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the crown prince

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twenty-eight

may 20

hammerlocke, galar

heterosexual

archaeologist

aqua/ex-admin

my kingdom for a kiss

upon her cold shoulder

6'2" height

born under a bad sign with a blue moon in my eyes

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Remiel Calcifet

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 1:48:15 GMT

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S.P.E.C.T.R.A recruitment

OPEN -- PvE

SCHEDULED END: LATE MARCH (?)

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WELCOME!

The TEAM ROCKET SUBMARINE HQ houses a great many rooms with state of the art tech and designs. One of its brightest jewels, however, resides at the heart of its TRAINING FACILITIES:[break][break]

The S.P.E.C.T.R.A. HOLO-DECK.
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Past an enormous barrier, that one could imagine hiding GROUDON itself behind it, the space opens up to its visitors:[break][break]

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actual IC size is about the size of a football field
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At first glance, there appears to be nothing all too special about it. It's simply a massive, somewhat futuristic-looking chamber with tiled walls and grated floors. A pair of reinforced windows overlook the space from above, preceding spacious observation decks capable of housing dozens of observers each.[break][break]

One of these observation decks is furnished with a massive lounge and several amenities. This includes, but isn't limited to: a bar, betting stations, lounge chairs and sofas, and large tables bearing a holographic map of the deck's current readings. The second observation deck, however, acts as more of a control room. It's filled with computers, monitors, and wide panels that operate the deck and provide a plethora of data to the staff that run it.[break][break]

Today, each of these rooms are occupied with various Team Rocket members. Some have been granted permission to watch. Others have been tasked with running the upcoming exam in the control room, with higher-ups and designated personnel invited to oversee this first stage of development. (Serena Malcolm, Lulu Flint, Cillian Quinn, Killian Decker, THEO BECKETT, Martín del Mar, Raphael Pryde, Remiel Calcifet)[break][break]

As for those who wish to join the S.P.E.C.T.R.A. Initiative, or even simply prove their worth before being assigned to a unit: they are asked to step past the massive gate and gather at the center of the floor for roll call. Which each new arrival, a scan sweeps over them all. Unfamiliar faces (NPC's) fill the group. Everyone is expected to have brought no more than THREE Pokémon each.[break][break]

"Introductions will begin shortly," A Galarian accent says over the speakers. His silhouette is visible high up at the control room's observation deck, alongside a floating teacup. "Please remain at your designated positions until further orders are given, and thank you for your patience."[break][break]

OOCLY, you may assume your character has received an invitation to either watch or participate in the S.P.E.C.T.R.A. EXAMS through a Team Rocket memo. More information on the faction found here: S.P.E.C.T.R.A. This thread takes place after the events of GEOMANCY.[break][break]

If you are an OBSERVER, you are confined to an observation deck overlooking the exam floor. You may provide commentary and interact with other observers in this lounge area.[break][break]

If you are a PARTICIPANT, please read the rules below. You are expected to gather at the center of the large chamber with other participants (both PC and NPC). You may interact with other participants prior to the exam's start. Each participant is allowed to bring no more than THREE Pokémon.[break][break]

Lastly, if your character is a designated S.P.E.C.T.R.A. PROCTOR or would like to become one, please reach out to me on the site discord server. Those of you who have been tagged in this post with little or no prior discussion: consider this an official invitation to take part in S.P.E.C.T.R.A. with that character.

RULES

RULES & GUIDELINES

This mini-event is NON-DEATH ENABLED, though the likelihood of injury is high. To easily differentiate one group from another, OBSERVERS are asked to mark that they are 'OBSERVER/OBSERVING' somewhere in each of their posts. PROCTORS are asked to do the same as they converse in the control room, with the 'PROCTOR' tag.[break][break]

The rules for PARTICIPANTS are as follows:[break][break]
No legendary or mythical Pokémon.
Avatar abilities are allowed.
No more than three Pokémon each.
No more than one Pokémon out at one time.
You are allowed to summon that one Pokémon prior to the exam starting.
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You may post multiple times during this round.

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NO CURRENT DEADLINE

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Jiro

he / him / his

thirty

february 11

Celadon, Kanto

何？

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5’7 height

お前はもう死んでいる

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Kenjiro Yamada

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 3:16:52 GMT

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Oh, how he hated being so… exposed like this.

