007. [Text/Action for Violet City]

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I ask that you forgive the morbidity of the question, but I find that there are some things that can't exactly go unasked -

I've heard rumors that if one dies in Johto, one doesn't exactly remain that way; has anyone actually proven this? If so, whom, and by what means?

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[Early afternoon in Violet City will see Kimblee dressed like quite possibly the world's most pretentious horseback rider, what with the black pants tucked into the pale grey knee-high boots, an amber shirt that's perhaps far too nice for the occasion, and the usual thick gloves over his hands, the ends of which disappear neatly under his sleeves. It would look halfway appropriate were he in the company of...I don't know, a Rapidash or something similar, but instead he's got Carlisle out in front of him. Kimblee seems to be checking over his murder mammoth, who's been at a bit less than 100% after almost a week of constant pushing to get to Violet City in the first place; however, after several days' rest, he seems to be doing fine. Kimblee is singing to himself as he circles the creature; it's not entirely perfect, but it's a decent mimickry of the tune Emmy was singing a few days ago.

Either way, he doesn't seem to be bothered by the fact that holy balls it's cold out here; hell, he's not even Blofelding it up with his Pineco right now. Obviously, whatever it is he's doing, he's a man on a mission. Or something.]

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[derpsaboutfamily]

Are you planning on doing dangerous things, Major?

[ Seriously, what is with you and your little friend and your morbid questions ]

[explosivecombat]

[At least this one is directly morbid, not hideous in hindsight due to anonfail.]

My, my. Do you really trust me that little, Hughes?

But to humor you, I'm not planning anything, no.

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[exeggutorhead]

I've heard the same rumors. haven't tested them myself though, or know anyone for sure that's encountered it.

why do you ask?

[Kimblee are you planning something entertaining]

[explosivecombat]

For the same reason anyone would ask, I imagine: not wanting to find out the hard way.

[Maaaaaaaaaaaybe.]

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[extinguishescandles]

i've heard that as well, though i am not sure if any one has proven it or not.
i came pretty close once, if that counts for anything.
then again, in order for people to start saying that in the first place...wouldn't someone have already proven it?

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[explosivecombat]

My thoughts exactly; it's a terribly morbid rumor to be in place with no basis at all behind it, and yet I've heard no solid stories involving spontaneous resurrection, either.

Either people here are incredibly jaded to things of that nature - which is understandable, I must admit, given all the whatnot that happens here on a regular basis - or it's baseless, but if it's the latter, I have to wonder how in the world it got started in the first place.

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[determinator]

[Oh god it's cold out. Archer has finally decided to ditch the military uniform in favor of civilian clothes, and if the million layers are any indication, it's freezing out. Normally he wouldn't bother leaving the hotel for any longer than absolutely necessary, but Kimblee has gone missing and he needs to ask a favor. He has another subordinate he needs to assist and he really doesn't want to travel all the way to New Bark Town alone.]

[Carlisle is kind of hard to miss, and since he hasn't seen any other giant murderpigs running around, he can safely assume it's Kimblee's. The alchemist's attire will get him to quirk an eyebrow, but it's not something he immediately recognizes as a bad thing.]

Kimblee.

[He'll stop short of the mammoth, staring at it rather than Kimblee, arms crossed tightly over the long, black coat.]

You know it's pointless to attempt to train out here on your own.

[So what the hell are you doing out here in the freezing cold anyway?]

[explosivecombat]

[Ah, Archer; that statement actually gets the singing to stop for a bit. He looks up, establishing eye contact; he doesn't seem terribly bothered by the cold.]

A fair point, really, though I'm not exactly training.

[No, really. Unless he's found something particularly awesome out here in town, he's not going to bother giving it the Overpowered Tap Of Death.

He pauses, however, before continuing on.]

I'm going to be leaving for a few days; I trust you'll be able to manage in my absence?

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[militarytactics]

I'm surprised you haven't found out for yourself.

[is this 'i wish you were dead' or 'why haven't you killed anyone yet'? hard to say]

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[explosivecombat]

[Both, presumably.]

I'm almost offended.

Try harder.

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[thesportygal]

That's pretty sad to think about!

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[explosivecombat]

Perhaps it is, and again, I'll have to ask that you forgive exactly how morbid the question is.

However, I can't say that it doesn't beg at least some curiosity.

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[meatysoviet]

Would like to test idea on a few people...

However, can say have seen few people actually fatally wounded here, so can not say if death is impaired. Would make sense of monster fights though.

This place is rather horrifying in certain aspects.

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[explosivecombat]

I won't disagree with you in that regard, but there's a certain amount of beauty in most of the horror this place contains. Admittedly, some of it is simply flat-out wrong, but for the most part I tend to find it more interesting than terrifying.

[Kittens hatching from eggs? Scarring for life. But things not dying no matter how many times you kill them is a-ok!]

As for wanting to test out the theory on a select few...wouldn't we all.

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[darkenedgales]

your questions keep getting weirder and weirder. [He's kidding, though.]

never got to the point where I'd have to find out! don't think I ever wanna.

[Possibly never will, since he's too stubborn to die anyway.]

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[explosivecombat]

Consider it a matter of having a very healthy sense of curiosity and a bit of an overactive imagination, I suppose. Although I can't exactly blame you for the latter part - even if it doesn't permanently kill you, I'd imagine dying wouldn't be terribly pleasant, especially given the many ways this world presents to make it unpleasant.

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[killer_sweets]

I knew some guy tried pulling off a hit but he failed.

I've seen enough people get fatal wounds to know that dying here isn't going to happen.

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[explosivecombat]

You've witnessed this? What happened, if I might ask - did the person simply not die regardless of the severity of the injuries, or...?

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[snapandscoot]

[[Speaking of riding weird things, here comes Emmy sitting on the back of her Ariados! She doesn't look....overly happy to be there, but the Pokemon is wriggling happily and seems very excited by the chance to carry his trainer around!]]

Bug, I'm quite capable of walk-oh! Hello, Mr Kimblee!

[[Now that she's close enough to hear what he's singing, she breaks into a bright smile.]]

That's a lovely song~!

[explosivecombat]

[...good lord, that spider. At least Kimblee doesn't have Abdiel out this time.

Either way, the singing stops for the time being; he definitely doesn't seem displeased.]

Ah, Miss Altava - I was actually going to seek you out this afternoon, if I didn't see you beforehand; however, the details can wait for now. I trust you've been well?

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[booze]

I killed someone before. They didn't stay dead.

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[explosivecombat]

Is that so?

[Either you're being edgy or you actually are far more awesome than he may have given you credit for, wow.]

Go on.

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[illusioning]

Now you're only encouraging a zombie apocalypse.

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[explosivecombat]

Until I find that I'm capable of magically willing them into existence, I'll take my chances.

And if I find that I am, in fact, capable of willing them into existence, then I'll be a bit too content with my ability to warp reality to really care.

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[usedsuperpower]

I talked to someone who tried to kill someone once and they didn't die.

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[explosivecombat]

Oh? Do go on; did they give you any further details than that?

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[8etterl8]

Hah!
Death isn't even a pro8lem for me. xxxx)

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[explosivecombat]

[Oh, well! Hello again.]

And dare I ask why that is?

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[springoflife]

They don't?

[Now she's REALLY disappointed.]

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[explosivecombat]

At least it certainly does seem that way, from what I've heard; hence the requests for verification.