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POSTED ON Dec 4, 2023 0:24:59 GMT
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halfway through his mission report, the lights cut out. they blink, shuttering in the space above him, and he blinks.

[break][break] was this the work of or something else?

[break][break] he reaches out to the beast first and after determining the fact that the other's location is nowhere near the sub's location as of present, jayden decides to go investigate the ship. he steps out of his office, pulling on his gloves, and heads towards the spot where the power outage was thought to have started.

[break][break] his chandelure's flames glow into the dark ominously above him as he pushes into the dormitories. almost as soon as he enters, his flashlight dies.

[break][break] the sound of footsteps spawn behind him, and into the light appears a familiar face.

[break][break] "sokolov. good timing. do you have a flashlight?"

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Grigori Sokolov
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POSTED ON Dec 4, 2023 17:08:18 GMT
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Grigori stopped dead in his tracks. Fuck.

Mr… Cross, is it? I do not. I presume you are going to investigate the power situation?

Certainly not the worst person to run into aboard this submarine, yet the name stood far down the list regardless. Especially after that meeting in the Cave of Origin. He had the great pleasure of accompanying the man to the infirmary. And then he stood guard. Incredibly awkward.

But perhaps not the fault of Jayden– he wasn’t the one that chucked him at the strange cat. Yet again, hard to put anyone at fault when said cat and another creature of Ruination had manipulated everyone’s emotions.

And then selected said boss to be its chosen Avatar.

But perhaps your Chandelure could provide the necessary light to traverse the halls,” he motioned to the Pokémon that hung above them like a… chandelier. “I wish you luck in your investigation though. If you need any help…

… Curse this force of habit. If it weren't for the dead lights and mediocre lighting of the wispy flame, Jayden would've seen Grigori's eyes flash regret. “Please let me know.

A thick ball of dread built up in his stomach. Would his boss require assistance, or would he let him get some sleep aboard this awful
submarine?



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POSTED ON Dec 6, 2023 15:58:04 GMT
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"correct."

[break][break] violet eyes flickered over to the enforcer who appeared in the darkness of the room. . his responsibilities as an admin and training supervisor meant that he was aware of the other, even though neither had interacted directly since the ongoing of the cave of origin. if the files were accurate, the other man may still have been nursing a bruise at the hands of .

[break][break] as the other tried to orchestrate an exit, jayden was oblivious. he was more concerned about the grounding sound of something in the distance.

[break][break] "come with me," he said. "i may need back-up."

[break][break] he blinked towards the other.

[break][break] "unless... you had more important things to take care of?"



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POSTED ON Dec 8, 2023 16:37:11 GMT
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How could Grigori not expect this outcome? “It can wait, Mr. Cross. Lead the way.

At least he kept apprehension out of his voice with his answer, as Jayden led the way further towards the source of the power outage. He did admit, though, that there did seem to be an odd noise somewhere around this submarine. What it was, it might be the source of the lack of power.

As for how dangerous it could really be, that was the big question. Surely not bad enough for someone with a very dangerous feline within a Poke ball?

Oh well. Best to make the most of the situation. “So, Mr. Cross, how does your day go? Feeling alright?

He did admit, the lights made navigation quite horrid. Things never felt as dark as they could be until truly experienced. It felt like walls stood all around him, ones that threatened to surprise the grunt with their realness at a moment’s notice. He could only imagine the potential terror of someone with claustrophobia.

Surely the power room was close by, right? There was only so much room on a submarine...



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POSTED ON Dec 13, 2023 6:15:08 GMT
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'Feeling alright' was the understatement of the year. Jayden did not know if he felt alright, or if he would ever feel alright ever again.

[break][break] "Stable," he said instead, keeping his response vague, as they traversed through the dark corridor.

[break][break] Hidden in the dark, festive wreaths and ornaments decorated the sides of the ship, likely a grunt's doing. The smell of mulled wine and hot chocolate rolled in from the kitchen as they passed it.

[break][break] Neither himself nor possessed the power to see through darkness, which meant that his Chandelure's light was all the more helpful. Though it did very little, considering how it did not stop the uneven creaking of the ship, or the walls that appeared to close further in.