Finally, he thought as he made his way to the center, something to fucking do…

Honestly, with the way he’d been loitering all around the entire place one would think he was just bumming around on his ass, but to be fair—he wanted excitement.

While he had missed what the hell had gone down with that group of fellow associates who’d gone exploring around the Tree (how was that even possible? His mind couldn’t comprehend it) he at least was informed enough of what the hell had happened during said expedition.

He was secretly thankful he wasn’t there, though, because whatever transpired was very much well into the territory of ‘nightmare fuel’, so to speak.

Of course, he’d brought his preferred weapon as well, currently resting in its usual place. While admittedly, he’d look very out of place as compared to everyone else (who the hell else carried a sword around, chrissakes) he at least felt much more comfortable and secure with the blade near him.

tada. He here to enter as a participant

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beck

he/him

thirty-eight

march 11th

cinnabar

bisexual

human resources

underboss

829 height

HIDING FROM THE SUN, WAITING FOR THE NIGHT TO COME.

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THEO BECKETT

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 4:35:10 GMT

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theo stands at the ready to support fellow admin Remiel Calcifet. until called upon, however, he finds himself up on the observation deck with a drink in his hand.

these are exciting times for rocket. who knows what the future holds?

for now, he sips at his whiskey, peering down at Kenjiro Yamada in particular.
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Captain

He/Him

October 25

Canalave City

Bisexual

ANVIL General

Ex-Admin

missing you

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i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.

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Felix Gallagher

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 5:37:09 GMT

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A yawn slithered out from his lips. Between work and rocket missions, Felix hadn't found much time for sleep this past week. The sheer exhaustion he felt was enough to zombify the man. But despite the creaking of his bones, he had made time for today's little "exam".

Donned in a simple pair of black joggers and a white crewneck, the ANVIL general situated himself near the corner of the facility, using this time to examine the other participants as they arrived. S.P.E.C.T.R.A was a subgroup he had briefly spoken with Belial Stone about. From what he recalled from the conversation, the basic premise was to directly deal with the threat of avatars. And Felix was tasked with assisting Belial in ANVIL's efforts to provide support for this grand mission. 'A teacher Assistant' was the way his supervisor had described his role.

Hopefully he'd rise to the task.

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Male | Blaze | Air Slash, Sunny day, dragon claw, dragon dance, inferno, flare blitz

Male | Steadfast | Close combat, teleport, wide guard, sword dance, psycho cut, night slash

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triple h

he/him

twenty-seven

september 14th

rustboro

bisexual

rustboro gym leader

champion (hoenn & vct)

i never knew

your selfish appetite

688 height

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CIAN MAHER

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 5:48:26 GMT

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for no reason other than for the possible benefit this may bring to the league and dahlia goode, cian stands at the center of the large chamber, ready to participate in...whatever this is.

naturally, his gaze drifts across the room, looking at the others.

"uh, good luck, everyone!"

he smiles!

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zarude (-) leaf guard - jungle healing, hammer arm, power whip, grass knot, u-turn, swagger

swampert (f) torrent - rock slide, protect, muddy water, screech, earthquake, rock smash

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Ozzy

He/Him

March 18

Heahea City

Gay af

MAD SCIENTIST

EXECUTIVE

I spent a lifetime

With no cellmate

5'9 height

Rosemary, heaven restores you in life.

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oscar clayton

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 6:22:52 GMT

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Oscar had already been invited to participate in S.P.E.C.T.R.A. by Remiel Calcifet , but he felt like he needed to make an appearance here. Perhaps not the greatest move, as he did not currently look his best. Lulu Flint was still treating him for the mysterious illness that has afflicted his body after a certain incident in Ever Grande. He looked better than he did a few weeks ago, but he still needed a cane to get around and his complexion looked downright ghoulish. Nevertheless, Oscar was determined to prove himself--if not physically than at least as a trainer.

As Oscar entered the arena, he was flanked by his three chosen pokemon. Today he brought Grievous the Blaziken, Robbie Rotten the truly evil Naganadel, and Lancer the Beedrill. Of course Genesect was by his side as well, standing proudly as they prepared to---

Oscar took a double take as he realized Genesect had entered the arena with him. Where the fuck did it come from!? priam conrad was supposed to be looking after it, how did it get away? Oscar looked between the observation area and Genesect, suddenly scared that Remiel might retract his invitation for breaking the rules.

