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[From all the laughing going on behind him, one may guess that Jade is at a party. Unfortunately, that isn't the case.]

For those unaware, we've come across some strange stones while searching for the mine and delivered them to the labs for analysis. It's been a hectic week, so we haven't received the results until now, but it seems like we've found quite a large variety of evolution stones. If you're in need of one, I'd suggest you hurry to the labs, before the greedier members of our expedition snatch all of them.

[Honestly, he'd rather keep them for himself (and maybe the Rangers), but his superiors insisted on distributing them. Something about a token of gratitude.]

[And now, a public voice post to everyone, which may be somewhat hard to decipher as the laughing in the background grows steadily louder.]

Does anyone have any experience with persuading unwanted Pokemon to leave your homes? Normally, I'd simply dispose of- [Ah. That could be construed in a negative light.] - that is, dispose of them if necessary, although generally I prefer to drive them out. But it seems Duskull has taken quite a liking to his new friends and I'd rather not harm them.

[There's a loud crash behind him. Jade sighs.] Although I'm beginning to reconsider.

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[Late evening finds Jade heading down to the newly-discovered Mausoleum, Sandshrew trotting along beside him and Duskull swooping around cheerfully over his head. He tries to avoid anyone exploring down there, mostly because he guesses most people wouldn't approve of what he's doing. Which would be trying to pry open the vaults and take a peek at the coffins.]

[He has reasons for doing so. Honest.]

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[It's much the same with the Union, but Jade doesn't see the need to mention that.]

So you had no knowledge of the Union prior to arriving?

[There's a pause as he's clearly thinking, then shakes his head]

None, sir.

[He injects just a hint of suspicion into his tone.]

So how did you locate the Union?

[Oh yeah, picking up on that suspicion. It's kinda terrifying when coming from Jade]

I-

I didn't really.

A bunch of us tried to escape the attack by boat. But it was storming and- the boats weren't made for far trips into the ocean- so we didn't last long and I blacked out.

When I woke up, some people from Union had found me. They brought me here.

[He allows his skepticism grows more obvious.]

And they weren't suspicious of your origins? That's quite difficult to believe.

Not...really. They thought I was just delirious from my injuries.

[They were not the brightest humanity had to offer okay]

Look I know it all sounds fishy. But I promise, I'd never do anything to harm Union or its people. I just wanna find my home again, that's all.

[He's gotten all the information he's wanted, so for now, his body language relaxes and he returns to smiling pleasantly.]

I imagine you'll be leaving the Union once you've found them?

[Nope, still finds you scary Jade, pleasant smile or not]

I-

[he hesitates. Frankly, he hasn't thought much beyond the plan of "find home". ]

I...don't know yet. I guess, it depends on what's still there.

Very well, I'll note that down in your application. Thank you for speaking with me, Sora. It was quite informative.

Uh- it's no problem, sir!

....A-are we done?

[So eager to be rid of his presence? It hurts. Truly. Jade would have said as much, but he has bigger Magikarp to fry, so he decides not to drag this out.]

It seems we are.

[He's sorry Jade, he just finds you very terrifying]

Oh, okay, sir! [THANK THE SAVIOR] Uh- contact me if you get anymore questions!

Bye!

[SHUTTING OFF THE TRANSMISSION NOW. What are manners]

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