Oh dear, it would seem that this was not the first time Zev had encountered this invisible prankster. The experience he described was hard for Oscar to wrap his head around, it sounded like some sort of dream. He tapped his chin with his pointer finger, sorting through his recent memory for any similar experiences.

"Sounds like a fairy tale or ghost story. A ring that summons pokemon, I can't think of anything that--"

Oscar's eyes flared as a memory was unlocked from deep within his mind. It was of the apocalyptic beast Kyurem, and the multi-armed titan that dragged it back into its own dimension. Oscar's mouth formed a small smirk, he loved it when puzzle pieces clicked together.

"The day of Menteno, you remember it right? Were you on the space team? I can't recall. I was, and after we had returned to our planet an enormous dragon ripped its way into our dimension. It was thwarted by a giant pokemon that could utilize rings as portals--well I would classify them more as hoops but let's not split hairs."

Oscar laced his hands together, his smile growing wider along side his curiosity. "I wonder if this is related. Only one way to find out. Shall we go with Red?"

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Zev Harcourt

The second time around was much clearer, and Oscar would flinch as an unidentified voice asked a simple question:

"Red or blue?"

Oscar's first instinct was to look around for the voice's source, only to find that he and Zev were the only ones in the breakroom. Oscar narrowed his eyes, taking a slow sip of his coffee as curiosity began to bubble within him. "I--think someone is trying to prank us." Perhaps a grunt thought it would be a gas to hide a microphone within the breakroom to create some haunting shenanigans.

Oscar's fancy-free curiosity would turn into concern when he realized how tense Zev had gotten. Oscar had only known Zev to be, for lack of a better term, a fearless badass. So to see him suddenly look like a spooked cat as very surprising. Oscar raised an eyebrow, taking the time to look around once more as if trying to find something that Zev had noticed that he had missed.

"What? What do you know that I don't? Is this bad?"

Zev Harcourt

"So you're telling me that no one noticed the sword-weasel sneaking in? Like--no one?"

What was supposed to be a quick coffee run to the break room, had unexpectedly become a game of catch-up after Oscar had a surprise encounter with Zev Harcourt . It had been a while since the two last saw each other, and their attempt to exchange simple pleasantries bloomed into an extensive retelling of what occurred within Rocket over the past few months. It turns out that the latest meeting among the higher ups was quite the event.

Oscar idly played with his coffee as Zev shared whatever he could remember about the meeting. Oscar had no problem paying attention, as the tale was full of delicious twists that kept him enthralled. Yet no matter what he learned, Oscar would still end up circling back to the appearance of Chien-Pao. For some reason Oscar found himself fixated on its bizarre intrusion.

"You know--I bet Walsh knew it was there and just didn't fuckin' say anything. He's exactly the type of guy that pulls shit like that."

Oscar took a sip of his coffee as a voice he assumed to be Zev murmured something in coherently.

"R-- -- -lu-?"

Oscar gulped casually, "Sorry I was sipping too loud, could you repeat that?"

Survey #1 - What is your opinion on shorts?

My legs are too pale to be witnessed.

Survey #2 - What was your proudest moment?

I taught my baby (Genesect) how to swear in sign language.

Survey #3 - Do you believe in redemption, or can some sins never be forgiven?

Redemption is subjective. No matter how much you scrub you'll never un-kill that Machamp. You know who you are.

Survey #4 - Which Pokemon species do you detest?

If every Gengar disappeared one day the world would be a better place.

Survey #5 - Who or what 3 objects would you bring with you if you were stuck on a deserted island?

A cd player and two burnt discs of my favorite music to slowly starve to.

Survey #6 - What do you have in your pockets?

I keep everything in my purse (Genesect).

Survey #7 - Do you have a sibling, or someone like one? If so, what's your relationship like?

I have an older brother back in Alola. It's annoying that he still loves me.

Survey #8 - How would you like to be remembered after you die?

If I die I am taking you all with me.

