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Runaway Ride [Josh]

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raikourider

Master of Faster
He/Him
25
December 12
Goldenrod, Johto
Straight
Mauville Gym Leader
Champion
Single; Not Looking
6'1" height
6'1" height
"With great speed comes great responsibility."
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Runaway Ride [Josh]
POSTED ON Oct 25, 2024 20:57:48 GMT
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"It is a relief," Josh nodded in agreement. "If anything because of how inconvenient it's been going to Hoenn's most remote corners just to practice with him." He had to go to places like Route 114's mountain pass just to live his childhood dream. More importantly, to get used to how the Raikou's strides felt, what he was capable of, and how he fought.

"Most of the time, it is on my person," Josh answered. "When it is not, it is stored under multiple layers of security in my Gym's basement. I am the only person that knows the full combination that will get inside where it is stored. Several of my most tenured employees know a part of the combination in the event of a dire emergency." had been entrusted with the final such number. "It is why my rarest Pokémon are not all kept in the same place."

Lydia was right. They did have criminals to catch. With a hum and a nod, Josh led the way to the inside of the Operations Center. Within, the duo would find no criminal presence; only quite a mess that they had left searching through records. "Do you have a psychic and-or a ghost Pokémon with you?" he asked. "We may need to look for ethereal and psychic residue."







{PC: 8}

NOTE: All of the Pokémon in Josh's PC are present somewhere on the Racing Grounds, with exception of the Johto Paradoxes.
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27
May 12
Goldenrod City
Heterosexual
Unemployed
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Victory Runs in My Veins
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Runaway Ride [Josh]
POSTED ON Nov 3, 2024 2:33:33 GMT
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The woman nodded. She preferred the wilderness to the city. Though the latter is more convenient, it makes her feel cramped. But she also cannot live without plumbing for long. Her hair will not allow it. “I zuppose zat could be fun.” It sounded like a challenge at the very least. Like climbing to the top of a mountain—the chosen scenario in the pair’s RVL.
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Lydia’s arm dropped back to her side. The empty symbol hangs in the air between them for a moment. Its impotency is as palpable as a missing tooth. The soldier stands stiffly as the gym leader details his protections. She wonders briefly who she would trust with such a number. Surprisingly, there are only two people that come to mind. “If zat is the case, then our robbers were not very…informed.” If this was an orchestrated effort by someone with competence—like Rocket’s higher-ups—there would be steps taken for those contingencies.
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If this was an inside job, it was not too deep on the inside. A newer employee, maybe? A rat placed specifically for that purpose? Just a few thugs after a quick buck? This job suddenly seems less interesting.
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After a moment, blue eyes tear themselves away from the anomalous cat. She follows Josh into the center of his operation. Lydia’s nose wrinkles as she stares at the mess around her. Stealing was wrong, but doing so sloppily was even worse. “What a mess.” The question earned a nod. From a ball at her side, two Pokemon emerged. One a tall, stately Gallade. The other a metallic version of the same.
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“I have plenty of psychic power, monsieur.” The woman snorts derisively. “But I am not a fan of ze…ectoplasmic.” A manicured hand trailed across the surface of a ball. At times, there was a Golurk inside. Like a lost dog, he kept coming back. She did not know why.
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December 12
Goldenrod, Johto
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Mauville Gym Leader
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6'1" height
6'1" height
"With great speed comes great responsibility."
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Runaway Ride [Josh]
POSTED ON Nov 18, 2024 5:39:12 GMT
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Despite the need for secrecy at the time, it was a lot of fun. There was something magical about zipping across the land faster than any Pokémon he knew of was capable. One day, when he was through rehab, he would be able to make all of eastern Hoenn his playground; Swift was simply too fast to use his Racing Grounds as a meaningful track. Every land course was designed with a specific top speed in mind. The Raikou exceeded the specifications for all of those courses.

The young man stepped outside and whistled for his Dragapult. It wasn't the ideal Pokémon for the investigation due to being a bit large for the indoor crime scene, but it was the best he had. Such was the drawback of raising only ride Pokémon. Though the two would find both psychic and ethereal residue, significant efforts seemed to have been taken in masking it. "Misinformed they may have been, but they were... good at covering their trail," Josh frowned. "I'm gonna need to get a forensic specialist involved. Until we do, I think we're at an impasse. I appreciate all the help. Once the report comes back, I'll forward it to you so we can get closer to who's responsible."







{PC: 9}

NOTE: All of the Pokémon in Josh's PC are present somewhere on the Racing Grounds, with exception of the Johto Paradoxes.
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