Fourteenth Move - Check

[king_of_flames]

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[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.

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[king_of_flames]

[Either Lust is from the other world, or she's faking. Roy still can't determine which it is.]

Just some guy who thought he could become a god. He spawned all of you homunculi.

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[licentious]

That is not how you make a homunculus. [ Okay, well, it is. But, still, she'll keep up this persona until she dies. ]

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[king_of_flames]

Oh, but you were the one who explained it to me. Your core is a Philosopher's Stone -- and I exhausted its regenerative capabilities by roasting you. Repeatedly.

[He's determined to see a crack appear in the facade -- assuming there is one.]

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[licentious]

[ Well, she wouldn't explain that period unless they were moments away from dying. Something is odd here. There's just something she can't put a finger on or properly see (like her own overconfidence getting her roasted). She offers a brief sigh. She knows she's not made the philosopher's stone. ]

Then you must have encountered a different Lust. [ Oh god. Why does her life suck. She's a good person that evades her taxes and shanks the police. ]

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[king_of_flames]

...If that's so, that doesn't change too much, you know. I still have plenty reason to be suspicious.

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[licentious]

I never said you couldn't be. You only have my word to rely on, after all. But, where I'm from, Father isn't a word spoken. The homunculi have no family, by blood, at least. [ She shrugs. ] I suppose it doesn't matter. That organization is long since behind myself anyways. [ Lust defected in return for being made into a human. ] And this place has given me just about the only thing I really wanted.

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[king_of_flames]

So you say. But I'm still going to keep an eye on you. Step out of line, and I'll know.

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[licentious]

Fair enough. I'd prefer if you didn't remark to your associates about who they're really talking to. I have no ill will towards them [ She actually has tons. ] In fact, I have to compliment you in your wonderful choice of allies. They're quite the friends. [ You can light her on fire after this Roy. She'll be doing everything in her power to forget this exchange. ]

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[king_of_flames]

...

[The possibility that these are taunts does not miss Roy's attention.]

Which ones have you met?