DOUG vs SILPH

Judgement vs Tactics

The youth swallowed down a sigh, simply dragging his thumb across his eye once and shaking his head.

"But I don't know those ways, sir." Doug said after a moment, trying to keep his frustration out of his voice.

There might well be 'better' ways to help 'people', but he wasn't a saint nor a philanthropist. He was trying to help her, and time was of the essence; unless those better ways were a solution to her problems, he could only do what little he knew might help.

When had he ever been lucky anyway? If misfortune came looking for him, it would not be the first time he dealt with her.

The youth was not an elegant speaker, his rather obvious attempt at changing the subject glaringly obvious, but Fernando was nice enough to allow the subject change and even respond, which Doug appreciated, even if he was already reconsidering his choice.

"Huh. How does that...?" He began to say, not too certain of how that differed from a regular evolution before shaking his head. "I'll figure it out. Thanks, Mr. Silph."

He drank some of the juice once more, staring at the glass for a moment as his mind went back to Fernando's earlier words, despite his wishes.

It was hard to ignore the warnings and suggestions of someone he knew was much smarter than him.

"... What are those 'better' ways of helping, sir?" He asked quietly after a moment.

DOUG VS SILPH

AN OLD GUARDS FAITH IN THE NEXT GENERATION

“DEPENDS.”

Doug asks a valid but entirely open ended question. There’s no way for him to narrow down on the truth without knowing the context. So, naturally, Fernando tries to peek into the topic with measured interest.

“What are you trying to save them from?”

John Sullivan

DOUG vs SILPH

Judgement vs Tactics

"An 'incurable' illness." He said in a low mutter, hands squeezing together. He didn't know the name for it. "Something modern medicine can't touch."

Whatever had been tried before had not worked, and nothing about her suggested to him it was due to a lack of means.

Then again, there was a great difference between being affluent, and being a Silph.

"Nobody is more aware than them about how limited their time is." He muttered, jaw tightening. "How... How does someone like me even begin to help with something like this...?"

He was 17, and he was not gifted. He was not even smart. Even if he killed himself studying medicine, it would take a decade at best just to get a worthless degree. Nevermind the research-

Did she even have that much time?

DOUG VS SILPH

AN OLD GUARDS FAITH IN THE NEXT GENERATION

“AN APT DESCRIPTION BUT NOT ONE THAT ANSWERS IT, SULLIVAN.”

Likewise, Fernando shares the same thought. What is impossible for some is a mere hinderance for someone of his stature. His level of means is thought of as impossible for most therefore making him the exception to standardized thought.

But Fernando is no medicine man. His access to healthcare is restrained to whatever Silph Co. can procure. And while the illness could certainly be something they cannot dissect, who else has access to the medicinal properties and mystical effects of Legendary Pokemon?

Shaymin’s Gracidea flower has prove essential to their development.

“There are some things we can’t help but you still have time. When you find out more, send me the details. I’ll look into it.”

John Sullivan

DOUG vs SILPH

Judgement vs Tactics

"... Yes sir." The youth nodded, a determined look settling over his face as he chomped down onto his skewer.

If anything could be done through science and medicine, Silph would be the one to get it done.

He would meet her and find out as much as he could.