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like i said dude just curiosity
and hey it could just be for any ol' pokemon too not just him but it could be pretty nifty for battles too, yeah? say you had a really small one, uh...
i dunno just some generic small one like a caterpie or something. thing just gets hammered not cuz it weak but cuz its really small
make that thing bigger and bam
giant caterpillar
hell dude even those metal one you made, that metapod? imagine that like
twice the size it was
and drop it on something
and hey it could just be for any ol' pokemon too not just him but it could be pretty nifty for battles too, yeah? say you had a really small one, uh...
i dunno just some generic small one like a caterpie or something. thing just gets hammered not cuz it weak but cuz its really small
make that thing bigger and bam
giant caterpillar
hell dude even those metal one you made, that metapod? imagine that like
twice the size it was
and drop it on something
I suppose there could be some use for it...
But as much as I don't want to admit it, an abnormally large Gyarados would be much more useful than a Caterpie of similar variety.
I have been considering what type of gene-splicing to try out next. I don't mind adding size manipulation to the list of possibilities. After all, what sort of scientist would I be to not try it out at some point?
But as much as I don't want to admit it, an abnormally large Gyarados would be much more useful than a Caterpie of similar variety.
I have been considering what type of gene-splicing to try out next. I don't mind adding size manipulation to the list of possibilities. After all, what sort of scientist would I be to not try it out at some point?
heck any type of big one
tyranitars even
oh light can you imagine that one????
you think if i got one of those you could work your magic?
id totally be willing to splurge on it if you can do it
tyranitars even
oh light can you imagine that one????
you think if i got one of those you could work your magic?
id totally be willing to splurge on it if you can do it
ehhhh i dunno bout a town but ocelot said he had something planned before he disappeared
it couldnt hurt to have something as backup, right?
it couldnt hurt to have something as backup, right?
I was wondering what became of him. A shame, he had some interesting ideas.
Anyway, if you truly want to attempt this and intend to actually do something with the results, then I will alert you once I have the proper resources. It shouldn't take much, so prepare your Pokemon in advance.
Anyway, if you truly want to attempt this and intend to actually do something with the results, then I will alert you once I have the proper resources. It shouldn't take much, so prepare your Pokemon in advance.
i wonder what it is that sorts us into rockets or not upon arrival?
That is a good question. I haven't given it much thought myself, but I can say that it feels right being here.
I understand that does not make me sound very good, but the work I do here, working on various projects for an organization, is very familiar to me and reminds me of home.
I understand that does not make me sound very good, but the work I do here, working on various projects for an organization, is very familiar to me and reminds me of home.
hm
my opinion of the situation is probably colored by that of my home world
to be frank most of what team rocket does seems rather tame in comparison
my opinion of the situation is probably colored by that of my home world
to be frank most of what team rocket does seems rather tame in comparison
[Not having experienced this strange time of year yet in Johto before, waking up with his abilities suddenly restored was a shock. Nagi had just begun to properly train himself to avoid unconsciously reaching for powers that didn't exist to do things for him, such as turning on the lights. This morning was one of those mornings when the idea that he couldn't slipped his mind with his grogginess. Needless to say, he was fully awake by the time the lights suddenly snapped on on their own accord.
Some further experiments- picking up small objects from the floor or desk, then moving on to actually using his Gear without touching it- proved to Nagi that this was in fact happening, and that his telekinesis had somehow been restored. He got up then, quickly clipping his pokeballs on his belt and leaving his room, immediately marching down the hall down a familiar path to the offices deeper in the base.
Even as he walks, he can feel his chest tighten slightly, but a quick reminder of those lights snapping on makes it go away. Surely Dist and Kato are up early and working as diligently as they so boast...so perhaps they wouldn't mind if he payed them a visit. And if they did, well.
Nagi would just have a proposal ready they couldn't refuse.]
Some further experiments- picking up small objects from the floor or desk, then moving on to actually using his Gear without touching it- proved to Nagi that this was in fact happening, and that his telekinesis had somehow been restored. He got up then, quickly clipping his pokeballs on his belt and leaving his room, immediately marching down the hall down a familiar path to the offices deeper in the base.
Even as he walks, he can feel his chest tighten slightly, but a quick reminder of those lights snapping on makes it go away. Surely Dist and Kato are up early and working as diligently as they so boast...so perhaps they wouldn't mind if he payed them a visit. And if they did, well.
