"Not like we're lacking materials." He grunts swinging his own branch behind his head angling it properly.

For the situation they're in the two are awfully cavalier. Miles doesn't mind it surprisingly.

The bear roars almost ready to continue its rampage.

"Point taken."

And he swings matching Matias. For all the hate the two work well together.

Almost like a proctor or a professor Miles would respond to the question watching both the Venasaur and the Excadrill prepare the hole, Priam's usefulness knew no bounds.

"Ah A very good question!" And one he had an answer equally as good. Miles had the same concern upon realizing the tree had to be planted in the open, after all, Rangers constantly patrolled the entirety of the region, especially with the world as it was. However, there was one thing that constantly and undoubtedly halted almost all league business.

"Beauracracy my friend."

It'd taken a little work from oscar clayton, but together the two managed something of a deal. "As far as anyone here is concerned, Infinity Energies plans to build one of its new generators here, and so all land within the next 8 acres or so is official property of Infinity Energies. We're far enough off the beaten path that we haven't encroached on any of the region's routes and so this my dear friends is now private property."

While Miles' was of the belief that the idea that land could and should be owned was a disgusting scheme and tool of the rich to control the less fortunate, he'd taken this as a necessary precaution for what he deemed to be the greater good. In fact, Miles had an assortment of plans for the land if his research with the tree came to fruition.

"Any other questions?" He offers his hand more than willing to answer whatever the group of four could come up with.

"In a place, I never expected to be."

He thinks back on their first meeting, still the barest excuse for a grunt, a cog in the machine for one of their many racketeering scams in Slateport. He wonders who he'd have become if he hadn't met Stormy on that night if he hadn't reached for her hand.

"I found myself in Slateport after my mother passed. I was in between jobs, hurt by my lot in life. She found me on one of those aimless nights. She saved me from myself."

As for the logistics side he doesn't have as neat an answer as he would have liked.

"She's a very active woman, and I'm no slouch either, but when you care about something, you make time. That isn't to say it's always easy mind you, but regardless of circumstance I've made her a priority and vice versa, I owe that much to her at the very least.""

Of course, they had their own problems to work out, he still was one of the head scientists for team rocket and she was as far from that as possible.

"It isn't perfect, but we make it work best we can, and that's enough."

He pours another half glass. Thinking about his trusted friend's situation.

"It's a cliche, but love always comes when you don't expect it. Not to say you need someone, but I know you'll find what or who it is you're looking for Aria, you've tackled harder problems than this all your life. If the opportunity arises I'd like you to meet Stormy."

Another swipe and this one is closer than the last, it was getting used to Miles' timing, perfect. The pokemon raises its arms to crush the rocket only for the bear to topple forward Miles barely able to dodge. Pokemon. The cause of its fall no other than the stranger he'd tasked with taking the beast down. He hadn't expected to see the beast fall literally, but he had a few more seconds of life and in the moment that would do.

"Not quite what I meant but I'll take it."

As the bear begins to get up Miles glances around throwing a rather thick branch to the man, one of the many the pokemon had lobbed off in its rage.

"Anything you can do with that?" Miles would prepare his own once again standing with his fellow trainer as the bear prepared to strike once again.

"What are the chances it's aggrieved about a splinter in its paw?"

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"Very clever!"

Miles grins as the Garchomp finds itself suspended in water with the Araquanid. It'd been a long while since he'd found himself in such an interesting situation. We can't let that happen. Secta! Cut off the moth with rock blast! As the Moth attempted to freeze the Garchomp with its blizzard an assortment of Stones would fly through the blistering desert winds directly at the Moth allowing the dragon enough time to launch its next technique. While Submerged it was only a breath away from the water spider pokemon. If it wanted to test the Garchomp at close range, then the Miles and the dragon herself welcomed the attempt.

For the amount of water surrounding them, Miles was confident the pokemon could burn it all away. "Fire Blast."

And so with its maw steam began to spill superheating the bubble until all that remained was a massive steam cloud in the heart of the sandstorm.



