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MISSION 004 [SOUTHERN ROUTE 35 - ACTION/VIDEO]

[[GOOD MORNING, JOHTO! Should you be watching your video feed this fine day, or in the vicinity of the outskirts of Goldenrod City, you'll soon catch sight of Alex Louis Armstrong posing dramatically in front of the camera, shirtless. Of course.]]

I have a marvel for you all today! My beautiful Stein has evolved into his final form!

[[And suddenly, popping up in front of the camera is....

....a swan in a purple bra. A sparkly purple bra.]]

Witness the way the sunlight catches his glossy feathers! The way the light sparkles across his wings! Have you ever seen such a magnificent sight, Johto?!

[[As Armstrong speaks, the Swanna goes through a series of triumphant poses. And if one looks closely, they might even see some....pink sparkles near his eyes? Could he have learned the art of the Armstrong sparkle, passed down in the Major's family for generations?]]

My Pokemon are now all in their final forms! And so I pose this question to you, noble viewers; what Gyms do you recommend we take on? We have been training our bodies firmly and dutifully in preparation for this day!

[[And behind him, Armstrong's team of Pokemon sit quietly, mostly looking amused at his display. Some look annoyed, but more at the Swanna's posing rather than their trainer.]]

Alternatively, should you wish to come and marvel at the sight that is the magnificent and beautiful Stein the Swanna, I welcome you all with open arms!

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[[HAVE A VERY GENTLEMANLY BOW, DESCOLE!]]

Your words move me, my good sir! Truly, it is a pleasure to encounter someone with a true appreciation for beauty!

[WHAT WAS THE POINT OF THAT OH GOOD GOD]

Right... well...

[orz]

You have six Pokémon, correct? A six-on-six fight then, anything goes.

[Archer smirks then, selecting a Pokéball from his belt.]

I do hope you've studied double battles, Armstrong.

[The first Pokémon called out is Archer's Pawniard, Queen. She's relatively powerful for a first stage Pokémon and she stabs both her little knife arms in Armstrong's direction in challenge. Archer's second Pokémon summoned is a Milotic, Trébuchet. She coos softly and swishes her tail about.]

Are you ready?

[[AND HE IS LOOKING SO DAZZLING ALSO HIS SHIRT HAS BEEN RIPPED OFF????]]

Ah, it was during those odd events in February; I simply woke up one morning to find his egg resting on my blankets! It was like I had been chosen by the gods to raise this fine creature!

Did you also receive an egg in February, my boy?

Ah, that's so cool! I have a... fish... but he's kind of useless.

[Ryuunosuke glances up then, smiling brightly. It actually looks a bit like Kimblee's kittyface!]

Oh yeah! I got here not all that long ago. My name's Ryuunosuke. Pleased to meet you, sir!

Oh Colonel! So naive about the subtle nuances of my technique! Never fear! Allow me to educate you!

[[HAVE

ANOTHER

SET OF POSES FROM THESE ~~IDIOTS~~ BEAUTIFUL INDIVIDUALS, ROY!!]]

[Just. Have a really obvious glance at that swan, man.]

Ah...likewise.

[...THAT ASIDE...]

And to whom do I owe this pleasure, hm?

....a double battle?

[[Armstrong has never studied this, no! Fortunately, he likes to learn on the go!]]

I believe we may be able to handle this, Colonel!

...Major, please. This is really unnecessary.

[Yep, this is his face this entire time.]

Maastricht!! Löwenmensch!!

[[And Armstrong's Pidgeot and Luxray will float and trot respectively onto the field, looking very keen for a fight! Meanwhile, Stein flutters over and perchs himself on Armstrong's shoulder.

...you didn't expect him to fight, did you?]]

You may take the first move, Colonel Archer sir!

[OH GOOD LORD]

[EVERY TIME HE TRIES TO LEAVE THE CITY SOMETHING HAPPENS]

Arm...strong...?

[HIS WHOLE BRAIN IS CRYING OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU DOING, MAN]

[YOU CAN'T EVEN BLAME THIS ON THE HAPPYBEAMS THIS TIME!!!]

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Ah, of course! How frightfully impolite of me; I am Major Alex Louis Armstrong of the Amestrian military!

[[He will resist the urge to-

.....ok maybe a little pose]]

And to whom am I speaking?

[[....IF IT'S ANYTHING LIKE KIMBLEE'S, HE SHOULD PROBABLY START GETTING SUSPCIOUS....OTL]]

Ryuunosuke! My name is Major Alex Louis Armstrong of the Amestrian military! I am honoured to make your acquaintace!

