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♕ TENTH COMMAND | VIDEO

[The video opens to two badge cases, each with all eight Johto Gym Badges arranged neatly. The camera turns to focus on Archer then; he's smirking even more than usual, if that's even possible.]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the previous record for earning all the Gym Badges was eleven months?

[It's not really a question. He remembers exactly what Mustang said.]

Kimblee and I have done it in eight.

[He'll give you all a moment to absorb that knowledge. Yes, yes, they're amazing, he knows~]

We're both seeking challenges from others who have gathered the Gym Badges. We both have teams at level 100, though we also have lowered-leveled Pokémon, if you're interested in challenging either of us. We would be interested in double battling as well, if any of you are interested.

[...Well, he would, at least. Sorry, Kimblee, you have no choice~]

We look forward to it.

[OOC: This is a double post! You'll receive replies from either Kimblee or Archer!]

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... this post almost makes me feel like some kind of colossal failure as a trainer, but... I think the fact I got to collect all eight of mine with some of the best friends I've ever had makes up for what a awful trainer I am.

[Hayate, how do you manage to almost make him feel bad? Almost being the key word there, since he's still a colossal douche.]

I doubt you're a failure at all. Not everyone is as competitive as I am.

[And though he won't admit it, you are right. As long as you had fun, that's what matters!]

Ahahaha... Even so, it took me a little over a year to get all of my badges, and I still don't have any of mine maxed out... I don't even see the appeal of rushing to max level, since it kind of sucks the fun out of things...

I can certainly understand that; both Kimblee and I have several Pokémon we're raising; you can always obtain more once you've had your main team reach level 100.

Er... Well, even with that... Once they reach that peak, it's kind of like... If you want to raise more, you'll have to swap out the maxed out ones, and since they're topped of, you would have less reason to bring them with you all the time, so you won't spend as much time with them... And then it'll be like you're denying them attention!

I already only rotate about three of mine out at any given time, so the idea of not having them with me is kind of...

Ah, I see.

[He doesn't, actually. Archer has several sets of Pokémon he switches out repeatedly.]

You can keep them all in one place, if you own a house, I believe.

... eh? A house? T-That's kind of... Isn't that really, really expensive? And I like traveling still, I don't want to settle down somewhere... Mmm... I just... Like to keep my bonds with my Pokemon tight, I guess?

Like anytime I have to put away my starter, I just feel awful about it! It's similar to parting ways with a best friend... Even if just for a day.

[Ahaha... what is having a bond with your starter when yours is loyal to Team Rocket before you?]

I've looked into it, and it doesn't seem that expensive. P9,000 a month isn't all that bad.

[He's managed to save up money! Somehow.]

I understand that, though; I'm certain there are Pokémon who are more sensitive to that than others are. It would be a shame for them to become unhappy because of something like that.

... seriously? That's the kind of rate that people back home would kill for.

Mmm... It's hard to have so many, since I can't give all of them the attention they really deserve. Especially the ones that belonged to friends who have long since left.

Indeed, I thought there was some mistake when I first saw it.

Ah, I certainly understand that. It doesn't particularly matter if you don't have the strongest, as long as you enjoy your time with the ones you have.

[UGH UGH UGH LOOK AT THIS SENTIMENTAL SHIT he's trying to be sympathetic alright. Ignore the lineface, Hayate.]

Well... Maybe someday! But I don't have any plans to settle down just yet... Not until I've seen everything, at least.

Mm! *It's okay Archer he's used to line face people after all his time here* As long as you're enjoying yourself, who cares how strong or weak your Pokemon are?

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