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Garchomp is trapped in Entrainment
Armaldo uses Rock Blast on Frosmoth to stave off Blizzard (if 1-39 rock blast hits 2 times/ 40- 59 rock blast hits 3 times / 60-79 4 times / 80-100 5 times
Garchomp burns through entrainment with Fire Blast before Blizzard takes full effect
Sandstorm (3/5)

"How succinct."

The bear swipes again slamming its massive paw into a tree narrowly avoiding the two.

"Then again Beggars can't be choosers." The pokemon thrashes dislodging his claw from the tree returning his focus to the two men. Splintered branches surround the two now. "Don't miss your chance."

His last words before pelting the normal type with a rock antagonizing the pokemon to chase the darker-skinned man into a nest of trees and branches.

"Well if I am, that means I have the luxury of spoiling you later. I'm really not seeing a loss."

He teases eyeing the targets on the coast not even miles away. How unlucky for them. He keeps her in his arms as long as he can, now understanding the nature of her odd temperature shifts, they served as a giveaway for emotions, something he'd definitely use to his advantage as their relationship continued to progress, not to say Stormy Silph wasn't already an open book, it was just fun to make notes.

While he'd certainly heard of pirates attacking the region over the course of various news reports throughout his life, Miles had never truly seen it as something that happened with any kind of frequency. It seemed antiquated in an odd sense though it made complete sense the more he thought about it. His region was composed of many small islands prime for plundering in the eyes of those trying to score a share of loot.

"The more you know I suppose."

When she calls out Wadjet Miles still feels fairly intimidated. He'd seen the pokemon more than a time or two, but Miles had a distinct feeling this Charizard, in particular, didn't have quite an affinity for him, Still with Stormy's hand offered he doesn't hesitate, mounting the dragon adjacent pokemon at his girlfriend's behest.

"I see I get to ride in style today. Must be an auspicious day." His arms find themselves reaching around the woman not so tight as to impede her maneuvring skills, but tighter than he needs to be if only to better rub up against the woman. "Very auspicious."

Miles wasn't without his own bag of tricks, however. What was once a simple watch would reveal a holographic screen zooming in on the situation at hand.

"They have three hostages, Storms."

Miles had a few ideas of course, but this was Stormy's show and he was more than excited to play support to the show. It wasn't every day one got to play second fiddle to an Elite 4 member after all. Not to say he'd make a big deal about it, but every boy in Hoenn at some point dreamt of working with elite 4. That was all to say it'd be a very unique experience.

Also watching Stormy work was very attractive on a few other levels that he didn't quite care to bring up.

"How would you like to proceed, boss?" Miles had an assortment of pokemon with him and so he could move as needed, all she need do was give the command.

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The Rhypherior charges and manages to pierce the aggron's defense finally, but not before she unleashes her last technique setting the stage for the third and final round of this bout.

As the Rhyperior pierces she roars eyes glowing that magnificent blue as she collapses winds begin to whip sand and dirt rise from the ground the blistering winds resulting in a full sandstorm. The stage has been set for their final bout.

The collapsed Aggron is absorbed in a red light and Miles offers a quick hand. "You're skilled Greyson, but I have no intention of losing here." Miles glances at the pokeball in his hand. Before the light fully reveals the shape Miles calls to the pokemon.

"Burrow." And so his third pokemon remains a mystery under the shifting sands.

The kid gloves were off.

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Aggron uses Sandstorm
Aggron is hit by Megahorn / Drill Run
Aggron Faints
Miles calls his final pokemon
"Pokemon" has burrowed beneath the sands.
Sandstorm (1/5)
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In the twisting burning winds, what looked like an easy target to the Frosmoth wasn't quite so. As the Dazzling Gleam bursts through the dragon rage the Fairy-type technique would slam against stone and steel containers flying through what felt like a mirage of the Landshark. Its Sand Veil ability hiding it in the desert squall.

"X-scissor!" He'd order from the Armaldo who'd leap to face the water type Frosmoth, all the while Garchomp bided its time. With the sandstorm at its second phase, it was time.

Miles would slide a hand through his hair revealing an ornamental gem in his hair tie. A scientist who helped perfect infinity energy ought to use mega evolution, no?

"Enough testing the waters. Pistri, we're going all out! Iron Head!"

