ELEVENTH DESIRE ☠ VIDEO / ROCKET VIDEO

[greatestcool]

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So... I have a question.

[Uh oh, this sounds promising. Ryuunosuke is sitting in the Game Corner, dressed in the clothing of the attendants. He's currently on break and playing a game of Voltorb Flip while he speaks. Someone else is clearly holding the 'Gear while he talks, though he doesn't make eye contact with the 'Gear.]

What are some really rare Pokémon? I'm getting bored of seeing the same ones all the time. I want to raise something that no one else has! Or at least something that very few people have. There's gotta be something cool out there that people aren't using!

[He flips a card over and makes a face when it's revealed to be a Voltorb.]

I've got plenty of money to spare, so I can buy Pokémon or eggs off of anyone who's got something I like. So show me your rarest Pokémon, okay?

[The feed cuts there, at least for the public.]

[ ROCKET VIDEO ]

[The feed returns a little while later, with Ryuunosuke still frowning at Voltorb Flip. He flips a card and grins when it reveals a "3".]

Awesome!

[He looks up at the 'Gear and smiles, tipping his head a bit to the side and trying to look cute. He manages for the most part, though there's a strangely distant look in his eyes, if you look closely.]

I think I'm going to go traveling. I like Goldenrod, but it's been awhile since I went anywhere, you know? Does anyone have any Pokémon they want me to get them or something? I'm thinking about heading to the Safari Zone - I've heard good things about it - but if you want me to catch you something somewhere else, I can do that!

...Alternatively, if anyone's got any plans in the future, let me know, alright? It's been so boring lately. Someone's gotta do something cool soon!

[Maybe Seth will attack again or something. Who knows?]

Thanks!

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[istheindustry]

Well, well - it's good to see that you're still around here, isn't it.

[It's not really a question; he's got the device set up on the table in front of him, and he's leaning forward as though actually interested in what's going on for once in his miserable life.]

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[greatestcool]

Ah--!

[Ryuunosuke perks up immediately, eyes going wide and expression openly joyful. It almost reaches his eyes even!]

Mister Reaver, sir! You're back!

[Well someone's certainly pleased.]

[istheindustry]

[Good boy! And still as dead in the eyes as ever - because where would we be without all these little reminders of how ungodly creepy you actually are?

Not that he minds, really. The look suits you, darling.]

Well, of course, my dear; I couldn't deprive this place of my presence for too long, now, could I?

[greatestcool]

Oh of course not! This place has been really boring without you around!

[He leans back a little so he's no longer right up in the 'Gear, still grinning.]

When did you get back? Recently?

[istheindustry]

Mm, something like that; I know when to keep out of sight, and this place really likes to put its returning citizens at a disadvantage.

[The most dismissive gesture ever.]

But when it comes to this little...boredom issue of yours, we certainly can't have that, either.

[greatestcool]

Yeah, it did the same thing to me when I returned.

[He makes a face, but the expression fades quickly.]

You've got something in mind, sir?

[Rocket Lock]

[crackpotcrocker]

QUIT BEING SO HAPPY! [Tch and a beat.] Oh? [Denzel narrows his eyes at the offer.] And what exactly do you want in return for your offer? Mmmmm?

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[freshprints]

Should you really be playing games while you're supposed to be working? Making a recording like this is a bit careless; what if your employers see it?

[istheindustry]

Well, no, but that's never stopped me before, my dear - whether they're planned or spur of the moment, all of my ideas are invariably good ones.

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[islandshore]

[That... is a very good and intriguing question. Riku hasn't kept up with the trends on what's popular or rare, so it takes a few moments before he responds.]

Well, I sure haven't seen many Stunfisk. But if you're looking for something a little more intimidating, you could always shoot for something like a Darmanitan or a Toxicroak. Or how about Hitmonlee?

[Those always looked pretty cool, and they're definitely overlooked compared to fighters like Lucario.]

[greatestcool]

They sure seem to be! I'm sure we can come up with something really cool, sir!

[Rocket Lock]

[greatestcool]

Why should I quit being happy?

[That takes precedence over everything else and Ryuunosuke tips his head slightly to the side.]

I'm not offering anything in return; I figure people like to talk about their Pokémon, so I'd listen to what they have to say!

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[greatestcool]

Oh, it's no big deal! They know I'm a hard worker and I'm on break anyway!

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[greatestcool]

[Ryuunosuke's reply is delayed a bit as he looks up the Pokémon mentioned. When he responds, he's certainly looking pleased.]

Darmanitan and Toxicroak both seem really cool! Do you have either of them?

[istheindustry]

...That word is never leaving your vocabulary, is it?

[At least - at least - he sounds more amused than anything.]

[greatestcool]

Oh, of course not! It's my favorite word!

[He's also saying it in English every time it comes up, but it's not exactly noticeable due to the whole "common language" thing.]

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[freshprints]

What do you do, exactly?

[istheindustry]

Dare I ask why?

[greatestcool]

Because it's the best word, obviously! It's something Americans use all the time, so I picked it up too!

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[greatestcool]

I work at the Game Corner in Goldenrod! Sometimes I wait tables, but for the most part I help out with the slots and games!

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[freshprints]

So it's something like a casino, then.

[And didn't they say this is where Celes was going? Well, that'd make sense, then.]

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[greatestcool]

Yep! I'm guessing you're pretty new here if you haven't heard of the Game Corner. You should check it out when you get to Goldenrod!

[istheindustry]

[...yep, okay.]

Why don't we just pretend that I both know and care about what group of people you're referencing and move on - I actually can't fault you for that sort of logic, my dear, I tend to do the same thing.

[...just...not here, exactly, because common language tho...]

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[freshprints]

Aren't those sorts of games usually rigged so that the players will lose?

[greatestcool]

Oh.

[Yes, that's right, Reaver wouldn't know about Americans, would he? Ryuunosuke looks puzzled for a moment as though he's actually trying to figure out how to explain Americans before giving up.]

Really? Do you speak any other languages then, sir? I know a few words in English, but not enough to really speak it.