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"then it is not only the megalopolans who have a way to traverse ultra space. i imagine you and necrozma, illeana reyes and palkia, and the drk triad all possess the ability."

and while he has plans in place, he cannot account for every possibility, so he must defer even if it means forfeiting some level of control to the person he is attempting to control.

"do you have a plan for the drk triad?"

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 14:56:40 GMT

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"I'm working with Sato on investigating the RKS machine. She believes we can learn more about the DRK Triad, and possibly draw them out, in the simulations," Zev said, seeing no need to hide that aspect of his machinations from Theo. Naomi Sato may tell him one day, anyway. [break][break]

Zev picked up one of his white pawns, examining it closely. [break][break]

"I want to infiltrate the League, too, to find out what they know. But I haven't found a suitable grunt for the task." [break][break]

The one person he might have considered, Soyeon, had been punished for associating with the League already. He doubted she would put herself in such a risky position again.

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POSTED ON May 29, 2024 3:20:34 GMT

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"infiltration has become much trickier."

the fact that none of their admins specialize in espionage makes it all the more difficult as well. fern delaney comes to mind, but even then, their specialty is different. helpful, certainly, but different.

"sato has been communicating with them the best she can, though i fear she may be out of her depth."

he eyes the pawn carefully.

"it may be worth reaching out to illeana reyes."

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POSTED ON May 30, 2024 1:25:12 GMT

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Naomi Sato, communicating with the League? That was news to Zev. If Theo knew about it, then her operation must have been sanctioned by the highest ranks of Team Rocket's leadership. [break][break]

Unfortunately, it didn't sound like the Head Scientist was making much headway, if the underboss' comment was any indication. [break][break]

The greater surprise, though, was Theo's suggestion of reaching out to illeana reyes. Memories of their recent clash came to the fore of Zev's mind. Her taunting words. Her fingers twisted in spatial threads to counter his dominion over gravity. [break][break]

Recalling their unresolved conflict left a sour taste in his mouth. His eyes narrowed. [break][break]

"What makes you think Reyes will share information with us?"

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POSTED ON May 31, 2024 16:20:05 GMT

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"because she's compromised."

and he doesn't only mean as a result of her short stay with team rocket in the steel walls of the oppressive submarine parked in sootopolis. that had helped, certainly, but it only accelerated what was already bound to happen.

illeana reyes' detachment.

"she values palkia and herself more than she does the league. the cracks are already there; it will not take much to ruin her."

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POSTED ON May 31, 2024 20:52:52 GMT

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How did Theo know? That was the thought that wrestled itself to the center of Zev's contemplations as he turned the underboss' words over in his mind. [break][break]

Wordlessly, he placed his white pawn within three maneuvers of the black king. He did not expect a swift victory, however. Pawns were lousy captors. They had purpose, but trapping the opponent in checkmate was not the primary one. [break][break]

Still, it was worth putting Theo in a position of discomfort, however fleeting. [break][break]

"I'll consider it." A pause. "I'll check on Sato, too, in case she needs assistance."

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he nods.

"while you're at it, try and direct her emotions better. she's letting it get the best of her."

despite being in a position of discomfort, he moves his pieces to defend his king without a change in expression. just the usual cold stoicism most have come to expect from the underboss.

recalling his conversation with Naomi Sato brings a sigh.

"sato believes the only way to survive is to make peace with the league."

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Zev moved his next piece to counter Theo's maneuver. The request to assist with Naomi Sato's emotions was a small one, in the grand scheme of the universes; Zev saw no need to object. He had more than enough reason, now, to have a conversation with the Head Scientist anyway. [break][break]

Peace with the League? How childishly naive. But such idyllic notions were what he expected from a woman who'd just graduated from university. College kids thought they knew everything and could do anything. [break][break]

"Do you agree with her?" Zev asked Theo, instead of voicing his own thoughts.

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for once, the chuckle that escapes him is genuine, brought forth by disbelief that someone so high in the food chain with powers beyond their comprehension could still be so naive.

"i would rather hoenn burn."

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Unsurprising. Zev guessed that the other underbosses felt the same way, or at least Cillian Quinn did. Elisabeth Fiorelli probably did not care what happened to the League so long as her head remained above water. [break][break]

"Yet you sanction her actions? What do you think she'll be able to achieve, realistically?" Zev asked, his tone devoid of judgment or skepticism. "What results are you expecting?"

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"i'm expecting the same results i would from any of our personnel. for them to learn from their failures."

in kanto, failure would often be accompanied by some form of reprimand. for the likes of theo, Cillian Quinn, and jayden cross, it often came in the form of violence both physical and psychological, resulting in lifelong scars and habits.

it isn't as harsh in hoenn, at least not comparatively, but times are changing.

"she is young, harcourt, and terribly inexperienced when it comes to matters outside her expertise. with the backing of her unown, she believes herself important, but she must be reminded of her place, and she must come to that realization on her own."

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A cruel lesson, then. [break][break]

Such subtle tactics were unheard of in Kanto, but considering Naomi Sato's naïveté, perhaps breaking her required more nuanced methods. Zev accepted Theo's answer, not caring either way if the woman succeeded or failed. [break][break]

As long as she did not get in the way of his own schemes, she could do whatever she liked, as far as he was concerned. [break][break]

"Then she doesn't need my assistance after all," he observed. "Emotionally or otherwise. She'll bring about her own downfall if left to her own devices." [break][break]

The chess game seemingly forgotten between them, Zev stood and stretched, cracking his neck to relieve the pressure between joints. He was growing bored and restless, sitting there in the hospital with Theo. [break][break]

"I should be getting back to work. Was there anything else you wanted to discuss?"

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