TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL [ROCKETS OPEN]

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Lex
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27
January 2
Goldenrod City
Bi
Thief
Ex-Rocket Beast
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5'10'' height
Going to hell cause it feels like heaven.
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Alexandra Briarwood
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 1:43:38 GMT
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It’s quiet steps that stalk the perimeter, a huntress on the prowl. For her own reasons she stays outside the main group. She observes, watches, critically appraising each that speaks with an indifferent gaze. She has no place to speak, she’s no one, just a shadow. That’s how she likes it. Plus, she’s been taught her place. Instead, she listens. It’s guilt that also pains her for not being in Sootopolis. Embarrassment, even. Instead, she was assigned elsewhere, and it was far more boring. Lex missed quite a bit it seems.

Although she’s been updated by , she’s here to learn what exactly she missed. Apparently, Sootoplis isn’t the only place that was exciting. held the power of the legendary Groundon in his own hands. Must have been intoxicating.

Still, Lex is wary. Even after all the time the thief hasn’t bought into the whole “avatar” thing. It seems reckless to give your life to a pokemon that certainly does not have your best interest in mine. There’s another agenda, one they are certainly hiding. She agrees with . The sudden spike in legendary appearances is alarming. Something sinister looms on the horizon.


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Ozzy
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March 18
Heahea City
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 1:48:24 GMT
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Oscar showed up at some point. He didn't make himself known with a greeting, so it was hard to tell exactly when. Sometime between Bryan and Eris. He wanted to make an appearance, but his heart wasn't into socializing. It would be clear to those who cared to notice that something was weighing on the beast's mind.

They had Sootopolis, and since that was their goal the invasion should be considered a success. Oscar didn't feel very successful though, between Katherine's betrayal and the destruction of the spire Oscar felt pretty bitter about how everything turned out. Still, there was much to be thankful for. This tree for instance was a grand boon, even if no one knew what the fuck it was supposed to do. Hell, maybe it was just a damn tree--but deep down he hoped for a surprise.

Oscar was staring at the branches above while his fellow Rockets chatted. He overheard talk of Kyogre and Groudon, the ancient creators of Hoenn that supposedly fought for supremacy. It would be poetic if Rocket got their hands on Groudon, perpetuating their rivalry. But considering their luck with legendary pokemon lately, he wouldn't hold his breath.

Oscar simply listened for now, enjoying the atmosphere. 
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Gavin Merlino
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october 28th
circhester, galar
demisexual
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Cillian Quinn
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 2:30:01 GMT
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"Don't imagine AbraEats delivers to the tree, yet," Gavin says, wry, as food is discussed.

He shifts more serious when they get to the subject of Groudon, however, leaning forward against his knees.

"Were you the only one to whom it granted its power?"

Temporary or not, avatarship wasn't as exclusive as it had been once believed. Lulu and Walsh were examples of that, as well as Adrian and his mysterious counterpart.

"Of course, it's worthwhile to pursue any legendary who might align itself with our cause."
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catello casimiro
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twenty-four
june 20th
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giona ferrara
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 2:54:51 GMT
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He furrowed his brow for a minute. It was a heat of the moment sort of thing. Everything was exploding at once. If he whipped out his Rotom-phone, it would've snapped in half. To that end, he apologized to . “I'm so sorry. That power is no longer vested in me, nor was I able to collect data in the... ten minutes that I had it. What I do know is you can contain it in a bracelet or a ring befitting a Mega Stone.”

He said, biting his lip. He nodded at . Surely, addressing him could also elaborate on what he was saying to Rowan. He had to make it make sense. “I was one of three. Groudon was lashing out at everyone. This... dragon arrived. Short and stout, with no face. I fought it, but it was too much. Groudon vested power in us, so we could prevent an eruption, as it used its unwieldy power to protect itself from this new threat. In a way, it protected us too. One of the others was that . I don't think he still has it either.”

The gentle hum of the forest between his ears and the dragon by his side calmed him. Put a smile on his face, even. He couldn't admit it to any of these people, but he called the meeting just because he was quite lonely. Couldn't take silence well.

Giona scooted back in his seat, self-conscious about having his back to anyone. He looked to the slowly growing throng of people, in the new seat of Rocket's power.

"I agree that it's worth pursuing, before it slips from our grasp. I'll be keeping an eye on that Mount Chimney from here on out. And yes, it's terrifying, . It'll get worse if I don't get this Groudon thing under wraps soon. But enough about me... Would you all like to share what you've been up to, here in Sootopolis?"



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saoirse quinn
she/her
twenty-eight
october 27th
circhester, galar
bisexual
physicist / inventor
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the shadows breathe
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 6:26:02 GMT
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@emi would have been the only one to know she was there, at first. Simultaneously, she was summoned both by her friend’s whisper, and the mention of her name per . She appeared suddenly out of the pink-haired scientist's shadow.

