wants explosions]

Well, look who it is.

I have a few that might interest you, I think.

[He's been practicing! ...No, seriously, he's been attempting to get this villain thing down perfectly for the Gear - he has to make a wonderful first impression to those he hasn't met, after all~]

Why thank you. I figured I might as well do something for the organization.

[...Like he totally hasn't been already~ ~~And he'll have you know those are all Pokémon, thank you very much!!~~]

Of course. Is that the only one you're interested in? I can suggest a few others that might be interesting to raise.

[...Let's face it, Cobra. You're a bro. Archer is willing to lose some money on this deal and hand you some free things just to suck up to you a bit more~]

Yes, of course. I doubt any of the heroic-types around here would let me get away with something like this.

[The fact that he's so close to the city should say something, however.]

How have you been?

[The shift in topic is abrupt, but Archer relaxes a bit more. His Pokémon remain at attention - minus the Alakazam, who has gotten bored and is now flinging rocks at the poor Gengar. After a moment Isolani will start using Protect to shield himself from the relentless onslaught of pebbles.]

[...His Pokémon are winners, okay.]

[[o-omg kato would like some explosions plz]]

Fancy meeting you here! Let's see what you've got, Kimblee. Impress me.

[[...CAN IT EXPLODE THO]]

I assume you recall that video from a few days ago - regarding the steel snake and what I understand to be horribly reckless behavior?

[SMIRKING. LIKE. A DOUCHE?]

That's quite the assortment.

And I'm ssssure your efforts will be rewarded in due time.

[But hey enough about that, what was that about others? He can always use new sources of free labor, or weapons, or free labor that doubles as a weapon.]

Which other ones? I'm always interested in acquiring more useful resources.

Indeed. I've been collecting Pokemon for quite some time.

[[LET'S JUST SMIRK KNOWINGLY AT EACH OTHER ACROSS THE FEED]]

You could say it was burned into my memory, yes.

[[BA-DUM TISH........]]

[...Cobra, he loves the way you think.]

If you're interested in the Scyther because of the blades, might I suggest Pawniard? They're Steel and Dark-types with high attack power - they also come knowing a rather unique Psychic-type move, one they don't learn otherwise.

[Admittedly, his kind of sucks and he has no idea if it evolves, but it's cool-looking!!]

I can part with one of course. Ignore the price.

And breeding them en masse, evidently. Are you anticipating buyers for all of those eggs?

...that was terrible.

[Hilarious. But terrible.]

At any rate, those giant steel snakes can be used to compose some incredibly destructive symphonies, if you get my drift - I have the eggs for their pre-evolved form, and they already come prepared.

Explosion and Earthquake, among other things.

[You can have the most flippant gesture ever for your effort; it isn't a concentrated sort of flamboyant, such as the ones Kimblee usually offers, but rather large and sweeping, his hand flicking sharply away from his body in a dismissive gesture.]

I've been doing well enough, really; at any rate, I can't complain. Am I assuming the the heroic-types have been giving you trouble?

[Ignore the price? Oh man, that's...wow Archer. No one gives him anything for free. Not even the people who have worked for him for years back home.]

That would correct a flaw my team has had for sssome time now...

[Stupid snakes all being weak to Poison.]

I accept your generous offer!

.....

[[Explosion. The next step up from Selfdestruct.....none of his Pokemon know it yet.....!!

Ahem. Gotta keep cool, can't get too excited.]]

Consider me very interested, Kimblee.

Wow... I never would have guessed you were a Breeder, Archer-sa--

--ah?! W-Wait, don't tell me that... A-Are one of those Audino for me...?

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