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MISSION 003 [NORTHERN ROUTE 34 - ACTION/VIDEO/TEXT]

[[Should you be on the outskirts of Goldenrod City today, you may come across a shirtless Major Armstrong and his Riolu, who are standing just off the path leading to the Daycare. They appear to be having some sort of argument; well, Armstrong is doing the angry talking and the Riolu is looking indignant and sulky.

Armstrong is a fighter by heart, and when he realised Riolu's talents for fighting, he immediately set out to teach the little Pokemon all he knew about hand to hand combat. He took to it well, quickly learning a number of techniques ranging from simple to complex.

There is one thing, however, that has Armstrong concerned.]]

Berli, that Rattata had had more than enough. You shouldn't have continued to attack it!

[[The Riolu scowls, angrily kicking at the dirt, refusing to look his trainer in the eye. Armstrong sighs, and kneels down so that he can talk to the Pokemon a bit more intimately, without looking so intimidating.]]

To be a truly noble fighter, Berli, you need to learn to recognize when to show mercy. Your opponent was posing no danger to you or any of your friends, and was trying to escape; attacking it was a cowardly thing to do.

[[He pauses, then, a sad look coming over his face as he appears lost in some distant memory. It passes quickly, however, and he's soon back to looking serious but sympathetic.]]

Next time I tell you to stop, you must stop. Before long, you'll be able to see it yourself. There is no satisfaction to be gained from a fight where the tables are hopelessly turned in your favour.

[[Berli rolls his eyes, but nods, continuing to sheepishly kick the dirt, which is quickly followed by indignant flailing as his trainer rubs his head.]]

I'll make a warrior worthy of the Armstrong name out of you yet!

[[...now to deal with his poor Graveler, who is lying, smoking, on the side of the road with a pleased but exhausted expression on his face. Armstrong's frown deepens.]]

...how about you take a break from doing that to yourself, Ben...

[[GUESS WHO JUST LEARNED SELF-DESTRUCT....]]

I was wondering if anyone had information about an ailment that appears to be affecting one of my pokemon. I've attached a picture:

According to the Pokegear, he should be a blue colour. Is there anything wrong with him? I'd like to know so I can get him treatment immediately, should he be ill!

Hughes, I have made it to Goldenrod City! What are your whereabouts?

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[ Maes is out training today. And... hears a loud explosion somewhere off in the distance. Curious, and a little concerned, he's making his way toward it.

Just... in time... to hear the end of Armstrong's lecture. ]

Ah, Major... Out training, today?

[ This reminds him, he'd gotten something earlier on his 'Gear... Glancing down, and... reading... the text that you sent him a while ago. He'd been a bit preoccupied worrying over that explosion.

Nevertheless, he holds up the text message with a smile. ]

Right here, actually.

Edited 2012-03-02 08:13 (UTC)

Ah yes, I'm-

[[....!]]

Hughes! How good to see you!

[[RUNNING FORWARD

FOR A HUG

~~NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO RUN~~]]

It's good t--

[ Oh... what are you... ]

[ ... NO, BUT WE'VE ALREADY SEEN EACH OTHER ONCE ON VALENTINES DAY... ]

[ HOLY SHIT MAN, WHY DO YOU STILL RUN SO FREAKISHLY FAST? AREN'T WE ALL JUST NORMAL HUMAN BEINGS HERE? ]

[ No. Nonononono. Stay away, you freak of nature. ]

[ brb, running ]

[[YOU CAN'T ESCAPE HIS LOVE, HUGHES!]]

Let me embrace you, Lt Colonel!!

[[AND HE WILL BE AGILELY RUNNING UP BESIDE YOU...!!]]

[[...clapping a hand on your shoulder and laughing loudly.]]

You can relax, Hughes, I'm not going to chase you! It's good to see you again, my friend.

[ O-oh... you're... not...? .... okay, relaxing now. ]

It's good to see you again, as well, Major! I would have stayed longer in Violet, but I had, ah... some things I needed to take care of!

