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POSTED ON May 5, 2024 15:09:23 GMT

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The roof was a suitable tactic, one that Zev had used multiple times in the past. He gave a single nod as his gaze fixed to that distant platform. "The roof will work. Smoke can get us up there without a problem." [break][break]

The Gengar glanced toward the humans at the mention of his name. A soft snicker drifted from the shadows before dissipating on the breeze. [break][break]

"Once we're in there, how would you deal with the cameras and alarms?" Zev asked, looking at Embry once more. Absently, the Rocket Beast pulled a pair of black leather gloves from his pocket and put them on.

TAGS – Embry Hawkins[break]
NOTES – mission (repeat)

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POSTED ON May 5, 2024 14:12:36 GMT

I have an entire playlist for Zev and it's impossible to pick one song from it to share, so here's the whole playlist.

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POSTED ON May 3, 2024 13:04:56 GMT

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Zev could only guess at Theo's thoughts behind his diplomatic words. If he expected Zev to possess a shred of humanity, he would be sorely disappointed. Even in Kanto, the assassin hadn't been capable of the emotional bond common among humans. [break][break]

He had not loved a single person, not for as long as he lived. He did not know how. Caleb Harcourt, his own flesh and blood brother, had been his property then, too. [break][break]

You shouldn't have made threats in the first place, Zev thought, but said instead, "Apology accepted." [break][break]

He doubted Theo's sincerity, but he was not above letting people make up for their mistakes.

TAGS – THEO BECKETT[break]
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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON [M]

POSTED ON May 3, 2024 11:48:31 GMT

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Zev did not need to explain himself to the likes of howard slayte. Nenet had wanted to help the Lunala, not hurt it, so healing it had been their best tactic. Thrashing it within an inch of its life, on the other hand, would have certainly earned Zev her ire. [break][break]

"It wasn't a complete failure," he pointed out instead, taking the cigarette from Howard. But instead of leaning forward to let the other man light it, Zev took his own lighter out of his own pocket. [break][break]

Flame flickered to life in his hand. Briefly, he thought about supping on it, but used it to light his cigarette instead. After all, he'd recently dined on much stronger light. A tiny flame was no comparison. [break][break]

"Ask."

TAGS – howard slayte[break]
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POSTED ON May 3, 2024 11:28:58 GMT

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INFERNAL ACQUISITION [DW]

POSTED ON May 1, 2024 23:10:27 GMT

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Zev was content to walk in silence. He disliked small talk and preferred his own company over most others'. And most of all, he despised questions that pried into his personal life. So when Soyeon broached that topic, he fixed her with an icy stare. [break][break]

"It's better for you if you don't get to know me," he said, all traces of helpful mentorship gone from his demeanor. [break][break]

They reached a dead end flanked by empty offices. [break][break]

"We're pretty far inside the power plant at this point. I'm going to head back, but don't let that stop you from continuing on without me," the Beast said, turning to retrace their steps back to the entrance.

TAGS – soyeon kwan[break]
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POSTED ON May 1, 2024 13:41:21 GMT

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Zev did not remember well the other interrogations he'd endured, but he imagined they started off exactly like this one: with innocuous questions meant to put him at ease. [break][break]

"Yes, both are normal. I'm feeling fine," he answered, not feeling the need to elaborate. [break][break]

Marcus probably already knew about Zev's nocturnal habits, a common trait among members of Team Rocket. Many of their organization's operations tended to occur in the dead of night. Moverover, when you were known among the League to associate with the crime syndicate, moving around was easier when cloaked in darkness. [break][break]

What the doctor did not have to know, however, was how both sleeping and eating did not come naturally to Zev, not anymore. They were functions he forced himself to undergo, to support the human body he still inhabited. But part of his consciousness no longer existed on such a narrow plane, and it had taken some time to readjust.

