♕ SIXTEENTH COMMAND | REINTRO | VIDEO / VIDEO - PRIVATE TO ROCKETS / ACTION [GOLDENROD]

[sadisticwarfare]

[ VIDEO ]

[The video feed turns on to what might be a familiar face to some Johto residents. Frank Archer is sitting in a nondescript room at an equally nondescript desk, hands folded. He's wearing the usual blue military uniform and the usual smirk.]

Good afternoon. I have a quick question for you all. Have you ever had a Pokémon return to you after losing it or releasing it?

[Judging from the Alakazam rolling his eyes in the corner, it's obvious what Archer's getting at.]

Johto felt the need to send me home for some reason. On my return I received a new starter and none of my previous Pokémon were present. My Alakazam, Alekhine, returned to me earlier today.

[Yeah, yeah, you should be proud of him, asshole. Alekhine got so many Pop-Tarts for that.]

I imagine he's not the only Pokémon to return to his trainer, but it certainly does show devotion I wasn't sure he had.

[Oh please, the things he's done for you, man...]

Tell me a bit about your Pokémon. I'm interested in hearing about other Alakazams and how they act. Sometimes I'm not sure if there's something wrong with mine...

[Alekhine rolls his eyes dramatically again. Oh please...]

Thank you for your time.

[ VIDEO - PRIVATE TO ROCKETS ]

[Another video goes out several minutes later, with Archer in the same position, still smirking.]

I am Team Rocket Beta Frank Archer. From what I understand there are quite a few new recruits here. I would like to speak with you, particularly those of you with rare Pokémon. Before I was sent home, I used to run a breeding service; I intend to start that up again, but unfortunately, I've lost the majority of my Pokémon. I can breed the Pokémon myself, all I need is to borrow it for a short time. I will keep one egg and any others will be given to you to sell or hatch.

If you're interested in assisting with the egg sales in the future, I will compensate you. Unfortunately my funds are limited at the moment so I won't be able to pay you for your help at this time.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

[ ACTION - GOLDENROD ]

[Should you happen to be in Goldenrod City, you might notice a rather strange sight. There's a Porygon-Z hovering around, beeping quite a bit and looking for something. It seems horribly lost. Care to help it?

Elsewhere in the city, Archer is out shopping with Alekhine. The Pokémon is keeping pace with his trainer, though he occasionally sends directions to the hopelessly lost Porygon-Z. Interfere?]

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[jikogisei]

[So many Rockets. And another who'd been here before.]

Are you looking for any rare Pokemon in particular? I can keep my eyes open on my journeying.

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[sadisticwarfare]

[They come in hordes...]

None in particular, no. Anything that's out of the ordinary would be nice; especially those that are particularly rare in the wild. I know quite a bit of the Pokémon in Johto; if you're not sure if it's rare, I may be able to tell you.

[jikogisei]

[Apparently. Looks like they were higher up in the ranks than him as well.]

If I'm unsure I'll ask. You'll be the first to know if I find any of interest, sir.

[sadisticwarfare]

Excellent, thank you very much-- ah, I'm afraid I didn't get your name.

[jikogisei]

It's Itachi Uchiha.

May I ask a question?

[sadisticwarfare]

Of course you may. What is it?

[jikogisei]

I heard talk of an old Rocket base in Mahogany and was thinking of making my way up there. Would you happen to know if it's still accessible or know who to ask about it?

[sadisticwarfare]

The base in Mahogany is completely abandoned. There's nothing in there save for a few Pokémon.

[And possibly some of the Electrodes Kimblee was using as traps, whoops.]

I'm assuming you're attempting to complete the Badge challenge? What do you intend to do in the base?

[That does raise some warning flags; it's possible that Itachi is looking for things to use against the organization. The Mahogany base doesn't have much of anything there, so he sees no harm in answering the question.]

[jikogisei]

I'm far less interested in the Badge challenge and gathering any and every skill my Pokemon are capable of learning to grow stronger. If that means beating these Gym Leaders then so be it.

[Good thing Itachi asked about it.]

I merely wondered if I'd have some place to stay while I was there.

[Because why stay at an inn when there was a Rocket base there?]

[sadisticwarfare]

I see. Yes, the base is open and should be accessible, assuming nothing has changed since I was last up there.

[That sounds like a flimsy excuse, but he'll let it slide for now.]

[jikogisei]

[If really questioned, Itachi's got a back-up lie.]

Your assistance is appreciated, sir.

[sadisticwarfare]

Of course. Thank you for your time.