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POSTED ON May 9, 2021 22:17:41 GMT

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PEPPER STEAK

THE BEGINNINGS OF MAGMA

DECLAN DABS HIS MOUTH WITH A CLOTH. clean of cookie, the man speaks slowly as if peeling the ink of information off from a page.

"hoenn's contest circuit uses machines modeled after this one to force shiny pokemon. cotillard and the megalopolans employed these machines to tear apart space to create what we know as ultra wormholes. however, moving to ultra space has become something of an impossibility as of late." walsh folds his cloth into its center as if it were imploding upon itself. "it can convert energy and finetune it, adjusting the the wavelength of its energy source, before merging the energy with whatever it strikes, whether it is flesh or something abstract... such as a spatial grid."

walsh faces chu-e, a grey lock gracing his intense expression.

"it appears you've already laid out the next step. if we wish to replicate powers, we have avatars of our own to test. i have no reservations against pushing our own people past their bodily limits. however, we can kill two birds with one stone if we secure an enemy avatar for ourselves, don't you believe so?" walsh says. "avatars are a hot commodity right now, underboss choi. many stakeholders are wishing to stake a claim on them— and if all pokemon exist for the glory of team rocket..."

he leans in close.

"by extension, that includes avatars too."

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POSTED ON May 9, 2021 22:01:15 GMT

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marie's tests

AGAIN, THE MACHINE FIRES. The beam strikes Lulu Flint violently— and it is only seconds until she feels the effects of it. Her whole body goes into panic, and her veins flood with an overflow of INFINITY ENERGY that attempts to both merge with and escape from her.

From her mouth, a pool of SHADOW appears too; however, it is more reminiscent of the nightmarish shadows of Darkrai rather than Cillian Quinn's miasma-esque hue and texture. Briefly, Lulu Flint feels tired. As if she can finally sleep. The pain is both rejuvenating and horrible— but as the pool begins to fade, she feels her body replenish with the insomniatic curse of her patron.

Perhaps, such things can be harvested.

Walsh calls out to the rest as he stands, "your pain is worth every little bit of knowledge we can gleam. what i see is promising. continue your trials. no matter what the cost." With a flourish, he leaves with a couple of attendants.

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POSTED ON Apr 25, 2021 23:29:03 GMT

ALLEGIANCE

EXCHANGE OF TRUTHS

WHILE GAVIN'S HEART THROBS, walsh is serene. there is a grace to his patience that allows the smallest of his gestures, whether it is the briefest bracing against his desk or the lean against his chair, to ring delicate.

the boss accepts the other's formalities with a stiff nod.

"your file?" walsh muses. "gavin merlino. used to be one of our scientists. klaussner had promoted you to underboss." he raises a brow. "and currently in a relationship with our admin, emma wolfe." slowly, his gaze falls to the manila.

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POSTED ON Apr 25, 2021 23:18:25 GMT

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PEPPER STEAK

THE BEGINNINGS OF MAGMA

DECLAN HUMS IN THOUGHT. his voice rumbles in his throat all coarse and scribble like his underboss' art. long pauses follow after chu-e's statements, for declan takes his time.

and takes his time to chew the rest of the cookie in his mouth.

"have you any clue on how to replicate these powers, then?" although his voice prods at the plan, his eyes betray a knowing. an understanding— that is altogether pleased and alluring, as if pulling choi in to a simmering idea.

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POSTED ON Apr 25, 2021 23:08:52 GMT

we forgot we were human

marie's tests

DECLAN WATCHES QUIETLY. Despite the risk, despite the grandeur, he stirs little. Old eyes stay focused with sharp edges— like Cillian Quinn's smile. The beam strikes the Underboss, and for a moment, everything seems okay. The energy in the air calms after a second's crackling.

Then, Cillian Quinn feels it. As if overwhelmed, overloaded by a sudden surge of energy and blood that rushes through his body all the way to his brain, the Underboss is inundated with INFINITY ENERGY. As he suffers this odd contradiction of pain and revitalization, from Cillian Quinn's mouth, a pool of SHADOW spills out: a cloudy residue of his avatar powers.

It stays, hovering, before it begins to fade at the edges of its will-o-wisp like shape.

Walsh watches still. Focused and quiet.

