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POSTED ON Apr 22, 2024 16:16:39 GMT

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Lacking an office of his own, Zev had booked one of the conference rooms in the North Wing for his first meeting with one Reinier Justice. As the grunt specialized in intelligence gathering, he had little reason to summon them before. But now upper brass was disseminating orders to prepare for further expansion into the region. [break][break]

It was time for the Rocket Beast to familiarize himself with the crime syndicate's relevant tools. [break][break]

Footsteps heralded Reinier's arrival. Zev glanced at the door but did not budge from where he stood. Displayed on a large smart board was a map of the entire Hoenn region. Reaching up, he drew a circle around Sootopolis with a stylus, marking it as Rocket territory. [break][break]

"You're Justice?" he asked Reinier. "Close the door behind you." [break][break]

Though few grunts passed through the High Offices on a regular basis, there was no need to risk eavesdroppers.

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POSTED ON Apr 23, 2024 0:55:59 GMT

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Reinier had a preference for working alone, only collaborating when necessary. And they prefered their work from the shadows, avoiding being on the front lines between Rocket and the League. These choices in preference also meant they were left largely to their own devices. Gathering and dealing information was what they were mostly known for.[break][break]

And so there was mild surprise when they had been summoned to a conference room to meet with Zev Harcourt .[break][break]

Their boots clipped the floors in the quiet hallways as they approached the room, and upon entering they were greeted. "Yes, sir." Reinier confirmed with a curt nod, closing the door behind them as requested.

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POSTED ON Apr 23, 2024 14:52:05 GMT

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With the door closed, Zev finally turned away from the smart board. He leveled a scrutinizing gaze at the young grunt, as if assessing their worth. Then he gestured for Reinier to take a seat at the conference table. [break][break]

"According to your profile, you deal with reconnaissance and intelligence operations for our organization," Zev said, referring to the member database accessible by everyone in the crime syndicate. More confidential information, however, was available only to leadership. [break][break]

"As you may or may not know, our goal is the expansion of our territory until we've taken over the region. We captured Sootopolis a few years ago and have held it ever since, but there have been debates over where to expand next." [break][break]

Littleroot, Mossdeep, Pacifidlog, Dewford. All had been put forward before as possibilities, but each had their own pros and cons. [break][break]

Resting his hand on the back of another chair, Zev leaned his weight on it. "I want to hear your opinion on our different options."

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POSTED ON Apr 27, 2024 2:03:41 GMT

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Reinier stood, unmoving, under their senior's gaze, only taking a seat once one was offered. They nodded, confirming their file was correct and shifted in their chair, crossing one leg over the other, and leaning back, crossing thwir arms as they listened and studied the map on the whiteboard.[break][break]

So they were looking to expand? On one hand, it would be smarter to expand nearby gather more territory and amass more supporters from close to home, that way they'd have a sizeable compound and support as they branched further out- but on the same coin, having such a heavy concentrated area, it would be harder to defend.[break][break]

So it could also be smarter to take territory further away, have support on the other side of the region, it'd be easier to infiltrate places of interest nearby without the need to travel too far.[break][break]

That said though it depended on what the organization as a whole were thinking, "what options are on the table? Were there any particular places of interest? How close to home were we thinking of expanding?" As was their brand, they needed more information first, before offering their full opinion.

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POSTED ON Apr 28, 2024 14:51:20 GMT

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"Theoretically, all options are on the table," Zev answered, "but Dewford, Mossdeep, and Pacifidlog have all been suggested at one point." [break][break]

Using the stylus, he drew circles around these towns and cities on the map. Then he glanced sidelong at Reinier, noting their quiet observation while he'd explained the situation. A keen and patient mind was valuable among the lower ranks. [break][break]

"Littleroot was also suggested once, but the League interfered with our attempts to seize it during the meteoroid incident in 2022," Zev added, drawing a red question mark next to the village's label. "There have been debates over its usefulness as a territory."

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POSTED ON Apr 29, 2024 16:52:48 GMT

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Reinier remained silent, studying the map, they'd attempted Littleroot previously but attempts were thwarted. That likely meant that the league would be expecting a second attempt, even if it had been two years. If they were smart, they wouldn't let their guard down that easy. So to them, Littleroot is off the table entirely. At least until they had further reach.[break][break]

They tilted their head to one side. "I would probably continue to avoid Littleroot for now. If there's debate over it, and there's been one failed attempt, it's probably not worth it. At least not for now. It's been two years, but we don't know how concentrated League efforts are there and if they're expecting us to return... which if they were smart, they would." Reinier straightened their head. "If I were set on placing my efforts in that part of the region, I would go with Dewford. It's within reach of that sector, but still isolated. A bit like we are here. If we were planning a similar hold, that's what I'd do. Near but secluded."[break][break]

They took pause to study the other two.[break][break]

