Traitors Never Prosper (Nikolai/Closed)

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Mad Dog of Rocket
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May 8
Pyrite Town, Orre
Heterosexual
Night Club Owner
Executive
Marionette Accardo
Taken
6'00" height
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dorian westcliff
Traitors Never Prosper (Nikolai/Closed)
POSTED ON Jan 14, 2019 5:43:43 GMT
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Of all of Dorian's regrets, this one stuck out to him the most.

He had missed out on the Winter Ball that took place in Lilycove last month. Aside from the sight of Lilycove in the winter being something he wanted to see, the revelation that one of their old Beasts, Nikolai, had outed himself to the world was missed. Had he been there, there would've been little to stop him from making a move on the traitor. But of course, even with him outing himself, the whole venue would've converged onto him at that point, and Nikolai probably would've been escorted to safety, while Dorian himself would've been escorted out in handcuffs.

So instead, Dorian took the time to study his prey. The Mad Dog of Rocket, having applied makeup over his scar, managed to blend into the town as just another tourist. In that time, he studied Nikolai's routine, attempting to keep distance from the man. Given that he was becoming a more public figure in the wake of his confession, it made it easier to follow him around. But despite all this, Dorian had to wonder if Nikolai knew he was being tailed by one of the Beasts.

Whether or not Nikolai knew that his former comrade was coming, Dorian found himself ready to make his move, waiting for Nikolai's arrival. Having studied his prey, after days of blending in with the crowds, Dorian had a feel of where he'd go next, and waited for him up ahead. His Magmar and Torracat waited in the shadows for the traitor, intent on ripping him apart, and cooking the remains.

Upon Nikolai's arrival, Dorian would step out of the shadows, clad in white button-up shirt, with a black coat worn over it, cream-colored slacks, and Dratini skin boots. Gloved hands would come out of his pockets, as he stretched out his arms, giving his former comrade an exaggerated bow. "It's been too long, Nikolai, old buddy~", Dorian greeted him in a cheerful, sing-song voice.





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NIKOLAI
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TWENTY-FIVE
CYBER BOY
GYM LEADER
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Traitors Never Prosper (Nikolai/Closed)
POSTED ON Jan 14, 2019 6:13:23 GMT
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the ex-rocket beast isn't alive out of sheer luck, no, it is not because the universe wills it so, no, it is because of him and himself only. he wants to be alive and he's taken cautionary steps to make sure he stays that way.

some things can be changed; like the route he takes from his home to the gym, but routine remains static. he has to be at the gym at a certain time and he knows that makes him vulnerable. it makes him predictable. but it also makes him much more aware of his surroundings.

unfortunately for the mad dog of rocket, nikolai sees him coming. he's prepared for it. so when the mad dog steps out of the shadows and reveals his presence, nikolai does not flinch. he stands strong, stoic, exuding his presence as gym leader.

"i'm surprised to see you in my city. how brave of you." or foolish, only time will tell. nikolai's hands hover close to his pockets, ready to react as his eyes never leave the man.

"what do you want?"

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Mad Dog of Rocket
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Pyrite Town, Orre
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Executive
Marionette Accardo
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Traitors Never Prosper (Nikolai/Closed)
POSTED ON Jan 20, 2019 20:54:40 GMT
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While it was explicitly clear to anyone why Dorian was here, it was ultimately on his own volition. After all, Dorian felt like he had been personally hurt by the former Beast's betrayal one year ago. After all of the promise he showed as a Team Rocket member, after proving himself to be the best of the best, he just threw it all away to ride a sinking ship. He even managed to get his poor family killed, something that even the Mad Dog of Rocket found himself balking at.

"Come now, Nikki-boy, what happened to your manners?", Dorian asked him. "I just popped in to say hello to an old friend~ Play a little catch up!", Dorian told him, his tone chipper as ever. Even if the 'friendship' was one-sided, given the differing circumstances for how they joined up with Team Rocket in the first place, the Mad Dog was still very fond of Nikolai during their time together, some would even say he looked up to his fellow Beast.

The sly grin that was normally stretched across the dapper man's face hardened into a far more somber expression. "You know, you could've made it big with Team Rocket, could've stood at the top while we all watched the world burn. But instead, you dive headfirst into the fires, taking your family with you. Your poor sister even had to pay with her life for your treachery, Nikki-boy...", Dorian went on, his tone matching his face. Dorian's face and tone would give Nikolai an insight into just how he felt about the death of his little sister in particular.

"So tell me, Nikki-boy, what made you abandon us, and get your family killed in the process?"





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