A soft voice whispered back shortly,
“Seems so.”

And then, projected: “I’m very interested. Thank you, Wrynn.”

Sharp eyes cast around, listening.

This would be the first time she’d addressed since his very beginning in Rocket. Nothing in her tone gave away any distaste. He would no longer be subjected to her judgment. He’d clearly proven himself—in more ways than one.

The mention of was noted.

“Ferrara: samples or not, I’d like to run some tests if you’re up for it.” He could be forced, maybe. “Even if you feel as though that power is gone, there may still be some residual energy lingering in your body.”

“Are you free after this?”

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B
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July 9th
Little Root
Gay
Beast
Rocket Beast
Priam conrad
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637 height
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bryan delarosa
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 8:39:35 GMT
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[attr="class","bryanbody"]Bryan smirked slightly at Rowan's cheeky reply. It was annoying but he knew that he meant no harm by it, it was obvious he was still wet behind the ears but obviously showed promise if he was able to dispatch 's ace.[break][break]

The conversation shifted to groudon's appearance and kyogre's appearance as well. Bryan was familiar somewhat with the mythos of Hoenn and other regions, he worked in 's lab and he handled a lot of the files containing whatever info the scientist had of pokemon of legends. However that job was short lived since he wasn't very good at it, that kind of info was out of his league. He mostly knew of their names and ideas they were associated with. [break][break]

"A dragon? What did it look like? Try to describe it, maybe someone else here has encountered it?" he asked curiously, of course dragons were known to be fearsome...but to be a dragon able to stand up to groudon of all things?




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Goldenrod City
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Killian Decker
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 17:46:25 GMT
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More people flock in, or maybe they'd been here the whole time - he'd been a bit too enamored by the tree to notice. A supernatural mystery more worthwhile than most of the people that surrounded it.[break][break]

Diamonds make a passing sweep through the crowd of faces. Stopping on the familiar visages of and , both receive a cordial nod. They'd been helpful recently, Jayden in particular - it's no surprise he made Beast. [break][break]

Continuing, it's not the people he does know that stand out, but those that he doesn't. You'd think, as the head of intel, that wouldn't happen, but he'd been busy lately. Everyone had. They'd been preparing for the takeover for months now. Regardless, spotting @augustus stalking the edge of the field and @emi as she arrives alongside , he made a mental note to speak with both. [break][break]

"'s already an Avatar. Him holding the power of Groudon and Tapu Bulu, even temporarily, is worth looking into."[break][break]

His eyes moved back to the ones speaking. "My other house isn't too far from Mount Chimney." let's hope Groudon's rampage hadn't left it in shambles, "Assuming it's still standing. So if you ever need help, , I'm available." [break][break]

"As for Sootopolis," he motioned to the marvel of mother nature that surrounded them, "There's this and the fact the whole town split apart. Entire sections of the city flipped by something angry and powerful." they'd all heard its roar.

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Ozzy
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March 18
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 18:04:32 GMT
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"The spire exploded." Oscar interjected curtly after finished talking. "Whatever was in it is gone now, in League control. Sure we got this tree, and it's a very nice tree, but I can't shake the feeling that they robbed us of something important." Oscar spared a glance toward , who would be the most affected by the spire's loss. He could not imagine what she must be going through.

Oscar turned his attention toward the mention of a dragon at Mt. Chimney. The first thing that came to mind was the stories of Bailey Cooper's original attempt to secure Groudon. He knew nothing more than the second hand hearsay whispers, but it nevertheless piqued his curiosity. "As for Groudon, this wouldn't be the first time it pissed off a dragon. Could be the same? Perhaps obtaining one would be the key to getting the other."

Oscar wouldn't admit it out loud, but his interest mostly stemmed from being a dragon specialist. His thoughts kept going back to Katherine and how painfully jealous Oscar was of her power. Of every avatar's power. The possibility of getting a dragon on their level made Oscar more than a bit curious in what occurred at Mt. Chimney.
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bean
she/her
25
october 10th
ballonlea town
pansexual
folklorist
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you're like a
phantom
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124 height
we plot in the shadows & hang out in gallows
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siobhan burke
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 18:21:16 GMT
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would acknowledge her with a nod, and while everyone was convening she slips quietly a few steps forward. they all still do not know what caused Groudon's reaction and most of them seem not to care.

