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[sadisticwarfare]

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THIS IS WHY WE DON'T ASK ISHIMARU FOR REPORTS EVER

[ardent]

Good afternoon, Colonel Archer!

It's been three months since we last discussed this sort of thing, give or take about a week; my Ralts has evolved into a Gallade with the assistance of a Dawn Stone, and it's currently at level 65. The Munna is still unevolved at level 55, and my Eevee has become an Espeon, currently at level 25. I've also obtained a Girafarig that's currently level 5; a level 70 Sigilyph and level 55 Spoink have also come into my possession due to some people leaving Johto and their Pokémon finding their way into my box somehow.

When it comes to interacting with other Pokémon, Gallade seems to prefer the company of non-Psychics; he's very fond of my Misdreavus in particular, though that may be because Gallades have a natural tendency toward protection and Misdreavus has been tasked with watching out for my brother. He's also fond of the Golett I got recently, I suspect for the same reason; he doesn't like the Litwick, though, so I know it's not just because they're Ghost-types. If anything, he seems to not be pleased that I'm spending time around that last one.

Munna shows no signs of wanting to socialize with the others.

Espeon tends to poke around in the others' heads quite a bit; she's very curious about how they work. That said, she doesn't like socializing directly, and she tends to do so from a distance, often remaining either under the bed or next to me while the others do things together. She just likes observing more than actually interacting, I think, though sometimes she'll say something to them - she tends to get their attention and have them come over for private conversations. (At least, I think that's what's going on.)

I haven't worked with the other three long enough to notice any sort of patterns.

When it comes to interacting with humans, Gallade is very obedient toward me, though he doesn't like dealing with others unless he's ordered to. I've asked him to tell me what people are thinking and he refuses. I'm not sure whether this is because he won't read their minds in the first place, or because he doesn't want to spread whatever information it is that he's found out, but he doesn't tell me much about other people. It doesn't matter how close I am to the person in question, either; I tried asking him things about my brother and he wouldn't tell me anything.

Munna doesn't seem too close to other people; she does like my brother but she prefers to stay close to me. She worries about us a lot in general; she's strange, though, because she won't tell me what others are thinking, but she'll share their dreams with me if I ask her to. She mostly eats nightmares, from what I've seen, and I've seen what a lot of my classmates dream about that way; she'll only show me if I ask, though, not by herself.

Espeon will answer anything I ask about what people are thinking; she's very blunt and seems to have no issues with reading people's minds or trying to get information that they wouldn't want me to have. She's not very good at it yet, but she seems interested in working on it further; it kind of bothers me a little because she has no qualms about it at all. I haven't seen her take orders from anyone else, though she's expressed that she would if I asked her.

Again, I haven't worked with the others long enough to know about them yet.

I hope this is sufficient; I'm sorry for taking so long to get back to you, and I hope you've been well.

I LOL'D OMFG

[sadisticwarfare]

[Well that certainly is a detailed report! Archer's quite pleased with your work, Ishimaru!]

I would prefer you take your time if it will result in such detailed reports in the future. Thank you for getting back to me and thank you for the detailed report.

Your report has confirmed my prior research that each Pokémon is an individual; no two will act the same. I have raised two Gallades and with your report, all three interacted with others differently. Again, thank you for the detailed report.

I would like for you to focus on reading other humans' minds. You do not need to collect the information if that makes you uncomfortable, but I would like to see how your Pokémon react to it. From the sound of it, your Espeon will most likely take to it easily once she's a higher level. I'm not sure how the other two will react and this interests me. My research last time was inconclusive, unfortunately, so I would like more data to see if all Psychic-type Pokémon enjoy this or if they merely do it through necessity.

Feel free to take your time with the report; I am doing my own research on the subject as well and it will take time for me to compile all the data.

[ardent]

Is there any specific way you would want it to be done or anything you're looking for, or is it just to see whether they're willing to do it or not?

[locked/audio]

[twinsanity]

You said you were military, right?

Please tell me you've gotten ahold of some actual weapons around here.

[sadisticwarfare]

Unfortunately I haven't. This world attempts to prohibit violence against other humans; you'll find that any blades you have happen to dull much faster than they do in your world and it's against the law to have any weapons of any sort. Never mind that they give you creatures capable of burning down a house or liquefying one's brains.

[twinsanity]

That's - ugh. It never does stop being ridiculous, does it?

[THAT'S LITERALLY THE DUMBEST THING HE'S EVER HEARD, WHAT THE HELL.

okay but no let's not make too much of a bad impression on the military guy

he's seemed a decent sort so far

and marginally less dumb than the others

...and decidedly less odd than the scientists, um]

By the way, I pulled your file, with regards to the mutation project - as well as the file of that friend of yours you mentioned. Really, it's a wonder the both of you didn't lose your minds.

5/26 and yes it is godawful o'clock I'm sorry

[ardent]

Colonel Archer -

I'm sorry to bother you so late, but I need to discuss something with you immediately, if that isn't a problem.

thanks Ishimaru

[sadisticwarfare]

What is it?

you're welcome

[ardent]

The Psychic-types I've been training have been acting strangely lately for no discernible reason; Mitsuyo - that would be the Munna - has been acting particularly upset, and she's usually my calmest one.

