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Turn 006 // Voice to Rockets/Action

[There's a rumbling sound behind this feed, and Malik's voice is shaky too - he's currently riding shotgun in a garbage truck, with his Muk and a couple of Grimers in the back doing the honors.

But regardless of the broadcast quality, he sounds pretty insistent.]

Johto garbage detail. Report in.

I want all the details as they occur. Any complications, contact me immediately.

We've got a schedule to keep, lest things get dirty.

[Petty. But effective.]

[[ooc: Sorry if I'm jumping the gun getting the plot started this morning - unexpected traveling came up this week, and I'm heading home today prettttty much as soon as I hit "post", but wanted to get Johto's garbage leader out there beforehand. Feel free to forward-date to after any official plot kickoff, if there's one. ^____^;;;]]

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[You know how to pick them very well, Mr. Ishtar!]

She certainly has! As you might recall, she was able to alter her physical appearance into any form she desired. But now, she's also gained the ability to alter reality itself.

[Surely Malik can understand why Clive is so excited about this development.]

[Yeah, he's actually sitting up straight at that - though he relaxes again not long afterwards, smirking broadly. He'll even cross his legs for good measure.]

Define "alter reality".

[He's unsure if you're baiting him because you have something in mind or just bragging. (He can certainly think of a few uses for something like that, himself....but now he needs to figure out what he can offer in exchange).]

[Well, he's mostly just putting it out there to increase his worth as a teammate. But he definitely can't say that he isn't bragging at all.]

Exactly how it sounds. There's no limit to what she can do. She could even transform the entire city of Goldenrod into a completely different place if she wanted to.

[Except we're not going to do that because it's way too early to cause an uproar.]

[...that's almost too easy. There has to be a catch. A Pokémon like that - possibilities like that -

A world without restrictions. Malik bites down mentally on his envy. Hard.]

I hope for your sake you're correct. In my experience, unlimited power usually comes with a catch.

However - that doesn't mean it isn't worth it.

I have yet to see any negative effects, but I suppose it's too soon to tell. I'll have to experiment with her abilities more and see what happens. Though, of course, there's still the fact that all illusions will wear off once she's been attacked, so she needs to keep herself from harm. That hasn't changed since her evolution. However, she usually conceals herself with said illusions, and I've taught her the move Protect, so that's rarely an issue.

But the fact remains you require a shield.

[He considers the situation, checking some texts (from Rocket NPCs) on the 'Gear and replying with instructions.]

Give her a partner. Fool others into believing that's the only one attacking. Something with strong defense, to lure their attention before she strikes.

--a Steel type, perhaps.

[What a coincidence! His starter's a Mawile!]

[Unfortunately--]

Hey, that's a good idea! I've got a level 89 Mawile that would be perfect for the job! I'll have to keep that in mind if it ever becomes necessary.

[Oops, sorry he kind of unintentionally rejected you there, Malik...]

I haven't really decided what to do with her yet, though, other than use her for small scale things like stealing Pokémon and concealing myself. With an ability like hers, there's just so many possibilities... It's hard to choose.

[---oh well. But at least he's shown he's worth consulting....]

I can imagine.

Best not to go all-out until absolutely necessary, as well. Flaunting one's weaponry rarely ends as planned.

[He's trying to figure out what he'd do in your position, specifically, as well....]

--I trust, however, she'll assist in this particular plan if needed?

[Whatever helps you sleep at night, Malik...

okay no really, you're not that bad.]

I don't think I'll need her at the moment, but if her abilities would be useful during later stages of the mission, then I will definitely put her to use.

Excellent.

[He glances outside the truck, realizing he's been so busy figuratively backseat driving, he's let the literal version slide.]

...where are we headed?

[....oh wait

Clive is supposed to be doing something other than driving around aimlessly, isn't he.....

whoops]

Oh, just... looking for good spots to make garbage piles...

[He was so high on the fact that fuck yeah he's driving a vehicle again and fuck yeah he has the best Pokémon ever that he completely lost focus there BUT HE'S GOING TO LOOK FOR REAL THIS TIME, HE IS THE MOST SRS ROCKET EVER REALLY!!!]

[It's okay, "Luke". That's what he's here for.]

I'm certain.

[A pause.]

We could always heap it higher in slightly less populated areas. Fewer affected, but fewer complaints to the authorities.

[Is that permission to go wild on less trafficked roads? You be the judge.]

[Yes, he will definitely take that as permission.]

Yet another brilliant idea from the Johto garbage leader! No wonder you were picked for the job.

[There, have some ego-stroking to make up for earlier.

And now to go dump all the garbage in the less populated areas, fuck yessss]

[That was almost embarrassingly obvious ego stroking, there.

Which hardly hinders his enjoyment of it.]

If everyone else does as they're told, this time won't be the last...

And I'll make special note of the most effective agents.

[He reaches over and turns up the music. Secret time: he kind of just wants to drive around in a big truck, too.]

[Well, to be fair, he wasn't trying to be subtle.]

Well then, I suppose it's time for me to be super effective.

[YEEEEEEEEEEEEAH

Clive immediately gets to work on hitting up all those unpopulated streets, dumping huge piles of garbage everywhere. Now that he's actually focused on the job, nothing's going to stop him now!!]

[...hadn't it already been established who made the cleverest wordplays around here? Did you butter him up just to slip that in?

Oh, you're good. But he fights a slow, inexorable battle.

He won't retaliate immediately. But soon, Triton.

Soon.

Malik actually seems to relax, checking the Gear every so often but mostly just enjoying the ride.]

....you drive like you've got experience with these.

[That, or everyone else just is more prone to hilarious mishap.]

[No one ever established anything, Malik. Clive will always be superior.

Always.]

I don't. I'm just a fast learner.

[He's making pretty quick work of these streets for someone who has never driven a garbage truck in his life.]

Is that so.

[Malik eyes him keenly. You are doing pretty well...]

I suppose being so experienced here does raise one's level.

[Ugh. He hates that one as soon as it's out of his mouth.

But at least it's a declaration of war.]

[Challenge accepted.]

Is my level high enough to evolve yet?

[dear lord this is terrible]

I haven't noticed significant changes.

[He looks away so you can't tell how much he's grinning.]

The moment any appear, I'll Raichu a list.

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