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"part of the dark triad." the man says; "and if 'playing the roles we were always meant to' means killing one of your own? then gee willikers this is all messed up."[break][break]

the UNOWN-R squints, its scrutinizing lens tightening like a black hole.[break][break]

"you and many others will be responsible for the origin point. you'll end it all. my people are here to put an end to you and it." he clears his throat. not out of nervousness, but more out of a desire to scrape the grit of discontent out of his pipes. "you're all on our radar now. be thankful we do not need to act yet."

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[attr="class","ooc"] robin coello Gwendolyn Conway Roy Aker[break]

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Roy wasn’t privy to Robin’s role in recent events, nor did he know she was indirectly responsible for taking the life of one of their own just moments ago. His focus had been on announcing their success to the soldiers scattered across the sea, but now wasn't the time to dwell on uncertainties. He couldn’t afford to question his comrades’ loyalties with a new and clear enemy standing so close.

“How are we responsible for the end?” Roy challenged the mysterious figure, his voice steady despite the chaos around them. His hand hovered near his hip, as if he had a weapon mounted on his side.

Ever vigilant, Balmung positioned himself a few feet behind Roy. The charizard’s wings and arms were poised for immediate action, and his tailflame flickered with a subdued intensity. The air was thick with tension as if it was some kind of western. They were ready for whatever came next.

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how are we responsible? we didn't do anything. we've just been here this entire time. frivolous blabbering in quanto's eyes—but the truth is grasped blindly by Gwendolyn Conway's confusion preceding despair.[break][break]

"that is the point. you three were here. you three are here." the man says. "you can waste time by accusing each other, but you'd all be pots calling the kettle black."[break][break]

his UNOWN-R senses imminent danger. discreetly, behind its clockhand-like body, a small black square begins to unfold.[break][break]

"just know that we aren't hoenn's biggest threat. the trainers and pokemon in this region are and that may include you three." the paneling unfolds to a greater size. the man takes a step backward into the expanding abyss. "if you continue on the path that you are on."[break][break]

and with that cryptic message, he and his UNOWN disappear.[break][break]

AT THIS MOMENT, from Roy Aker's STRANGE ARTIFACT, a bolt of green would emerge, the collected cells having coalesced with those already nesting within its octahedral cage. The green light hardens into the shape of a small canine. A leash-like extension of lime stretches from an equally green neck, while hexagonal tags shoot out from its limbs.[break][break]

It has sensed that the DRK TRIAD member is gone and that it is safe to appear. Faraway, FERNANDO SILPH's own 10% ZYGARDE will sense its awakening.[break][break]

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[attr="class","ooc"] robin coello Gwendolyn Conway Roy Aker[break]

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Both Roy and Balmung's focus shifted as Gwendolyn's accusations rang out. Though this was potentially another one of her emotional breakdowns, a heavy layer of guilt weighed on Roy, tethering his attention. He felt responsible for the soldiers lost today, a burden that gnawed at him relentlessly. His teeth clenched, the sound of his grievance escaping in a low hiss.

Before Roy could muster a response, the enigmatic man concluded his ominous speech. A black portal materialized behind him, swallowing him whole after a single step. Roy stood frozen, unable to react, absorbing the scene with a mix of frustration and helplessness. He wanted to reach out, to retaliate, but his mind was too conflicted.

Turning to his comrades, Roy felt a strange sensation emanating from his oversized pocket. An emerald light began to seep through the fabric, pulsating with an otherworldly energy. He swiftly retrieved the device, which transformed upon contact with the open air. A surge of green light materialized into a canine figure, one Roy had only heard of in ancient myths and legends.

In awe, Roy extended his hand, palm open towards the creature. The canine paused, its gaze meeting Roy's, before lowering its jaws onto his hand in a gesture that resembled a handshake.

"We'll get them next time," Roy vowed, his eyes shifting from the mythical hound to his fellow League members. "And we'll stop the origin point too."

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