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9 ❀ video/private to the rocket frequency
Good evening. This is Dist from the Science Department, gracing your screen once again with another beautiful, magnificent creation.
[Your favorite floral member of the science department is seated comfortably in his fancy floating chair beside a very large machine. And by large, it is large. It's cylindrical, about fifteen feet tall, and the front is like a giant window to see the inside contents. Clearly visible inside is a Pikachu, which seems a bit silly for such a small creature to be sitting inside the gigantic machine. It's as almost as if the machine was made for something clearly much bigger than a small mouse.]
Those of you who have been with us for a while may have heard of my research. Currently, I'm working with evolution. Specifically, evolution through special means: items, trade and the like. My goal for the time being is discovering just what genes are reacting to these items, and why only some Pokemon possess these genes. It's rather difficult to tell this only by watching. Observe.
[Dist holds up a Thunder Stone and places it into a compartment in the back of the machine that connects to the chamber the Pikachu is in. It curiously approaches the stone, and with a bit of hesitation it touches it. The Pokemon is immediately illuminated by a bright white light, obscuring the transformation that takes place. As the evolution begins, an array of lights activate on the back of the machine. Dist continues his explanation as this goes on.]
While the form of the Pikachu is most certainly changing, the actual process cannot be seen. And even then, we aren't able to see genetic changes with the naked eye.
[By the time he's finished talking, the light has faded and a freshly evolved Raichu is now in the chamber, looking very confused as to what's going on. Dist floats his chair over to a computer monitor nearby where data is being fed into it from the evolution chamber.]
Thus, I've designed this machine to record that vital information. If I can pinpoint the genes that trigger special evolution and extract them, imagine the sheer amount of possible uses for them! [He spreads his arms out wide, grinning madly.] There would be no limitations! They could be applied to any Pokemon! I could shake the very foundation of evolution itself!
[Okay, calming down now. Sorry, he was getting really into the mad science thing.]
As you all are aware, there are many ways to evolve Pokemon. Dozens of stones, items, moves, and other conditions trigger evolution for specific Pokemon. That is a lot of data that I need to collect, and I am going to need many different species of Pokemon in order to do that. On top of that, the machine still has some kinks that need to be tested and worked out. As such, I'm asking you all to assist me in obtaining test subjects.
[He floats over to a nearby table and produces a printed list. There's a lot of content crammed into it.]
This list, which I've also attached to this post for your viewing pleasure, details every Pokemon that can evolve through special means along with what is required to evolve it. You needn't worry about the items though, I've compiled a sizable collection for this experiment. Focus only on the Pokemon. Naturally I don't care where or how you obtain the Pokemon, but I want them returned once this test run is complete. Let's keep them guessing, shall we?
[He sets the paper back down and settles back in his chair, expression returning to that classic smug smirk.]
Now you must be asking yourselves, [in a high-pitched and generic voice,] "Why should I go through all the trouble to steal Pokemon for you, Dist? What's in it for me?" Well, I'm not opposed to letting you keep any of the evolved Pokemon. After all, I'll have no use for them once the process is over.
And let's just say that you might be interested in what I intend to do with this data. If you'd like a piece of the finished product, I might be more willing to oblige if you assist me with this rather small task. But for the time being, I'd rather not spoil the surprise. [His smirk thins out.] You'll have to trust me on this one.
Now! Please report in here if you will assist me. I want you to get to work as soon as you possibly can. I'd like for this to progress as quickly as possible.
[And with a snap of his finger, the feed ends.]
[[OOC: This is the beginning of this little plot! I'm still taking volunteers for either Rockets to help with theft or theft victims.]]
[Your favorite floral member of the science department is seated comfortably in his fancy floating chair beside a very large machine. And by large, it is large. It's cylindrical, about fifteen feet tall, and the front is like a giant window to see the inside contents. Clearly visible inside is a Pikachu, which seems a bit silly for such a small creature to be sitting inside the gigantic machine. It's as almost as if the machine was made for something clearly much bigger than a small mouse.]
