explosivecombat: (Gentlemen...I love war)
Solf J Kimblee ([personal profile] explosivecombat) wrote2012-09-03 08:47 pm

016. [Anonymous Text + Images]

[And tonight, with no fanfare, a text hits the network. Completely anonymous, as always; those who have done their homework would recognize the 'Gear number as the one ascribed to the device that's been showing off several other attacks that have been broadcast to the network.]

Good evening, Johto.

The last few times we've spoken have been a bit unbalanced, wouldn't you agree?


[Ah, there are the pictures. Still images from the attack on the square in front of the Goldenrod Department Store, along with a few other images - the attack on the Kimono Girls and against a few random civilians, the Goldenrod Pokémon Center being destroyed. Little unpleasantries like that. Scroll past them and the text will pick back up, don't worry.]

You've told me so much about yourselves, during those attacks. I've gotten to know several of you quite well, actually.

For the time being, I would like to even the playing field a little. It will keep things interesting, I think.

From the time that you contact me onward, you have an hour to ask me anything you like. I can't guarantee you'll like or be satisfied with the answers, but it'll be better than nothing, I imagine; anything is up for discussion, short of my current location.

And don't worry - I'll introduce myself, just to spare you some time.


[There's one more image after the text ends; it's the sort of picture that usually closes out these transmissions to the network - a shot of the Rocket agent in question from the chest down to about the waist. The room behind him is dark, though it appears to be a meeting room of some sort, if you squint; the Rocket insignia emblazoned across his shirt is clearly visible above his hands, which are obscured by the pale gloves that come with the uniform. Instead of the usual Pokéballs clasped in his hands, however, there's a white card with a few words written on it in thick, blocky writing, as though someone had written the letters and gone over them repeatedly, rendering them unidentifiable through handwriting alone. The words are highly visible, standing out against the stark, glaring white of the card in the flash of the camera:

MY NAME IS SETH.

PLEASED TO MAKE YOUR ACQUAINTANCE.
]
glaciates: (DONE ❅ you can freeze to death too)

[TEXT]

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Isaac doesn't believe it. He can understand that the man wants to conceal his face and voice, but why the hell would he give a name then? It's obviously not the man's real name. So why bother giving one at all? Who's going to be stupid enough to fall for that?

He doesn't respond right away, instead stepping away from the 'Gear to take out his anger in a couple of sparring matches with Bellatrix. Thankfully he doesn't get cut up this time and finally returns to the 'Gear to return the text. He knows he won't use the full hour with this man anyway - he'll get irritated and stop replying soon enough.]


What are you playing at? What are you gaining from baiting us like this? What are you gaining from the attacks?

[He stops himself there though there are so many other questions he could ask.]
glaciates: (ANGER ❅ bradley's still an asshole)

[TEXT]

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
You're right about that. Do you really think anyone is going to fall for that "name" of yours? Why even bother giving one?
glaciates: (EXPLAIN ❅ i can't believe this shit)

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
I hope you're not expecting me to be surprised by that. There are people willing to do terrible things like this everywhere.

But you're one person. You're the only one who's been pulling off attacks. Where's the rest of your team?
enjoymyatelier: kayneth looking smug as hell in a mocking way (well who's this douchebag?)

[video]

[personal profile] enjoymyatelier 2012-09-04 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Ah.

He's been waiting for an opportunity like this.]


Making a public appearance, are you? Very well-I'll take you up on your offer.

Where were you the night I faced your Pokemon in Goldenrod City?
glaciates: (SURPRISE ❅ that's not how alchemy works)

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[...The messages he and Ouka received were quite different in what they said; one said the attack was ordered and the other said it was done of the man's own free will. It would make sense that there's someone else.]

And they don't want to take the credit for this?
glaciates: (HUH ❅ amestris is a circle isn't it)

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
I meant within the organization. Or are you two doing this together for the benefits? Why don't we ever speak to your partner?
glaciates: (ANGER ❅ bradley's still an asshole)

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
How many of you are there? Are they aware you're doing this?
cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa: (DESTRO PICK UP THE PHONE RIGHT NOW)

[Private Text]

[personal profile] cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2012-09-04 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Cobra's not sure whether it's Kimblee or Archer on the line, but this saves him from having to contact one of them.]

Sorry to interrupt your fun, but we have a problem. Whoever's using that Gear, please respond once you receive this message.
glaciates: (STOIC ❅ kimblee i swear to god)

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Six? Oh god, that's way more than he thought...]

Why do you all feel the need to work for Team Rocket? You can leave the organization. Or is it because you're all horrible people?
cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa: (BEING SSSSSNEAKY)

[personal profile] cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2012-09-04 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
Did you happen to see the other anonymous message sent out the other day? With some nonsense about stopping the world from burning?
glaciates: (WHAT ❅ wait i'm only in one episode)

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
Why would I bother defending you?

[...you totally meant that literally, right...

Anyway, that line about "saving them from themselves" is kind of worrying. Emmy had said something about Kimblee joining the organization to keep an eye on Archer, hadn't she? Perhaps this person's aware of that.]


What do you plan to do next, then? Are all of these attacks just spur of the moment?
cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa: (AND NOW FOR A LISSSST OF DEMANDS)

[personal profile] cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2012-09-04 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
I had a rather enlightening discussion with the writer. Apparently, someone has been leaking my lists to the enemy.

[He doesn't suspect anyone yet, but that's something he feels he should share.]
glaciates: (ANGER ❅ bradley's still an asshole)

[personal profile] glaciates 2012-09-04 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
What do you want? Are you just going to keep attacking people here until you get sent home?

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