MISSION 004 [SOUTHERN ROUTE 35 - ACTION/VIDEO]

[sculpted]

[[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!

Comments

[Video]

[sculpted]

Ah, fighting the gyms, yes! Have you been fighting them?

[[DON'T WORRY IRONHIDE

THIS

HAPPENS A LOT...]]

[Video]

[show_my_cannons]

[He's just not sure what to make of people telling him they owe him -- not like that!]

Two of them so far. Cliffjumper took down three.

[Video]

[sculpted]

Ah, two is it? I've heard they're quite challenging; you must have very powerful Pokemon!

[[And he's sincere; he's legitimately impressed!]]

[Video]

[show_my_cannons]

Can be, yeah. But the last one's master started... leaking when we won.

[The last part just makes him look smug. Super proud of his team? You bet.]

They are very capable, yeah.

[Video]

[sculpted]

...leaking?

[[um that's

well i

see that

.....wat]]

I'm...sure they're very capable, yes!

[Video]

[show_my_cannons]

Yeah. The... water. Out the optics.

[In order to be helpful, Ironhide runs his fingers from his eyes, down his cheeks, imitating tear tracks.]

[... someone really needs to teach him the right words.]

[Video]

[sculpted]

[[.....u-um]]

You mean....crying?

[Video]

[show_my_cannons]

Right. That.