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POSTED ON Apr 19, 2021 2:14:29 GMT

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PEPPER STEAK

THE BEGINNINGS OF MAGMA

THE NAME IS CLEVER. an antithesis of the league's famed initiative; the foil causes him to laugh mid-chew of his chocolate chip cookie. brushing crumbs from between his gloved fingers, he mulls over his underboss's proposition.

the boss swiftly approves the continuance of propaganda. already, the internet is awash with rocket bias. in the minds of the hoenn people, the league's figures are concrete. tangible. rocket still remains a nebulous murky cloud with little to attach to face.

"although the idea sounds promising, i want to ask you," he does not stir too much, for his posture is a stiff ornate curtain, "what do you and merlino see in this? what does rocket get out of this?"

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POSTED ON Apr 6, 2021 5:18:24 GMT

FERNANDO SILPH, Lulu Flint, and 3 more like this

PEPPER STEAK

THE BEGINNINGS OF MAGMA

WALSH USES THE DOOR. no shadow shenanigans. no smoke and mirrors. yet, his steps possess a pointed grace. he waltzes in and greets his underboss wordlessly with his quiet, tired eyes.

"underboss choi." he says, finally. "what did you want to see me for?"

when he takes his seat, his heavy gaze slowly strays to the box.

"are those cookies?"

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[attr="class","omgentop"]A TRANSFER OF POWER PT. 2

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PLOT THREAD

ROCKET-EXCLUSIVE EVENT

[player]https://a.tumblr.com/tumblr_qf8uw0HIZB1yrg70yo1.mp3[/player][break][break]

THE BATTLE

THE BATTLE WAGES WITH ALL THE GRANDIOSITY expected from a clash with the pitch-black legendary. As Genevieve Cromwell's Milotic offers SAFEGUARDS against DARK VOIDS, others try to workaround the surge of slumber that threatens everyone involved. Some avoid sleep through abilities like Killian Decker's Hatterene's MAGIC BOUNCE or Emma Wolfe's Ariados' INSOMNIA.[break][break][break]

The battle serves as a simple lesson. Legendary Pokemon are not invincible, unstoppable forces. ENCORES, TORMENTS, even PETRIFICATION can affect the Darkrai; however, curiously enough, SLEEP fails on this umbral creature. Perhaps, it is due to Walsh's connection with the legendary itself...[break][break][break]

When marie jules approaches Declan, he laughs deeply. "you tickle me, marie. by all means. cotillard is in one of our holding cells. we've prodded him enough so that his tongue is loose." within the submarine, velmos is also housed in a neighboring pod.[break][break][break]

Walsh sees Valerio Dachev's Lunala gather energy. His brows furrow, eyes scrutinizing the scope of the attack— and as the ball becomes more massive than originally expected, the boss is quick to flick his finger toward it. Before the ULTRA BUST can manifest to completion, the Lunala falls ASLEEP. The bat-like Pokemon descends slowly to the ground in slumber.[break][break][break]

DARKRAI'S CHOICE

DECLAN CALLS OFF THE FIGHT. Although he asked for full fervor; there is still tact required. Their remote location provides privacy, but the change in weather and lighting is too much. Excessive. After reaches the front of the stage, he is quick to speak:[break][break][break]

"well done, everyone. my apology for ceasing the festivities so early, for it seems like we do need to exercise some restraint after all. those who are hiding away, please come back." declan looks to darkrai— and as the legendary shakes off some rock crumbs from its shadowy wisps, it seeps into a pool of shade.[break][break][break]

suddenly, a shadow surrounds head scientist Lulu Flint's feet. it erupts, engulfing her in the umbral geyser— and from it, darkrai appears once more.[break][break][break]

YOU ARE WORTHY
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darkrai has chosen lulu, the revenant, as their avatar.
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Lulu Flint receives the following perks:
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lulu receives 10 infamy.
lulu can phase into a shadowy form, and shift in and out of shadows as a form of stealthy transport.
lulu can also use DREAM EATER on sleeping targets.
lulu and his pokemon suffer from INSOMNIA, and are immune to the SLEEP CONDITION.
darkrai can land a guaranteed sleep on ONE POKEMON or HUMAN once per thread (subject to change).
feel free to add darkrai to your party and choose its moves like a gachapon pokemon.