"the dragon seems to be - by reports I've read - the same one or a similar species encountered at Meteor Falls. protecting the Village" Siobhan reports to them all. was among a handful of Rockets at the scene.

and . as well.

she glances up from the ground in her thoughts. "they seem to be connected if they are the same ones" she acknowledges 's words "one seen and the other shows up... perhaps we could find one, trap it, use it?"

though it came with its own set of problems.
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 19:22:36 GMT
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his arrival does not signal more than a couple of turned heads, not that he expected anything more. so it gives him time to listen as more important people talk around him. his fingers find purchase against a swollen tree root. debris still filters the area, though the overgrowth makes it seem as though the destruction were years ago instead of mere weeks.

sootopolis is in shambles. its leaders have fled. the once proud estate that housed its draconic guardians is cracked and broken, abandoned in haste and turmoil. 

they robbed us of something important. this is still his first time seeing the direct influence of the otherworldly, of the higher powers, in person. he's still tongue-tied over it. 

august clears his throat. "has anyone tried going deeper?" he points through the throng of vines and the tangle of roots, all leading towards something.
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catello casimiro
he him
twenty-four
june 20th
Mauville City
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giona ferrara
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 19:33:15 GMT
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He furrowed his brow for a minute. It was a heat of the moment sort of thing. started asking questions. Questions about the appearance and nature of this dragon. Even thinking about fighting that thing without aid from sent a chill down his spine. He'd be able to put this feeling to words soon enough, when chimed in. He made a gesture to Bryan, asking him to listen to his conversation with Oscar. To his bungled attempt to describe Regidrago.

"So, to answer both of you. Groudon vested power in me to get the other humans out of the way. To settle its grudge match with this other thing in peace. To call it a dragon was inaccurate. It was more like... a stone statue wearing a dragon's pelt. Didn't have a face of its own. Nonetheless, I'd know a Dragon Pulse when I see it."

He smiled, as Killian spoke up. As he offered aid once again. Seemed like time and time again, Killian stuck his neck out for this jumped up little rat, and only now was it paying off. “It means a lot to hear you say that, . Either way, I'll have to go back to Mount Chimney. We can look for your other home, between now and then. I'm certain that we kept the damage to just the mountain itself. But... that's terrifying. Like... picked up and rotated like a 3D model?”

The coming days would be busier than ever. Teams, pulled in two different directions. Some had to keep watching Sootopolis in his absence. Others had to be pulled into his orbit, pulled towards Groudon. Oscar's last comment rung between his ears like a metronome. Something was robbed from us. Another chance to seize power was right there, and he was a fool to ask everyone to sit with him for even a moment.

"I'll submit myself to your tests, . I'd be willing to go in a few minutes, even. I'd just like to elaborate on the spire, as well as the town being picked up and flipped first."



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jayden
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december 25
ballonlea, galar
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 19:45:20 GMT
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[attr="class","littlejay"] as more and more rockets joined the vicinity, it was hard to keep up with everyone. still, jayden recognized the familiar faces of other rockets in the crowd — , and . even some that he didn't personally know — @augustus and .

[break][break] his words go unanswered, but such is the natural effect of big meetings like this. the questions he never spoke were filled by the spaces of other rockets, and surely enough, each of the parts began to fit together piece by piece. groudon and kyogre appearing at the same time... as said, this was surely no coincidence.

[break][break] 'But... that's terrifying. Like... picked up and rotated like a 3D model?'

[break][break] he shakes his head. it's his turn to speak up now. "no, not like a 3D model." his brow furrows as he attempts to explain the lurching feeling in his cut when sootpolis was gut and piece apart, only to be put back together at terrifying intervals. "more like puzzle pieces, pulled apart by some work of —" he bites his bottom lip. "something supernatural." it wasn't human, that was for sure.

[break][break] his gaze flicks fleetingly at the large whale protecting his mentor . legendaries were... powerful beings, that was for sure.

[break][break] either way, he steps back to let the others speak, his attention going back to what senior beast said. it was true — something had been robbed — and if there was anything that jayden had learned from his tenure at rocket... rocket would make sure to get what they were due.

[break][break] what they were owed.

[break][break] it was only a matter of time.

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Daylight
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Adrian Malcolm
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 22:00:09 GMT
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Adrian could've been dead to the world for how much his presence mattered, but he liked it that way here, at least. Much of the topic matter bores him—mostly because it doesn't pertain to him—while the matters that do leave him a little flushed and humbled. Moreover, having a little Rocket powwow out in the open felt a little...peculiar. Even given the tree's auspicious presence and the city's occupation.

Mentions of a stone statue rouse his interest, seeing as he'd encountered one.

"Like the rock golem in the desert ruins?" There's not a whole lot more to say of it. It was massive, made of earth, and its face—"Seven dots arranged on its face, like eyes?"
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Ozzy
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Heahea City
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 22:11:49 GMT
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's description of the beast at Mt. Chimney caused him to scowl. Not at him, but rather the creature itself. "Disappointing." He said flatly as he pulled a cigarette case out of his pocket. Opening it revealed an array of lollipops, which he placed in the open for anyone to grab.


