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interpol has never strayed its gaze away from hoenn. not since silas. not since cadis. not since the ultra beasts and megalopolans. the never ceasing tumult of legendary pokemon, the dimensional disruptions, and threat of natural disasters.[break][break]

interpol may very well be watching hoenn for entertainment rather than for surveillance, but the commissioner has interfaced with the organization many, many times. their contributions invaluable to the running of all regions. within her office, dahlia waits for the newest arrival from the international police.[break][break]

he is then, ringed in.[break][break]

"doctor dieterich?" she asks as the man enters. "dahlia goode." a hand is extended, blue eyes measuring the man intently across the bridge of her gesture.

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[attr="class","ooc"] @rhafiel[break]

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REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME, Commissioner dahlia goode would publicize the one-sided transaction as a gesture of good will met with profanity.[break][break]

The sunken vessels are not recovered or asked for in terms of compensation. After all, in spite of the mighty strength of Pokemon, the boats were already quite weak in construction: aged ships at the end of their usable lifespans.[break][break]

Nevertheless, the acceptance of the supplies is cause for relief. It is now up to Team Rocket to use them for the people of Sootopolis with their fair judgement.[break][break]

If that is even to be trusted.

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[attr="class","ooc"] Cillian Quinn Isaac Merlo[break]

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in gavin's mind, much of what the league does is marred with criticism. such is the filter one's clouded thoughts flatten into as they spiral toward and collide against a stubborn pane. but she does not mind.[break][break]

after all, dahlia has found quite the opposite in regards to the conflicting voices and opinions at her table. as the meteoroid nears, more and more have come to side with her government's plans.[break][break]

it is the nature of leadership to be reviewed too harshly. too impulsively.[break][break]

"and i'm sure you understand the paradoxical nature of your statement, merlino. why use 'nevertheless' if not to reconcile your two roles?"[break][break]

she rises and swipes her hand across her lap as if to brush off the dust of this futile office.[break][break]

"if you had cared for your people, then you would have accepted the help without fuss. i believe i'll be taking my leave now. thank you for your time."[break][break]

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"please, mr. merlino. you are the one who cares about their reputation. you are the one who asked for aid to be off book."[break][break]

the commissioner almost scoffs, but she catches it within the throat like a pidove.[break][break]

"so, you have a choice here. are you here as a criminal, or are you here as an ambassador of sootopolis? pick a role."[break][break]

she shakes her head.[break][break]

"i will still send my vessels of aid."

DAHLIA GOODE'S GOVERNMENT WILL SEND SUPPLY BOATS TO ROCKET'S SOOTOPOLIS CITY. AT THE END OF THIS THREAD, I WILL POST DESCRIBING THE VESSELS BEING SENT. YOU MAY DECIDE HOW GAVIN WILL HANDLE THEM AND A SUBSEQUENT CLOSING MOD POST WITH THE RESULTS WILL BE PUBLISHED.

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[attr="class","ooc"] Cillian Quinn[break]

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"such methods only work for smaller quantities, and even then, they can be uncovered."[break][break]

dahlia refrains from wagging her perfectly manicured finger. rather, she shakes her head. eyes closed in the slowest blink as the blonde curl against her cheek swings.[break][break]

"i find it humorous that you are accusing me of trickery when you are the one suggesting concealment." the commissioner says. "who is hiding here? who is open here? mr. merlino."[break][break]

elsewhere, he says.[break][break]

"we will send our vessels regardless. i will not abandon my people."

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[attr="class","ooc"] Cillian Quinn[break]

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while freya may be correct—their lives little fragile pins in the primeval pincushion—dahlia can not help but ponder the veracity of such myths. though she believes them, truthfully, truthfully, what if this was a new legend? a new story in which rayquaza turns its back.[break][break]

even creatures of habit can molt the wrong way.[break][break]

"then i must wonder," the commissioner says, breath heavy on the bough of her words, "if what we're doing is enough. after all, the league is at fault. we sent it to the realm it almost died in."

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[attr="class","ooc"] freya morningstar Eva Morales[break]

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"there is no lack of ambition here. just a lack of experience. on your part."[break][break]

dahlia sweeps her hand gracefully to her chest. as if out of sympathy. one borne out of a personal well rather than a political engine.[break][break]

"for when goods are transferred, there must always be a record. always a receipt detailing the inventory. the giver and receiver."[break][break]

the commissioner says.[break][break]

"when league vessels arrive with supplies on sootopolis’ doorstep and you turn them away, i wouldn't be concerned about my people." she avoids the his snakebit lips, letting her own smile riposte his. "i'd be more concerned for your people. your people who will begin to learn more and more that sootopolis is a barren crater. your people who will feel betrayed and tricked by you."

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[attr="class","ooc"] Cillian Quinn[break]

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when the two ladies embrace, the commissioner slips into some silence. [break][break]

she allows freya to take the first few steps onto the green and follows soon after. off to the side. careful not to silk the emotional procession, nor disturb the dragon ahead.[break][break]

but she is close enough to see the damage. the tail's regrowth, like slowly uncurling fern, is a haunting reminder that greater threats exist and will continue to exist past the meteoroid.[break][break]

there is no such thing as rest.[break][break]

"we'll have to plan for when it does reach full recovery." the commissioner whispers. "rayquaza may be docile for now, but what will it decide to do when it is healthy?"

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"off the books?" The Commissioner bestows unto Gavin a look of incredulosity. "my presence and purpose here has already been made public by my government. the people of sootopolis have seen me arrive."[break][break]

She stirs little. Stays comfortable in the bend of her chair.[break][break]

"there is nothing that can be hidden. if i return, then it is with the honest narrative that you refused our help."

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[attr="class","ooc"] Cillian Quinn[break]

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