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IMMINENT INSTABILITY ENDEAVORS

POSTED ON May 1, 2024 13:14:15 GMT

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GUNSMILE'S ENDEAVORS

MARK WHICH ENDEAVORS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITH ✔

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✔ make an ic-post within may.
3X pokeballs to Zev Harcourt

✔ complete a thread within the event period.
1X shard in the color of your choice (yellow, red, green, or blue) to Yumi Hasegawa (green)

✔ participate in any forum game thread.
1X rainbow shard to Zev Harcourt

✔ involve a ground-type move in an ic-post.
1X type 1 evolution to Sasha Huang

✖ utilize or involve entry hazards in an ic-post.
1X type 2 evolution to @tag

✔ teach your pokemon a ground-type move.
1X type 3 evolution to Julien Demassieux

✖ involve one of the following pokemon abilities in a post: earth eater, arena trap, sand force, sand stream, levitate. can be a npc/wild pokemon.
1X sparkling dust to @tag

✔ capture/defeat/redeem a ground-type pokemon in a wild, safari, gacha (no trades/gifts).
1X level tutor to Frank Caffey

✔ complete a solo/duo wild or safari thread.
1X tm/tr to Frank Caffey

✔ participate in 1 imminent instability swarm or distortion.
1X move tutor to Frank Caffey

✖ publish an ic-post in your exhibit or garden.
1X move tutor to @tag

✔ reference another character by tagging them in an ic-post.
1X egg tutor to Sasha Huang

✖ use a gif or image that features a ground-type pokemon in your post.
1X egg tutor to @tag

✔ include music in an ic-post (link or the player code).
1X tm/tr to Yumi Hasegawa

✔ use one of these names in a post in any capacity: giovanni, bertha, clay, hapu, rika.
1X incense to Sasha Huang

✔ use one of the following words in an ic-post: firmament, demesne, dregs, balance.
1X ability capulse to Julien Demassieux

✔ use the idiomatic noun "run (something/someone) to the ground" in an ic-post.
1X starf berry to Yumi Hasegawa

✔ complete 1 imminent instability mission.
1X gachapon ticket to Sasha Huang

✔ complete 2 imminent instability missions.
1X gachapon ticket to Sasha Huang

✖ complete 3 imminent instability missions.
1X premium gacha ticket to @tag

✖ post in a communication thread or comment on an hnn article.
1X level tutor to @tag

✔ post in a plotter or wanted ad thread with a genuine plotting idea, affirmation of a relationship, or a compliment (minimum 100 word count).
1X ability capsule to Julien Demassieux

✔ sell a pokemon to the black market.
1X form change to Gunner Graves

✔ buy a pokemon from the black market.
1X ability capulse to Zev Harcourt

✔ reference any of the organizations listed in the local hoenn guidebook thread, or any on-site player-led business.
1X mega shard to Yumi Hasegawa

✖ reference information from the hoenn dragonology document created by crow.
1X mega shard to @tag

✖ complete a thread that features a conflict of any kind with a character in the opposite faction.
1X salac berry to @tag

✖ use mega evolution, terastallization, or dynamax in an ic-post.
1X devolution stone to @tag

✖ use a z-move in an ic-post.
1X honey to @tag

✖ use a sygna suit in an ic-post.
1X tm/tr to @tag

✔ incorporate a sandstorm (weather) in your post or thread.
1X sparkling dust to Sasha Huang

✔ incorporate a character or a pokemon falling/tripping in your post.
1X level tutor to Frank Caffey

✖ terastallize a pokemon into the ground tera type.
1X type 1 evolution to @tag

✖ reference or involve a heavy ball in your post.
3X pokeballs to @tag

✔ involve the emotion of fear in your post or thread.
1X incense to Sasha Huang

MILESTONE ENDEAVORS

MARK WHICH ENDEAVORS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITH ✔

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✔ complete 3 total endeavors.
1X tablets of lutum to Frank Caffey (a pokemon who drinks this potion will learn the move, MUD BOMB.)

✔ complete 5 total endeavors.
x1 ground tera shard to Yumi Hasegawa

✔ complete 10 total endeavors.
1X legendary candy to Gunner Graves

✔ complete 15 total endeavors.
1X mega stone to Gunner Graves

✔ complete 20 total endeavors.
1X dynamax candy to Zev Harcourt

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POSTED ON May 1, 2024 11:39:54 GMT

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BRICK BREAK smashed through Espeon's REFLECT but did little to slow down the purple feline. He retaliated with a PSYCHIC aimed directly at the Galarian Farfetch'd, only to be thrown aside by the advantageous PHANTOM FORCE. [break][break]

"Good choices so far," Zev commented to Diana, watching the battle closely. "But can you keep it up?" [break][break]

As Espeon struggled to his feet, Ambipom leaped high into the air. She descended with alarming speed, attempting to strike the Farfetch'd with AERIAL ACE.

