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MISSION 002 [VIOLET CITY - VIDEO/ACTION]
[[It's a rather pleasant day in Violet City. Major Armstrong, having explored the Bell Tower and other surrounding areas, has decided to take a break underneath a tree in a quiet area of town. With him are his two Pokemon. Ben the Geodude and Maa the Pidgey, along with three Pokemon eggs sitting in his bag.
He's wrapped them tightly in his spare clothes and towel, and positioned the bag near his (beautifully sparkly hot) body to ensure they stay warm in the chilly weather.]]
Ah, I haven't practiced like this in a while.
[[He's referring to the sketchpad propped up against his knee, where a rather good likeness of his Geodude and Pidgey is forming. While excellent at portraits, Armstrong is out of practice with other forms of drawing, and as such sketching his Pokemon is doing his hand a world of good.
When the picture is close to being finished, his Geodude strikes a pose while his Pidgey flutters over and seats herself on his head, pecking gently at his curl while she examines the picture.]]
What do you think? This is but one of the many artistic techniques passed down through my family for generations, you know! If it were possible I'd show you my alche-
[[Peck peck. The Pidgey pecks the picture, interrupting his spiel, before pecking his head and repeating the gestures.]]
....you....you want me to draw myself in the picture with you?
[[A happy chirp!
....followed by...happy tears...]]
He's wrapped them tightly in his spare clothes and towel, and positioned the bag near his (beautifully sparkly hot) body to ensure they stay warm in the chilly weather.]]
Ah, I haven't practiced like this in a while.
[[He's referring to the sketchpad propped up against his knee, where a rather good likeness of his Geodude and Pidgey is forming. While excellent at portraits, Armstrong is out of practice with other forms of drawing, and as such sketching his Pokemon is doing his hand a world of good.
When the picture is close to being finished, his Geodude strikes a pose while his Pidgey flutters over and seats herself on his head, pecking gently at his curl while she examines the picture.]]
What do you think? This is but one of the many artistic techniques passed down through my family for generations, you know! If it were possible I'd show you my alche-
[[Peck peck. The Pidgey pecks the picture, interrupting his spiel, before pecking his head and repeating the gestures.]]
....you....you want me to draw myself in the picture with you?
[[A happy chirp!
....followed by...happy tears...]]
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And RIGHT just let him compose himself, there.]]
Isn't it simply wonderful? Have you also found yourself in the company of some of these marvelous creatures, my good man?
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Uh. Yeah. Bunch of them. Mostly big ones.
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HE KIND OF LIKES IT...]]
Big ones, you say? May I inquire as to what species they are?
[[Because he adores his Pokemon but they're
...so bitty tho]]
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You want to see them or something?
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[[Not all of us can secretly be giant robots, man!]]
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[Moments later, a big, rocky head peers into frame.]
This is Napalm.
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[[BRB, FLIPPING OVER THE PAGE AND SKETCHING]]
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[What. Just happened.]
[Napalm, however, decides to pose, looking immensely pleased with herself.]
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sketching harder]]
You must be proud to have such a noble Pokemon-ah! I don't believe I've introduced myself. I am Major Alex Armstrong!
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Yeah. She is a good one.
[The name though -- that makes him stare -- again.]
Major? You... are military?
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Are you a soldier yourself?
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[He says the word with a lot of respect. One of his best friends back home was a major for a while, after all.]
Yeah. I was. Always have been.
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a kindred spirit]]
Then it is my honour to make your acquaintance.
[[You can have a salute! Never mind all that stuff about superior offices, you could be a general for all he knows.]]
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Yeah. Yes, major.
I am Ironhide. Weapons master of the Autobot army, and the combined human-Autobot alliance, under Optimus Prime.
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[[....that military sounded....rather intense, but he doesn't want to be disrespectful by commenting on it!]]
What sort of weaponry do you specialise in?
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All kinds. Heavy artillery was my specialty, though. Made my own cannons, other firearms.
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[[And he's not being facetious; he really is impressed!]]
Johto would have taken them all from you though, wouldn't it? I hope it's not causing too much frustration!
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They were. Every last one of them.
[Buuuut then he scowls.]
I got used to it. Eventually.
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I know how you feel. My main weapon is my alchemy, but I've been unable to activate it since I arrived here.
Instead I must depend on my fists!!
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[There's a word he never got exposed to, back home.]
You too, huh? Like the way you think.
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[[Don't...get him started...]]
I always appreciate meeting like-minded warriors!
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My particular weapon is just a little out of the ordinary.
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... Is it here?