It's quite all right! I'm just glad I can see you now!

[[While we're both....sober....]]

How has Goldenrod City been treating you?

[ Y-yes... sober... lets... not... speak of last time... okay...? ]

Quite well! But ah, I should be asking you that, Major. I've been staying here for a while already.

Not too bad, actually! I'm staying in a hotel on the outskirts so I can bring my Pokemon out here to train. They're doing excellently!

[[If a little...overly enthusiastic...]]

How are yours going?

[ Glancing down at Elsie, his Eevee. She's staring curiously up at Armstrong. ]

Doing well! I seem to have been given a lot of eggs lately, so most of my current team is made up of newly hatched Pokemon.

Elsie, here, is doing a great job of protecting them.

[ Yes. Yes she is. She's looking very proud of herself right now. ]

Baby Pokemon, you say?

[[....oh ffs let him dazzle at you you are such a DAD]]

How that suits you, Hughes! Most of my team was also hatched from eggs!

[ Yes, all the babies. Let Hughes take care of them. And Sheska. All the babies and Sheska... ]

It's quite marvelous, isn't it, getting to watch baby Pokemon hatch?

The experience was certainly fascinating! I must say I'm...quite attached to my Pokemon. Quite attached indeed.

[[Understatement of the year sob]]

Perhaps we should train together some time!!

[[....

FLEX]]

Ah, Major. I believe you're getting a small taste of what it feels like to have children of your own~!

[ Do you have to flex like that during a conversation...? ]

I'd be honored to train with you!

I....well!

[[You've actually got him a little embarrassed! Hughes, what are you?]]

I've always loved children.

[[....can he just

sit down for a moment

emotions are running high here]]

Today....today is a wonderful day. Truly, truly wonderful.

[ Wait, what? What did he say...? ]

Why not settle down, and have some of your own, hmm, Major?

[[He's just...!! Being here and laughing happily with his dear friends, it's....it's overwhelming him with happiness....!]]

Ah, one day, Hughes! I have to carry on the Armstrong line, after all!

[[He grows solemn, them, as if in thought, before perking back up!]]

But I can't quite afford to turn my focus away from the military just yet.

[ Have an amused chuckle ]

Isaac and Roy said the same thing. You State Alchemists and your duty to the military...

[ He understands, he really does. But, WIFE, THO... ]

Wouldn't you rather be married to a beautiful woman than to a bunch of old men, though?

[ He's joking with you, don't worry. Also, lets not repeat this conversation to anyone else, kay? This is kind of... not the kind of thing a soldier of the military should really be saying. ]

[[Oh stop it, you're making him laugh!]]

I live my life surrounded by beautiful people, Hughes; sometimes, that's more than enough for me. But one day!

...if I get married here, you could be my best man!

[[....more

more tears]]

[ Are those... happy tears or sad tears...? Maes isn't too sure... ]

Really, Major? That's an honor I'm not sure I deserve!

action; waaaait... Mei needs to learn how to read...

action; mei is adorable

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did your inbox feel violated by all those Hughesfaces?

yes...in the most beautiful way

the best form of violation...

ooh mr hughes ooh

fuck yeah, man

hughes you are the greatest bro

(frozen comment) only because it is so easy to be a bro to armstrong

(frozen comment) COME TO HIS BOSOM HUGHES SOB + IT HELPS IF YOU HIT 'SUBMIT' TYPHIE

(frozen comment) NO WAY. YOUR BOSOM WILL SMOTHER HIM + HITTING 'SUBMIT' IS SO OVERRATED... except pls do hit it...

(frozen comment) ;A; SUBMIT YOURSELF TO HIS BOSOM???

BUT HE'S NOT READY TO DIE YET....

BUT IT WILL BE A BEAUTIFUL DEATH!!

.... BUT DYING THO...

WELL YOU'VE DONE IT ONCE......;A;

o-ouch... ;A;