Gunner nodded as he listened carefully to the scientist in charge of the research station. One of many recently built by the League, it stood nestled in a stretch of jungle overlooking a waterfall in the Giant Chasm. [break][break]

Various personnel bustled about the station, carrying samples obtained from the surrounding wilderness or entering data gathered from them. The energy of the encampment was electric, full of hope and excitement for new knowledge. [break][break]

However, discovery did not come without danger. Reports of Paradox Pokémon attacks had reached Ever Grande City, prompting the League to send aid in the form of seasoned trainers. Gunner was one such agent. [break][break]

"I understand, ma'am. Thank you for explaining the situation," he said before turning to his assigned partner. jack wainwright seemed to cross his path more frequently of late. "Since the Pokémon come up the main path, we should set up barricades of some kind to deter them. What do you think?" [break][break]

Nearby, Gunner's newest acquisition—a robotic version of the mythical Terrakion that experts had come to call Iron Boulder—stood stock still, appearing more like a statue than an actual Pokémon. The station's scientists gave it a wide berth and more than a few nervous glances. [break][break]

TAGS – jack wainwright[break]
NOTES – gc excursion b: research station

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