[break][break] Well, at least, Jayden was not the claustrophobic type.

[break][break] Hopefully Sokolov was not either.

[break][break] "Sokolov," he said instead, deciding to make idle talk. "Tell me. How is your training going?"

[break][break] Or rather, Jayden wanted to know what the Grunt thought about his own training. Jayden had the actual data on his desk, hidden away in a file cabinet.



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Grigori Sokolov
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POSTED ON Dec 15, 2023 17:36:29 GMT
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Stable was the best Grigori could hope for, he supposed. An avatarship must take a lot of energy and willpower from you. Especially one like that. Best to not ask that sort of question to Jayden in the future. Inconsiderate.

Yet as they continued their walk through the terribly dark corridors, the boss sprung a question onto the grunt. One that made it feel like he hadn’t considered Grigori’s own time with the organization. “Training? Has there been an update to the procedure that no one told me about?

I’m not sure if I’m following along here about my training. Oh, wait, is it time for the Sexual Harassment class again? That does get done around the end or start of a year, doesn’t it…” Grigori stared thoughtfully into the pitch black.

If it wasn’t that, then what could he possibly have left for ‘training’? He wasn’t slated for a promotion anytime soon, and he’d just deny it like the other dozens upon dozens of times. Perhaps this was a trick question, or an opportunity to cut through the pitch black with sound and words. To make this less scary.

I’ll do whatever is required for Team Rocket, but as far as I know I’m caught up and then some,” he said. Thirty years did that to you: any new procedure could very easily be the product of a deep file dive into things they did ten or twenty years ago. Regurgitated for ‘new’ use. Then discarded for the next new change.

Unless something stood out in my file?


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POSTED ON Dec 15, 2023 17:44:38 GMT
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It was the same conversation that he'd had with upon a time, though perhaps less eloquent. The fogginess in his mind these days made such things difficult. But the truth was the same — those like had their talents wasted, the longer they stayed at the bottom rung of the ladder.

[break][break] "I mean," he clarified. "How do you feel about the current training regimen?"

[break][break] A head tilts.

[break][break] "Surely, you must have some insight on how Grunts are taking it. Or any changes you'd like to see implemented."

[break][break] Since Meteno, Jayden's attempt at strengthening their grunts had been incessant. He could not help but want that, knowing how much more effective the Kanto regimen was in comparison. Their grunts in Hoenn were weak — emotionally and physically — and though an influx of more Kanto recruits had helped matters...

[break][break] "You have more potential than you've admitted to, Sokolov. Have you ever considered Beast?"

[break][break] The darkness of the corridor seemed infinite, with no ending in sight.



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Grigori Sokolov
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POSTED ON Dec 16, 2023 19:56:15 GMT
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If Jayden’s clarification of the question was the pebble against Grigori’s window, then the question of promotion followed behind in the form of a brick. Beast? Considered quite the illustrious position by many a folk. had received that title recently, and he seemed ecstatic by it.

No more than a couple of times, and never longer than a minute,” the grunt said immediately. If there’s one thing he was relieved his younger self never did, it was seek higher positions. He already grew to loathe the terrible things he did at a grunt level nowadays, yet a Beast? Even more abhorrent.

While Grigori had resolved never to take his own life directly, the prospect of finding a shortcut off a skyscraper felt like a more worthwhile venture than Beast.

But those were not the words he used. “When I was younger, I enjoyed grunt work too much. In my older years, I’ve enjoyed the potential companionship that I could never hope to replicate in a managerial position.

Not lies. Just an omission of truer sentiments.

But the thought of my potential will be noted and kept in mind. As for the grunt training situation, my only thoughts are that it is not uncommon to hear the grunts complain about their bosses. Perhaps an examination of workplace etiquette is in order,” he said.

How they stripped them of their emotions and feelings. The bosses treated the grunts without any modicum of respect or dignity. But these things were better left on anonymous letters to HR.

There remained hope in this situation, however. Even with the poor quality of light provided by a Chandelure, Grigori could read the directional signs on the wall barely enough. They were nearly there. Only a little longer and he’d be free to walk away from Jayden and forget this ever happened.

