Fourteenth Move - Check

[king_of_flames]

[Video]

[The video feed comes on showing Roy holding something between his fingers:]



And then there was one.

I may stay here a little while longer and get some extra training in. The wild Pokémon around Mahogany Town are stronger than those around Goldenrod City.

Additionally, I could use someone to help me evolve my Magmar. Just one trade and a tradeback is all I need. Any takers?

[The video feed ends.]

[Video; a few hours later]



[This time, Roy looks more serious when the feed comes on.]

Lust. I know you're here, so don't bother trying to hide. Pick up.

Comments

[militarytactics]

...Sorry, did you say trading to evolve?

[Small salute hurr.]

[king_of_flames]

That's right. Some Pokémon evolve when traded to another trainer.

[militarytactics]

Is there information about which ones that do?

[king_of_flames]

Usually the Pokédex will tell you which species evolve via trading -- or any of the other types of evolution, for that matter.

[militarytactics]

The Pokedex is proving itself to be extremely useful here.

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[derpsaboutfamily]

[ Sent a little while after that second video ]

If you haven't already gotten takers, I've got a Kadabra I'd like to evolve, myself.

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ A pause. And then a bit more serious. ]

Who is this 'Lust' you're asking to come out of hiding?

/o/ done, I couldn't resist...

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ Suddenly, smiley face all around. ]

Is she a past lover? Have you done something wrong? Is she hiding from you because you were an idiot~? You know, there's better ways of handling situations like that than calling them out like this!

...Oh, Hughes.

[king_of_flames]

[And derailed. Magnificent job, Hughes.]

You always jump to the most absurd conclusions, you know that?!

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ What was the original intent of this video again...? ]

How is it absurd? How do you expect a man to conclude after you've just gone live on the air and called out some random woman like that?

[king_of_flames]

I don't know, maybe that she's an enemy?

[VIDEO]

[glaciates]

You're doing pretty well for yourself.

[Isaac looks impressed, but the expression fades quickly.]

Who's Lust? Someone you're having issues with here in Johto?

[VIDEO]

[king_of_flames]

...Dammit, why does everyone think that?

[VIDEO]

[glaciates]

You're calling them out on the Gear; what else could it be?

[VIDEO]

[king_of_flames]

Someone who was an enemy of mine back home, perhaps?

[VIDEO]

[glaciates]

From back home?

[Uh oh, that doesn't sound good.]

The name doesn't ring any bells. What happened?

[dreamsofahero]

Ah, is that a badge?

[king_of_flames]

That it is. This one in particular was awarded from the second-strongest gym leader in the Johto region.

[dreamsofahero]

Oh? Does that mean you've already won against the others?

[king_of_flames]

Yes, it does. The only gym leader left is the strongest of the bunch.

[dreamsofahero]

That sounds like it must be quite the accomplishment.

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[licentious]

[ Oh. Hey. She now has to face the music. ALL RIGHT. Impersonating her other self right now. She'll hate herself for this later. ]

Hello there. [ She sounds perfectly composed, and, a little happier than Roy may recognize. There's also a completely complacent facial expression which seems to imply that she has nothing against him, or any type of history with him. ]

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[king_of_flames]

[Roy narrows his eyes. He'd think he'd see some level of discomfort in her expression, and the lack of it is worrying him.]

So, we finally meet here, face-to-face -- in a manner of speaking. I don't know how long it's been for you, but for me it's been a long time.

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[licentious]

I don't recall ever meeting you before. [ Does this mean everything is doki doki? If so! STILL FAKING IT... ] Do you know which one of the two worlds you're from? [ Is it the world where Lust and Envy are burnt to their core, or is it the world where Pride is burnt to his core?! Oh, variety! Variety! ]

[ OOC: My apologies for the lateness! I've been swamped with irl stuff lately! ]

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[king_of_flames]

[The look on Roy's face, meanwhile, remains impassive.]

Me? I'm from the world where "Father" got his ass handed to him on a silver platter.