Survey #9 - Do you name your Pokemon? Why, or why not? Do you follow a certain theme?

Sure, helps me tell them apart. My theme is whatever edgy word pops into my head in the moment.

Survey #10 - Are you a virgin?

Nah but that doesn't stop me from pretending to be.

Survey #11 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?

Black, it's not basic it's awesome.

Survey #12 - What is your favorite anime?

The one where the gay guys hit each other with their imaginary friends.

Survey #13 - ORACELIES SOLAR has released her final album titled X. Listen to it here. Out of the tracklist, which is your favorite song and why?

I'm more of a classic rock guy.

Survey #14 - How much time do you think Hoenn has left?

Pretty sure we're three years overdue.

Suggestions - Do you have a suggestion for a future survey question? Please submit it below.

'What's the best, Worst movie you've seen?'

Something big must be happening in the Distortion World, because allegedly little tears to the most elusive of alternate dimensions were popping up across Hoenn. Oscar had developed a fascination for the land of Distortion ever since he got a taste of it in Sootopolis, so he has taken to checking in on these tear reports whenever they come in. He is always one step behind though, usually arriving at a location when the portal had already closed. Or perhaps it was never there at all and he has just been chasing wild geese.

This time was different though. He lucked out when he followed up on a sighting on Mt. Pyre. It took him a while to find it, but once he did there was no mistaking what it was. Sitting within the foggy slopes of the mountain was a small wavy circle emanating a familiar energy. Approaching it gave Oscar the same feeling he received when he was nearly imprisoned within the hostile world forever by Katherine Fairburne. It was a rush of adrenaline, like staring down from an immeasurable height and suddenly getting the urge to jump.

Oscar popped a squat near the rift, staring intently as its undulating vibrations distorted the normal terrain it sat upon. He was admiring it, taking in the sight as if it were a rare piece of art in a museum. Unlike in a museum though, he knew that if he so wished he could reach out and touch it. Oh the temptation was great, but was it safe? Would touching it bring him into that backwards place where few could claim to tread?

Oscar smiled, pushing his hand against the rift without hesitation. Yet as his hand approached, he would feel a force push it away. The rejection was gentle, gentle enough for Oscar to place his hand against it as if it were a solid surface. The force made his hand vibrate, recreating a sensation similar to the opposite sides of two magnets rejecting each other. After a moment of contemplation, Oscar slowly pulled away.

This shall require further research.

---Not claiming the move yet, further research is required.

BUBBLE TEA BREWING SIGN-UPS

Character: oscar clayton [break]
Pokemon:Boris the Haxorus[break]
Favorite flavor: Honeydew[break]

Oscar let out a sound that seemed like the cross between a scoff and bemused laughter. It was not mocking, moreso sympathetic. The very notion that he could ever be angry with Lulu was absurd, and he intended to make that clear.

Oscar slid the coffee closer to Lulu, his smile widening as he held back further chuckling. "Lulu my dear you have nothing to apologize for, nor is there anything to forgive. I'm just glad to see you back in the lab."

Oscar took a sip of his own beverage as he made a rotary glance across the laboratory. "It's a bit more--humble than we're used to, but we'll still do some great work here." Oscar leaned over the desk, rifling through some of the paperwork Luku had splayed out. After a moment he would look back toward here.

"I hope you don't mind that I invited myself to whatever you're doing. I can't resist a Lulu project."

Lulu Flint

Who could resist a surprise while feeling sick? Oscar, Oscar could. However, his own self-care preferences would not stop him from being a caring friend. Oscar heard through the grapevine that Jayden had been suffering through a mysterious sickness. Knowing exactly how that feels, Oscar thought it would be a fun idea to pay his friend a surprise visit.

With a bag of donuts holes in hand, Oscar navigated through the hallways of the High Offices to meet up with Jayden. He did not have to search that hard for his office, and once it was located Oscar would try the door. Ah it was unlocked and the light was on inside, Jayden must be in. Oscar opened the door fully to reveal himself.