Nagi would just have a proposal ready they couldn't refuse.]
[Sure enough, Nagi will indeed find Dist at his desk in the labs. He's currently reading through a bunch of paperwork before he moves on to his experiments for the day. His Roserade and Flabebe are joining him today, but his partner, Kato, is conspicuously absent.
When Nagi enters, Dist's Pokemon are quick to alert their trainer of the boy's presence. He lifts his head up to see who's paying a visit this early and...oh. Nagi showing up definitely gets some mixed reactions on Dist's end, judging by the way his expression of interest falters a bit when his gaze lands on the boy.]
Nagi. What brings you to Division D this morning?
[He taps the stack of paperwork against the desk to straighten it out, then turns to give Nagi his full attention. Rosamund and Gardenia watch on with interest.]
When Nagi enters, Dist's Pokemon are quick to alert their trainer of the boy's presence. He lifts his head up to see who's paying a visit this early and...oh. Nagi showing up definitely gets some mixed reactions on Dist's end, judging by the way his expression of interest falters a bit when his gaze lands on the boy.]
Nagi. What brings you to Division D this morning?
[He taps the stack of paperwork against the desk to straighten it out, then turns to give Nagi his full attention. Rosamund and Gardenia watch on with interest.]
[If Nagi notices that- which he does- he doesn't make note of it. He doesn't react to Dist and his Pokemon at all, instead just watching as he turns and addresses him. At first it seems like Nagi's alone, too- at least until something moves past his neck to settle on his shoulder, long tail curling around its front.
Seated beneath Nagi's ear is a very small Dedenne, large ears swiveling as he looks up at Dist curiously, briefly cleaning his face with his paws before going still, his tail and whiskers twitching every now and then.]
Assuming you aren't busy, I wanted to request something of you.
Seated beneath Nagi's ear is a very small Dedenne, large ears swiveling as he looks up at Dist curiously, briefly cleaning his face with his paws before going still, his tail and whiskers twitching every now and then.]
Assuming you aren't busy, I wanted to request something of you.
[As Dist makes note of that Dedenne, he can't help but also note that Nagi really must like electric rodents. First the Pikachu, now this... But that really isn't the point right now, so he'll just file that deduction away from the time being.
He scoffs, a little too quickly and probably highly unnecessarily, but he couldn't contain it. Despite that, he'll respond evenly, seeming mildly interested. After all, he wasn't expecting Nagi to come back here so soon, especially with some sort of request.
He tips his head, giving Nagi the okay to go on.]
I'm listening.
He scoffs, a little too quickly and probably highly unnecessarily, but he couldn't contain it. Despite that, he'll respond evenly, seeming mildly interested. After all, he wasn't expecting Nagi to come back here so soon, especially with some sort of request.
He tips his head, giving Nagi the okay to go on.]
I'm listening.
Oh you do now, do you?
[He's actually a little surprised to hear that. After the hell Nagi went through the first time around, he honestly thought he wouldn't want anything to do with the labs from then on.
Maybe Nagi has a little more tenacity than Dist gave him credit for? ...Still, he can't help but wonder why. No point in holding that back. He's in charge, after all.]
And why is that? Do you think you'll perform better this time? Those codes aren't going to get any easier, you know.
[He's actually a little surprised to hear that. After the hell Nagi went through the first time around, he honestly thought he wouldn't want anything to do with the labs from then on.
Maybe Nagi has a little more tenacity than Dist gave him credit for? ...Still, he can't help but wonder why. No point in holding that back. He's in charge, after all.]
And why is that? Do you think you'll perform better this time? Those codes aren't going to get any easier, you know.
I know. I want to try again.
[His voice is level as he repeats himself, betraying nothing beyond his insistence on actually taking the test over again. He has no reason to think that those codes will have gotten easier, but having his powers back means that the delay that usually exists when he has to use his hands will no longer be a problem.
If he can get back to where he was, he might be able to beat the clock.]
I can do it.
[His voice is level as he repeats himself, betraying nothing beyond his insistence on actually taking the test over again. He has no reason to think that those codes will have gotten easier, but having his powers back means that the delay that usually exists when he has to use his hands will no longer be a problem.
If he can get back to where he was, he might be able to beat the clock.]
I can do it.
Hmm.
