WILD CAUGHT Named after an old acquaintance, Kilbourne never met a challenge he couldn't meet, or a target he couldn't bring to heel. The toad Kilbourne isn't quite as bloodthirsty, but definitely tries his best to achieve his goals.

#536 THE VIBRATION POKEMON

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KILBOURNE - PALPITOAD - ♂ WATER ABSORB ECHOED VOICE, SUPERSONIC, AQUA RING, GROWL, MIST

Hoenn was, undoubtedly, a vibrant and bustling locale, though not one so in need of his particular services, until quite recently. Perhaps because the market was so saturated with those willing to get their hands dirty. And maybe, if Thomas was being truthful, maybe he was becoming more selective about his clientele and scope of work in his old age.

But with all the unrest and doomsday talk, lately, and very few outlets through which to seem genuinely productive, he was more than looking forward to a good old chance to slit some throats.

You could call nearing thirty old when you were in his line of work.

As far as Zev, well, he seemed quite the accurate picture. Look up mercenary in the dictionary and there was an image of him to the left of the bolded word. Precise, professional, that well cultivated sort of empty that was both an intimidation and survival tactic. One of many facets: flattened to sharpness and disconnected.

As they enter the lounge, he allows himself a measured, deep breath; he didn’t smoke but always enjoyed the scent of freshly-lit tobacco. He followed Zev through the building, their bodies drawing contrails in the faintly silver-tinged air.

He inclined his head to the club attendant in gratitude as he crossed the threshold into the lift, the foot of his cane knocking hollowly against the floor of the elevator car. He used the tool to depress the third floor button, then wrapped his long gloved fingers over the golden handle, dimming the gleam of it in the elevator potlights.

“Only the third floor,” he said, voice a shock in the quiet, humming car. “How brazen.” A smile like the smoke still clinging to their clothes curled across his face.

The car clunked to a stop; the doors swooshed open.

Zev Harcourt
holy goddamn ballsack SORRY ABOUT THE WAIT

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Thomas, as a rule, overdressed for everything. It was an aspect of his personality that was present whether he was himself, or the Nightingale. Often, it was a double-edged sword, for wearing cotton jersey would be just as opprobrious as having to clean bloodstains out of silk brocade.

At least, in this costume, his cane looked more like a prop than an actual tool.

It heartened him, then, to see his associate had done the same.

“Apologies for any tardiness,” Thomas announced, though he was very sure he was right on time, as he approached the only other overdressed man on the street. Indeed, the establishment was fine, and the patrons dressed well, but none had quite such well-pressed suits.

At first instinct, Zev Harcourt struck him as a professional. It was a respectable first impression. And he knew, of himself, those often didn’t come off so well. But a misleading introduction could be a tool-- one he wielded as well as any weapon.

He gave the door attendant a nod, gesturing within with the ground point of his cane. “Shall we?”

Zev Harcourt

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GACHA (DIVING) Beleagured and long-suffering, Chelsea feels she needs to be loved by everyone to validate her existence. It's exhausting.

#366 THE BIVALVE POKEMON

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CHELSEA - CLAMPERL - ♀ SHELL ARMOR SHELL SMASH, IRON DEFENSE, WHIRLPOOL, WATER GUN, CLAMP

WILD CAUGHT Peter tries really hard to keep the peace and protect the innocent, but he does sometimes fall afoul of the boneheadedness of youth.

#444 THE CAVE POKEMON

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PETER - GABITE - ♂ SAND VEIL DUAL CHOP, SLASH, SAND ATTACK, TACKLE

GACHA (FISHING) Like her real-world namesake, Thames is unyielding, ever-present, and struggling to clean up her act. She still demands respect, however.

#130 THE ATROCIOUS POKEMON

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THAMES - GYARADOS - ♀ INTIMIDATE WHIRLPOOL, SCARY FACE, ICE FANG, CRUNCH, DRAGON DANCE, HYDRO PUMP

gifting

Aaron Toral

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MISMAGIUS ♀ levitate PSYWAVE, ASTONISH, MYSTICAL FIRE, MAGICAL LEAF