"Hey there sick boy, I brought sweets!"

jayden cross

How long has it been since he walked these walls? To be honest not very long at all, but to Oscar it felt as though it had been an eternity. His dress shoes echoed as he forged through the empty passages, humming to himself to make the journey less monotonous. He held two small coffees in each hand, freshly brewed from Rocket's grunt break room. The taste has never been the best, but the nostalgia made up for it.

Only one lab was being worked in tonight, the same one Lulu Flint used to use before she rose within Rocket's ranks. Oscar was glad that her habits had not changed, otherwise their coffees would have become cold by the time he found her. Oscar let himself in, briefly balancing a coffee on his arm to free one of his hands. Once he passed the threshold of the door, he would grab his balanced coffee and begin his search for Lulu.

She was not hard to find, the lab was not the biggest and the desks tended to be toward the front. Oscar found her with her back turned, causing him to sneer mischievously. This truly would be a pure surprise, hopefully she will not hold it against him. Oscar stepped up to the table she was working on and placed the coffee meant for her within arm's reach.

"What are you working on?"

Oscar Clayton

he/him | homosexual | rocket | career criminal

THE STORY SO FAR

When Oscar Clayton first arrived in Hoenn, he was a penniless thief on the run from Alolan law enforcement. His parents were the CEOs of Infinity Industries, a construction company responsible for much of the modern development on the Alolan isles (for better or worse). With his only brother having no interest in business, Oscar was in line to inherent the company after the death of his parents. However Oscar's inheritance was frozen after his stint with the law, and he would not be able to access it until he proved himself to be responsible enough to handle the responsibility of wealth.

Through hard work (and more crime) Oscar was able to present himself as responsible enough to obtain his inheritance properly. Equipped with the resources of Infinity Industries, Oscar was able to connive and sabotage his way into buying the recently disgraced Greater Mauville Holdings company. Using GMH's research and development teams, he would invent the Infinity Generator: a powerful generator that could power cities using infinity energy.

Creating the generator created a spark within Oscar, and he would soon begin to focus on immersing himself into the world of scientific exploration. His endeavors could not be called morally sound however, as Oscar seemed infatuated with exploiting the world's resources to harness new forms of energy. This would accumulate in the development of the 'poke pod' a device that extracted infinity energy directly from a living pokemon at the cost of that pokemon's life.

Oscar's adventures would hit a snag while helping to reconstruct Bill Anderson 's Church of Arceus. As it turned out, the church had been committing atrocities of its own deep underground, and while excavating the ruins of the church's inner sanctum Oscar would encounter a failed attempt to clone Arceus. The gaseous monster would be defeated, but not before being breathed in by Oscar. The particles Oscar had inhaled solidified within his internal organs, slowly spreading and corrupting everything it touched. Eventually, Oscar had no choice but to flee to Alola in order to receive treatment.

Months later, Oscar has returned with a clean bill of health. He intends on resuming his research, having received a plethora of dark new ideas from his feverish dreams.

GET TO KNOW OSCAR

While billing himself as a professional criminal, Oscar is not that bad of a guy. He is easy to talk to, although his excessive swearing can be initially abrasive. He does not seek to be personally malicious unless you have wronged or threatened him, meaning that it is incredibly easy to ignite a friendship. Once you gain his trust and loyalty, it shall be very difficult to lose either. This is actually one of Oscar's greatest flaws, as his allegiances have been tested by the bonds he has created while living in Hoenn.

It is easier to become friends if you: Are a member of Rocket, are not serious all the time, enjoy exploration and discovery, enjoy committing petty crimes, have a skewed moral compass, can appreciate the beauty of Bug pokemon, hate Raziel Beckett , let him do nice things for you, are frequently available for absurd misadventures.