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The Boss claps his hands. The Revenant's successor has been decided— and he congratulates Lulu Flint with the promise of conditioning her to her new powers. For now, he opens the stage for questions. Statements. There is little time before this meeting concludes.[break][break][break]

INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU POSSESS A TEAM ROCKET CHARACTER, you will be able to post in this thread! Feel free to reply to one another. For this ROUND OF POSTING, have your characters react or ask questions that Declan will try to answer! Not all questions will be answered (although shiv will try to do his best to answer most. Maybe he'll answer them all, we'll see!).[break][break][break]

There will be rewards for participating.[break][break]

There are no deadlines to post yet; however, shiv will publish moderator posts when appropriate. The next moderator post will be the final one.

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[attr="class","omgentop"]A TRANSFER OF POWER PT. 2

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PLOT THREAD

ROCKET-EXCLUSIVE EVENT

[player]https://a.tumblr.com/tumblr_qf8uw0HIZB1yrg70yo1.mp3[/player][break][break]

GREETINGS

THE FLOETTE REMAINS affixed to the machine. As Declan deliberates, he pets the Flower Pokemon's head. Every swipe of his palm is smooth— but ends with a rough tussle at his fingertips.[break][break][break]

As marie jules appears, a slight smile appears on Declan's face. He responds kindly with two beats of a chuckle. Although he may not know of Marie's true aims— the topic of Cotillard is inevitably disturbed by bryan delarosa's inquiry. "YES, BY ALL MEANS YOU MAY SEARCH WITH CONRAD. HOWEVER, ABOUT YOUR SILVALLY. IT IS A SYNTHETIC POKEMON, CREATED BY THE AETHER FOUNDATION AND FURTHER TESTED WITH MOSSDEEP SPACE CENTER."[break][break][break]

Tired eyes scrutinize the creature curiously— and wonders how this particular one came to be. Skepticism lines his eyes as he continues, "COTILLARD, WHEN HE WAS THRUST INTO THIS WORLD, WORKED IN MOSSDEEP AS HE ATTEMPTED TO FIND A WAY BACK HOME. THESE POKEMON WERE MEANT TO HELP HUNT ULTRA BEASTS— AND WERE DESIGNED TO TURN AGAINST THEIR OWNERS WHEN THE MEGALOPOLANS CAME."[break][break][break]

SHADOW SOUVENIRS

AFTER MUCH DELIBERATION, Declan snaps his fingers. The grunts begin to return the Shadow Pokemon to their pokeballs. He calls upon several Rocket members to come to the front. With every decision, a ball is placed in his gloved hand before he tosses the capsule to the appropriate trainer. Underhand tosses, of course.[break][break][break]

SHADOW ALAKAZAM
Lulu Flint

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SHADOW GARDEVOIR
Alexandra Briarwood

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SHADOW DODRIO
oscar clayton

[break][break][break]

UNDERBOSS Chu-e Choi'S ADVICE IS WELCOME. Declan nods into the nook of his index finger. Pinching his chin, he hums— then fishes out a ball from his own pocket. Although the younger Rocket (Eris Halla) possessed enthusiasm— to bestow a Shadow Pokemon to one too evergreen is rash. One misstep could mean a torn off limb. Mauled face. He still acknowledges her energy in an outward smile. Should she surprise him and her peers despite her age, perhaps, in the future, power will come her way.[break][break][break]

SHADOW MIME. JR
Serena Malcolm

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SHADOW KOMMO-O
bryan delarosa

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THE FINAL BALL that falls into Delarosa's hands is a pilfered one: a Kommo-o that had suffered during the fight against the first Celesteela that had attacked Hoenn soil. He crosses his arms.[break][break][break]

Lifting his heavy head, he stares at the crowd of gathered grunts coldly, "BE WARNED. THE POKEMON IN YOUR POSSESSION ARE NOT PLAY THINGS. UNDERBOSS MERLINO CAN ATTEST TO THAT. ONE SLIP AND YOU'RE DONE. IF YOU DEMONSTRATE INADEQUATE COMMAND OF THESE SHADOW POKEMON, THEY WILL BE TAKEN BACK FROM YOUR HANDS— WARM OR COLD."[break][break][break]

