Oscar had recently gone on a lovely horrific flight across the ocean and do you know what he discovered? Out in a little corner of nowhere, just a bit outside of Mossdeep, sat a dinky little pokecenter! Oscar's curiosity stayed with him even after joyous traumatic trip concluded. He thought that maybe it could serve as a mini-base for future sinister opperations, if it were abandoned that is.

Unfortunately it was still very much in service, though it for sure needed a little bit of love. Oscar chatted with the nurse on duty for a bit, and after hearing about how neglected this little center was Oscar would resolve to lend a hand! After all, it was about time he undertook a new goodwill project.

Oscar updated the center's equipment with freshly made GMH tech. In a week's time, he would find himself with very little to do one day and stop by the center to see how the machines were going. You could imagine his delight to find the center servicing a customer--and a familiar face no less! Oscar smiled brightly as he approached Eris Halla, blissfully unaware of her current plight.

"Well well!" He said with a chuckle. "If it isn't Eris, what brings you all the way out here?"

Oscar nodded, feeling sympathetic toward Eris's predicament. He had no knowledge of her troubles, so to him her gloomy and anxious demeanor was merely caused by her pokemon's health. He looked to the front counter, and while the nurse was not present he could at least see shapes moving behind the windows of the back doors.

Oscar clapped his hands together. "Well you're very responsible Eris. I actually just donated some equipment here, they might not be used to it yet. I'll go check on them and let you know how your pokemon are doing." Oscar strode toward the counter, humming to himself as his mood brightened. As he approached the front counter, the nurse would indeed emerge and greet him warmly.

The two would chat for a bit, with Oscar checking in on the new equipment and answering any troubleshooting questions the nurse had. With Oscar's back turned to her, Eris had a grand opportunity to run--though she would be leaving her pokemon behind. She might notice Oscar pulling out his phone and checking it. What did he see on the screen? A warning from Theo? News about Chu-e? It was actually a response from Martín del Mar, Oscar had asked him earlier for synonyms for the word 'cornucopia'. Not for any particular reason, he just really wanted them in his back pocket just in case.

Oscar put his phone away and waved goodbye to the nurse as she returned to the back. He walked toward Eris once more, his arms opened as an attention grabbing gesture. "She was stuck but I solved her problem and it won't take much longer!" 

Eris Halla

Oscar remained ignorant to Eris's discomfort, stretching as he casually answered her inquiry. "I left them the manuals yeah, the machine is just more advanced than what they were using. Poor bastards were working with relics for ten years, you'd think someone would have cut them a fuckin' break."

Oscar glasped his mouth abruptly, realizing that he had just used two swears in front of a child! Oscar clutched his chest lightly, his pale face turning slightly pink from embarrassment. "Excuse my language, don't tell Chu-e I swore in front of you I don't want him to beat me up."

Oscar settled himself down, adjusting his tie before facing Eris once more. Only now did he notice her anxiety, her posture shrinking away more and more as time passed. Had he done something wrong? We he was practically a stranger, so Iscar could not blame her for being nervous. Though she might just be upset about her pokemon. He attempted to set her at ease, taking a seat by her side and clasping his hands together. "Is something troubling you Eris? Your pokemon are going to be fine, there's no need to worry anymore!"

Eris Halla

Oscar cracked a little, his eye twitching at what Eris has shared with him. Chu-e was what now? When did this happen? Oh wait--it was coming back to him. There was at least an email, but with how depressed Oscar was after surviving the meteor it was not a surprise that he failed to absorb it. Fuck, what a dumbass move--now the damn kid was probably sad! Good going Oscar.

Oscar's face hardened, deep down he was glad this happened. He reached into his coat and pulled out a device that Eris probably would not recognize. It was a small black box with a tiny screen and just enough room for three buttons. Holding it in the palm of his hand, Oscar offered it to Eris. 

"Ahem, um--this thing here is called a beeper. It's a really old form of communication, back from when I was a kid. I want you to have it. I can't do much to help, and I'm sure Gavin or someone else is taking really good care of you, but if you ever find yourself in danger I want you to use it. I'll send help, no questions asked."

Oscar would not take no for an answer, holding it out with an unwavering hand until she took it. 

Eris Halla

Oscar blinked, temporarily dumbfounded that Eris knew Morse code. He did not even know Morse, he needed to up his game. He shook away his confusion and gently answered Eris's questions. "It's not traceable no, it goes to only one device and I own it. No one will know you're sending a message to me. You can send messages in Morse if you want but it'll take me some time to translate."

Oscar gently put the device in her hand and nodded assuredly. "Eris I'm not good at mincing words so I won't. Danger is everywhere, and you may find yourself stuck where no one you trust can help you. This'll be your secret weapon, your last resort if shit hits the fan. We gotta make sure you stay safe until Chu-e's back with us. Consider it a gift!"

Oscar's smile stayed solid, but he had no idea how long Chu-e would be captured. In his heart he hoped it would not be for long, but even still he would feel a lot better if Rocket's favorite child soldier was extra secure. About that time, the nurse emerged from the back. "I have your pokemon ready miss!"

Oscar looked up and clapped his hands together. "Excellent! There ya go Eris, bet they're as good as new. You better get going before it gets dark."

Eris Halla