Oscar clasped Genesect's shoulder softly, and the determined cyborg turned to face him. Oscar chuckled nervously, "Hey buddy, not sure how you got past the scanners but you're not supposed to be here." Genesect tilted its head, unaware of the rule forbidding particular types of pokemon. Oscar sighed, "Fuck you're like a sad little puppy. Look I would bring you any other time, but I could only bring three. Go back to Priam and stay out of trouble." Genesect looked to its fellow pokemon, slowly moving its head between each of them. Oscar at first made the naïve error of believing that Genesect was counting them--and did not realize until it was too late that it was choosing a target.

Oscar blinked and Lancer was smashed into the ground. Genesect had taken down the beedrill so quickly that even Lancer did not have enough time to realize what happened before falling unconscious. Genesect looked back to Oscar, seemingly pleased with itself. Oscar was--aghast to say the least. Thanks to Genesect he now had little choice but to make it his third. He would have put it back in its pokeball, but Priam had it. Hopefully Genesect did not cause him any harm with its escape--though in all honestly he probably let it out. Oscar withdrew Lancer, Grievous, and Robbie, and looked to the observation deck, shrugging as he waited for a ruling from Remiel.

GRIEVOUS (M)--BLAZE/SPEED BOOST (ME)--Blaze Kick, Flare Blitz, Low Kick, Acrobatics, Sword Dance, Crush Claw

Robbie Rotten (?)--Beast Boost--Fire Blast, Gunk Shot, Thunderbolt, Ally Switch, Dragon Pulse, Nasty Plot, Leech Life

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Mars | Tuesday

He/Him

August 4th

Canalave City, Sinnoh

Bi / Demiro

POG Bank CEO

Underboss

ELYSIAN;

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1008 height

Veni. Videre. Vincam.

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Martín del Mar

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 7:01:24 GMT

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Up in the observation decks, within the control room, Mars holds a freshly poured glass of champagne – the sight of bubbles rising in golden liquid no longer bringing reminders as concerning as those they would have brought until recently. If anything, these days, there’s a sense of relief that comes with it, and when he takes a sip, he even enjoys the delightful taste.
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He had agreed to act as one of the proctors and oversee this S.P.E.C.T.R.A exam upon Remiel Calcifet’s request, but of course, that doesn’t mean he can’t have some fun while doing as much…
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”Is there anyone you’re rooting for?” The question is asked to the underboss by his side, a slight smirk tugging at his lips when glancing at Cillian Quinn. Making bets on people? During a test of their abilities? It’s inevitably, really.
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It’s after he says it that he looks at the room beneath. So far, there are a few faces he easily recognizes among the crowd, like oscar clayton and Felix Gallagher. The presence of the former is expected, the latter is more surprising, but it does promise to make things interesting...

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Control room POG[break]
Open to interaction ♡

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Pilo1

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July 9th

Little Root

Gay

Beast

Rocket Beast

Priam conrad

nappy pals

637 height

Well if it's war that you want then you got it, if it's pain then I got what you need.

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bryan delarosa

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 7:16:17 GMT

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MORE HUMAN[break]THAN HUMAN

MORE HUMAN[break]THAN HUMAN

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Remiel Calcifet

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I HOPE YOU KNOW WE HAD EVERYTHING. WHEN YOU BROKE ME AND LEFT THESE PIECES.

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Bryan entered the observation room looking extremely different from the determined and motivated rocket in geomancy. Something had changed in him, he was quiet, kept to himself and if looks could kill well...many people would be dead. [break][break]

However no one here was guilty for his suffering, no one was left responsible. He saw the whiskey and tunneled vision theo was drinking and walked up casually to him. "Nice to meet you, THEO BECKETT right? Bryan Delarosa, im the new beast. Got anymore of that whiskey?" he asked curiously wondering if he was the sharing type. [break][break]

He looked over to Cillian Quinn and Martín del Mar and nodded in their general direction as he kept a neutral expression. He then glanced over into the room with the people being tested, wanting to join himself but not really being in the best of states mentally he might actually kill someone. [break][break]

However something caught his attention, oscar clayton. Did he always walk with a cane? Bryan kept a closer eye on him than the others.

