♕ TWELFTH COMMAND | VIDEO / ACTION [MAHOGANY TOWN, TEAM ROCKET BASE]

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[ VIDEO ]

[The video feed opens to Archer playing with a Venipede. Said Venipede is glaring at the camera - how dare it take his trainer's attention away!]

I've been in Johto for one year.

[Yes, this is a very important announcement. Archer doesn't look up at the camera, instead continuing to toy with Kann's anntenae.]

To those of you who have been here for quite some time, have you decided that you want to stay here? Why or why not?

[To those of you familiar with Archer, he seems quite a bit distant today. The fact that he's not looking at the camera is one sure sign, but he's also looking a little... down, for lack of a better word. He's not even trying to be threatening. This must be a first!]

I'd appreciate any opinions, even from those of you who haven't been here for very long.

[He gestures airily and the Alakazam running the 'Gear turns it off.]

[ ACTION - MAHOGANY TOWN, TEAM ROCKET BASE ]

[Should you find yourself in Mahogany Town today and you decide to explore the Team Rocket Base (which really shouldn't be all that difficult to find if you know what you're looking for), you'll find that the place is rigged with Voltorbs that will explode as soon as they enter a battle. They're not the only threat, however! There are five Psychic-types just waiting beyond there, all with orders to attack any intruders. They're also high leveled, but don't worry! They'll at least let their trainer know before attacking you!

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to enter the base and either defeat the Psychic-types or persuade them to keep from attacking! Show them you mean no harm and they won't hurt you! After all, there might be something valuable or useful inside that base probably not...

Archer is holed up in a room inside the base (Kimblee's old room, to be specific), still amusing himself by playing with Kann, the ridiculously powerful Venipede. Feel free to come bother him!]

Comments

[licentious]

No. I don't wish to stay here. I'm an incredibly busy woman, and, as lovely as this small vacation has been, it's been quite troublesome to get the things I need done in Amestris. [ And now it's time to test the loyalty of some vaguely assholish person she met six months ago.

This shall be fun! ] I'm curious to see your stance on it, as a fellow Amestrian. [ IS HE GOING TO LINGER AND PLAY POKÉMON FOR LIFE??? ONLY TIME WILL TELL.... ]

[Video - Locked]

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Of course, I'm certain there are plenty of things you need to return to.

[And he'll just lock down the feed here!]

I have plenty of things to return to as well. This is an interesting diversion, but that's all it is ultimately; a diversion.

[...That's totally a lie, but he doesn't know her well enough to show weakness!!! And wanting to stay here and avoid consequences for his actions is definitely weakness!]

Ugh. It seems like every time real life is about to settle down, it just swirls up again! || locked

[licentious]

I'm a very busy woman. Even in this idle town structure, I'm still making sure my schedule is full and my options are open. [ Which is quite an accomplishment since these two are sort of kind of opposites. ]

You're correct. It's pointless when one comes to the realization that they won't remember these memories upon leaving. That, or, we're all part of our own universe that has several alternate forms. [ IF SHE KNEW SHE'D BE GETTING BURNT TO CRISPS INEVITABLY, SHE'D BE AGREEING WITH THIS HUMAN SENTIMENT. ]

I know this feeling all too well. >: || locked

[determinator]

You believe that there are alternate futures to return to, then?

[Oh, now that is fascinating.]

offers hugs of solace || locked

[licentious]

Of course. The Envy I have gotten to known isn't the one I know back in my own world. He'd never be involved with any human, or country personification. [ She isn't sure how to view France just yet. ]