DARKRAI

BEHIND HIM, Declan's shadow expands sharply. As if the boss came from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the stark darkness sprawls out from behind him like a mountain peak. Darkrai emerges from the umbral pith. Its white scarf billows in the sea winds.[break][break][break]

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"OUR FRIEND HERE IS MISSING A PARTNER." Declan's body seems to shift and waver in the shadows as if he were sinking into that dark sea. "YOUR PARTICIPATION HERE WILL NOT GUARANTEE REWARD. I JUST WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU'RE ALL CAPABLE OF." Declan's Darkrai rises into the air and forms DARK VOIDS in its dark claws. "FOR THOSE CONFIDENT ENOUGH. CAPABLE ENOUGH."[break][break][break]

Declan casts his hand: "FIGHT MY DARKRAI WITH ALL YOUR FERVOR."

INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU POSSESS A TEAM ROCKET CHARACTER, you will be able to post in this thread! Feel free to reply to one another. For this ROUND OF POSTING, feel free to post with character reactions or introductory posts. A QUESTION AND ANSWER section will come later.[break][break][break]

Respond with your character and the Pokemon of their choice engaging in combat with the Darkrai. Of course, those who are not participating (alongside the NPC crowd), will most likely move to the side and away from danger. For those who received SHADOW POKEMON, you may refer to the SHADOW POKEMON THREAD for information.[break][break][break]

There will be rewards for participating.[break][break]

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[attr="class","omgentop"]A TRANSFER OF POWER PT. 2

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PLOT THREAD

ROCKET-EXCLUSIVE EVENT

[player]https://a.tumblr.com/tumblr_qf8uw0HIZB1yrg70yo1.mp3[/player][break][break]

FLOETTE

INITIALLY, THE FLOETTE seems scared. However, it resigns itself to its duty. Quietly, the flower Pokemon settles in the cannon-like machine. As it enters its little slot, the front opens up like a blooming flower, revealing a sharp barrel that looks like a flower's stigma.[break][break][break]

"COTILLARD WAS KIND ENOUGH TO HELP US DEVELOP A MACHINE, CALLED AN 'ABSORBER'. THESE MACHINES WERE INSTRUMENTAL MEANS OF TRANSPORT FOR THE MEGALOPOLANS. USING THE ENERGY THESE MACHINES ARE ABLE TO SIPHON, THEY WERE ABLE REACH HOENN DESPITE THEIR LACK OF RESOURCES." Declan moves closer to the machine. "THEY REQUIRE BIOENERGY OF POKEMON TO FUNCTION. INFINITY ENERGY." A sharp shnnnk! noise traps the Floette in the machine: "THANKFULLY, WE HAVE LIMITLESS SUPPLY OF THAT."[break][break][break]

The Floette begins to scream. Visible pulses of energy sweat from the Pokemon and into the machine itself. With every vibrant pulse, the barrel charges with violent reverberations. Finally, the energy is discharged. It strikes the Shadow Lugia with fierce speed. A purple-blue cloud billows out from the creature and as the smoke dissipates into the salty air, the Lugia, less frenzied in gaze, reveals itself as unharmed.[break][break][break]

Nevertheless, something has changed. For the first time, the Lugia speaks— but no one but Cillian Quinn can hear. Telepathically, the Diving Pokemon speaks with a deep, comforting voice, but one that is twisted slightly by the poison running in its veins:[break][break][break]

"YOU HAVE BEEN KIND TO ME WHILE OTHERS HAVE NOT.[break]I FEEL CONFIDENT IN MY CHOICE OF STAYING BY YOUR SIDE."