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rosie

she / her

October 15

Vermilion City, Kanto

unknown

Explorer

Lorekeeper

Come back to me

A million miles away, come back and stay

1410 height

But I still believe, someday this lie will set me free

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Eris Halla

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 7:23:22 GMT

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[attr="class","adrie-lyric1"]To the monster you became

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[attr="class","adrie-lyric2"]I'll be your CONTRADICTION

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She can hear that voice pounding in her head as she pulls her hair up into a ponytail, her heart thrumming in her throat whilst she hides in the shadows.
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She doesn't belong here - Her loyalty seems questionable, her strength is nothing of note and her age speaks volumes of what people expect of her. And yet, she has experienced what no child should have, survived and adapted to keep herself alive for this long. Her will is nothing to be scoffed at, and now that it's been reinforced with a newfound thirst to grow stronger, she'd be damned if her age were to keep her from pursuing her goals.
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Save Chu-e Choi, make MATIAS SILPH pay for all the people that he's hurt, bandage this bleeding heart and grow strong enough to protect all those that she loves. She's tired of watching others take from her, tired of her powerless self that's forced to breakdown into tears when she can't do anything. And to make a change, she has to begin by proving herself - That she has the potential to grow, that she has the hunger to learn and the right to belong.
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Golden eyes glow in the darkness, a fierce light hidden amidst a coat of black night. When he growls, Eris turns her gaze to follow his, spying the figures hiding up in the observation room.
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Perhaps with this, both of them will get their wishes too.

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KAY OF PIXEL PERFECT
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mad

saoirse quinn

she/her

october 27

circhester, galar

bisexual

physicist / inventor

head scientist

the shadows breathe

whispering me away

5’8” height

every night i burn, dream the black crow dream

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Lulu Flint

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. EXAMS

POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 9:39:16 GMT

Killian Decker and Martín del Mar like this

she entered, joining the fray at their threshold with a quick look around, and a shadowy dart towards the bar. her order was quick: tequila. soon, out of nowhere, the click of her heels would tap at the edge of the control room, close to where she'd spotted Remiel Calcifet's silhouette.

this was far more interesting than anything anyone could possibly be rattling off about sports—and much more alluring than navigating around the social secrets she attempted to keep.

”hello, calcifet,” she chirped. the galarian shapes of her words mimicked his own. the same sharp amber eyes as Cillian Quinn 's gazed at him. he looked like Sabine Calcifet .

”just wanted a little peek at the setup. hope you wouldn’t mind.” she had gotten her start in computers, after all.

and if not, perhaps she’d just come back when it was dark.
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Scarlet

Lisa Bortiforte

She/Her

August 30

Camphrier Town, Kalos

Bi/Heteroromantic

Bioterrorist

Underboss

Unattached

Black Widow

5'9" / 175.26 cm height

Bury me in the roses and rot; I'll come back thorned.

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Elisabeth Fiorelli

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. EXAMS

POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 10:41:34 GMT

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[attr="class","tclyr"] ❝ even in the ruins

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[attr="class","tcsub"] FLOWERS BLOOM AND FLOURISH

[attr="class","tcword"] S.P.E.C.T.R.A. Exams

[attr="class","tctag"] Participating!

[attr="class","tctext"] Elisabeth's crystal blue eyes scoured her surroundings in silence as she joined the others at the centre of the dais. There was altogether something... peculiar about this set-up. Almost like it was a sport, organised for the amusement of the Rocket admin with the flimsy pretense of 'education.' Some participants had already chosen to play their hand, parading about with their loyal trio of Pokemon as if to intimidate their potential competitors.[break][break]

The fear of failure had largely left the Kalosian noblewoman, leaving her only with a morbid curiosity to test her own limits. Rocket had been a way of flexing those muscles, exploring just how far the depths of her own depravity could go. Here, however, she appeared a delicate flower surrounded by battle-hardened criminals and soldiers. Were there bets being made -- and Elisabeth suspected there were, for the wealthy loved nothing more than to find frivolous ways to spend and earn money -- she doubted the odds were much in her favour.[break][break]

There was nothing quite like the thrill of being underestimated by powerful people.[break][break]

The blonde glanced up from behind her long lashes at those watching on the observation deck and allowed herself a faint smile. Well. At the very least she could attempt to give them a show.[break][break]

IT'S DIA

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noodles

beck

he/him

thirty-eight

march 11th

cinnabar

bisexual

human resources

underboss

829 height

HIDING FROM THE SUN, WAITING FOR THE NIGHT TO COME.

