MISSION 002 [VIOLET CITY - VIDEO/ACTION]

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[[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...]]

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[show_my_cannons]

[Is that human... crying. At his bird...?]

[Seriously, Jhoto?]

You... you all right, there?

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[[Welcome to the gloriously beautiful and masculine world of Major Alex Armstrong!!]]

I'm simply touched by the sensitivity of my Pokemon! They've welcomed me into their world with open arms...!!

[[....he'll be fine, just...give him a minute.]]

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[show_my_cannons]

[But crying is weird it looks like your eyes are leaking, sir.]

Yeah... yeah, they do that. Often.

[He says it very slowly. Almost placating-ly.]

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[[His eyes are very leaky, unfortunately; it's a serious problem!

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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[show_my_cannons]

[MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET THAT LOOKED AT...]

Uh. Yeah. Bunch of them. Mostly big ones.

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[[HE WOULD EXCEPT

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]]

[militarytactics]

[ignoring the sparkles for the time being. they will reappear in his nightmares]

How goes the drawing?

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[[you know you can't ignore them

not truly]]

Quite wonderfully! My Pokemon are excellent subjects.

How are yours?

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[show_my_cannons]

[Humans are so WEIRD.]

You want to see them or something?

AS IF YOU HAVEN'T HAD ENOUGH HUGHES THREADS...

[derpsaboutfamily]

How nice that you're drawing, Major! If I remember correctly, you're quite talented, aren't you!?

HE CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH HUGHES THREADS!!!!!!

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Well, I don't like to brag....

[[LOL]]

But this artistic technique has been in my family for generations, after all!

[[Have him pointing his drawing at the camera, Hughes!]]

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I would love to!

[[Not all of us can secretly be giant robots, man!]]

OH GOOD. HAVE ALL THE HUGHES THREADS /DUMPS

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ ... LOL INDEED ]

Oh! My memory doesn't fail me, then!

Perhaps, when you get here, you can draw me some portraits of Elicia~?

[ HE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH ELICIA. Also, his drawings are stick figures ]

LET HIM PRESS YOU INTO HIS MANLY CHEST, HUGHES, AND WE SHALL ENJOY ALL THE THREADS

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Your memory has served you well!

[[YOU'RE JUST MAD YOU'RE NOT AS HUMBLE AND MODEST AS HE IS!!]]

And I would love to draw Elicia for you! There's no need to wait until I get there, I remember her adorable face quite well!

[[So he'll flip over a page and start sketching while they talk~!]]

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[show_my_cannons]

[He grunts, and looks off-screen, jerking his head at something in a 'come here' gesture.]

[Moments later, a big, rocky head peers into frame.]

This is Napalm.

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....!

.... JUST.... DO IT GENTLY PLEASE. HE IS FRAGILE

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ ARE MODESTY AND HUMBLENESS PASSED DOWN THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS AS WELL? ]

Her angelic face does leave quite the impression, doesn't it!

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Magnificent!!

[[BRB, FLIPPING OVER THE PAGE AND SKETCHING]]

WELL THEN WE'LL HAVE TO FIX THAT WON'T WE

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[[OF COURSE!

ALONG WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER BEAUTIFUL ARTISTIC PERSONALITY TRAITS, THANK YOU!!]]

You and Gracia certainly are blessed!

[[Sketching, sketching~]]

Feel free to ask me for portraits whenever you like! I need to keep my hand in.

..... HOW....?

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ OH, OKAY. JUST MAKING SURE. ]

Drawing Elicia would bring you such joy, as well~!

[ Man, look at all that modesty and humbleness coming from this end, too. He must be in-training to become an Armstrong or something.

Now we just need artistic-expressions time with the two of them, along with shirtless o'clock ]

.............................../SPARKLE

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It does!

[[Et voila! Have a rather lovely sketch of Elicia.

....along with you and Gracia behind her.

..........h-happy family]]

..... O-OH... OH MY...

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ Have a squee... And a wiggle. Actually, have lots of happy wiggles. ]

How beautiful! You've captured her so well, Major! Almost as great as the real thing.

DOES HE DAZZLE YOU

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[[sparkles!!]]

It's my pleasure, Hughes! I do hope I managed to capture Gracia's beauty correctly!

OF COURSE. SO BLINDING. ALL THAT DAZZLE...

[derpsaboutfamily]

You most definitely did! I'm surprised you don't do this for a living!

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[show_my_cannons]

[Ironhide's eyebrows climb all the way up to his hairline.]

[What. Just happened.]

[Napalm, however, decides to pose, looking immensely pleased with herself.]