But if I may redirect the focus back to you, I’d like to hear your thoughts on the current Bosses and Beasts and what not,” he said carefully. “From what I recall, we’ve had quite the turnover in those positions as well.



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POSTED ON Dec 20, 2023 17:56:26 GMT
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"i see."

[break][break] it was a feeling that jayden could relate to, albeit only slightly. he had never been the ambitious sort when he'd been a grunt. a younger version of himself would have definitely agreed with all that said to him — after all, as long as he was providing for rocket in the best way that he could, what was the point in letting that change?

[break][break] his head tilts at the other's response regarding complaints.

[break][break] "complaints?" a pause. "grigori, what complaints do you have about me?"

[break][break] his feet slowed to a stop, blank eyes whirling towards the other. there was no presence of the ruinous beast that had claimed him in that cave, yet the room seemed to hallway seemed to grow colder. the flames of his chandelure flickered.



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Rysa

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Grigori Sokolov
LETHAL COMPANY [m]
POSTED ON Dec 22, 2023 9:08:16 GMT
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Perhaps not the right words to use, but Grigori had promised someone long dead to never tell a lie. He could not keep silent about the wayward complaints of a few grunts from time to time. Very valid ones.

For you specifically, from me? Well… your new avatarship has… changed you,” he stopped alongside the man. “You are not as you were. It could simply be my perception of you as well. After all, it’s not as if we’ve interacted much after that infirmary room.

Intentionally. Entirely personal. In Jayden’s defense, that went for about all the admins, beasts, and head scientists. Not a thing unique to him.

Most of the opinions I could hope to form come from the idle chatter of those at the lowest rung,” Grigori reminded the admin. “Either overheard or otherwise.

So what if some of the grunts confided in him about their complaints about their organization? He was well qualified to hear them out. When you’ve been at a place for thirty years, you start to pick up some things. Learn when to listen and forget the face of those who said it. Reminders to change the conversation topic when an admin or beast enters the room.

Be it as it may, I am but one person here. If you want more opinions about your public perception, it might be best to ask numerous people. Those that are in your presence more than once in a power outage,” he gave a light smile. It hurt his soul to do so, but a little light-hearted humor might do wonders for that sudden dip in temperature.

He hoped the swarm of pinpricks on his skin were mostly concealed.


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jayden
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POSTED ON Dec 22, 2023 15:14:22 GMT
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"... changed me."

[break][break] it was not an uncommon viewpoint, and not one that jayden himself was not wholly unaware of. the details of the meeting in the cave of origin were bound to have trickled down to their lower ranks, and had mentioned it too.

[break][break] yet, the comparison of his pupil, bleeding with outrage and sympathy at the attacks of his "senpai" and the blankly neutral expression of were not quite comparable.

[break][break] perhaps there was variety in their ranks yet.

[break][break] "was how i was before preferable to you?" he said outloud, not really a thought for the other to answer, but more one that he was mulling over himself. did not seem to think that he was himself, but jayden was certain that he was. who could he but besides someone other than himself — but his brother believed the claim of a ruinous beast made such feats impossible.

[break][break] we are one.

[break][break] the lights flickered suddenly, ominously, and jayden's gaze darted above to see if the sub would be lit up once more. no such luck, as they were plunged into darkness.

[break][break] "it sounds like to me then," jayden said, head tilted, as he led the way down another dark corridor. the submarine was quiet, but not suspiciously so. it was the time of the night that many would likely be resting. "we should spend some more time together, sokolov."

[break][break] "what do you suggest?"


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Rysa

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Grigori Sokolov
LETHAL COMPANY [m]
POSTED ON Dec 26, 2023 22:20:13 GMT
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For the rhetorical question, Grigori answered with a shrug. He had his own fair share of similar queries, ones that others couldn’t hope to answer. At least without turning the situation awkward. Best to let it die in the air and live on in Jayden’s mind, rather than his own.

The flicker of the light gave him a brief flash of hope, only to be dashed against the rocks. No salvation from the situation. Only bleak optimism and idle chit-chatter to pass the time. After this, he’d be sure to memorize the layout of this awful submarine. That way, he could go and fix it without undesirable company.

The kind that offered to stick around for longer than desired.