TAGS – Diana Cavendish[break]
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– Espeon is hit by BRICK BREAK and PHANTOM FORCE; uses PSYCHIC on Galarian Farfetch'd[break]
– Ambipon uses AERIAL ACE on Galarian Farfetch'd

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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON [M]

POSTED ON May 1, 2024 11:32:31 GMT

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Howard had a point about the stone. Still, the more Zev stared at it, the more similar it looked to the tower he'd seen in the other world. But before he could voice those thoughts, Howard made another comment about the Lunala. [break][break]

"Nenet didn't want to kill it. In fact, I'm certain she wants to capture it for study," Zev replied, his fingertips skimming lightly over the symbols close at hand. "We tried subduing it and healing its wounds, but it did end up flying off." [break][break]

Mild frustration colored his last words. He dropped his hand from the face of the altar and looked around. [break][break]

"This place drew Lunala to it with some kind of beacon, so there must be some connection. Maybe it's a place of power for it, like how Mt. Chimney was with Moltres." Zev recalled the footage he'd taken with BARNABY FINCH last year, revealing how the magma rejuvenated the legendary bird.

TAGS – howard slayte[break]
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LAY OF THE LAND [M]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:55:34 GMT

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Zev did not smile. In fact, his expression remained apathetic, almost aloof, and his tone maintained its cold indifference. "Then you're dismissed. Forward any of your reports to me, and let me know if you encounter any issues during your mission." [break][break]

He turned back to the smart board, closing out windows and apps. Neither he nor Reinier had any reason to linger. They both had important tasks to attend to.

TAGS – Reinier Justice[break]
NOTES – mission (repeat)

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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON [M]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:49:40 GMT

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"We remember," Zev confirmed, his eyes still on the circular door built into the rock face. Through the psychic bond with Necrozma, he felt the pain of its injuries from the battle against Lunala, minor as it was in the face of greater existential agony. "We remember well." [break][break]

Mention of the flute drew Zev back to the present moment. Turning his gaze upon Howard, he shook his head. [break][break]

"No. It vanished after Nenet played a note. If we drew out the Tapu Bulu again, we might be able to obtain another one, but I don't feel any strong presence around here today." [break][break]

Which was a pity. On one hand, another encounter could have provided more answers. But on the other hand, they could take their time investigating without imminent danger. [break][break]

Zev stepped up closer to peer at the symbols. "Do any of these look similar to anything we have on Hoenn?" he asked the admin.

TAGS – howard slayte[break]
NOTES – mission (repeat)

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INFERNAL ACQUISITION [DW]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:38:28 GMT

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"What did I say earlier? You don't need to be the strongest fighter. Continue the work you're best suited for." [break][break]

Bending down, Zev picked up the Pokéball containing his new Electrike. He had no need for the Pokémon, however, so he tossed the capsule to Soyeon. "Here. You can use this for your Genesect." [break][break]

They continued on, down the winding labyrinth of New Mauville. He did not answer her question right away, recalling instead the anger he'd felt in the wake of Caleb Harcourt's betrayal, or when he'd learned an unknown agent of Team Rocket had injured Neffatari Nzingha. [break][break]

Choosing his words carefully, Zev replied, "It's easy to remain calm and collected when you understand that there are more important things in life than getting upset over other people. Instead of getting hung up on how much you hate someone, focus on your goals, no matter how far away they seem." [break][break]

Sounds of wild Pokémon drew his attention to a conference room. He opened the door to peer inside.

TAGS – soyeon kwan[break]
NOTES – duo wild (electric/steel) | skipping

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[GIFT] For the War Machine

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:07:06 GMT

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LAY OF THE LAND [M]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2024 15:01:08 GMT

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Inwardly, Zev was satisfied that Reinier had come to the same conclusion as he had, even without knowing all the pieces in play at Team Rocket's disposal. The Beast nodded once more and turned to the grunt. [break][break]

"In that case, you're being reassigned to Mossdeep. Get acquainted with the city and report back as much as you can about its defenses, weaknesses, and anything else we can exploit," he said. "If that requires making friends with the locals, then do it." [break][break]

Using the smart board, Zev pulled up the photo of a blonde, middle-aged man. Beneath the photo were the words MOSSDEEP GYM: AURUM BADGE. [break][break]

"There's also a Pokémon gym in Mossdeep. Consider challenging it. There's no doubt that the Gym Leader, Gwyar Wledig, will defend his city if we bring our troops there. We need to know his battle strategy." [break][break]

Zev glanced at Reinier. "Do you have any questions?"

TAGS – Reinier Justice[break]
NOTES – mission (repeat)

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