sculpted | MISSION 004 [SOUTHERN ROUTE 35

[[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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Oh, I'm well aware. But I just...

[[He looks over at his team, smiling fondly.]]

I couldn't bear to abandon any of them to the 'box'. I just couldn't, Mr Isaac. They're like a family to me.

Huh, yeah I guess I could see that. I do try to switch mine out pretty regularly.

[Except when he's travelling; it's kind of hard to give them all equal attention then.]

Looks like you've assembled quite a team though! Your uh... swan is pretty interesting.

[For lack of a better word...]

Isn't he just?! But he is merely a rose amongst other beautiful roses, Mr Isaac!

[[Let him smile fondly and pat Stein on the head, there.]]

What sort of team have you assembled?

I... guess so.

[He's never been one for poetic language...]

[But at that, Isaac brightens up and pulls six Pokéballs from his pack. He tosses them all out, allowing the six Pokémon to get used to their surroundings.]

I've got more than these, obviously, but I wanted to train these guys while I'm out on the routes.

[First up is Carmen, the... murdermammoth. She's the daughter of Kimblee's Mamoswine and she's one of the most intimidating things on his team. She's here for travelling purposes, but she's also quite strong. The second is Bellatrix, the Kabutops. She swings her scythe-arms in the air, stretching before sitting down next to Isaac's leg and looking quite content. Third is the Pokémon he received on Valentine's Day, Cryogonal. The ice mask floats behind Isaac, studying Armstrong and his Pokémon warily. Fourth and fifth are Marcus and Terence - a Charizard and Gabite, both of whom are already launching playful attacks at one another. Isaac never separates the two of them for very long. The final one is a new addition to his team which is currently perched on his shoulders. An Aerodactyl - Isaac doesn't seem to mind that it's one hundred and thirty pounds of dinosaur spread out over his shoulders. In fact, he looks quite pleased with himself.]

They're varying in level, but I figure it's best to have a wide variety of Pokémon when you're travelling!

[And for the most part, everything he trains is either Water, Ice, or Rock...]

I say!

[[Well colour him impressed, Mr Isaac!]]

This is quite a magnificent variety of Pokemon! I must say, I'm rather impressed!

[Isaac laughs; he's normally not overly proud of himself, but this is about his Pokémon!! ...And then there's the fact that he's just in a really good mood so~]

Thanks! I've been collecting them for quite some time, but I should try to figure out which ones I want to focus on training.

[Definitely this Aerodactyl. And the Cryogonal. That one's his spirit animal!!]

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