[As much as Nagi disappointed Dist before, he has to admit that he's a little intrigued why Nagi wants to retry the test all of the sudden. It's not like he would've been able to practice a whole lot, so why...]
Well, Kato is currently very busy with one of his own projects so he won't be able to join us, but I suppose I can oversee another test.
[He can't believe he's doing this, but no turning back now. He rises to his feet, allowing Gardenia to settle on his shoulder, and passes Nagi while signaling for him to follow. When Nagi exists, Rosamund will bring up the rear.
He glances over his shoulder to Nagi as they go.]
You had better make this worth my time.
[As much as Nagi disappointed Dist before, he has to admit that he's a little intrigued why Nagi wants to retry the test all of the sudden. It's not like he would've been able to practice a whole lot, so why...]
Well, Kato is currently very busy with one of his own projects so he won't be able to join us, but I suppose I can oversee another test.
[He can't believe he's doing this, but no turning back now. He rises to his feet, allowing Gardenia to settle on his shoulder, and passes Nagi while signaling for him to follow. When Nagi exists, Rosamund will bring up the rear.
He glances over his shoulder to Nagi as they go.]
You had better make this worth my time.
[He doesn't say anything, just silently following Dist once he starts to walk. The Dedenne is still perched on his shoulder with paws carefully placed to avoid being jostled off. As Nagi walks, the puffy tip of his tail twitches against his ear, reminding him that he isn't alone. He isn't sure why he brought the little Pokemon along, really, but he feels more comfortable about doing this with him there.
If he has anything to say about it, not only will it be worth his time, but he won't soon forget it.]
If he has anything to say about it, not only will it be worth his time, but he won't soon forget it.]
[Their route to the computer room is the same, and the computer itself looks like it hasn't been touched since the last test aside from needing to be powered up. Dist doesn't even bother wasting his and Nagi's time with the first few easier codes, breezing through them himself before standing aside for Nagi to take control.
The same screen that contains the extremely intricate codes that Dist and Kato worked together on awaits. All Nagi has to do is click to activate them.
Dist stands back with Rosamund at his side and Gardenia on his shoulder, watching in silence to see what Nagi will do. Does he have a different strategy this time...?]
The same screen that contains the extremely intricate codes that Dist and Kato worked together on awaits. All Nagi has to do is click to activate them.
Dist stands back with Rosamund at his side and Gardenia on his shoulder, watching in silence to see what Nagi will do. Does he have a different strategy this time...?]
[Once everything is ready again, Nagi steps forward and takes a seat at the console, looking over at the Dedenne on his shoulder out of the corner of his eye before letting his attention turn to the computer screen. He knows the codes are there like before, just as complex and daunting as they were the first time. Knowing what's coming isn't going to help, especially when he already knows that the time he has to get through them is limited. But today, he doesn't need time.
With his gaze fixed on the screen, Nagi reaches his hand out and takes hold of the mouse, hesitating for a brief moment. The second he clicks the screen flashes and comes alive with collumns of numbers and text that appear almost faster than Nagi can keep track of. His hands pull back sharply, but instead of beginning to type, he holds his hands just a few inches off the keys. Still and unmoving.
For a moment it might appear that Nagi isn't even trying at all, possibly stricken numb by the prospect of failure a second time. That is, at least, until the silence is broken by the sound of keys being struck by invisible hands that don't need to move, and now Nagi's not even quite looking directly at the screen with his eyes partially shut as text appears as if being typed by an outside force. An outside force that doesn't need hands or fingers to beat those lines of code before they can grow unruly, saving precious seconds that had been lost previously.
A force that has allowed Nagi to break down security systems back home; ideally, the same will be true here.]
With his gaze fixed on the screen, Nagi reaches his hand out and takes hold of the mouse, hesitating for a brief moment. The second he clicks the screen flashes and comes alive with collumns of numbers and text that appear almost faster than Nagi can keep track of. His hands pull back sharply, but instead of beginning to type, he holds his hands just a few inches off the keys. Still and unmoving.
For a moment it might appear that Nagi isn't even trying at all, possibly stricken numb by the prospect of failure a second time. That is, at least, until the silence is broken by the sound of keys being struck by invisible hands that don't need to move, and now Nagi's not even quite looking directly at the screen with his eyes partially shut as text appears as if being typed by an outside force. An outside force that doesn't need hands or fingers to beat those lines of code before they can grow unruly, saving precious seconds that had been lost previously.
