☆ first investigation | action/video

[leadingspirit]

[It's funny that it's early Spring and he's finding he wishes he had a jacket to shrug into, but he never did bother to ask anybody what the weather in Union was gonna be like. A new face wanders into town and, pushing his sunglasses up onto the crown of his head, sets his hands on his hips and surveys the area. Beside and behind him, a Rhyhorn and a Scyther settle close but not too-close, and he looks between them with a smile.]

Union, eh? Our first time here. [He tosses his head toward the Rhyhorn with that comment, looking at the Scyther. Aforementioned Bug Type seems uninterested and idly slides its bladed arms together, looking the other direction. Taki just laughs, and pulls up his Warp Band, switching what side of his mouth an unlit cigarette sits in.]

Helloooo Union! Tell me somethin', where's a guy gotta look for someplace to stay for a while?

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[expertonshutters]

[There's a clattering in the distance that slowly grows louder the longer it's heard. Taki may register the sound as a set of thundering hooves, but it's unlikely he'll figure it out in time to dodge the Skiddo that plows into him from behind.]

[Fuji, was it really necessary to jump and ram him in the ass? Apparently. Sorry about that. ]

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[leadingspirit]

[He hears the sound, but it's not especially bothersome to him until it persists, and he starts to turn around right at the moment he is literally head-butted. With a shout, he takes a handful of steps forward and whirls, bending his knees and dropping into a defensive stance, his sunglasses falling back onto his eyes somewhat askew.]

Wh-- oh.

[He straightens when he realizes it's just a Pokemon. Not one he's familiar with, but a Pokemon all the same.]

Hi.

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[expertonshutters]

[The pokemon seems pleased with this reaction. It scuffs its hoof on the ground like it's rearing to go again.]

Skiddo!

[And then it darts after him. Again.]

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[leadingspirit]

[Taki can recognize that action for what it is, and he just grins, righting his sunglasses.]

Oh-ho, I don't think so little guy!

[He ducks to the side, and frowns.]

Or girl? I dunno, how do you tell. I am not gonna lift your figurative skirt, here.

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[expertonshutters]

[No!!! You ducked!! That's cheating!!]

[It huffs, indignantly and looks around. Finally it seems to decide on going after Spike this time, it charges after him instead.]

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[leadingspirit]

[To which Taki starts to say something, Spike stands stock-still, and Fuji bounces right off of his rocky mantle. Taki winces.]

See, I coulda toldja that was gonna happen.

[He pulls at the knees of his pants and sinks into a crouch, holding out a hand.]

C'mere, are you just wild or are you somebody's?

[expertonshutters]

[Not quite as planned. Fuji stumbles around, shaking his head.]

[Another huff! And sorry. He totally headbutts you in the chest.]

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[lunchleader]

[So, Taki - are you and your Pokemon watching where you step? You better, if you don't want to accidentally stick a foot into a Bunnelby-made hole in the ground.

...of course, said hole just couldn't be made by the mysterious being quietly cackling in some nearby shadows.] Bun-bun-bun...

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[leadingspirit]

[He's not, actually. And in fact, he steps right the hell into the hole, shouting and pitching forward. Hongo, his Scyther, actually opts to not fuck off and steps quickly in front of him, preventing him from smacking his face into the ground.]

Whoa-- shit. Thanks, Hongo.

[He rights himself, and frowns at the hole.]

The hell?

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[lunchleader]

[While you two do that, said mysterious cackling being reveals himself to be a Bunnelby...by darting out from the shadows towards them in a zigzag Quick Attack pattern.

Only, if they're not careful, this rabbit Pokemon may just "Pick Up" something off of their gear. Incidentally.]

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[leadingspirit]

[He's not familiar with Bunnelby-- he's not familiar with many Pokemon, to be honest. But he sees that zig-zagging and the way he darts around and over toward the small rucksack on Spike's back. Irritated, he pats Hongo gently in thanks and then stamps closer to Spike, directly in line of Yami's attack.]

Excuse me, little guy.

[The thing's cute, but that's no way to greet a solider of the Battalion.]

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[lunchleader]

Bunnel! [~Out of the way, dumb human!~ Watch out for the incoming Double-Slap Taki! Those ears of his aren't just for listening, y'know!]

[leadingspirit]

[Seeing as he has no concept of understanding Pokemon, he just stands there, likely doesn't flinch when he's smacked, and aims to pick him up by the scruff of his neck.]

Pokemon around here are rude, I tell you something.

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[darer]

[Well. That sure keeps happening. At the rate this is going, he wonders who'll be left in Caldera.]

That depends on what you're looking for.

[Waits for the inevitable reaction.]

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[leadingspirit]

[Union forgot to turn its swag off and now it's woken up covered in Calderans. He squints for a moment at the Warp Band, pulling his sunglasses back onto his eyes, raising them, and dropping them back down a few times. That... that sure looked like--]

I.

[He unconsciously stands a little straighter.]

Major Oakenshield?

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[darer]

[Go on get it out of your system he can wait.]

Formerly, yes. Unless you want me to call you Sergeant.

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[youngestone]

[Laughing at you Thorin]

Does everyone know you as Major, uncle?

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[leadingspirit]

[There might be a bit of internal squealing going on. He's about to respond to "formerly" when Kili pops in, and he raises his eyebrows.]

Ah, right, you got out.

[He grins a little at Kili, and then back at Thorin.]

"Uncle"?

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[youngestone]

Yep, the great Major Thorin Oakenshield has a family! No kids, just me and my brother for nephews.

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[sparkofgenius]

Taki?

[Lucca blinks, peering down into the camera and pulling a flashlight out of her mouth.]

That you?

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[leadingspirit]

[So many familiar faces. He is not going to mind being in Union for a while at all. Not that he expected to, anyway. He brightens, chuckling at the flashlight in her mouth.]

Lucca! Damn, everybody's here. How've you been?

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[sparkofgenius]

Yeah, looks like a big immigration party.

[She sits up and drops down, reaching for the Warp Band. An automaton beeps and shuffles into view and the girl just leans on it.]

Gato and I've been good. Set up shop here to check out the stuff down in this...Old City. We got some rich backers this time too.

[A beat.]

What brings you here, though?

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[leadingspirit]

Hope Union's ready for that.

[He tilts his head, and then grins all over again.]

Figures you'd be interested in the Old City. I've heard it's pretty neat down there, I might have to come see you and check it out if you're up for visitors.

[He moves with his Warp Band, getting into the rucksack settled on Spike's back. Out of it he pulls a thick stack of papers.]

Work.

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[sparkofgenius]

I am, yeah. I've got a workshop all set up, and a place. And...actually I've been Aligning with new Pokemon.

[She points to the band.]

It's better than fighting them.

[And tilting her head...]

What kinda work? Military contracts?

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[leadingspirit]

That sounds like you. Anything new and exciting you've found down there?

[He nods.] I think I like the laid back way Union does... Well, everything.

[He shrugs, putting his papers back in the rucksack.]

Investigation, information-gathering. Dumb boring Battalion crap. [He's being cagey, possibly on purpose.]