This doesn't seem to be affecting any of my other Pokémon, though my Gyarados and Misdreavus have seemed distracted lately. I was wondering if this was happening to your Psychic-types as well - basically, if there's something in the air around Goldenrod, or if it's just something in this house in particular.

6/14 at what hell o'clock in the morning

[ossifragant]

Are you still in Goldenrod? If so, I wouldn't mind speaking to you in person.

[sadisticwarfare]

[Why is it so early ughhhhh]

Yes, I'm still in Goldenrod. Where would you like to meet and at what time?

[ossifragant]

[Because Greed never sleeps!]

Why don't we meet at our last hangout? How about noon either today or tomorrow.

[Yes he is completely ignoring the fact that they were thrown out of it.]

8/14 Archer why do you put up with this guy

[ossifragant]

DON'T READ THIS u will get kissed on the nearest possible wednesday by ur crush. Tomorrow will be the best day ever and u will catch a rare pokemon. HOWEVER IF U DONT FORWARD THIS TO AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE bad luck will rear it's ugly head at u!! THIS IS NOT A JOKE. There are consiquences for ignoring this, u will get chased by 50 beedrills and sprayed by a skuntank!!!!11!

**NOTE** The more people U send this to, the better luck you have!

P.S. I did not make this up, someone sent it to me so I am passing it on!

> ENCRYPTED ATTACHMENT: pory-con-invite.txt

he really wonders that...

[sadisticwarfare]

[OH MY GOD GREED SERIOUSLY]

Please tell me you don't actually believe this.

[ossifragant]

Not at all.

I just think it's funny.

9/4 at godawful o'clock, action because i'm a rebel i guess

[explosivecombat]

[He can't sleep.

Usually being unable to sleep is a moot point - years in solitary confinement have completely destroyed his natural ability to function on any sort of reasonable internal clock, and in its stead imparted the...mildly disturbing ability to go to sleep on command. Sometimes it takes a while to get there, but he generally always does; for some reason, tonight is proving an exception, and it's frustrating him, and before he's really thought much about what he's doing he's managed to pry Archer off of him and turn one of the dimmer side lights on across the room, and he's found the pocket-cat (curled up under the folds of his coat, because the cat has managed to pull it off the back of the chair and into a pile on the floor) and he's got the horribly stupid thing plunked on the table in front of him and he's just...staring at it like it's going to mind-meld with him and actually say something worthwhile. Or maybe it'll hit him in the brain again and this time it'll put him to sleep, who knows.]

yes good

[sadisticwarfare]

[Archer doesn't wake up immediately. Kimblee's obviously figured out a way to escape from the death-grip Archer usually inflicts on him, so he doesn't notice that he's missing a pillow for a little while. It's not actually the fact that Kimblee isn't there that wakes him - it's the light. Sure, it isn't much light, but it's just enough light and it's different enough to get him to open an eye, groan, and roll over. Unfortunately that brief moment of wakefulness has him up for good for a little while at least, so after a few minutes of tossing and turning and thrashing with the covers, Archer sits up.

He looks out of it and his hair is a horrible mess, but it's not like Kimblee's never seen him in such a state before. He finally turns to his friend, squinting against the light.]

Is there any reason why you're up at this hour?

[Usually if Kimblee gets up it's to leave and go do... something. Not whatever this is with the traumatized-looking cat.]

video; 12/2

[preybeforemeals]

Ah, I think this is the right number...if it's not, I apologize, but I'm looking for Monsieur Frank Archer? I spoke to you some time ago in Goldenrod City, though I don't know if you recall...

[We met over the ugly sweater rack, it was great.]

I was wondering if I could speak to you again - we had a rather enlightening discussion last time, and I was hoping you might be willing to humor me again.

[sadisticwarfare]

[Oh wow, things he was not expecting: this. He definitely remembers this guy.]

You have the right number. I'm flattered you remember me.

[And kind of embarrassed. That first meeting was kind of stupid.]

What are you interested in discussing?

December 26; Voice

[ossifragant]

[Shockingly, for once Greed doesn't call Archer at ass o'clock in the morning, but that could be because he's living with other people now and is learning a few things about consideration.

It's in the afternoon when he calls, and surprisingly he doesn't sound urgent or annoyed or like he's trying to troll Archer. He sounds serious, but in a business sort of way.]

You there? We need to talk.

[sadisticwarfare]

[...Well this is different. It doesn't take Archer long to respond with audio as well. He doesn't sound any different than usual, although it is hard to keep the curiosity out of his voice.]

Is something wrong?

2/10 spamming your inbox forever

[ossifragant]

I'd like to meet with you, if you don't mind.

How's lunch sound?

no regrets

[sadisticwarfare]

Where and when would you like to meet?

text; 5/6

[explosivecombat]

[Well, Kimblee's been perfectly content to be distant for the last several days; however, he's fully aware that he can't -

...okay, well, he probably could do it forever if he damn well pleased and he knows it, but the fact remains that he doesn't particularly want to. There's a difference, and he's not sure if he likes it, but that's clearly just how things are going to be today.]

I don't suppose you have a moment.

[sadisticwarfare]

I do. Is something the matter?

[Kimblee's not the only one who's been distant...]