He grabbed one himself, quickly sliding it into his mouth as more light was shined on Sootopolis's unusual shifting. Oscar decided to add his own experience, "Whatever was behind it was under the city in its own space. I got thrown into the abyss it was hiding in and caught a glimpse of something big. Nothing more than that." Oscar liked to think that whatever was fucking with the city saved him in that moment, purposely using a reverse waterfall to lift him back up. Though honestly, it was more than likely incidental.

Once there was space to do so, Oscar shared what he knew of the spire. "As far as I know it was a temple of worship that contained knowledge collected over the course of generations. I'm not really the best source, Celeste can tell you more." Oscar once again looked to , inviting her to share more about the spire should she desire to.
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Celeste Abbiati
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POSTED ON Aug 12, 2021 22:49:18 GMT
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Celeste paused as she listened to the conversation with deepening interest. Containing the power of a Legendary Pokemon within an object. It didn't seem impossible, considering what she had seen, but such a feat probably required the assistance of the Pokemon themselves. She had no idea if one could involuntarily steal a deity's power, nor did she have any intention of finding out herself. There were some things man dare not dabble, and it was of her opinion that was one of them. [break][break]

The conversation then drifted in multiple directions, but the only thing she cared about was the Silver Spire. Her eyes drifted up to the tree, replacing the Silver Spire. Whatever being placed this tree here clearly did so with purpose and intent, a replacement symbol. Perhaps with the Spire gone, another deemed it worth their time to stake a claim to this city and its people. Perhaps, that could be worked with in the future. [break][break]

And yet, as soon as she noticed looking at her, she let out a soft sigh. There went keeping her presence quiet, a Beast not only had noticed her but simply called for her to speak. Pursing her lips, the young woman slowly began to walk forwards to the group that had formed. Her heels clicking against the ground with every step, walking with her cane in tow. Her gaze would glance at , loyally bowing her head in front of the underboss.[break][break]

As soon as there was a silent moment and there was a position to speak, Celeste slowly tilted her head back so her face was visible from beneath the wide hat and began. "The Silver Spire, according to legend, was built eons ago, when the first humans of Hoenn came to praise and sacrifice to the gods of sea, earth, and air. It was a collection of knowledge from far and wide, as well as a place of worship for many, that is true."[break][break]

"There is no single location in Hoenn with a greater connection to such a wide amount of Legendary Pokemon. All held worth and were revered there, although within recent years the oceanic deities worshipped by the Abbiati family have overshadowed everything else. A multitude of purposes, and yet the rumors of the appearance of ruins during the combat beneath the Spire betray even more secrets that have been kept. These ruins are, unfortunately, unknown to me, unless said legend of the Spire being built by the ancients is true."[break][break]

If it wasn't for the black gloves on her hands, everyone could have seen her knuckles turning white as she squeezed her cane in silent fury. "It is my belief the former councilwoman and gym leader, ," Also known as the Phione Killer, however she didn't say that out loud. "Or perhaps the previous gym leader, who both attempted to utilize the tower for their gyms, left enough information behind for the League to make their choice. They were well aware that they could not take the city from us. And thus, they take the only thing they care about. Ensuring we do not have access to what knowledge and power potentially resided within the Spire."[break][break]

Despite her best attempts to keep a passive expression, her brows began to furrow as her anger slowly began to seek through. She probably wasn't supposed to speak this much, but fury pushed her to continue. "The removal of the Spire and the appearance of the Tree speaks plenty of mythical interference, but what speaks more is the League's complete lack of hesitation to destroy one of Sootopolis' most cherished sites of history for their gain. A fact that every other city in Hoenn must begin to fear, less the League decide they suddenly don't deserve to own their own landmarks and remove them too." [break][break]

She'd take a deep breath, extremely aware of how much she had spoken by now and how much attention she would have gained. Her nerves would have begun to show themselves if they weren't completely pushed aside compared to the raw anger within. "Rubble does not exist, and judging by space being quite literally splintered just earlier, there is more than meets the eye, of that I am sure. It should be pitifully simple to encourage the people to demand their spire back, and for other cities to question the League's true intentions. Destruction does not suit their public goals. It does not belong to them. The Silver Spire belongs-" To Her. Her birthright, her- "To Team Rocket."[break][break]

She would take a long deep breath, forcing herself to remain calm in front of her peers and her superiors before speaking again. "Traditional Abbiati doctrine is long, obtuse, and makes many foolish assumptions over how the Earth is supposed to be governed, such as women being superior to man. Regardless, I have collected many papers and studies on it over time, resting within my personal belongings aboard the submarine. You are free to take it if any of you believe it might assist with Rocket's efforts. For my part, presuming permission granted, I shall seek information on how, and where, the Spire and its contents have ended up."[break][break]

As she finished speaking, her mouth quickly twisted into a deep frown on her face. Passionate anger just waiting to bubble to the surface, barely caged behind the will of a confident woman set on her goal.
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