DIPLOMACY

MOD POST

SEA ELINOR DOES NOT ANSWER ILLEANA RIGHT AWAY. She waits patiently, allowing Councilwoman Penelope and Champion Kyle to pile block after block on their case. But its construction is no Stakataka.

Their cautious stacking is frivolous in the end, for the foundation is already cracked. Cracking like the dimensional seams between worlds. Pressed up against each other, the pressure builds like tectonic plates waiting to erupt and quake.

"i can see why they sent you," Sea Elinor says to Penelope, "your parlance is heedful... practiced." Her gaze lingers on her, before she carries it to Kyle, "no need to present alternatives. our trust has already been broken prior to this union."

As she turns to illeana reyes, the red markings glow on her skin.

"my kingdom has beheld several oddities regarding your primal crystals." She says. "at first, we thought it was an odd phenomena of the elements. the weather playing tricks on our eyes... but we are not foolish. we've seen your attempts to open the gates to our world. there is no hiding it."

For it appears the people of Sea Hoenn have made a connection between the Head Scientist's two experiments on the primal crystals. The first was with jayden cross. The second was with Greyson Connors- and a scouting party of Sea Hoennians. In the process of meddling with these very crystals, Hoenn has seen in brief glimpses. Like the thinnest paper meant for tracing on an overhead projector’s screen, the dimensional teasing and prodding has allowed Hoenn to shine through.

"from our world, we witnessed fleetingly, the slaughtering of our people." Sea Elinor says. "your primal crystals deliver plague and pandemonium to our realm. we do not recognize the good will of this gesture."

MATIAS SILPH Melody Miro kyle lopez GABRIEL BLACK Elinor Anderson illeana reyes Razz Kingsman PENELOPE LIVY

DIPLOMACY

MOD POST

SEA ELINOR TAKES THE TABLET. Her eyes slide across detail and data like dew drops sliding on a speeding car's window.

"your world's illeana is correct. a diplomat."

She eyes the outspoken Matias with a Sharpedo-sharp slice of a glance. Thankfully, she seems more interested in the device before her. Her red markings pulse with the faintest light; in kyle lopez's pokeball, his SOLGALEO stirs briefly.

The tablet grows heavy in her hand, fingertips dewy as they balance it in her palm.

"i dare not presume the queen's feelings on matters such as these. not before she is consulted."

Sea Elinor offers the tablet back.

"would it not be in our world's best interest to have your region destroyed? how would this meteoroid affect my queen's realm? " She asks. "especially as you appear to be meddling with it."

She says, eyes resting on illeana reyes.

MATIAS SILPH Melody Miro kyle lopez GABRIEL BLACK Elinor Anderson illeana reyes Razz Kingsman PENELOPE LIVY

SCURRY, RATS

gabriel x illeana x razz

THE SCIENTISTS WORKING ON THIS DAY ARE GATHERED. Some present perplexed faces. Others, irritated ones. There is much work to be done. To be completed as the violent trajectory of 99943 METENO nears completion. But most are nervous. What is this round up for? For what purpose are they being gathered like Miltank and Tauros?

The scientists are no stranger to authority and influence, but to be before a councilman, the head scientist, and an AQUA Initiative member strikes every brass bell of warning.

Of the people in this room, a few notable faces come to the forefront. While Razz Kingsman's BUZZWOLE and its hunting instincts are severely diminished due to its relative domestication, it can at least, sense some vestige of ultra space here.

USING THE IMAGES AND DIALOGUE ABOVE attempt to discern who is Megalopolan and who is not.

Razz Kingsman illeana reyes GABRIEL BLACK

DIPLOMACY

MOD POST

SEA ELINOR VISIBLY APPRECIATES THE GREETING FROM HER DOPPELGANGER. She smiles at the group, shark-like teeth bared.

Though she betrays no recognition of the term "Elite Four", she assumes it is of high rank.

"we all have our roles in the great kingdom of sea hoenn." She says. "the others are not cursores. i alone fulfill that purpose."

Sea Elinor presses her hand against her chest, fingers brushing up against red markings crawling across collarbone. She wears no real accessories; just Sea Hoennian garb: loose, thin, flowy as satin fins.

"a temporary alliance under duress of mutual annihilation. what threat could our worlds possibly face. together?"