"Pacifidlog would place quite isolated although close to home. It could provide a stepping stong to taking Slateport and Dewford at a later date. Or a stepping stong to further our reach, then take Dewford and then move inwards, as we'll have the outer reaches of the region. But how much help will pacifidlog provide us in the meantime to prep for future expansion? Sure, it gives us the isolation from the rest of the region and the safety net of our base around the corner here, but from where I'm sitting, that's all it provides us. Unless there's a reason specific I'm not privy to?" They raised a brow slightly, there very could have been a reason for the waterlogged town to be mentioned, but they were simply going off of the information in front of them. Whether there was more to it or not, as curious as they were as intelligence, they moved on.[break][break]

"Mossdeep is close to us here, plus. It has the reasearch facility, plus. But the research facility could have league all over it, con. Usefulness? Probably the most out of the three. But again, isolated. And close to home. Expanding too close to home could result in a heavily concentrated rocket area that could get hard to defend. Especially since both Sootopolis and Mossdeep are islands." Reinier looked directly at Zev then. "It just depends on what direction you want to take. Is it going to be worth the risk of having a second territory across the way with the research center. Or would you rather expansion efforts start heading towards the mainland? In any case, my opinion, would be Mossdeep or Dewford." They said with a slight shrug.

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Zev listened as Reinier shared their perspective, nodding at their conclusion regarding Littleroot. He felt the same way, especially since the League already had security set up around the rift there into the Mechanical Kingdom. [break][break]

Reinier's thoughts on Pacifidlog earned another agreeable nod from Zev. The only reason it had been included in discussions was because Tempest Quinn's family had influence on the small, waterborne town. As a result, Cillian Quinn had influence over the townsfolk. [break][break]

But in terms of what Pacifidlog could provide as a territory, it was practically worthless. [break][break]

"I agree that Littleroot and Pacifidlog would be a waste of time, at least in terms of immediate expansion," Zev said at last, contemplating the map. [break][break]

"Pacifidlog is all but ours thanks to the influence of Underboss Quinn's husband, but it's too small and doesn't have enough resources to bolster us during the war effort." [break][break]

The Rocket Beast turned his attention to the other two options. [break][break]

"The concern about Dewford is that it's too far away, and we would be spreading ourselves too thin. Meanwhile, the argument against Mossdeep is that it's too close to Ever Grande City and the Pokémon League. What do you think?"

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POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 5:33:39 GMT

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Reinier's gaze returned to the map. Out of the two options, despite it's distance, Dewford is the considerably safer choice. Although not entirely under their influence and useless as an immediate tool, Pacifidlog at least provided a halfway between them currently and the other sea town. Mossdeep would be taking a big risk. They'd be at the league's door. They'd be open to the league preparimg and attempting to reclaim the city. But it would provide resources, utilities and access to information they wouldn't really find anywhere else. "Concerns are warranted. Dewford seems too safe an option, despite it's distance, and progress doesn't come from playing it safe."[break][break]

"It'd be risky. We'd be on the League's doorstep, we'd be open to them attempting to take Mossdeep from us, should we prove successful, but I'm inclined to vote for Mossdeep. It seems the most useful as of right now. As close as it is to the League, we would be able to monitor them - though they could do the same to us. We'd have access to utilities and resources and information not readily found elsewhere."[break][break]

They considered the map a moment longer before nodding to themself and reaffirming their opinion, "I say Mossdeep. We'd of course have to aptly prepare to face the League once they realise we've come knocking on their door. And if successful, we'd have to then prepare ample defense but it's the better option in terms of what it can provide us."

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POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:01:08 GMT

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Inwardly, Zev was satisfied that Reinier had come to the same conclusion as he had, even without knowing all the pieces in play at Team Rocket's disposal. The Beast nodded once more and turned to the grunt. [break][break]

"In that case, you're being reassigned to Mossdeep. Get acquainted with the city and report back as much as you can about its defenses, weaknesses, and anything else we can exploit," he said. "If that requires making friends with the locals, then do it." [break][break]

Using the smart board, Zev pulled up the photo of a blonde, middle-aged man. Beneath the photo were the words MOSSDEEP GYM: AURUM BADGE. [break][break]

"There's also a Pokémon gym in Mossdeep. Consider challenging it. There's no doubt that the Gym Leader, Gwyar Wledig, will defend his city if we bring our troops there. We need to know his battle strategy." [break][break]

Zev glanced at Reinier. "Do you have any questions?"

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POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:33:40 GMT

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As Zev began talking, Reinier's gaze turned back to him. They silently listened as he provided them with their task. Relocate to Mossdeep and learn anything they can that would help on the tactical front. Now that they could do. It was also suggested they take on the gym as well.[break][break]

While they were a capable battler, as far as they were aware, Reinier very rarely engaged in any official battles. This meant they had yet to start or even participate in the gym challenge for Hoenn. It also meant they'd have to prepare. Something they could ponder later. For now tbey committed the photo of the gtm leader to memory.[break][break]

"No sir, no questions. Learn all I can about Mossdeep and take on their gym leader."

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POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:55:34 GMT

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Zev did not smile. In fact, his expression remained apathetic, almost aloof, and his tone maintained its cold indifference. "Then you're dismissed. Forward any of your reports to me, and let me know if you encounter any issues during your mission." [break][break]

He turned back to the smart board, closing out windows and apps. Neither he nor Reinier had any reason to linger. They both had important tasks to attend to.

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