[break][break][break]

[break]

[attr="class","chosen"]YOU ARE WORTHY

[attr="class","chosen2"]
shadow lugia has chosen Cillian Quinn, the harbinger,[break] as their avatar.[break]

[break][break][break]

gavin receives the following perks:

[break][break]

gavin receives 10 infamy.
gavin can teach any of their non-shadow pokemon or another's pokemon ONE SHADOW MOVE, even if they are not able in the pokemon colosseum franchise. trading these pokemon to others must be done icly and requires staff consultation.
gavin himself can conjure a SHADOW MIASMA that can be directed like a powerful gale thanks to shadow lugia's own dominion over the wind. within the SHADOW MIASMA, gavin and his shadow pokemon are camouflaged but not intangible. within the SHADOW MIASMA, gavin and his pokemon have raised EVASION and SPEED.
every time gavin and his pokemon faint another pokemon, he is able to POSSESS the pokemon with his SHADOW MIASMA. for a brief period of time, gavin is able to reanimate the pokemon and use its moves before the possession concludes. around the fainted pokemon's body, the SHADOW MIASMA will persist for a period of time.
all of gavin's shadow pokemon have INCREASED STRENGTH.
owned shadow pokemon will not be aggressive to gavin. furthermore, most shadow pokemon will be obedient to gavin as long as he can direct that aggression onto a target and if shadow lugia is on the field.

[break][break]

DECLAN CROSSES HIS ARMS as the Lugia flaps its mighty wings. A deep purple fog swirls around Gavin like a spectral mist. Pleased, the Rocket Boss's face is adorned with a handsome, content smile. He explains further, that the Shadow Lugia has been imparted with a particular lifeforce that has allowed it to take control of more of its faculties. However, this Lugia is strong enough to handle the brunt of the Absorber. If used on a weaker Pokemon in this current state of testing, it may kill it.[break][break][break]

XERNEAS REMNANTS

IN THE MACHINE, the Floette remains shriveled, like a husk. However, it quickly reanimates with a throbbing pulse of blue. Filled with life once more, this immortal Floette shivers back to full vibrant life. "THIS FLOETTE WAS CREATED BY RESIDUAL ENERGIES LEFT BY WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE A XERNEAS' LIFE TREE. EVEN BEFORE ITS APPEARANCE IN LITTLEROOT, ITS BIOENERGY HAS SPREAD ACROSS THE REGION'S SOIL."[break][break][break]

[break][break][break]

Declan fishes out a BEAST BALL from his pockets and tosses it to a youthful looking man with blue hair. "priam conrad, AS A REWARD FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS IN LITTLEROOT, I WILL ENTRUST YOU WITH THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOUR. ENCLOSED WITHIN THAT CAPSULE IS A GROWING GUZZLORD ONCE OWNED BY DUMONT." The previous Head Scientist had also been transferred to Kanto; in the mean time, Declan discretely searches for Xanders among the crowd.[break][break][break]

"HER BLUE MULCH IS ALSO YOURS TO USE AND EXAMINE AS A POSSIBLE LEAD. I WOULD LIKE YOU AND ANY OF YOUR ALLIES TO SEARCH FOR MORE ORGANIC REMNANTS OF XERNEAS. GROWING IVORY TREES. DO NOT DESTROY THEM. SECURE THEM FOR ROCKET INSTEAD." He casts his hand across the entire crowd.[break][break][break]

"AND THIS GOES FOR ANY OF YOU. SHOULD YOU FIND ANYTHING RELATED TO THIS INFINITY ENERGY, SECURE IT IN ROCKET'S NAME. IT IS PARAMOUNT THAT WE CAPITALIZE UPON THIS RESOURCE TO EXPAND OUR OPERATIONS." Declan looks to the sky— or perhaps, he looks further than that toward the stars. "THIS SPECIAL ENERGY WILL ALSO PROVE TO BE HELPFUL FOR BEAST oscar clayton AND HEAD SCIENTIST Lulu Flint AS THEY REBUILD NEW MAUVILLE IN OUR ORGANIZATION'S NAME."[break][break][break]

Several grunts have been hoisting cargo onto the smaller stage. They pry the hard wooden faces with crowbars to reveal cages. Within them, a myriad of Shadow Pokemon growl against the bars. However, upon sighting the Shadow Lugia in the air— they become subdued. Almost subservient. In these cages, a Shadow Dodrio, Shadow Alakazam, Shadow Mime Jr., and Shadow Gardevoir await their fates.[break][break][break]

"THESE SHADOW POKEMON WILL SURELY GO TO WASTE IF THEY HAVE NO TRAINER." Declan extends a hand toward the selection. "SHOULD YOU DESIRE ONE, NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SPEAK. TELL ME, HOW WILL THE ACQUISITION OF POWER HELP YOU SERVE ROCKET?"[break][break][break]

INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU POSSESS A TEAM ROCKET CHARACTER, you will be able to post in this thread! Feel free to reply to one another. For this ROUND OF POSTING, feel free to post with character reactions or introductory posts. A QUESTION AND ANSWER section will come later.[break][break][break]

If you would like your Rocket character to take one of those Shadow Pokemon (which can be found here), have them state their case to Declan Walsh.[break][break][break]

There will be rewards for participating.[break][break]

There are no deadlines to post yet; however, shiv will publish moderator posts when appropriate.

