007. [Text/Action for Violet City]

[explosivecombat]

[TEXT]

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?

[ACTION]

[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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[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?

[snapandscoot]

I have been! ....ah, there was something I wanted to talk to you about, but it can wait; are you going riding?

[[Your...choice of steed is interesting but lol like she can talk on Pharlap here]]

[explosivecombat]

[That seems to amuse him, actually; he doesn't laugh, but at the very least it's clear in his expression.]

Something like that - ironically, that's what I wanted to discuss with you.

Why don't you start?

[snapandscoot]

Well, if you don't mind!

[[...how....the hell does one start this sort of thing gently, um...]]

It...concerns your friend Archer, he....well. We had a.....conversation yesterday, after we'd finished at the cafe.

[[Thiiiiiis will be fun.]]

[explosivecombat]

[...oh boy

this is going to end beautifully]

What did he do...

[snapandscoot]

[[....the fact that you don't seem surprised by this is....quite comforting...]]

He....well.

Let's just say I'm worried he's about to jump out at any second and accuse me of wasting your time.

[explosivecombat]

...I'm sorry, what?

[snapandscoot]

Apparently you've 'got far more important things to do with your time than entertain me'.

[[Sigh.]]

If I'm getting in the way, Mr Kimblee, I do apologize.

[explosivecombat]

[OH FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY AND SEVERAL THINGS THAT ARE NOT]

...allow me to apologize for his behavior, Miss Altava; I can assure you that you've done nothing wrong.

[snapandscoot]

Oh, I'm...not?

[[BECAUSE NGL SHE KIND OF SPENT SOME OF THE NIGHT WONDERING IF SHE WAS, ARCHER HAS A WAY OF MAKING AN IMPRESSION]]

So you don't mind continuing our 'frivolities'?

[explosivecombat]

...he was incredibly rude, wasn't he.

[my god

my god]

I'll be sure to discuss this with him. Don't let it concern you.

[snapandscoot]

...I've had more polite conversations in my time, put it that way. But as long as I'm not causing any trouble!

[[Well this is a bit of a relief phew]]

I really didn't want to have to cancel our training sessions, anyway!

[explosivecombat]

Ah...regarding that - I must apologize to you again, Miss Altava, but this time it's on my own behalf; something seems to have come up, requiring me to leave town for a few days. I should be back within the week, however.

1/2

[snapandscoot]

Oh?

[[Her face will fall ever-so-slightly but within a moment she's back to her perky self!]]

You do look like you're off on quite the expedition! That's fine, Mr Kimblee; I need to sort a few things out with my boss, anyway.

2/2

[snapandscoot]

I now know that you have very important things to do with your time, after all.

[explosivecombat]

Whether they're important or not, we can start training after I return, if you wouldn't mind the wait.

...as for your boss, I'm assuming you mean the Professor?

[...you know...]

What is it that you...do, exactly? I don't believe you've really told me in detail.

[snapandscoot]

Ah, I'm his assistant! So I make notes on the cases, investigate certain things, beat up his nemesis' henchman, etc etc. The usual sort of stuff!

[[Smiling!!]]

Apparently he's going to give me a very powerful Pokemon!

[explosivecombat]

Ah, is that so? Well, then, I look forward to seeing it.

[He'll just be tipping his head in Carlisle's direction.]

Incidentally, this is one of the more powerful ones that I was telling you about after our battle; his name is Carlisle, he just reached level eighty this week.

[snapandscoot]

Ah yes, I must admit; I've been admiring him!

[[Taking some notes...

AND THANKING WHATEVER IS UP THERE THAT HER DUDES DIDN'T HAVE TO FIGHT IT]]

Once I get this 'Infernape', maybe we should have another battle! My main priority will be my current team, but I'd feel bad leaving the new one stewing in her pokeball.

[explosivecombat]

Infernape...

[...okay, that sounds like some sort of...fire...monkey? Admittedly, the mental image beats the flaming chicken, at least, but...]

Well, I don't see why not; I've recently acquired something new myself, it would be interesting to see how that goes.

Speaking of your main team, by the way - are you aware of how...ah, Abby and Machi, I believe you call them. Do you know how to evolve them?

[snapandscoot]

Abby and Machi?

I have researched it a bit; apparently I have to 'trade' them with someone, though? I'm not exactly sure how it works. Do you know, Mr Kimblee?

[explosivecombat]

I've assisted Archer with one of his that evolved that way, actually, and it's about as simple as it sounds; trading ownership of the creature - preferably to someone you trust to give the thing back to you - will trigger the evolution process.

Perhaps doing so might give you a bit more of an edge against the gym?

[snapandscoot]

....really? That's all?

[[....wait wait wait hang on]]

Why, we could do it right here, right now, then!

[explosivecombat]

We could, if you'd like.

Just as a bit of a warning, your Pokémon will likely be a little displeased with you after the trade is completed; it'll pass soon enough, however.

[snapandscoot]

Displeased?

....how displeased?

[[Things are going so well with her Pokemon she doesn't want them to hate her >:]]