Work-wise, the power falls on you to make it happen,” he pushed through a frown. “As for out of work friendship… I’m not sure we’re the type to ‘get along’, exactly.

I don’t know about you, but the things I do in my spare time are very… out of place, given how I look,” he sheepishly rubbed the back of his head. “And the job.

Twenty years ago, they might’ve been best of friends. Now? Not in a million years. With any luck, Jayden would pick up the hint and move on with his life. But knowing himself, this was likely to go the exact opposite direction.

What do you like to do in your spare time, Mr. Cross? Perhaps… we could try to see if some interests align?

The change of kindness and compassion rarely proved to be a wrong decision to make. Of course, everything also had to have an exception. Jayden Cross was providing strong evidence for it.



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jayden
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december 25
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jayden cross
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POSTED ON Feb 3, 2024 8:15:52 GMT
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"out of place? what do you mean?"

[break][break] even in the darkness, jayden's attention was unwavering.

[break][break] he wanted to know what meant. given his long tenure in the organization, it should not have been surprising that jayden valued his input.

[break][break] at least... there was that, and maybe something else.

[break][break] unfortunately for grigori, was not very good at picking up on hints.

[break][break] pre or post-avatarship. that was one constant that had not changed.

[break][break] his head tilted as he considered the question seriously.

[break][break] "i suppose i do not know. i do not have much spare time," he said eventually. "maybe if you tell me some of yours, some of mine will come to mind."

[break][break] people like and had always tried to get jayden to do things outside of work, with varying levels of success. but at the end of the day, most were often left disappointed.

[break][break] silence greeted them until jayden's voice broke through to them, tentative.

[break][break] "i could... try something new as well."


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Rysa

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Grigori Sokolov
LETHAL COMPANY [m]
POSTED ON Feb 4, 2024 21:40:28 GMT
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Grigori shrugged. “I enjoy working out and spending time in the park, watching the Pokémon scurry about. Even better if there are Fairy-types. I’ve picked up baking as well. People tell me my cakes are quite scrumptious.

Jayden seemed the type to exercise. However, that’s about all the grunt could assume the man did for hobbies. Of course, the fact that he himself did any of them was proof Jayden could just as interested. But the hope was that he didn’t. The less reason for them to meet up, the better.

I finished a book just the other day,” he said. “It was about a sailor hunting the biggest Wailord imaginable. Quite inspiring.

That’s about it. Any of those spark interest?” He looked around the hallway. There was a directional sign on one of the walls: electrical. Perfect. They must be close now. Grigori motioned to the sign, as well as the direction they needed to follow. He would continue to follow the man from behind, duty bound to finish what had been started.

Electrical systems are something I’m not interested in, though. How about yourself? Figure yourself an aspiring electrician?


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jayden
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december 25
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jayden cross
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POSTED ON Feb 8, 2024 7:02:51 GMT
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jayden blinks.

[break][break] baking?

[break][break] "interesting you say that," he says, tone painfully neutral. "i quite like baking as well."

[break][break] though many of jayden's interests included - as may have assumed - work, there were a few that deviated from that path.

[break][break] in fact, he might say that the two were quite similar. just replace the park-watching with ghost-types, and that book about a wailord to a book about how to grow tomato plants and the two were a match made in heaven.

[break][break] "i will be sure to borrow that book from you then," he said with a nod, glancing same as the grunt as the other spied the electrical sign. at the inquiry, he shook his head. "not in particular, though i do know of someone that can help."

[break][break] stepping through the darkened hallway, they were met with a small glass corridor, of which the internal had made different types of electrical equipment, including a large generator that looked to be down.

[break][break] "we may need a power-up."

[break][break] reaching into his belt, he retrieved a pokeball.

[break][break] "aurelus. use spark."

[break][break] electricity crackled in the void between them, surging into the eelektrik's cheeks before unleashing bolts that streaked through the air, targeting the unpowered machine.

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The Shula Region
Hogwarts AU
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The Enroi Region
N:FB
Vyrehaven
Celestial Guardians, AU Sailor Moon RP
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Code and Crown: An advanced literate warriors cats RP, set in medieval times
Swords Clashing