ortion | 11 ❀ public video + private video to the Rocket frequency

[It's a lovely afternoon in the National Park. Trainers and Pokemon alike can be seen running, playing, battling, and basically having a grand old time in the warm summer sun. It's great stroll in the park or picnic weather!

Dist is getting in on both of those things. He's currently sitting on a park bench beneath the shade of a large tree, watching several of his Pokemon play in the grass across the walking path. He's recording this, so what can be seen on the 'Gear's feed is a Lilligant, a Vileplume, and a tiny Gothita all doing a Teeter Dance orchestrated by the Lilligant. After a few moments, the Vileplume and Gothita trip over themselves and fall, but judging from their laughing, they're having a good time.

When Dist turns the 'Gear around to face him, he's just shaking his head, smirking all the while. He's opted for sunglasses and casual dress clothes today. Even his Roserade sitting beside him has sunglasses. How classy.]

You know, I didn't realize it until recently, but my team has quite a few stunningly beautiful Pokemon on it. I didn't intend for that to happen, but I am most definitely not complaining! Have any of you noticed a trend amongst your teams? A common type, or feature?

I like to think that these trends say something about us. We all know that the Gym Leaders have their favored types, and their personalities often match those type preferences. By that logic, it's obvious why I have so many beautiful Pokemon on my team.

[...The narcissism is out in full force today, apparently.]

If you don't have an answer to my first question, perhaps this one will be more relevant for you: what do you consider to be the most beautiful Pokemon? Visual examples are not necessary but highly encouraged. I am looking for future team members, and it wouldn't hurt to have some inspiration!

As for my vote? Nothing matches the beauty and grace of Roserade and its evolutionary line.

[The Roserade beside him smiles brightly. Way to lay on the compliments, Dist.]

I look forward to your responses!

[private video to the Rocket frequency]

[Sometime after Dist's video in the park, he posts another video from the labs in the Goldenrod base. He's wearing his usual lab attire now, sitting back in his floating chair with a pleased yet smug look on his face.]

Good evening, my fellow Rockets. This is Dist from the science department. I just wanted to make a general reminder to the new recruits and for those who may not be aware: the base here in Goldenrod has a rather active science department, and even if you're not a scientist, you are welcome to stop by at any time. We have plenty of projects going on that could use testing down the road, and we are more than happy to allow you field agents to test them out. If you would like a small taste of projects we have worked on in the past, I will attach my previous project for your viewing pleasure.

[Sure enough, a file containing this video has been attached.]

For those who participated in that project and tested out my metallic mutations, you have my thanks. Your testing yielded very interesting results. I do hope you enjoyed yourselves playing with a very different sort of Pokemon.

[He crosses his arms, his smirk growing wider all of the sudden. Apparently he's only just now getting to the good part.]

This applies more to those working in the science department, but it won't hurt to let you all know. I have recently been given a position of power, courtesy of our ever so gracious Admins. If you're looking to work in a productive environment that stresses excellent quality and produces opportunities to better yourself in the organization, I suggest you try working with me in Division D of the Research and Development department.

If that prospect interests you, do not hesitate to come find me in the labs. I have my own little section now; it shouldn't be too difficult to locate.

And that concludes my post for today! New recruits, feel free to introduce yourselves to me. After all, it would do you well to get to know your superiors.

[With one last smirk and a small wave, whichever of his Pokemon that's been recording this whole time cuts the feed.]

[[OOC: Both posts/locations are open to action as well!]]

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Thank you, Commander! It's good to be back in this sort of position, I must admit.

[He just really missed being able to actually direct stuff. It feels better than good. It feels great.]

You know me all too well. I already have some potential plans in the works. We'll see what sticks.

And how have you been, Commander? What have you been up to as of late?

[It's okay Dist. Cobra understands completely about the authority thing. Then again, he never let the lack of official position here stop him.]

I have ssssomething minor in the works. Nothing as impressive as your metal project, of course, and it's hardly an official attack, but I have a ssssurprise of sorts I'm planning for a few people.

[Let's just say he plans to redefine the phrase trash journalism.]

Other than that, I haven't been up to anything of note.

[Aside from his two network tantrums.]

[He'll smirk at that compliment. Such kind words, Cobra!

Is that so? Has someone gotten on your bad side again, Commander?

[That's really the only conclusion he can come up with since Cobra called it an unofficial attack.]

You could sssssay that.

[More like an entire news station. Except in hindsight they really didn't. It's complicated.]

Let's just sssay I plan to make sure they think twice about doing sssso again.

Speaking of making a point, Commander...what were the results of that attack you had me, Kato, and the others perform a few months ago? Was it an overall success?

[He realized he never really heard back on that so hey, why not ask now. After all, that attack helped his case in requesting a promotion.]

Of course it was a successsss. It accomplished exactly what it was designed to accomplish and not a ssssingle one of my operatives dissssapponted me.

[And it helped Cobra get a promotion too, so that was nice.]

Good, good! That's great news, Commander.

[And he does mean it. He knows how nice it is when plans go like they're supposed to. He has a feeling that doesn't happen all too often to Cobra so even more so.]

I'm looking forward to how your next attack goes, then. If you're ever in need of my services again, don't hesitate to ask. We at the science department are here to assist, after all!

[And it helps him work his way up the ladder...]

I'm afraid your assisssstance won't be required for what I'm presently planning, but as always, I'll keep our ssscience decision in mind for future projects.

[He's just going to go blow up some trash. He doesn't need some...nuclear powered trash combustion ray or anything like that for this.

...though that's hardly a bad idea. Maybe he should write that one down for later.]

Please do. We're always looking for new project ideas. As fun as it is doing independent projects, actual requests would be a step up.

[C'mon field agents you know you want to pay attention to the nerds in the back of the base...!]

[Hey, Cobra pays attention to you guys. Who else is going to help him blow up slot machines?

On second thought, that was a bad example.]

Yesss, of course. I understand completely. Like I sssaid, I'll keep your division in mind should anything come up.

[Yes, at least they have you, Cobra...]

Good. Well! This has been a nice little chat, hasn't it? We should have them more often, as fellow Beta ranks.

[He's totally smirking at that. Oh does it feel good to be ahead.]

Best of luck on your little mission, Commander.

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