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"because the responses we are met with are often twofold, not to mention the blame assigned to us when it is your side that fuels chaos."

from the silver spire in sootopolis to the caved-in volcano that is mount chimney, team rocket's approach, though aggressive, has always been contained.

the elite four attempts to peer behind the veils but they will find little.

"perhaps not, though perhaps there's no need for me to." as the seeds are already there, evident by how the elite four is sitting here under the guise of diplomacy when their true intent is likely far from it.

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POSTED ON May 25, 2024 20:29:46 GMT

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[attr="class","snub-greyson"]"You'd make an excellent politician, though, I suppose, you are something of one, aren't you?" He cocks his head slightly.

"Something tells me that with nearly all of your peers dabbling in the power of Legendaries, there's little else a purpose for you, other than to talk."

The last word is said with clear vitriol, more than indicative enough of Greyson's feelings on the man.

"People like you piss me off the most. As shitty as human beings as Lulu Flint and Cillian Quinn are, at least they own it."

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in another life, theo would have made an excellent councilman, rivaling the minds of FERNANDO SILPH and PENELOPE LIVY while matching the raw strength and grit of freya morningstar. but even in this life, there are still politics to play.

"on the contrary, my purpose has never been more important than ever. i am to them what the late kyle lopez was to MATIAS SILPH. without me, they would likely descend to your level."

his eyebrow raises at the mention of Lulu Flint and Cillian Quinn, and though a flicker of annoyance may rise within him, it only shows in the way eyebrow pinches a moment later.

"what do you want from me, elite four connors?"

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[attr="class","snub-greyson"]"Descend to my level?" He can only keep sneering. "You say that as if one of your Avatars didn't make an attempt on my life shortly before we were kidnapped. I'm sure you knew that, of course."

It's from that statement that he finds himself scrutinizing the Underboss even more, which enables him to catch the slightest movement of his brow.

"I told you what I wanted: to talk to you. To understand you, and of course, what happened in that prison. I think I've got a measure of you now though, Underboss Beckett."

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and if the underboss had known, then he would be responsible for the harm done to the elite four, and more importantly, the shame of a failed attempt of removing one of the league's key pieces off the board.

it would not be his first failure nor will it be his last, but it does not make it sting any less.

"and what measure is that?"

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[attr="class","snub-greyson"]"That you're clinging to relevance." He says simply, reaching for the first time for the tea poured minutes earlier.

He sips, finding it appropriately cooled.

"And I think that burns you to the core. But—" He smiles from over the lip of the glass. "—What do I know?"

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 5:23:08 GMT

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relevance. he almost chuckles.

"i believe you know exactly how it feels because from what i can tell, we are two sides of the same coin."

both of them fighting for their place in an ever-changing environment of patrons and powers beyond their comprehension. they are mortal amongst those who believe themselves immortal.

where the elite four reaches for their tea, the underboss reaches into his blazer for an envelope. he slides it across the table.

"so, why not accept that side of yourself?"

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[attr="class","snub-greyson"]He on the other hand does chuckle. Was he projecting onto Theo or simply seeing a twisted kinship?

"I wouldn't go quite so far as to say that, but I can't deny we're in similar boats."

His eyes drop the envelope, confused. Greyson lifts an eyebrow.

"Taken to bribery now?" He lifts the thing up, tapping its edges on the table, but doesn't yet open it.

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 5:39:58 GMT

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only now does he acquiesce, his nod accompanied by a soft chuckle.

"you could call it that, though i prefer to think of it as a chance for you to make a real difference. to be valued, trusted, and respected."

and more importantly.

"it is a chance for peace."

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 5:49:20 GMT

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[attr="class","snub-greyson"]On a whim Greyson rips the envelope open; lacking the sharpened nails he opts to use the end of the spoon used in his tea.

He reads the contents, both eyebrows raising.

"Hell of an offer," he says with a disbelieving chuckle. "But I'm going to a have to say no. Somehow I feel like I wouldn't be so easily accepted by quite a few of your number."

He lays the paper down onto the table.

"Makes me wonder though: why not just take it for yourself? Not worthy enough?"

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 5:59:22 GMT

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"if that is the only roadblock, they will come around once they see the bigger picture. i will personally make sure of it."

but it doesn't take much for him to know that it isn't the only one and that the offer likely feels akin to a slap across the face. or, more suitably, a stab to the gut.

"my purpose lies elsewhere, unfortunately, and it seeks someone more…honest than the majority in team rocket."

more pure, rather.

"take a few days to consider my offer. if peace is truly what you seek, then this will only help us achieve it."

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 6:10:17 GMT

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[attr="class","snub-greyson"]"You have a lot of faith in those around you, but I've seen that they can't be wrangled so easily. Not everyone shares this 'vision' you're prattling on about."

Least of all, not Greyson Connors.

"I don't need a few days." He shakes his head, pushing the note back towards Theo. "The League isn't perfect, and it never will be, but I sure as hell know where they stand. Besides—"

He offers Theo a smile that can only press on the other man's nerve, if he'd let it.

"—If we take "honesty" literally, then that offer will always come up short."

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 6:15:50 GMT

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he glances down at the note, and after a moment, reaches out for it. the piece of paper is folded back up and returned to its envelope.

"the league may not be as doomed after all. that is, of course, contingent on whether they listen to you, and i have a feeling they won't."

the envelope is slid back into his blazer for another time, not yet discarded entirely.

"you're a good man, connors. i hope that part of you never changes."

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POSTED ON May 26, 2024 6:21:50 GMT

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[attr="class","snub-greyson"]"Like I told a co-worker of mine—we're all just cogs in the wheel. Me, you, and as you've no doubt found, even the likes of Kyle Lopez. The League will go on no matter what we talk about here, and unfortunately, so too will Rocket."

He flags down a server, smiling brightly for the young woman.

"Ah, a pen please? Thank you."

Gathering Theo's napkin, Greyson writes something in hasty black ink.

"A counter-offer. If you want peace, then this should satisfy you, right?"

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