MISSION 006 [VIDEO/ACTION FOR VIOLET CITY]

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[[Hello and welcome to another fantastically manly Alex Louis Armstrong broadcast! Today, we're starting with a scintillating view of our (shirtless, of course) hero, standing just on the outskirts of Violet City.

Faced with a snarling Garchomp.

...make that a snarling and charging Garchomp, as the beast rockets forward, claws out, ready to barrel into Armstrong....!

...who promptly moves to the side with speed that a man of his size simply shouldn't possess, lightly knocking the Garchomp's strikes away with his fists. Screeching, she pivots sharply and swings her tail toward him, but that too is avoided with apparent ease. Tensing, Armstrong lands a good uppercut on the Garchomp's chin before finishing with a firm strike to her chest. The Garchomp, stunned, crashes to the ground, prompting her trainer to laugh loudly.]]

Your technique is improving, Zahna! A few more sessions like this and even I, Alex Louis Armstrong, will stand no chance against you!

[[Harsh demeanor gone, the (obviously unhurt; Armstrong isn't aiming to injure) Garchomp pushes herself to her feet, looking at her trainer with wide, almost reverent eyes, nodding at everything he's saying. It's clear, however, that she doesn't quite believe she'll ever be able to beat him in battle.

Turning back to the camera, Armstrong moves to switch off the feed, but behind him Zahna sneaks forward, obviously seeing if a sneak attack will work. She leaps....!

....and is immediately intercepted and hurled over Armstrong's shoulder, landing off-screen with a rather firm thud.]]

Attacking a man from behind is not honourable, my dear!

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[usedwrench]

[Sup, huge man with big pokemon? At first there's a Riolu on the screen. Someone's video post inspired it to show some martial art style moves too.]

[And then, once the puppy stops... There's applause from the girl who soon appears on the screen with a smile on her face.]

Looks like your [err -- dares she say great?] great video inspired my puppy too! Hopefully they'll both remember the lesson from the end.

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Ah, Miss Rockbell!

[[Have a pose! Armstrong is obviously incredibly happy to see you!]]

Is that a Riolu I see? I have raised one myself; you have excellent taste, my dear!

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[usedwrench]

Hello, Major Armstrong!

[Have a sheepish giggle to the pose! She's happy to see you too, really, she just... Doesn't have anything else than cute faces to show for it? Riolu makes a pose too though!]

It is a Riolu indeed. Thank you very much, and your taste is obviously excellent too. A girl who collects all dog-like pokemon must have at least one of these too. Her name's Xing.

[...If he knows Xing, he'll know why, right?]

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[femininity]

You're... you're really strong!

[ kind of absurdly so.

but regardless, it's pretty impressive. a little weird, but impressive. ]

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[enjoymyatelier]

[...yep.

That sure was a thing that happened.

Kayneth had been sure to keep an ample distance away from the two, because really, what sort of sane individual would risk getting in the middle of that?

...granted, the question of what sort of sane individual would do that in the first place had crossed his mind several times...]

That... was certainly quite impressive, Mr. Armstrong.

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There you are, Lord Archibald!

[[Let Armstrong put his hands on his hips and shake his head at you, Kayneth!]]

I looked for you this morning so you could join us, but you appear to have escaped me!

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Strong? Why, I am known as the Strong Arm Alchemist! Gaze upon these muscles, trained with techniques passed down in my family for generations!

[[weird is one word for it NO FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS BUFFET OF MANLINESS, OF PURE UNFILTERED MASCULINITY

...with plenty of pink sparkles, of course]]

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A fine name for a fine creature! My dear Lucario has been by my side, why....almost since I arrived in this world! Treat her well and you will find yourself with a fine Pokemon, Miss Rockbell.

[[God, Winry, you are the most adorable he will resist the single manly tear ok]]

Really, should you ever need advice on training, you are welcome to call me whenever you like; I will always answer!

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[femininity]

So your entire family is like you...?

[ cool...

maybe a little gross...

but cool... ]

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Of course! We Armstrongs pride ourselves on our strength and beauty!

[[H-HOPEFULLY THE COOL OUTWEIGHS THE GROSS....]]

I try to pass as many of our traits onto my Pokemon as possible. They learn well!

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[femininity]

Beauty...?

[ she doesn't really get it, but she nods anyway.

best to just agree with him. ]

But yeah, that kind of training is really cool! I can't believe... I can't believe you actually punched it out like that... [ so cool. ]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Strongly considering the idea of tackling her own pair of Garchomps now... ]

And this is how you train with them?

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Why, yes! All time time; Zahna tends to benefit more from one-on-one training than group training, as she has incredible endurance! Most of my others can't keep up with me, ohoho~

[[IT'S TRUE....]]

It's a wonderful bonding exercise, too! Have you ever trained your Pokemon this way, Miss Saber?

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[[oh honey brace yourself for impact-]]

Ah yes, beauty!

[[and

POSE]]

Should you be searching for the meaning of the word, you need look no further than these perfect muscles! See the way they glimmer in the light, the way they're beautifully sculpted, hardened against the harsh training regimes only an Armstrong can truly tolerate!

My finest work, and you, my dear, get to view it all for yourself!

[[POSE

POSE POSE POSE POSE POSE]]

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But as for my Garchomp, it would take more than one punch to put her down properly!

