While the SUCKER PUNCH is not as effective thanks to typing, but with the power difference between the legend and the simple Grapploct it still stings. How long they’ll be able to last he’s not sure, but fears what’ll happen if he doesn't keep trying. After the first Rock Smash hits, Grapploct does what he can to go all in. Their body glowing in a light blue aura as they strike with all their might with SUPERPOWER. [break][break]

Meanwhile with one pokemon down, the Jellicent would attempt to focus on the other, creating another WHIRLPOOL to trap the poison bee pokemon.


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+ Adrian Malcolm // H✩T Battle
[break]+ Grapploct is hit by Sucker Punch
[break]+ Grapploct uses Superpower
[break]+ Jellicent is weakened by Venom Drench
[break]+ Jellicent sets up a whirlpool

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”That depends, are you fast enough?” Raphael simply chuckles as he snaps his fingers as well. After the Beast even as if to show off his pokemon’s speed. So before the STONE EDGE ended up striking it’s target the Golisopod would use FIRST IMPRESSION on the Tyranitar. It wasn’t the best target, but with the Sand Veil picking up, seeing the other was difficult. [break][break]

Grapploct meanwhile tries to keep their guard up as their opponent seems to have blended into the sand. Before the Scorching Sand ends up burning him. So in retaliation they would attempt to grab them for a SEISMIC TOSS.



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+ Adrian Malcolm // H✩T Battle
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So it had Flower Veil, how annoying. Though there was always the chance, so not much that could be done about it for now. The Grassy Terrain was definitely concerning for his Jellicent, but he figures in the end they’ll be fine. This is practice after years of idling. [break][break]

With a double whistle at a certain pitch both ghost pokemon move in unison, Jellicent sending off a black beam with NIGHT SHADE, together with Froslass’s SHADOW BALL, both aiming at the Whimsicott . [break][break]

He simply nods on the question, ”Indeed, though admittedly most of my time was spent behind a computer offering supplies.” obviously he couldn’t give details here.


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+ Chu-e Choi // H✩T
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The older man waits for the younger man to process things. Though at least they see4med to be in the proper state of mind to retrieve their pokemon before their head got too big with the win. [break][break]

”Not much to think about when it comes to a dead man,” he comments simply. People came and went in Rocket, had he been a much newer recruit he might have more emotion about the man. Especially since they were there at the beginning of his science career. Though he was long past those emotions. “You shouldn’t concern yourself either, emotions like grief will only get in your way”


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+ jayden cross // H✩T
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Raphael just gives a nod, both in terms about the name and having heard some of what Dr Hargrove. ”I’ve heard of just experiments on pokemon, though I don’t know what particularly he works on,” he clarifies, looking over at the vial and handing it over. [break][break]

He ponders for a moment when asked. Taking a moment to consider as he has been with Rocket for a bit now. Quite overwhelming in some aspects. ”I suppose if anything it would be if while in labs am I still expected to do the same type of missions as before? Or will I be allowed to focus here?”



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+ jayden cross/ AKA nikolai cross
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Well that was a shame, though he supposes he can’t expect the head of the labs to greet some newbie. As the other gives his hand Pryde would play nice, smiling as he shakes hands with the other. The other would find his grip strong and confident. He had no reason to back down now. [break][break]

”Far be it for me to object to the boss’s schedule Mr. Cross,” he’ll tilt his head, “Or is it doctor already?” personally he didn’t see the other having such a title as they seemed about his age. Though who knows nowadays. “Are you one of his assistants as well?” he asked curiously, wanting to know the other’s place. [break][break]

All so he could play this game properly.



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+ jayden cross/ AKA nikolai cross
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Naturally Raphael knows who is coming toward him. The old man made it a point to learn not only of those at the head of Rocket, but also those who were seen as powerful. The beast were common knowledge for him, so he is amused at being approached as he's far from what he used to be. [break][break]

"Sounds more than fine Mr. Clayton, I've heard you're a beast in the field," he pokes a little fun before he takes out two pokeballs, "And I'm always a man to indulge in experimentation here and there," he'll toss the balls taking out two of his newer pokemon. They could use the lesson/


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+ oscar clayton // H✩T Battle
[break]+ Battle Theme

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"Indeed, my wife taught it to me though, I joined long before the couple of blonds I'm sure you're thinking of," he was well aware of THEO BECKETT's battle tactics. The man taught his sons, and his boys were lucky enough that their mother started them up on it. And how the same tactic has been adopted by several of his team like Cillian Quinn. [break][break]

Nidoking becomes confused due to the teeter dance, though his pokemon know better than to just stop. While it couldn't properly act in accordance to his trainer he still had enough wits about him to try for a POISON JAB


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+ Rowan Wrynn // H✩T
[break]+ Nidoking is now confused.
[break]+ Confusion (1/2)
[break]+ Nidoking keeps enough wit to use POISON JAB

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Despite how hard he tries, in the end his arm doesn't measure up. Not on it's own as he made sure not to have his Rotom help in this matter. It left his arm at partial capacity, but it should have been strong enough to easily take down any normal man. Though with the size of Zac he doubted he was any normal man. [Break][break]

So there is little surprise when in the end he loses. He chuckles lightly as the avatar cheers about his victory. The doctor gets up as 'Lloyd' shakes his opponents hand. "Thank you, but clearly the prototype needs improvement," he comments as he goes to shake the other's hand. There is a spark and suddenly the wrist is no longer moving. [Break][break]

Well not of his accord at least. The hand would suddenly get tighter and tighter against his own violation. "I think you might have pinched a wire," Pryde would attempt to remove his arm with no luck. How annoying, "I would suggest holding still Mr. Ramsay," he warns as he takes out a knife and works on the joint until the hand was off.



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+ Zac Ramsay // H✩T
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Pryde's expression has been relatively neutral this whole game so far. Even when it seems the legend forfeits as it barely puts up a fight. It lacked pride and it was disappointing, he wanted a test not laziness. Though at least now it was his turn to try. "Does your legend give you any extra strength?" he couldn't help but ask as he wanted a proper test run. [Break][break]

Raphael removes his jacket to allow better movement. Most his arm still covered as there seemed to be a cover on it making it seem more natural if it were for the metallic hand. He locks his grip with the other as he gives a competitive smile before he attempts to take them down.



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+ Zac Ramsay // H✩T
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Just one more, though it seems like they were both using their ace of their sleeves. Whough while his Nidoking was a mere gift between him and his wife when they first dated they were up against a legend. Though it seems like they weren't too interested in battling. Very different from Cillian Quinn's Lugia it seemed. [Break][break]

"Try not to disappoint," he orders softly so the other couldn't hear as the scared Nidoking brings it's arms up ready to take on the legendary bull.



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+ Zac Ramsay // H✩T
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