Those of you who have been with us for a while may have heard of my research. Currently, I'm working with evolution. Specifically, evolution through special means: items, trade and the like. My goal for the time being is discovering just what genes are reacting to these items, and why only some Pokemon possess these genes. It's rather difficult to tell this only by watching. Observe.
[Dist holds up a Thunder Stone and places it into a compartment in the back of the machine that connects to the chamber the Pikachu is in. It curiously approaches the stone, and with a bit of hesitation it touches it. The Pokemon is immediately illuminated by a bright white light, obscuring the transformation that takes place. As the evolution begins, an array of lights activate on the back of the machine. Dist continues his explanation as this goes on.]
While the form of the Pikachu is most certainly changing, the actual process cannot be seen. And even then, we aren't able to see genetic changes with the naked eye.
[By the time he's finished talking, the light has faded and a freshly evolved Raichu is now in the chamber, looking very confused as to what's going on. Dist floats his chair over to a computer monitor nearby where data is being fed into it from the evolution chamber.]
Thus, I've designed this machine to record that vital information. If I can pinpoint the genes that trigger special evolution and extract them, imagine the sheer amount of possible uses for them! [He spreads his arms out wide, grinning madly.] There would be no limitations! They could be applied to any Pokemon! I could shake the very foundation of evolution itself!
[Okay, calming down now. Sorry, he was getting really into the mad science thing.]
As you all are aware, there are many ways to evolve Pokemon. Dozens of stones, items, moves, and other conditions trigger evolution for specific Pokemon. That is a lot of data that I need to collect, and I am going to need many different species of Pokemon in order to do that. On top of that, the machine still has some kinks that need to be tested and worked out. As such, I'm asking you all to assist me in obtaining test subjects.
[He floats over to a nearby table and produces a printed list. There's a lot of content crammed into it.]
This list, which I've also attached to this post for your viewing pleasure, details every Pokemon that can evolve through special means along with what is required to evolve it. You needn't worry about the items though, I've compiled a sizable collection for this experiment. Focus only on the Pokemon. Naturally I don't care where or how you obtain the Pokemon, but I want them returned once this test run is complete. Let's keep them guessing, shall we?
[He sets the paper back down and settles back in his chair, expression returning to that classic smug smirk.]
Now you must be asking yourselves, [in a high-pitched and generic voice,] "Why should I go through all the trouble to steal Pokemon for you, Dist? What's in it for me?" Well, I'm not opposed to letting you keep any of the evolved Pokemon. After all, I'll have no use for them once the process is over.
And let's just say that you might be interested in what I intend to do with this data. If you'd like a piece of the finished product, I might be more willing to oblige if you assist me with this rather small task. But for the time being, I'd rather not spoil the surprise. [His smirk thins out.] You'll have to trust me on this one.
Now! Please report in here if you will assist me. I want you to get to work as soon as you possibly can. I'd like for this to progress as quickly as possible.
[And with a snap of his finger, the feed ends.]
[[OOC: This is the beginning of this little plot! I'm still taking volunteers for either Rockets to help with theft or theft victims.]]
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[He pauses as he considers something.]
You know, I know I've seen you around the base before, but I don't believe we've ever spoken. Since I've already introduced myself, who might you be?
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[He gives a polite nod of his head.]
I have been with the organization for a few months.
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[He returns the nod with a small bow of his own.]
It's a pleasure to meet you regardless, Mr. Uchiha. If I've yet to properly meet you, then you must be a field recruit. Do you have any special talents to bring to the organization?
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[It does help with pokemon theft, honestly.]
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Okay Dist tries not to judge here because this world brings in all sorts of people. This guy is probably legit and is actually as skilled as he claims.]
Then this little mission should be a walk in the park for you, hm? Well, I'm glad the organization has gotten smarter with selecting recruits. We can always use more actual talent.
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[If he decides to bother with it much.]
I am currently travelling with someone outside the organization, but he is simple minded and considers my sneaking off to be perfectly normal behavior for me.
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Regardless, see to it that he doesn't catch on to what you're up to. The last thing we need is one of our own getting caught in the act. We can only tolerate so much incompetence, you know.
[SAYS THE GUY WHO HAD IT HAPPEN TO HIM.]
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I exercise the utmost caution, I assure you.