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POSTED ON Mar 2, 2021 5:27:49 GMT

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FERNANDO SILPH, Valerio Dachev, and 3 more like this

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[attr="class","omgentop"]A TRANSFER OF POWER PT. 2

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PLOT THREAD

ROCKET-EXCLUSIVE EVENT

[player]https://a.tumblr.com/tumblr_qf8uw0HIZB1yrg70yo1.mp3[/player][break][break]

A BEACH BRIEFING

TEAM ROCKET HAS RETURNED. New Rocket, old Rocket. Such distinctions do not matter in the end. With Hoenn ablaze with unease, the crime syndicate meets within their headquarters. Those in remote locations listen via private streams or are relayed information later.[break][break][break]

This time, the meeting is held on a remote island. Their nautical headquarters is docked nearby. Declan Walsh, the Rocket Boss, stands before a large crowd. A small stage has been erected and is crowned with a microphone and stand. Beside Walsh, a small machine can be seen: one that looks incredibly similar to the ones responsible for opening Ultra Wormholes during the Ultra Beast War.[break][break][break]

In the distance, a loud HOWL from an Exploud can be heard. Another HOWL is heard closer, before a final bellow causes their island to rumble. The coast is clear.[break][break][break]

Declan speaks, his refined speech cutting like a blade across the beach's briny winds: "THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING. WE'RE ON THE CUSP OF A NEW AGE FOR HOENN— AND I AM GRATEFUL TO BRING YOU ALL WITH ME FOR THE JOURNEY." His cape billows in the soft breeze. "AS YOU MAY ALREADY KNOW, UNDERBOSS SINCLAIR AND MAEDA HAVE RETURNED TO KANTO. ALTHOUGH THE LEAGUE HAD INTERCEPTED THEIR VOYAGE, IT APPEARS THEY HAVE MANAGED TO ESCAPE."[break][break][break]

Reports of stolen "cargo" have made their way to Team Rocket's high offices. However, the most treasured possession has remained here under Walsh's command. It hides, quietly within the island's nooks and crannies.[break][break][break]

"MOVING ON, I WOULD LIKE TO FORMALLY WELCOME Chu-e Choi, Lulu Flint, AND Alek Xanders TO THEIR NEW STATIONS AS UNDERBOSS AND HEAD SCIENTISTS." He claps, prompting others to applaud also. "WITH RESHUFFLING COMES REDISTRIBUTION. WE MUST NOT LOSE MOMENTUM. WE MUST RECLAIM HOENN FROM THE LEAGUE'S UNFORGIVABLE INCOMPETENCE. THEIR GROSS MISHANDLING OF HOENN'S PEOPLE AND ITS POKEMON IS SHEER MALFEASANCE."[break][break][break]

Against the sandy shores, frothy waves groan across the grains. Wingull have long since been scared off of this rock. Instead, they perpetually cycle in the air above, unwilling to perch.[break][break][break]

[break][break][break]

"FIRST, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK UNDERBOSS Cillian Quinn FOR A FAVOUR," Declan gestures to him— and raises his hand. An oddly coloured Floette descends from a higher perch to land on his hand. "IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND, PLEASE CALL UPON YOUR LUGIA."[break][break][break]

He smiles, small crow's feet on either side of his eyes.[break]After all, all Pokemon exist for the glory of Team Rocket.

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FERNANDO SILPH, Cillian Quinn, and 5 more like this

a whirlpool of shadows sprawls out from the floor. the dark wisps crawl outward like vines, disrupting celebration and candor with its cursed expanse. from its center, a cloaked man appears. not entirely. only his bust. and as the man lifts his head, shadows cascading like deathly streams from his grey hair, everyone can see that it is the man of the hour. the birthday boy: declan walsh.

he opens his mouth:

"it's not my birthday."

before anyone can respond, he plunges back into the umbral pool. the shadowy wisps retreat and as the black swirl cycles into nothing, walsh is no where to be seen.