A force that has allowed Nagi to break down security systems back home; ideally, the same will be true here.]
[Due to Dist's current angle he's directly behind Nagi so at first, he doesn't notice that something very strange is going on here. So at first, he stands there with his Pokemon, highly unimpressed by Nagi's delayed reaction to the start of the codes. In fact, he almost sighs in annoyance because Nagi came here and made Dist go through all the effort of setting things up again, only for him to freeze up at the crucial first seconds of the test.
But that's when he notices it. There's the definite sound of typing, but he doesn't see any movement from Nagi himself. Even at this angle, he'd be able to see slight shifts and movement in Nagi's arms and shoulders, but he's seeing nothing.
When he discovers this, he changes his own position, taking a few steps around Nagi and looking direct down at the keyboard. He freezes, eyes widening significantly. He can't believe what he's seeing. That's...that's not possible at all.]
Wh-what is this--
[He pauses for a second to consider what could be going on here. As a scientist he has to do this, think around the box to make sense of the seemingly impossible.
The conclusion he arrives at does not please him. He frowns, narrowing his eyes at Nagi.]
I didn't think of you as a cheater, boy. It should be obvious that using a Psychic type Pokemon as your aid isn't a display of your own skill. Use your own hands or I will stop this test.
[He doesn't see any Psychic types around, but he knows full well that they have good psychic ranges. It could be anywhere in the area.
He really should just stop the test now because he doesn't want to deal with a cheater at all...]
But that's when he notices it. There's the definite sound of typing, but he doesn't see any movement from Nagi himself. Even at this angle, he'd be able to see slight shifts and movement in Nagi's arms and shoulders, but he's seeing nothing.
When he discovers this, he changes his own position, taking a few steps around Nagi and looking direct down at the keyboard. He freezes, eyes widening significantly. He can't believe what he's seeing. That's...that's not possible at all.]
Wh-what is this--
[He pauses for a second to consider what could be going on here. As a scientist he has to do this, think around the box to make sense of the seemingly impossible.
The conclusion he arrives at does not please him. He frowns, narrowing his eyes at Nagi.]
I didn't think of you as a cheater, boy. It should be obvious that using a Psychic type Pokemon as your aid isn't a display of your own skill. Use your own hands or I will stop this test.
[He doesn't see any Psychic types around, but he knows full well that they have good psychic ranges. It could be anywhere in the area.
He really should just stop the test now because he doesn't want to deal with a cheater at all...]
[At first Nagi doesn't answer, too deep in concentration on what he is doing to really pay Dist much mind. It's been so long since he's done this that the task of breaking the codes isn't quite so daunting now that he can actually feel his powers working. The rush of satisfaction he gets at hearing the keys start to move in response to his influence is enough to dispel any previous anxiety he might have had about doing this.
When Dist proposes that he might be cheating, however, his brows furrow just slightly. The typing doesn't stop as he answers.]
The last time I checked, Dedenne was not a Psychic type, sir.
[Perhaps it isn't in his best interest to be smart, but at the same time he can't help it. Dist's reaction to his performance the last time stuck with him, and it's half the reason he came back to retake the test at all.
As the keys keep moving and text flashes up onto the screen, he continues without turning his attention away from his work.]
I have not brought any other Pokemon with me. You are free to check if you think I am lying, but I don't think you will find anything.
[Not when they are all in their balls he won't.]
When Dist proposes that he might be cheating, however, his brows furrow just slightly. The typing doesn't stop as he answers.]
The last time I checked, Dedenne was not a Psychic type, sir.
[Perhaps it isn't in his best interest to be smart, but at the same time he can't help it. Dist's reaction to his performance the last time stuck with him, and it's half the reason he came back to retake the test at all.
As the keys keep moving and text flashes up onto the screen, he continues without turning his attention away from his work.]
I have not brought any other Pokemon with me. You are free to check if you think I am lying, but I don't think you will find anything.
[Not when they are all in their balls he won't.]
[Oh no you just didn't. A low growl escapes Dist's throat, and he leans closer to make sure Nagi can see the look of utter annoyance on his face. He even points directly at the boy for added effect.]
Don't you dare start with me. I am fully aware of Dedenne's types.
