Malik Ishtar // مِريك إشتار (
best_laid_plans) wrote2012-03-20 04:46 pm
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Turn 004 // Video/Action
[Malik's learned a few things about being a proper Rocket in Johto. One, the region's inhabitants are well-intended souls - useful for leading them on. Two, he alone can't possibly execute the maneuvers necessary for his revenge.
Malik Ishtar, aspiring Pokémon "trainer", needs to make some friends. And he knows just the place he wants to do it.
Taking advantage of Yuugi and Bakura's journey, Malik spends his weekly Rocket allowance on a shiny red bicycle (plus a bit of last week's on aMoltres phoenix decal). He then gathers supplies and heads for Violet City, to witness the aftermath firsthand. The music changes when he rides the bike, which intrigues him (and gives rise to a theory) - but he doesn't have time to ponder metaphysics.
Travel, he finds, sounds much better on paper.
Malik pedals into Violet tired, cold, hungry, and disgruntled: he'd picked up a new Pokémon, but it doesn't seem interested in cooperating just yet. In fact, it's actually prancing ahead, so all Malik sees of it is

Nonetheless, he switches on his Gear and broadcasts.]
Ah, good morning, everybody. I have a favor to ask.
I've just come into Violet, to check up on things - late, I know, I'm sorry, I hope everyone's all right - but since I got teleported away from this area before, I don't know my way around. Could someone spare an afternoon, or an hour or two? I shouldn't need much.
Thanks. I'd be happy to help anyone out while I'm here in return!
Here's where I am.
[He pans the camera around his surroundings and lets it scan across his new Pokémon, too. Maybe someone knows what these can do; he's heard he'd had one on his last stay. So far, however, he's not impressed.]
Malik Ishtar, aspiring Pokémon "trainer", needs to make some friends. And he knows just the place he wants to do it.
Taking advantage of Yuugi and Bakura's journey, Malik spends his weekly Rocket allowance on a shiny red bicycle (plus a bit of last week's on a
Travel, he finds, sounds much better on paper.
Malik pedals into Violet tired, cold, hungry, and disgruntled: he'd picked up a new Pokémon, but it doesn't seem interested in cooperating just yet. In fact, it's actually prancing ahead, so all Malik sees of it is

Nonetheless, he switches on his Gear and broadcasts.]
Ah, good morning, everybody. I have a favor to ask.
I've just come into Violet, to check up on things - late, I know, I'm sorry, I hope everyone's all right - but since I got teleported away from this area before, I don't know my way around. Could someone spare an afternoon, or an hour or two? I shouldn't need much.
Thanks. I'd be happy to help anyone out while I'm here in return!
Here's where I am.
[He pans the camera around his surroundings and lets it scan across his new Pokémon, too. Maybe someone knows what these can do; he's heard he'd had one on his last stay. So far, however, he's not impressed.]
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Not asking for much, are you? Hell if I'm complaining, showing a guy around town is an easy enough job. Easier than, say...
[Murdering, pilfering, smuggling, pickpocketing, etc.]
... well, easier than something harder. Nyeheh.
is this video or action, btw?
Undeniable logic, there. I really do appreciate the help.
... Video. Wow, did I really forget to put that..?
That aside, that aside now... I think I would be willing to offer my services. And why not? I'll throw in a little music into the deal.
... if I can just find a flute in one of these stores.
[Video] NP~ Thought it was, but wanted to check :3
[The neverending BGM is one of many things about Johto Malik could do without.]
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Bah. Forget it. Not my fault these towns don't appreciate any other song besides-
[And he tries singing Goldenrod's theme with a series of "lalala's" in his hoarse voice. Please don't try imagining this.]
... ahem. So, then. Services.
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Doesn't it sssicken you to act like that? How can you stand it?
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People don't trust who they don't like.
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[Never mind, he figured it out.]
Wait, you plan to use them, don't you?
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They're all too eager with the right encouragement.
And once they've exhausted their worth....
[He snorts, since you can't hear a shrug.]
Disposal's cathartic.
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[video] not that exact location is set!
We were just over back there!
[How could he have missed him on the path... did he take the other path? Or is it something else?
Curious, innocent housemates looking surprised.]
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He'd never forgive nature for doing his job.]Really? I bought a bike to speed things up. Worked pretty well.
You must have been all over the place by now! How is everything?
[Purposely not addressing anything like "we should totally meet up and hang out!" Nope.]
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Wow- That's a pretty good buy, if you're planning to explore Johto. I've read the 'Fly' move only gets you to places you've been, after all...
But, we haven't been that far! We just circled around to south of Violet, and are now on our way back... But I did get to add a few to the team.
[Of course, that gas-ball of a ghost eying and sticking its tongue out at Malik must be one of Bakura's. Surely.]
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Unless and until he finds a motorcycle shop.]Oh, really? I'm glad Bakura's been lots of places, then....handy for him and his Pokémon!
[At which point he glances at the - thing - floating in view of the feed.]
That's a new arrival? Doesn't quite seem your type.
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Ah, I don't think I've seen that one yet.
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Malik trails behind, looking down with a shrug.]
He found me more than I found him. En route to the city, in fact....
You're welcome to pick him up if you'd like.
[Vulpix said hello to all the NPC trainers he's met. He likes strangers!]
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Oh? And I suppose he just started following you?
*meanwhile, the Flaaffy and Servine continue to posture and bicker at each other, but Sion pays them no mind*
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[If he were being more honest, he'd add that it started yipping at him and wouldn't stop, in a very "get off my turf" fashion, and he'd captured it in part to show it who's boss.
Not that one could tell from Vulpix's behavior now; it tilts its head up into the pettins, purring a little happy "pix".]
I'm glad he's good with people.
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I'm glad it does sound like everyone's recovered well, then.
[What a resilient population. Though he did hear they'd managed to get all the kids out safely....]
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Recovered?
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Has anybody warned you about them?
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Ah, right, the first Gym's here. How strong are the Pokémon there, have you heard?
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[He chuckles nervously, while wondering what the security is like in Gyms.]
Worth a look, though, I suppose! If nothing else, there'll be plenty to learn.
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