006. [Video/Action for Saffron City]

[neurotoxined]

[VIDEO]

[Well, it seems somebody is up and about this morning, and looking fairly invigorated about it; it seems that spending eight hours on a train is amazing for ensuring that she actually sleeps, if for no better reason than there's nothing better to do.

She's been getting a lot of sleep lately, it seems. But that's beside the point.

The point is that she's outside and it's cloudy as hell and just a bit windy but the overall effect is akin to that of a Magikarp in rain - she's got a lot of energy and is moving fast as hell, all while not actually...accomplishing anything of value, um.

At least she's...sort of smiling. In that weird, vague-approximation-of-a-human-expression sort of way she does, where the result is really more like baring teeth.]

You know, I think now is when I should be saying that if I'd known travelling was this nice, I would have done it a lot sooner.

That would be a lie, of course. I don't want to get on that train again.

Ever.

[She flicks her hair back from her face once that's been said, the motion pointless but giving her something to do with her free hand; she's practically vibrating over there, she's so wound up. Like somebody gave her enough coffee to give her the jitters for the next week.]

But that's beside the point. Has anyone else noticed their Pokémon doing something a bit...different, lately?

Not insanity-different. Battling-different. One of mine has gone a little weird.


[VIDEO, LOCKED TO ROCKET FILTER.]

[And a few moments later...]

I'm going to be on an assignment for an indefinite period of time.

Don't destroy the lab while I'm gone.

Comments

[Rocket filter]

[forthevillage]

Who are you, and what is your rank within the organization?

[His tone isn't that demanding, as he's aware of how low on the rung he is.]

[Rocket filter]

[neurotoxined]

You can call me Caroline; I work in the science division. I don't remember seeing you around.

[Her tone is a bit on the pointed side, though she's more curious than agitated. And who the hell might you be, good sir.]

[Rocket filter]

[forthevillage]

You haven't, because I've just been brought in. [Hired? Whatever the best term is.]

I am Uchiha Itachi. [A polite bow of the head.]

[Rocket filter]

[neurotoxined]

[...so very skeptical right now. Not of you, Itachi, don't worry about that, just the organization in general.]

So they're bringing us children now. That's great. Absolutely great.

some kinda filter idek

[doitrockapella]

Traveling suits you, Caroline. You're all aglow.

works for me, man

[neurotoxined]

It's not really anything I've done before. For...personal reasons. Let's say they were personal reasons.

[doitrockapella]

Oh? Personal reasons of what nature?

[Video as always]

[itsjustdust]

[He blinked a few times, then gave her a brilliant smile.]

You're looking really good today Caroline-hime!

But, yeah I have that happening too. Tobi hasn't been as steady as he used to be but he's shrugging off a whole lot more damage these days.

[of course!]

[neurotoxined]

[...well, that's...new. Look, she's just going to shrug off the whole "you're looking really good today" thing because that's just awkward and how does she compliments oh god oh man, and focus on the rest of that.]

What do you mean, "not as steady"?

[itsjustdust]

He used to have this thing where he never flinched, but that seemed to have vanished on him and now he takes less damage when he gets hit. Did yours lose anything?

[video]

[imthe_shit]

[ ... Well that's a weird expression. ]

What do you mean "a little weird"?

[video]

[neurotoxined]

She's stopped doing something she's always done. Something she's supposed to be doing. Since this place likes defying logic and common sense, I guess I'm not really surprised.

[video]

[imthe_shit]

And what's she supposed to be doing?

[video]

[wontturntostone]

Weird how?

[Kanaya is always curious about strange pokemon behaviors, since her own are such spazzes half the time.]

[video]

[neurotoxined]

Mm. Were you one of the people who was...asleep, a short while back?

[video]

[wontturntostone]

No, I was awake and keeping an eye on my friends.

[video]

[artfuldestruction]

Of course, ma'am.

[Hey look GLaDOS, it's your favourite douchebag co-worker! Or not.]

I hope you aren't trying to imply anything, Caroline. I'm not in the habit of destroying my own property.

[video]

[neurotoxined]

[...oh, goddamn it, Kato - ]

Intentionally.

You're not in the habit of intentionally destroying your own property, if what I've heard is correct.

[video]

[artfuldestruction]

What sort of novice do you take me for? I'm a professional.

[such smug

very punchable]

You can rest easy knowing my part of the lab will be intact when you return.

[ACTION]

[greatestcool]

What do you mean "a little weird"?

[Well of course Ryuunosuke's going to listen in on your conversations! What were you expecting, dealing with him?"]

I might have the same problem with Liepard.

[ACTION]

[neurotoxined]

[Well, she'll just be snapping the device closed before answering; she doesn't seem too annoyed with him - she was doing this in public and all -but still.]

What sort of problem?

[greatestcool]

Well, Liepard used to be able to resist paralysis. But lately he's been getting paralyzed for some reason. Pokémon's abilities don't wear off after awhile, do they? That wouldn't really make sense; none of my Pokémon before had their abilities fail like that!

[rocket video]

[ortion]

[The look on Dist's face is actually from reading some replies here. Get a grip you two.

... Says the guy who just thoroughly enjoyed blowing shit up in the dream world.]

You needn't worry about us. Well, I won't allow any harm to befall the labs, at least.

That said...I'm surprised, honestly. I wouldn't expect you to go out sightseeing.

[rocket video]

[neurotoxined]

Oh, believe me, if it were sightseeing I wouldn't be here in the first place.

But at least one of us will take care of them; I don't trust the others that are in that lab for the most part, but you'll do just fine, I'm sure.

[...which is to say that out of all the fuckery in the lab, you've probably caused the least of it. Con...gratu...lations??]

[rocket video]

[ortion]

Oh, you know what I mean. [Always so technical. Even though he's not expecting a straight answer for this next question, he asks it anyway.] Where is your assignment taking you?

And ah...thank you, I suppose.

[He's genuinely surprised. Is...that supposed to be a compliment.

No really, it's a strange day when Dist is considered the trustworthy one.]