soggypastry | 033 [Video/Action for Goldenrod + Anon Text]

[Private Text to: Riku and Xion]
Team Rocket's list of targets changed. You're both on it now, so stay sharp and watch your backs. I don't know when they'll move on any of us.
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[It's been almost three months since he left, with only a letter to say goodbye. To say that Lightning hadn't been thinking about him as the day that would have been thier first anniversary drew nearer would be a lie, and she's taken it with remarkable grace when all things are concerned.

Or maybe she's just used to getting left behind. Who knows. All she knows is there's a house on the beach with too many memories and dreams, and she can barely look at Lucky or Strike without expecting him to be right at her side. She has to put that part of her past to rest if she's going to be able to lead the Corps in the best way she can, and so she's come to the seaside once more. Something a young boy once taught her matters more than she ever thought it would now.

Those passing close to the Radio tower will find her crouched at the railing, a lit sparkler in one hand and a bottle with a letter in the other as her Lucario stands guard nearby, gear in paw. Today would have been special, if he were here. But he isn't and it's just one more anniversary of loss. One more thing that needs to be shaken off.]

Turn it off, Sen.

[The Lucario in question yelps, but it's only in surprise, not fear. Lightning's voice is steady and quiet, and she rises to her feet as the sparkler burns out and leaves ash in the wind. She moves to the railing now, but Sen manages to end the feed just as the bottle that was in her hand drops out of sight and into the ocean.

A few minutes later, however, something else hits the network. The fact that it's an anonymous text may make people wary, but there's nothing untoward about this one. No, this one is the exact opposites of the others that have gone out.]

[Anon Text]
If someone gave you a chance to help protect this world and everyone who lives here from the people who want to harm it, would you do it? Or would you stand by and watch it burn like the Lighthouse?

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You're right about that.

[If she had her way, she wouldn't have to ask for any of this. Wouldn't have to field recruits and enemies alike. But, like he said, beggars can't be choosers.]

I suppose the real question is, would you work with a group if there was one or stay on your own?

[A nod; it's certainly the most obvious course of action, at least. They can deal with the rest later.]

Then go. You're risking enough as it is.

[For which she is actually kind of grateful, but...not showing it. Not now.]

Oh please. It's far too late to try and play it off. I know exactly who you are and what you've done. You can't remain anonymous forever, and I'll make sure that I'm the one who ends your anonymity.

[Because everyone anonymous texter on the Gear is clearly the same person. Except when they're not.]

That would depend on the group, really.

actually its the opposite
because theyre royalty thats EXACTLY wwhy they should be able to say WWHATEVVER THEY WWANT TO

You can try. But like I said, you'd have to find and catch me first. If that happens, then I'll deserve what I get for being stupid enough to let someone like you catch up.

[Every anonymous texter on the Gear is not the same person, but they seem to share the habit of not-so-subtly insulting him. Easy to make the mistake with that going on.]

And end up with a revolt on their hands when the people they rule end up having enough. Seems to me that you're setting yourself up to learn that the hard way.

A group of trainers with the goal of taking out Team Rocket. That's all I can say over this channel; if you want more answers, we'll have to speak in person.

You'll actually show me your face?

Isn't that the point of a face to face meeting? You just show up and I'll meet you there.

no if people try to revvolt you just cull them for darin to go against you

[Worked out fine for Alternia, should work out here too right?]

I wasn't really saying that you did. I just... Anyway, you're right. I'll keep a look out.

[ Whoa, Lightning. Whoa. ]

Edited 2012-09-04 09:50 (UTC)

[At most he'd most likely get complaints from the Game Corner staff, but... it never hurt to be careful. This wasn't a game, after all. He is sort of walking on thin ice.]

I'll keep you informed if the list changes or something else you should know happens. Otherwise... good luck with everything.

[He then starts walking away from the place.]

I suppose you could say I'm tentatively interested, then.

[He's not one for causes, but if the fight he had in Goldenrod is any indication, this will be far more of an interesting challenge than any of the gyms.]

That'll be something to remember if he comes back, then. I'm sure he'd appreciate it.

[It is Cecil's most sacred duty to believe and be positive, but that's definitely an 'if', not a 'when'.]

[He can't be sure if the person on the other end is telling the truth, of course, but when his friends' safety is on the line, he'd rather not take his chances.]

no.

though we're kinda in a deadlock like this. you can't expect me to just go "sure count me in!" when I've got no idea what you're actually doing there, and hell if I'm gonna ask you for something that could harm my friends.

ideas?

You are making a dangerous mistake by taunting me. One that you will live to regret.

And what if I try to set up a trap?

Oh, you're one of those people that's already died? What was it like? How did you go? Were you killed? Was it bloody?

That depends on the idiot and his or her actions. I can get out of trouble on my own just fine. Having someone to watch my back would just end up in situations where I don't want to be anymore. [+locked/private/whatever you call it] But then again; I'd rather hear about the fire and give an advance warning to people who don't know about it.

[And then add some fuel to the fire, but hey, you don't need to know all the details of her so called plan. She has her own goals. Letting innocent people get hurt by actions of others is not on that plan. Been there, done that - not very into doing it again if she can avoid it somehow.]

I never forgot that.

[Man that was years ago.] And I never stopped doing.

Then you should know that I have a pair of very protective fighting types. You might want to consider that before trying to do anything reckless.

If he knows who I am at that point. He wouldn't take it well if a stranger offered to teach him how to swim.

[Hell, he barely took it well when she offered the first time. What a mess...]

Maybe. If you get lucky, you won't need any help. But on the off chance that you do, having it around may just save your life at some point.

[The sudden addition of a lock catches Lightning off guard, and makes her wonder just who this person is, exactly. If only she had names instead of just gear signals for most of them...]

Then I'm guessing there's a fire you need to warn people about. Why else would you bring it up?

Right. We'll see about that.

[Any further replies will go unanswered; it would seem that whoever this is, they're ignoring Cobra from now on. Talk about insulting.]

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should we thread this? or was there some group thread planned?

we can thread it~ every other person is out of Golden at current time.

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|D I just realized he's nowhere near Goldenrod...

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some other time, then. or I could brain a log for everyone. somehow. )_( brain no work

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