MATIAS SILPH Melody Miro kyle lopez GABRIEL BLACK Elinor Anderson illeana reyes Razz Kingsman PENELOPE LIVY

DIPLOMACY

MOD POST

IN THE TIME BETWEEN AQUA ASSEMBLY PT. 2 AND NOW, much has happened.

Repeated attacks from Sea Hoenn have weakened the membrane between their universes.

The ancient ruins stationed here now feature a deep and violent cavity carved out by charging Sea Hoennians.

This time, they come peacefully. A young woman leads a group of Sea Hoennians, their clothing adorned with daring red patterns similar to that of Kyogre's. Their skin is dewy. Their feet are bare, almost melting into the void-like floor.

"hello there!" The leading lady says. Curiously, she looks like Elinor Anderson, strands of hair bejeweled with drops of sea water. "i come as seaborne nuncius of sea queen skyler."

The other Sea Hoennians stand at attention and betray no aggression.

"i see that you have gathered a sizeable envoy here today." Sea-Elinor says. "for what reason is this summit called?"

MATIAS SILPH Melody Miro kyle lopez GABRIEL BLACK Elinor Anderson illeana reyes Razz Kingsman PENELOPE LIVY

DISGUISE

THEO X WALSH

as intended. as desired, for walsh would rather they remain unaware at the expense of some repute.

"after dominic sinclair was dispatched to kanto," walsh said, "darkrai detached itself from him. there is a chance sinclair was killed when the league intervened with their vessel."

the boss muses; the body had been lost to the murky seas between regions, at least, that is to be believed.

"darkrai returned to rocket in hoenn. it has promised itself to us."

walsh says. Lulu Flint would know of this too. the cold transfer from hoenn-kanto sea.

"darkrai's blessing allows me to operate with a level of credence that fills the perceived weaknesses of my more reserved leadership style." the boss says. "we operate in similar ways."

THEO BECKETT

DISGUISE

THEO X WALSH

"many would say otherwise."

walsh is quick to say. the brevity of his line, how he clips the words like wisps of smoke sliced by a finger, betrays his regret or acknowledgement of his lack of connection.

"i don't blame them, but a lot of what i do is behind the scenes." he lowers his glance at theo. "and i have capable people working for me."

THEO BECKETT

IN THE SHADOWS

LULU X WALSH

"you can be as greedy as you'd like. the head scientist of team rocket deserves as much as time as she wants."

and like lulu, the man dare not let his gaze stray from her face. while he may not have the practiced eye of a scientist, he has the crafted stare of a man who has worn many, many faces and has studied even more.

"even i can't be too certain. however, i believe powers manifest differently depending on the vessel they inhabit." walsh gestures, the shadow underneath his raised forearm remaining solid and still. "it may depend on the person, but exactly what about the person? i can not be too sure."

Lulu Flint

DISGUISE

THEO X WALSH

a first name basis. the rocket boss allows it; kantonian history is too heavy for the canopy of formality to hold.

"theo, you may."

the rocket boss is thankful that he does not need to close the door himself. around them, the room's shadows recede and hide away.

"will you be submitting a report?"

THEO BECKETT

IN THE SHADOWS

LULU X WALSH

"come in." walsh allows lulu's entry. his voice, gravely and deep, like the deepest and bitterest swirl of black coffee, can be heard clearly through the door.

when lulu enters, the rocket boss can be seen perusing a file from Martín del Mar. an image of the meteoroid document he had found at mossdeep. his fingers remain steepled over the report, the paper, and as he peers at lulu with straight-edged eyes, he gestures to an empty seat in front of his desk.

"how can i help you today, lulu flint?"

Lulu Flint

GRACIDEA QUEST

GRATITUDE AMONG FLOWERS

A SMALL HEDGEHOG EMERGES FROM THE FLOWERS. Lured or identified by you and your Pokémon's efforts, a Shaymin graces you with its gentle presence. In fact, several Shaymin appear from the kaleidoscope of petals and stem; however, one seems to take the reins by trotting right up to your feet.

The Shaymin raises its snout to the UPROOTED GRACIDEA FLOWER in your hands. With a swift pivot, the Gratitude Pokémon leads you to a stretch of loamy soil. It appears as if the Shaymin wants you to re-plant your flower there...

OBJECTIVE:

TILL THE SOIL

write a post that has your trainer's Pokémon using ROTOTILLER to plant the Gracidea Flower.

Afterward, post in MODERATION REQUESTS.

shiv will respond with another MOD POST detailing what happens next alongside your next step.

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