In a flash of light, the Garchomp would be revealed transformed, its body sharper more volatile now. Alongside its physical changes the pokemon's speed and attack would have increased exponentially despite the afore used power split. Boosted now by Sand Force the Garchomp with incredible speed would blast through the storm eager to knock down the Moth pokemon with its Sand Force boosted Iron Head.

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Araquanid uses power split on garchomp lowering att / spec att
Frosmoth uses Dazzling gleam
Dazzling Gleam hits Armaldo (boosted sp def from sandstorm)
Dazzling Gleam misses Garchomp due to the ability Sand Veil
Armaldo uses X-scissor on water type Frosmoth
Garchomp Mega Evolves uses Iron Head (Boosted by Sand Force) on Frosmoth
Sandstorm (2/5)

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"Not nearly!" He calls as the sand turns to hail. "Don't let her win Secta, Sandstorm!"

Dust and Hail collide and combine striking against each other as the field swings between the two climates, what would come from the rapid change if this weather-based fight continued, well who was to say.

Small chunks of Ice and Rock would rain down on the two as the sandstorm took control of the field once again. "Dragon Rage on the Frosmouth." He calls to the Garchomp peering through the sleet and sand. On command, an orb of dangerous draconic energy would fly toward the temporary water type all the while Secta would close the distance making sure she'd be able to support her partner in the rounds to come.

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The ear-piercing cries and scrapes of steel against stone reverberate in the area. Still, Aggron does not fall. THe horns collide and while the recoil from her attack deals damage, the hammer arm does not. Quick thinking from the trainer prevents it. "Disengage, with Protect!" And so as the arm fell it'd fall against a blue barrier of sorts Allowing Aggron to regain some manner of ground.

It's apparent the steel type is almost out now, for all her defense she'd received a bombardment of super-effective techniques from her opponent. He has half a mind to call the old girl back, but a look in her eyes reveals the Aggron had no intention of stopping until one of the two was unable to move.

"Understood. Rock Slide!" And soon a torrent of massive stones would appear above the drill pokemon threatening to rain onto it. This phase of the battle was nearing its end, but Miles hadn't run out of tricks just yet.


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Head Smash Collides with Drill Run
Aggron takes recoil from Head Smash
Uses Protect to block Hammer Arm
Aggron Uses Rock Slide

With the multitude of generators up and running now, Miles knew his company would attract more than its fair share of interest among the masses. What he doesn't expect is a certain Ms. Eva Morales to approach. Years prior Miles would have considered himself a fan of the league scientist. She, much like himself, was in the business of peace. Founder of DEPI and all-around altruist Miles had read many an article about the elusive pokemon doctor Eva Morales. When he stands to meet her and her possible entourage there's only a hint of joy in him now. He closes whatever file he found himself skimming through to meet the good doctor with a firm handshake and his full focus.

For all her work, DEPI had failed him personally when he and his people were in direct need. How long had it taken him to find medics much less give him and his now-deceased mother the time of day was appalling and it's something he still cannot look past. Even more, she chose to align herself tangentially to Fernando Silph. a despot and warmonger. Her stances on team rocket regardless of the iteration were problematic and he has an inkling that if she had her way all of its members would be treated like a cancer and incised regardless of circumstance.

That is all to say he knows nothing about the woman personally, he only knows her reported politics, but in the world, they lived even those spoke volumes about character, both his and hers.

" Dr. Morales, Miles Sharp."

Still, if the woman was worth her weight in salt and cared about helping people as much as she proclaimed there was something to be built here, professionally and personally. After all, Miles would give his life for the citizens of Hoenn, to heal his home of the war her people brought to his homeland.

"Head Engineer of Infinity Industries, it's a pleasure, truly." He pulls a smile from the depths of his stomach. For all the information his mind held, he'd attempt to keep it open in hopes Eva Morales is the woman he'd believed her to be all those years prior.

Hands were beginning to burn, so many moves had flown but still neither side gave in, it'd be inspiring if it wasn't so petty. He hears Doug call from the other side with his Ninjask, and Miles takes it upon himself to interfere with the gym leader.

Keep 'em on your toes! Rock Slide! and so stones would fall threatening the rope and the event as so many other moves had done prior. He wonders how long this bout can continue...

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