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THEO BECKETT

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. EXAMS

POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 10:57:48 GMT

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"the new beast," he echoes, shifting his gaze away from the space below them. he reaches over the counter for a half-empty bottle of whiskey and an empty glass, quick to pour one for the new beast.

after a sip comes a question.

"not participating today? i hear you're normally rather spry."
@spectra
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Aero

conrad

he/him

december 18

vermillion city, kanto

anything goes

errand boy

grunt

lost in thoughts

ALL ALONE

843 height

Embrace the dark you call a home, Gaze upon an empty, white throne

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priam conrad

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. EXAMS

POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 11:36:21 GMT

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priam rarely had exams, mostly due to the lack of formal education he had growing up. medical exams were one thing though, and he's certain this one wasn't of the similar type as either of the two.

he walks at the center, as instructed. the number of people attending doesn't surprise him given the recent trends of what the people want lately. it was all too predictable as people will attempt to grow as soon as shackles were taken off.

his reason was unlike the others though. it wasn't growth he was after, but the need to feed his curiosity. he's not really sure why people were down to go lengths for something that wasn't entirely needed.

perhaps mediocrity has already eaten him, though priam doesn't let it reflect in his words and actions.

"and good luck to you too!" he shouts, pointing finger guns at CIAN MAHER as he's the only one to speak in their little clump. he then turns to the observatory above. "oi! when we starting?!"

appearing giddy, he turns to the unfortunate person beside him. "heh, you excited?" he asks Elisabeth Fiorelli. "i'm excited! dunno what to expect though."

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Scarlet

Lisa Bortiforte

She/Her

August 30

Camphrier Town, Kalos

Bi/Heteroromantic

Bioterrorist

Underboss

Unattached

Black Widow

5'9" / 175.26 cm height

Bury me in the roses and rot; I'll come back thorned.

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Elisabeth Fiorelli

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. EXAMS

POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 11:50:56 GMT

Martín del Mar likes this

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[attr="class","tclyrb"] ❝ even in the ruins

[attr="class","tcsub"] FLOWERS BLOOM AND FLOURISH

[attr="class","tcword"] s.pe.c.t.r.a. exams

[attr="class","tctag"] priam conrad

[attr="class","tctext"] 'Unfortunate' as Elisabeth's position was indeed, she found herself mostly entertained by priam conrad and his boundless enthusiasm. He seemed young, or at least behaved like he had an unending well of energy to spare.[break][break]

And what was that motion he was doing with his fingers...? Finger... guns? Baffling.[break][break]

Shaking her head with a gentle laugh, the blonde said to Priam with no small trace of amusement, "You are not concerned that this might be dangerous, then? I understand that Rocket is not terribly gentle in its training."[break][break]

That was an understatement, Elisabeth suspected. She had heard some whispers at the scanning that injuries were almost a certainty for many participants.[break][break]

"Confidence is good, though," the noblewoman said pleasantly. "It speaks well of your abilities that you are so self-assured at the start." [break][break]

That, or this was the foolishness of one who didn't recognize his own limitations. Elisabeth tactfully omitted that possibility--no need to invent enemies needlessly.

IT'S DIA

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Aero

conrad

he/him

december 18

vermillion city, kanto

anything goes

errand boy

grunt

lost in thoughts

ALL ALONE

843 height

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priam conrad

S.P.E.C.T.R.A. EXAMS

POSTED ON Feb 20, 2022 12:19:58 GMT

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his eyes at the people behind the glass was taken by the person he spoke to earlier. he hadn't expected a response, but it was more than welcome.

"dangerous? pfft! nah. i eat danger for breakfast."

it's such a cliche'd line, but that's what low budget films, telenovelas and other media has taught him. the fact that it just goes so well after the scoff makes priam more naturally inclined to say it as well.

"it's just natural talent, what can i say?" he brags, lifting his shoulders to a shrug as he confidently smirks. "if i wasn't so strong, i would've been, like, quadruple dead right now."

priam feels proud of his proof of his greatness despite how meaningless it was without context. he doesn't need it to be validated for him to feel good about himself though, but it doesn't mean it doesn't help.

"but for realsies, just lemme know if ya need help later!" he holds out a hand and a grin to Elisabeth Fiorelli as he introduces himself to someone he hasn't personally met until now. "you can call me conrad!"

@tags