[He then straightens, angrily opening his labcoat and reaching for the Pokeballs on his belt.]
Your Psychic type could be anywhere, and believe me, I will find it.
[Especially because he doesn't like what Nagi's implying. If a Psychic type or even a Ghost type isn't manipulating those keys, then what is...?
He shakes his head, choosing to wait to explore that possibility once he's scanned the area. Pulling a Pokeball from his belt, he releases the Pokemon inside, summoning a Reuniclus. It's Fonon, his strongest Psychic type. Normally he'd ask Kato to have Ranpu run a scan because it's extremely skilled at it, but with Kato on the other side of the building right now it isn't the most viable option. Fonon will have to do.
He faces the Reuniclus, his voice becoming stern and serious.]
Find whatever is manipulating those keys. It will be sending a signal that you should easily be able to track. I expect a response within one minute.
[The Reuniclus seems a little confused as to his trainer's strange behavior, but he nods and within a second he's gone, searching the base with rapid speed. With his range, he shouldn't be gone long. But what will he find, and how much will Nagi have completed of the test by then?]
Don't you dare start with me. I am fully aware of Dedenne's types.
[He then straightens, angrily opening his labcoat and reaching for the Pokeballs on his belt.]
Your Psychic type could be anywhere, and believe me, I will find it.
[Especially because he doesn't like what Nagi's implying. If a Psychic type or even a Ghost type isn't manipulating those keys, then what is...?
He shakes his head, choosing to wait to explore that possibility once he's scanned the area. Pulling a Pokeball from his belt, he releases the Pokemon inside, summoning a Reuniclus. It's Fonon, his strongest Psychic type. Normally he'd ask Kato to have Ranpu run a scan because it's extremely skilled at it, but with Kato on the other side of the building right now it isn't the most viable option. Fonon will have to do.
He faces the Reuniclus, his voice becoming stern and serious.]
Find whatever is manipulating those keys. It will be sending a signal that you should easily be able to track. I expect a response within one minute.
[The Reuniclus seems a little confused as to his trainer's strange behavior, but he nods and within a second he's gone, searching the base with rapid speed. With his range, he shouldn't be gone long. But what will he find, and how much will Nagi have completed of the test by then?]
[Something about the tone of Dist's voice is insanely amusing to Nagi, but he manages to keep a straight face as he continues to work, allowing himself an inward chuckle. Though he's twice as fast at this now, the codes haven't gotten any easier since the last time he tried to break them. The only edge he has is the faster response, able to input more lines of code within seconds instead of having to rely on the speed of his own hands, which clearly wasn't reliable enough for him to get through.
And though he's still focused, he can't help but catch a glimpse of Fonon out of the corner of his eye. The final evolution of his Solosis, an exceedingly strange Pokemon to be sure. It must be a powerful Psychic type for Dist to be using it, and that's something the boy will have to remember for later. For now it's all about this test, which Dist might be alarmed to find that Nagi is starting to make considerable progress on. He also seems a lot more calm and collected than he was the first time around. There's no evidence of his anxiety here; just cold concentration as the keys continue to move, seemingly of their own accord.
As for the Reuniclus, he will be finding nothing. Any signals he picks up from any other Pokemon that happen to be in the base won't be Nagi's. The rest of his team are in their balls and deliberately left back home. It's a risk that he would usually prefer not taking, especially since his Dedenne is very low leveled...but he couldn't have Dist accusing him of cheating, as he is now.
So, he can just count on having a very good alibi.]
And though he's still focused, he can't help but catch a glimpse of Fonon out of the corner of his eye. The final evolution of his Solosis, an exceedingly strange Pokemon to be sure. It must be a powerful Psychic type for Dist to be using it, and that's something the boy will have to remember for later. For now it's all about this test, which Dist might be alarmed to find that Nagi is starting to make considerable progress on. He also seems a lot more calm and collected than he was the first time around. There's no evidence of his anxiety here; just cold concentration as the keys continue to move, seemingly of their own accord.
As for the Reuniclus, he will be finding nothing. Any signals he picks up from any other Pokemon that happen to be in the base won't be Nagi's. The rest of his team are in their balls and deliberately left back home. It's a risk that he would usually prefer not taking, especially since his Dedenne is very low leveled...but he couldn't have Dist accusing him of cheating, as he is now.
So, he can just count on having a very good alibi.]
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