the knots in his shoulders start to loosen as the shadows recede. he accepts the invitation and sits, his large frame making for an odd fit.[break][break]

"i will be, though i have a couple of things i'd like to discuss before i do."[break][break]

the manila folder is placed on his lap, held in place by clasped hands.[break][break]

"i confess i haven't made much of an effort to speak with you since arriving in hoenn. it was...an oversight on my part."[break][break]

but some may say it is a two-way street.[break][break]

"in any case, leadership suits you."

[attr="class","ooc"]NPC[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-naganadel"]

"many aren't aware of the things you've done."[break][break]

which is one of the problems they might want to address. but unless asked, theo decides not to share his opinion on the matter. at least not yet as there are other items on the agenda he wants to first discuss.[break][break]

the compliment, whether it's meant as one falls on deaf ears as he continues.[break][break]

"myself included, in some aspects. darkrai, for example. how did you find yourself aligned with it?"

[attr="class","ooc"]NPC[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-naganadel"]

"that you do."[break][break]

elusive, preferring to operate within the shadows than to step out into the light. he understands, in a way, as he had functioned the same back in kanto to a degree.[break][break]

"i find we may need their assistance if we're to stand a chance against the aqua initiative."[break][break]

declan walsh would be aware of their attempts to take down Katherine Fairburne. even if she may be one of the strongest trainers in the region, it sets a precedence that paints rocket in a bad light.[break][break]

an incompetent one.[break][break]

"any word of others promising themselves to us?"

[attr="class","ooc"]declan walsh[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-naganadel"]

"i am."[break][break]

curt, short, and certain.[break][break]

"it may prove beneficial once you hear my ask."[break][break]

he flips open the manila folder on his lap, peering down briefly but not yet offering its contents to the rocket boss.[break][break]

"with rocket beast bryan delarosa's plan for our takeover of littleroot, i propose we start planning for much more."[break][break]

finally, he offers declan a few pages that are clipped together. it outlines cities; key locations to either control or attack. pacifidlog, mossdeep, and ever grande are the three being most highlighted.[break][break]

"regardless of the outcome of littleroot, i'd like to spearhead our aggressive expansion."

[attr="class","ooc"]declan walsh[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-naganadel"]

"good. i'm glad we're on the same page moving forward."[break][break]

it's important to be. vital, even, as fighting a war when divided only puts them in a losing position. in order to achieve what they sought out for, they need to do so together.[break][break]

and so, the two old guards from kanto continue their conversation, discussing the past, the present, and the future.[break][break]

additional things discussed:[break]
- rocket forces would benefit from walsh's presence.[break]
- possible locations for their next attack & the groundwork needed to achieve it.[break]
- current pain points of team rocket and what needs to be done to strengthen them.[break]
- patrons.[break]
- Josh Devlin is mentioned as someone who is actively searching for raikou. theo labels him a threat.

[attr="class","ooc"]declan walsh[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-naganadel"]