”Who said you ever deserved one~?”[break][break]

He eyed the clearing once more with an idle hum, noting the appearance of a particular, violet hued Pokemon for little more than a moment before sifting through his belts for another, vacant capsule. He tapped the button once to enlarge it before tossing it out, just as he’d done with the prior ones.[break][break]

”Saying they’d be driven insane would imply that I’m insufferable, by the way,” he added soon after, chuckling. ”I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’m nothing more than a joy to be around~.”[break][break]

(tl;dr: catching haunter)

MARISOL SIMONE [break]
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”Look at you, using your brain~.” A soft chuckle escaped his lips, his arms crossing over his chest within an absentminded manner, all the while. ”Even then, though, speaking is still just one part of the issue— the smaller part of it. If I had to choose between stepping into their realm—or even just a different realm than ours, altogether—and communicating with them, I’d absolutely choose the former~. Learn and observe by experience.”[break][break]

For one reason or another, it had always been a general interest of his, anyways. Only seemed natural for that to be the case then the ghosts of the afterlife had been his only solace in childhood.[break][break]

A matter that he thought about often, though found himself thwarted from dwelling upon as the next question posed before him met his ears. His brows raised faintly. ”...A liking for psychics?” he mused in repetition with a hum. He thought on it for just a moment before shaking his head, chuckling. ”No, no— not necessarily an interest~. …Call it a funny little reminder of someone, if anything~.”[break][break]

(tl;dr: pending catch attempt on rotom)

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…Oh, that one would actually be pretty useful to him.[break][break]

Keen as ever, he kept his eyes upon the scenery while lending his ears, alone, to the conversation. Yet again, he reached for a vacant capsule upon sighting a certain, erratic little spirit as it blipped to and fro, in and out of existence. He watched it with a careful eye, doing his best to track its movements and note whatever sort of pattern he could be tossing the Pokeball out.[break][break]

He watched as it made contact and began to rustle, smirking softly to himself contently.[break][break]

”If said Psychic Pokemon were able to communicate with the dead, maybe~.” He gave a small sigh, crossing his arms softly and averting his gaze towards her for a moment, once more. ”As far as I know, most can only communicate telepathically between living beings. If you’re aware of any that can seek out the dead, then I’m all ears.”[break][break]

(tl;dr: catch attempt on rotom)

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”And the resources they have to offer along the way. Don’t forget about that~.” A chuckle began to sound in tandem to the tail end of the words, altogether. Though a second hadn’t escaped his lips within the midst of the next line she had to offer, his lips simply tugged further up—albeit faintly—in display of his amusement. ”That aside, though, I can’t help but feel like you’re overcomplicating me more than what’s truthful~...”[break][break]

A lie? Doubtful, but still unproved, nonetheless.[break][break]

His gaze strayed for a moment in light of a couple of creatures entering the scene, and after some minor debate (and a spark of familiarity at the sight of one), he reached for a Pokeball before tossing it out towards the brightly colored Pokemon as it passed through.[break][break]

”...Everything is more or less the same as always, though.” He watched as the capsule dropped to the ground and began to shift and rattle, his smile fading slightly as a more pensive hum sounded from him. ”Progress? Not quite. More studies in nature? Plenty. There’s only so much that can be done when you have a Pokemon that literally steals souls, and yet…has no other way to communicate with them, otherwise..”[break][break]

(tl;dr: catch attempt on hatterene)

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”Some would say having the room to breathe and get clarity is better~.”[break][break]

He hummed following the words, a smile tugging upon his own lips as his attention momentarily drifted towards the ghastly ghost similarly drifting by. Pursing his lips softly, his eyes narrowed within an instinctive and absentminded sense of amusement, and he reached his hand out to gently run his hand along the wisps of its form— regardless of whether or not it had been a fruitless endeavor amidst intangible fumes.[break][break]

He pulled his hand back, crossing one hand over the other within a leisurely manner. ”’Playing’ is subjective, truly, but the short of it is yes, I suppose~.” Lulling his head faintly, he gave a soft sigh while rolling his neck within a gradual pace, though not without resting it towards a shoulder as he peered towards her once more. Despite knowing the context of her tone, the smile he wore seemed to grow slightly. ”Though the methods are skeptical as always, it isn’t necessarily for nothing. Progress in chaos. You know how it is~.”