Friendship Plot Hooks:

• Assist him in his latest scientific endeavor.
• Enlist his help in your own devious schemes, he is always willing to lend a hand to a fellow criminal.
• If he has your number, he may text you late at night demanding that you meet him somewhere strange. Do it.
• If you are new to Rocket, reach out to him for training. He is always willing to share what he knows. He might even bring his Genesect to help, what a treat!

VILLAIN NUMBER ONE

Oscar has thus far tried his best to avoid open conflict with members of the League. As the CEO of a well known company within Hoenn, Oscar felt that it was within his best interest to maintain a facade of decency and strong moral character. After narrowly avoiding death however, he is no longer interested in pretending to be something that he is not. Oscar will no longer hide his sinister nature, and while being this open shall be freeing he is likely to make more enemies along the way. Even those who call him a friend may second guess themselves as his nefarious ways come to light. He is not prepared for that, although he will claim to be.

It is easier to become his enemy if you: Are a ranger, actively attempt to get in the way of his goals, hate Team Rocket and everything they stand for, object to the darker side of scientific discovery, are Raziel Beckett , are friends with Raziel Beckett , betray Rocket, betray him.

Enemy Plot Hooks:

• Oscar's devious ventures shall need to be opposed. He shall need heroes to stop him and for him to overcome. Perhaps a new rivalry can be born.
• Oscar is willing to push the boundaries of his humanity in order to make new discoveries. Perhaps you realize that you bit off more than you can chew at a pivotal moment during a collaboration.
• Oscar has his sights set on Mauville, are you going to stand by while he tries to take over?

LOVE IS HARD

Oscar has never been what you might call 'emotionally available'. He has had one unfulfilling relationship and a less than satisfying f.w.b. situation, and that's all. He has never gone out of his way to find companionship, as he feels both uninterested and unworthy. Yet after escaping the grasp of death, he suddenly realized what he has been missing out on. It will not be easy, but he is more willing to open his heart up to others.

It is easier to romance Oscar if you: Are a frequent collaborator, accompany him on multiple misadventures, understand his view points on discovery, prove you know him well, prove you can be trusted, are a top.

Romance Plot Hooks:
Arrrre harder to define. Hollow doesn't know how to do these kind of plots but is down to try. Just have your character get to know him and we can plot something out along the way if they have good chemistry. It's better if it happens organically instead of specifically seeking it out, y'know?

HELPFUL PLOT HOOKS

• If Oscar trusts you and you share his passion for discovery and progress, he may share his latest long-term project: The Alpha/Omega Initiative. Early collaboration will be helpful to get this particularly complex plot off the ground.
• As far as Oscar is aware, he is on friendly terms with the legendary pokemon Zapdos. The bird currently lives on his property, so if you wish to have an audience he could likely act as a middle-man.
• Oscar has invested interest in the Ultra Desert. Archeological secrets are calling out to him, and he shall be making frequent visits in the coming months.
• Oscar is the master of the first Genesect, which he has dubbed Genesect Prime. If you have created your own Genesect, it may be interesting to see how the two interact with each other. This could be especially helpful if you wish to make your Genesect more personable, as Prime has had a substantial amount of emotional development thanks to its training with Oscar.
• As mentioned in his friendship section, Oscar is eager to help other Rockets with their long-term goals. If your character ever needs assistance, Oscar will forever be at your disposal.

Hey pals, Hollow here. Just got back from my vacation and the experiences I had has got me thinking about life. I took a good luck on how I spend my time, at Hoenn in particular, and I've decided that roleplay has really started to drain me. It used to be a lot of fun, but now I think it would be best if I put it aside. I feel that I will be happier putting my time into new experiences and exploring what life has to offer.

I really can't thank this community enough, it really warms my heart to see forum roleplay be alive and well on a site that deserves that passion. Whether Hoenn continues for a year or a decade, I hope that you guys will continue to put your all into this story. 

I love each and every one of you.

As for Oscar, if I could have it my way hos parasite would kill him but maybe he's just off in Alola. Choose whichever option feels best for you.

Alright I'm out, goodbye for now pals! Stay spooky!