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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I find that all Pokémon have their own sort of beauty, no matter what shape they have.

[Surprisingly, this is mostly sincere and not an attempt to keep the peace in his team. He just finds Muk's... potential beauty much harder to discern, that's all.]

That said, I find Milotics particularly lovely. Especially when they wear long flowy scarves in flattering colors. Those fit their shape perfectly.

[Ah, it's one of those people.]

I suppose I can see where you're coming from, but you have to admit that physically-speaking, some came out more fortunate than others. That is the point of my post, to find the most beautiful Pokemon out there.

I do agree that Milotics are very stunning, though! I have one of my own, though he is a different color than most other Milotics I have seen. I haven't been able to decide which color is the most beautiful.

[Beau's golden colors are nice, but there's something about that rosy pink in normal Milotics...]

I hadn't thought to put a scarf on him. Do they make waterproof garments for Pokemon?

Indeed, though it might be unfair of me to say that. I have to admit that finding the beauty in Garbordor is... difficult. Even more difficult that choosing a favorite betweent a pink and a blue sea serpent.

[His 'difficult' sounds a lot like 'impossible', though.]

I've found a few waterproof accessories intended for Pokémon, though the color selection leaves a lot to be desired unless you request a custom print. I've had more luck with waterproof cosmetics, but a creature so large needs more eye shadow than one would think.

I would say much more difficult, to be completely honest...

[Really, how could you even put those choices on the same level.]

You've given your Pokemon makeup?

[...why hadn't he considered that before.]

Do they accept it well enough?

I have! Certain species are not quite adapted to it, such as Chandelure, but most of my girls were at least interested enough to try it on once or twice. ...Except Light, but that one acts more like a boy than most of the males in my team.

[Not that he minds. His little girl can be as much of a tomboy as she wants.]

I find that they particularly enjoy choosing their own products and colors. Those with sufficiently mobile limbs also prefer to help apply everything.

I'm honestly surprised with myself that I never considered doing this with my girls. I wear makeup on a daily basis, but my Pokemon never seemed ready to jump at the opportunity in joining me.

By chance, do you have any visual examples of makeup on your Pokemon?

[He wants to gauge if it actually looks good on them before trying it himself.]

As a matter of fact, my Gardevoirs had me buy new colors for them yesterday, and the results were even better than we expected. Terra, Lily, could you come here for a moment?

[After thirty seconds or so, two Gardevoirs shove themselves into the frame, both wearing tasteful eyeshadow and lipstick in different colors. They wave a greeting, giggling the whole time.]

[Man, Gardevoirs are very pretty, aren't they? He might have to get one for himself sometime.

He returns their wave, smirking all the while.]

You both look stunning! I think you've convinced me that makeup for Pokemon is a very good idea.

[The girls giggle even more at the compliment. Hee, their talent with cosmetics seems even more popular than their attempt at hair styling!]

I've no doubt you'll achieve wonderful results, with such lovely Pokémon. May I suggest Auntie Gloomie's All-Natural Eyshadows? Their palette favors colder colors, but they look beautifully smoky.

[They really could make some serious money with how well they marketed that makeup just now.]

Why thank you. I'll just have to hope my girls take a liking to having makeup on.

As for your suggestion, I will keep it in mind. I've not tried that brand myself, but it couldn't hurt to branch out. Cool colors would look lovely on my Grass and Water types.

Undoubtedly. I find that dark blues on paler Water-types turn out particularly well, and that Lilligant's eyes are splendid when accented by a darker green with a touch of gold.

[A few shouts of agreement ring somewhere in the background.]

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