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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[[HE WILL ALLOW TOUCHING

JUST EXCEPT TO BE TREATED TO THE HAUGHTIEST EXPRESSIONS IN THE WORLD

HE IS A PRINCE, OK]]

They are normally more of a blue colour! I still haven't quite discovered why Stein is different, but it hasn't affected his growth at all; I think he might even be a bit bigger than average!

[YOU'RE THE CUTEST LITTLE SWAN IN THE WORLD AREN'T YOU!!!]

[...he's so going to get pecked, isn't he...]

That's so cool! I'd love to have a really rare Pokémon like that!

[Oh don't worry, Armstrong! He's not planning on stealing Stein! ~~Because you could snap him in half and he tries not to pick fights with men if he can help it...~~]

What's the species called? What type is he?

He is called a Swanna; a Water/Flying type! All his techniques are purely from those two types, as well! He's quite a wonder in battle; the problem is actually getting him to battle in the first place!

[[UGH WHY WOULD HE WANT TO BATTLE VOLUNTARILY

LOOK AT THESE FEATHERS MASTER HOW COULD HE RISK GETTING THEM DIRTY

....

did he mention he's a prince]]

Are you new in Johto, my boy? I haven't seen you around!

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!

[[....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 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!]

[[HE WILL HOLD HIMSELF BACK FROM CRUSHING ALL THE BONES IN YOUR HAND, OKAY!]]

Don't give up, Ryuunosuke! My Pokemon also started out small and meek, but look at them now!

[[AND HAVE A MIGHTY FLOURISH TOWARDS HIS TEAM SITTING QUIETLY BEHIND HIM! THEY ALL SPARKLE]]

You just have to believe in yourself!

[TH-THANK YOU FOR THAT... orz]

Wow...! So cool! Did you teach them how to sparkle like that?

[You've kind of been doing a lot of that, sir!]

I don't know what you're talking about~

[[.......sparkle~]]

I teach my Pokemon everything I know, my boy!

[OH MY GOD YOU ARE SO COOL]

How do you do that? That's like... the coolest thing ever!

[[YOU ARE SO CUTE WHAT THE HELL]]

Now now, I couldn't possibly reveal my secrets~!

[He tries~ No really, he does.]

Aww, really? But it's so cool! I'd love to be able to sparkle like that!

[[THIS IS SO SURREAL

NO-ONE EVER WANTS TO LEARN HOW TO ARMSTRONG!SPARKLE, GOOD GOD]]

Maybe one day I'll teach you then! When you've proven yourself a little, first~

[[...................

sparkle]]

[Ryuunosuke clenches his fists in front of him, bouncing on his toes in excitement. He needs to learn to sit the fuck down, really.]

Really? Really? Cool! What do I have to do to prove myself? I'm sure whatever it is, I can totally do it!

[[THIS ENTHUSIASM...]]

Truly, I am moved by your spirit, young Ryuunosuke....!!

[[....TEARS]]

[HE'S THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC, SIR!!!]

Don't cry, sir! I'll show you just what I can do!

MISSION 004 [SOUTHERN ROUTE 35 - ACTION/VIDEO]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

Re: [ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]

[ACTION]