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A TRANSFER OF POWER (ROCKET)

POSTED ON Aug 27, 2020 1:15:57 GMT

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[attr="class","omgentop"]A TRANSFER OF POWER

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PLOT THREAD

NEW ROCKET BOSS

ENDS AUGUST 24TH, 11:59PM PST

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ANSWERS - SHADOW LUGIA

DECLAN ADDRESSES THE MORE UNIQUE INQUIRIES FIRST. as the submarine channels through the seas of hoenn, its corviknight steel and stealthed frame hidden to radar, the boss scans his audience calmly after acknowledging Cillian Quinn's gratitude.[break][break][break]

he answers Celeste Abbiati first, pulling off his rain wet gloves. "an abbiati in rocket? interesting. previously, a rocket member by the name of jayde cross had encountered it being infected by an ultra beast we now call nihilego. a few months ago, when olivia was councilwoman, she had been exploring ruins underneath sootopolis. the lugia had been taking shelter there. we took it for ourselves instead." he speaks, a boring melody to his voice, as if he is recounting directly from a page.[break][break][break]

he passes his gloves off to a grunt. without a word, the grunt moves toward declan's office, careful not to let the gloves drip on the metal floor.[break][break][break]

TRUST & CADIS

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in response to oscar clayton and dominic sinclair, declan says, "you can trust me because i've worked in rocket for years— and have worked with some of you before in kanto. like the curiously absent admin, marie jules, underboss, dominic sinclair, who is simply returning to a position he has long held," declan rubs his hands together to warm them, "cadis will remain with us. you can actually visit him in the medical bay, room c46. a man as loyal as him deserves the best care under our eyes as an award for his service." as the submarine descends deeper, the dark water bubbles against the windows. "awards like the lugia. the blacephalon. awards for action, dedication. i refrain from adding darkrai to the list, for that was the pokemon's choice and not mine."[break][break][break]

OUR NEXT MOVE?

the darkrai's eyes watch from a web of shadow drenching a wall corner. such an ominous presence is not new to these rockets— for the pokemon stalks the submarine's shadows, especially at night. however, some will surmise correctly that such hauntings would cease with declan and dominic's partnerships.[break][break][break]

"as for our next move," declan says, "in the past, for hoenn and johto, rocket has attempted attacks from the outside-in. our next move, and what we have been doing currently, is to continue attacking from the inside." he begins to pull his raincoat off and another grunt assists him. "we prey upon the fact that dahlia goode is still new to her post, remind the public of her own acts in the blacephalon's attack, and the league's incompetence in general. plant seeds of doubt in the minds of the public, and naturally, destabilization will follow. criticize the league on the hoenn news network, where our plant, Finley Black, is working. scapegoat the league for hoenn's disasters and struggles; then again, they seem to be doing the majority of the work for us."[break][break][break]

AVATARS

he speaks as if this obvious, in a matter-of-factly lilt. however, he may simply be tired. constant travel and the solemn rainy weather seeps in as grey fatigue. "last but not least, the league has been compiling a list of avatars as well as those who could be dangerous figures, should they become avatars. one of our beasts, Emma Wolfe, has intel about one (cait alfric) now— but i would like everyone to keep their eyes out for other league-affiliated avatars. report them to us. they are meddlesome. dangerous to our cause as well. assassination is one thing, but painting them as risks to public safety is another. if we 'remove' them, we shift the blame on to dahlia goode and Olivia Abbiati's A.Q.U.A. INITIATIVE."[break][break][break]

the a.q.u.a. (avatar quality and ultra beast action) initiative, first put forth by former councilwoman Olivia Abbiati, was initially devised as response and research team against ultra beast attacks; however, unbeknownst to the public and the rocket, the initiative has become a way for dahlia goode to track avatars.[break][break][break]

declan excuses himself after the meeting. if there were further questions, they would need to be asked later, for rest will be needed for the tumultuous days ahead.[break][break][break]

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