[[AND HE WILL PUT OUT HIS HAND FOR A HANDSHAKE

IF YOU DARE]]

I'm sure your fish isn't all that useless, my boy! These Pokemon have a number of hidden talents; don't you despair!

[...You know, he's starting to understand where Kimblee's coming from about those names... What did those poor things do to you, Armstrong?]

[Archer has his own Luxray as well, but he'll keep her in reserve for the time being. Queen and Trébuchet are weaker and they're the two he's been training together for quite some time.]

Very well then.

[Archer doesn't give his Pokémon any verbal commands, instead merely nodding to the both of them. Queen goes first, shrieking loudly with a Metal Sound attack at both of Armstrong's Pokémon. Trébuchet is quick to follow that up with a high-powered Hydro Pump attack, launched directly at Löwenmensch. The Pokémon are aware of their own type weaknesses and have been taught to target those they are good against, or at least those who could possibly take them out easily. Flying-type moves won't do anything to Queen, but Electric-types can target her rather-low Special Defense...]

[Needless to say, Archer's smirking already. He's pleased to finally get the chance to fight against Armstrong, even if he doesn't have his most powerful Pokémon with him.]

[It's more fun this way.]

[Well, you are getting the most flourished bow ever in response to that, Armstrong, enjoy it.]

Major Armstrong! Allow me to introduce myself, then - my name is Jean Descole, a man given to the noble pursuit of science and a patron of the arts. It's quite an honor, my good man, quite an honor.

Although...did you say the Amestrian military? We haven't any such place where I'm from, I'm afraid, but I believe I may know a few of your countrymen.

[YOU PROBABLY SHOULD...]

Nice to meet you!

[Ryuunosuke will totally grasp that masculine hand and shake for all he's worth! He's kind of a scrawny little thing though, so don't expect too much power behind that.]

Yeah, I've certainly seen it! The fish isn't my only one, thankfully, but my ghost and my...

[He frowns, trying to find a way to describe it.]

...Well, it's a fungus, I guess? I dunno, it's called a Shroomish. Anyway, they're not doing too much against the wild Pokémon around here either. But it's alright! Eventually I'll be strong enough to go up against the Gym Leader here!

[He's well aware that most people don't start off around here. He might as well make it sound like he's totally innocent!]

Mr Descole, it is an honour to make your acquaintance!

[[WE ARE JUST THE MOST GENTLEMANLY DUDES EVER, HOLY SHIT]]

Ah, you know some of my fellow Amestrians? May I ask whom?

But can you see the beauty of my Swanna, Colonel?! You have to be able to see him from all angles to be able to appreciate it!!

[[SORRY ROY

HE'S KIND OF IN PROUD PAPA MODE]]

[[DRAMATIC TURNING-]]

Mr Isaac!!

[OHHH MISTER ARMSTRONG OHHH]

Yes, I did! The Pokémon I received may not be as extravagant as yours, but she's proven to be quite the useful little thing.

[To demonstrate, Clive pulls his Zorua's ball from his belt, tossing it into the air to release

....a fierce Nidoking

SPOILER: its name is Armstrong]

Kira, original form.

[And then the Nidoking suddenly disappears and is replaced with an adorable little black and red fox, which is then scooped up by Clive.]

As you can see, she is capable of disguising as other Pokémon; however, her transformations are quite different from the ones you would expect from a Ditto. Actually, the more accurate term would be "illusions." No matter what she turns into, she retains her original type and moveset. It's a good way to throw off your opponents.

Have you come to admire the beauty of my dear Stein too?!

I get it, I get it! Can we move on to something more meaningful?!

[WE MOST CERTAINLY FUCKING ARE]

Well, honestly I can't say I know terribly many, though I've spoken to a few; the ones I know the most of are someone named Frank Archer, and his...white-suited friend, whom I believe to be another of yours. Do you know them?

[[Armstrong may not be the greatest soldier due to his refusal to abandon his policy of mercy, but but he makes up for it with strategy and pure determination!!]]

Maa!!

[[It only takes a word, and his Pidgeot has zipped neatly in front of his Luxray to catch that Hydro Pump attack, which knocks her to the ground with a screech, her wings flapping angrily. However, that gives Lowen the Luxray the chance to respond with-]]

Discharge!

[[-aimed right at that Milotic!]]

[ Just, have this look. Forever.

... He doesn't care about your Pokemon being in their final forms or whatever. Can he just eat one? ]

...I was actually just... getting ready to leave town...

[orz orz orz]

So I guess you're training, then?

[He'll just glance over at all your other Pokémon... wait.]

Are these the only ones you're training?

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