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Before he could so much as make a statement himself, the other voice chimed in.[break]
It made explaining easier, at the very least.[break][break]

”When you guys get there, there should be an alleyway just to the left of the actual building,” the man said over the communication link, his voice ever chipper. ”Just pop whatever Pokemon you wanna have help out before ya enter. They’ll find some fake company van not too long after the first turn. That’s me~.”[break][break]

To that, Daylong gave a faint smirk under his breath, glancing towards the woman held onto his arm and tapping the earpiece he wore (instinctively; he, of course, remembered the situation he’d gathered regarding her sight) while continuing along the sidewalk with a hum. Her invitation of guidance hadn’t been lost upon him, nor had it really been cared about, truthfully. She needed a way to walk without crossing ongoing traffic, after all.[break][break]

”Just as he said~. No need to fret, anywho— I’ll let you know when we’re right by the alley entrance~.” He eyed her for just a moment longer before reaching across with his free hand, leisurely taking her own, unoccupied one and giving it a quick, mannerly shake prior to releasing and pocketing his own during their walk. ”Dalyong, by the way— but for this specific mission, I’m Kangmin~. Don’t worry too much about your own cover, by the way. Just act as you will and as you feel would help so long as it doesn’t put us in jeopardy~.”

ARIADNE MAUCH [break]
mission: a diamond in the rough

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On one hand, it was a bit of a surprise for contact with this one to have been kept— but at the same time, she always was one of the only ones he seemed to genuinely gravitate towards during his time with Rocket.[break][break]

It hadn’t been so long since he’d last seen her, and yet, it still felt like ages since he’d last seen her. The given scene would be considered an odd place to catch up, as well—what with the unusually unnerving atmosphere—but he, at least, felt personally at home in places such as the given, anyways.[break][break]

”So~?” he started off before long, turning his head only the faintest bit in order to catch by the edge of the peripheral. A soft, idling smirk tugged upon his lips as they walked along. ”You seem to be doing better for yourself, nowadays~. How’s life as a free bird been treating you, mmn?”

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”...Mmn? Ah, of course— and I should be the one to apologize~. Still on shift, after all~.”[break][break]

The words came in the form of a hum, only ended with the lift of a cup once more. Lifting his arm as the cup touched against his lips, he eyed the watch upon his wrist with an initial idleness that immediately seemed to turn into what could only be some form of realization.[break][break]

”It looks like I should get going, too, anyways~. Lost track of time, myself.” He pushed his seat out just enough in order to allow himself the room to stand, smoothing his clothes down and sparing the woman by him another look. ”Don’t give up hope so easily, though, Officer. I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to catch whoever it is.”[break][break]

His lip quirked into more of a slightly teasing smirk, as did a brow as he nodded in encouragement.[break][break]

”For some reason, I have a hunch that you’ll make a breakthrough soon. Keep your head up~.”

FIORA HYE-JIN YUN [break]

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He says, only for a particular little fox to immediately become sidetracked.[break]
He gave a soft sigh.[break][break]

Nevertheless, it was still amusing to watch the three mind their own business. Upon noting the sudden interest that the aforementioned fox took within a roaming Pokemon, however, the man couldn’t help but eye for a moment or so before walking over with a smile.[break][break]

”...A new friend, Kumi~?” he mused, eying the Zorua as she gave a yip of what he could only assume to be confirmation. His lip tugged faintly more upward as he glanced towards the bejeweled creature for several moments.[break][break]

It stared back.[break]
He stared back.[break]
It stared back for longer.[break]
He broke with another sigh and a broader smile.[break][break]

”...Fine, you win~,” he hummed, raising a brow. He reached over for a free Pokeball before reaching over and gently tapping it upon the ghost’s forehead, promptly taking it into the capsule before eying it in thought. ”Good talk. We’ll do it again later, I suppose~...”

(tl;dr: catch attempt)

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He was more or less content with simply watching the three wander about as they took a brief pause and respite, but upon seeing one of the bunch stray a bit too far away and towards what looked to be a couple of wild Pokemon, he narrowed his eyes slightly before standing up. Pressing his fingers against his lip and tongue, a sharp whistle resounding through the clearing once he’d blown into them.[break][break]

It earned the attention of the group immediately, and he clicked his tongue with a faint and idle smirk as he gave each and every one of them a quick glance of faux judgment.[break][break]

”What did I say, mmn? You’re free to explore, but don’t travel too far, now…”[break][break]

(tl;dr: skipping)

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