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[istheindustry]

[Scintillating indeed. My god. You are getting the slowest of claps for that display, Armstrong, but at the very least the look you're getting is decidedly less sarcastic than that reaction sounds; Reaver certainly seems attentive over that video feed, make no mistake about that.]

Well, aren't you quite the impressive one! I really must thank you for being kind enough to not keep such a display to yourself - we really would have been deprived.

[loose translation: me gusta]

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[ex_cashcow493]

Keep up with you... [ She draws the phrase out in pure shock. ]

Not like this. Sometimes I use a wooden sword known as a shinai. Well, identical to one at least. [ Bamboo is hard for her to come by. ] It is ineffective against fire Pokemon.

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[[What's this? Applause?

THIS CALLS FOR SOME MANLY POSING]]

You are most welcome, my good man! I find that training alongside my most powerful Pokemon allows us to train each other, to feel our muscles tightening, their power and beauty growing! Is there no better bonding experience?

[[SPARKLES

OH GOD SPARKLES

MAYBE SOME SHOUJO ROSES IN THE BACKGROUND IF YOU SQUINT]]

How could I possibly deprive everyone of such a beautiful sight? To see, to hear your appreciation....truly, I am moved!

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[[Dazzle~]]

I would imagine so! Training Fire-types has always been a rather interesting exercise; one I certainly keep my shirt on for!

[[He's sure you do the same somehow, Saber. It wouldn't do to have our glorious muscles burned by accident!]]

I believe you have mentioned your skill with swords in the past, my dear; it is my most humble wish that one day we can train alongside each other, and I can see your talents for myself! For now, why not try sparring one of your most trusted Pokemon?

[[O-OBVIOUSLY WITHIN REASON, YOU'RE....A TAD SMALLER THAN HIM....]]

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[istheindustry]

Oh, believe me, I can't possibly think of any better bonding experience, as you so...succinctly put it.

[...WE AREN'T

ON THE SAME PAGE, ARE WE

ARE WE EVEN IN THE SAME LIBRARY???]

Either way, my dear, I give credit where credit is due - and believe me, from one beautiful person to another, it's most certainly due here.

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[[E-EGO STROKES....APPRECIATION OF HIS MUSCLES......

NEW FAVOURITE PERSON TBH]]

My dear fellow, you flatter me so! Truly it is rare for me to encounter someone with such fine taste!

[[single

manly

tear

tbh]]

If I might introduce myself......!

[[.........ANOTHER POSE

MORE SPARKLES]]

I am Major Alex Louis Armstrong of the fine nation of Amestris! This incredible beauty has been passed down in my family for generations, along with numerous other talents for which we are known and revered!

[[KNOWN AND REVILED REVERED, YES DEFINITELY]]

To whom, may I ask, do I owe this fine pleasure?

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[istheindustry]

[honey at this point you can call him whatever you want as long as you let him appreciate your muscles at close range]

Well! It seems some good things come out of Amestris after all - I've met one or two from your country, horrendously prudish things, nowhere near your level of charm and attractiveness - so I can assure you, Major Armstrong, that the pleasure here is all mine.

As for myself...? [He lays one of his hands lightly against his chest, bowing slightly as he speaks, though he doesn't break eye contact with the 'Gear and he's quick to straighten up.] I am Reaver, from the southern shores of Albion; while I've seen quite a bit of beauty in my time - several lifetimes' worth, actually - it's rare to come across one quite as forthcoming as you are about displaying it.

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Mr Reaver...

[[Let him just wipe his eyes a bit, there!!]]

I am truly honoured to be able to make your acquaintance! Never before have I encountered someone so refined, so generous....!

[[SERIOUSLY THESE ARE SOME AWESOME COMPLIMENTS YOU'RE OFFERING HIM, HE'S ALMOST KAWAII-DESU BLUSHING JFC]]

I would be lying if I said you hadn't brightened my day quite significantly! What good fortune it was, that I chose to make this broadcast!

But pray, tell me; what other countrymen of Amestris have you met? I assure you, most of us are quite good people!

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[istheindustry]

[oh my god

DO WE GET TO TALK SHIT ABOUT KIMBLEE NOW

because Logan loves this man for some reason that Reaver does not understand]

Ah, the primary one that my...companions and I have been in contact with has been with someone claiming to be some sort of alchemist - a rather obnoxious one dressed in white, with a long ponytail hanging clear down his back. Goes by the name of Kimblee; a bit of a legend in his own mind, that one - he doesn't seem to have gotten the memo that not everyone finds him nearly as special as he believes he is. I find that he takes himself far too seriously, and I suspect he's a little, ah...

[He taps the side of his head lightly with his fingertips a couple of times before lowering his hand.]

...touched, if you get my drift. Rather unpleasant, if you ask me, though my butler has decided that he's a good source of personal enjoyment - due to that whole taking-himself-too-seriously business and all.

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Kimblee.....?

[[......wait for it

wait

for it

....right, have a rather intense round of laughter, Reaver; you are the new favourite, all right]]

O-Oh, I shouldn't say it, but I....ah, Kimblee and I don't really see eye-to-eye all that much, so your comments....oh, Mr Reaver, you have quite the talent for this sort of thing!

[[Seriously, he's still chuckling; you're something else!]]

I would hate to be on the receiving end of your criticism; I see it is just as refined and elegant as your compliments! But you'd do well to avoid Kimblee, yes, although I believe you've already worked that much out! Your butler sounds like quite the character, too; I would love to meet him!