snapandscoot | PUZZLE 005 [GOLDENROD CITY

PUZZLE 005 [GOLDENROD CITY - VIDEO/ACTION]

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[[The feed opens to Emmy's smiling face, shaking slightly as she adjusts the camera. She appears to be in a square of sorts, sitting on a bench under a tree.]]

Does anyone out there have any advice for when it comes to visiting the Goldenrod gym for a battle? I've heard the leader is a bit childish, and it sometimes causes problems for challengers. Any hints would be appreciated!

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[[Her message completed, Emmy places her Pokegear in her pocket and awaits responses. Nearby, her Machamp and her Pignite are sparring. Occasionally she'll give them a word of praise or a correction, but it's clear her mind is elsewhere.

When replies come in, she turns to the side to answer them, displaying a certain reluctance to show her Pokemon on the Pokegear, focusing the camera only on herself as they spar off to the side.

Emmy isn't usually this disconnected from her Pokemon when they're training, but her thoughts have been heavy for the past couple of days, ever since she engaged in communication with an anonymous Team Rocket member. Whoever the person was, they'd unnerved her with their knowledge of her team and their current statuses. For this reason, she's not broadcasting her training session to the network at all.

It bothers her somewhat, as she hates feeling like this. She shouldn't have to hide her Pokemon; she wants to show them off! But if she's going to have any sort of advantage over this Team Rocket member, she has to keep her team a secret. Especially since they mentioned they'd be targeting her specifically. But why?]]

This is all so horribly creepy....

[[She's zapped back to reality as her Pignite goes rolling past her, the victim of a sneaky throw from her Machamp. Pushing her insecurities to the side, she decides to look forward, smiling as said Pignite manages to jump straight back into the battle. After all, isn't that what she should be doing?]]

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[Well, well; it'd been several days since Kimblee had left Emmy and Isaac to their own devices in favor of heading north toward Ecruteak City; as these badges go, he's just scored a victory against Morty, though he has yet to face Whitney. Somehow he doubts she'll be a problem.

However, even if it has been some time since he last saw Emmy in person, that hadn't been the last time he spoke to her.]

Ah, Miss Altava! Unfortunately, I haven't seen the Goldenrod gym leader in action, though I hope to within a reasonably short while; you'll have to tell me how it goes.

[He's cordial; so pleased to see her. As he always is, really.]

[[If Emmy is pleased to see Kimblee she....

...is being really obvious about it!]]

Mr Kimblee! Hi!

[[Brb, bringing her legs up and making herself comfortable for a chat, okay!

...no really, she's....really happy to hear your voice, okay. It's been a rough few days.]]

It's so nice to see you! How are things? Is Ecruteak City as lovely as it looks? I did some research, you see, when you mentioned you were going there!

[[She's talking really fast and it's really good to see you omg can you tell]]

[...wow, you are really...enthusiastic right now, um.]

It is quite lovely, actually - I've been enjoying my stay here. It's rather atmospheric, for want of a better term.

I assume you made it back to Goldenrod City without incident?

A-Ah, well...

[[....maybe she was being a bit too happy to see him, there.]]

There was a small incident, yes. Nothing to trouble you with, though!

[[...sob]]

Oh?

[While Kimblee often has no poker face whatsoever, it's usually when the interaction is unexpected or overwhelming that he has difficulty controlling his expression; when he sees it coming, however...well. He is the man who brought Drachma into a curbstomp battle with Amestris through usage of deception alone.]

You aren't troubling me at all, Miss Altava - what happened, are you all right?

...not....really, no.

[[She'll shift her knees closer to her chest after that comment, looking down pensively. She pauses before she speaks next; how best to describe it?]]

...there was this Team Rocket member who posted photographs to the network. When I engaged him over the text function of the Pokegear, he....well, I assume it was a 'he', I don't know....

[[She'll sigh slightly, pausing to push a strand of hair out of her face.]]

He knew things about me, Mr Kimblee.

[Kimblee pauses for a moment, clearly fiddling with the gear; after a moment, the feed has been locked down.]

Now that this is a bit more private...what sort of things, if I might ask?

[[Oh, well! That's a nifty feature! And much appreciated; she feels a lot more comfortable talking, now.]]

...he knew about Teppi. That she'd just evolved. Even that she's female; Tepigs are usually male, if he didn't distinctly know she was a girl...!

[[...when she finishes talking about her Pignite, her expression will darken as she bites her lip.]]

Then he...I don't really know how to take this next part, but it wasn't anything pleasant.

[[Deep breath! Ok, you can do this Emmy.]]

...he said he wanted to personally teach me that the good guys don't always win. I stopped replying after that; it was getting far too creepy.

...I can see where that would bother you, yes. I admit that I saw the images myself, but I wasn't terribly concerned; Team Rocket hasn't been properly active since late in November, if I remember correctly. While I can see where attacks of that sort would be troubling, I honestly wasn't sure what to make of it other than it being some sort of attempt at shocking the network; it was entirely possible the entire thing had been staged somehow. I wasn't aware that active threats, especially of that nature, were involved.

...maybe I'm just gullible, then.

[[Or easy to get a rise out of. Which she is not, thank you!

....orz]]

But still, don't you think that's odd? It's been playing on my mind for the past couple of days; I'm becoming paranoid. It's not like me. Maybe I should just keep calm and carry on! That's what the Professor would say, but....

...it's still just....upsetting me a little, I don't know.

No, it's definitely odd, and you have every reason to be upset, I think; after all, they do seem to have information about you that most shouldn't know.

And you haven't any idea who this person might be?

I haven't the faintest.

[[Sigh.]]

I mean, I don't know any members of Team Rocket! The only person who could possibly be capable of this sort of thing is a man called Descole from my home world, but this....it's not his style. And he has no idea that Teppi evolved recently, or that she's a girl.

I'm really stumped, Mr Kimblee. What do you think I should do? Ignore it?

Well, for now I do think that you should keep an eye on things, but don't let yourself become too paranoi-

[...........wait]

...Descole?

[WAIT WAIT WAIT]

That incredibly strange individual with the mask and the cape and the...I believe he was complaining about his swords at one point? You know him?

[[...you made her giggle. This is why she likes talking to you.]]

Yes, I do! He's from London, like me! He's the nemesis of my boss, actually. The Professor has foiled his schemes a few times! Apparently he's quite the fencer so that could explain the swords.

Oh, and he tricked me into dancing with him at the Masquerade! We did a full waltz, Mr Kimblee, before he revealed himself! I was angry enough to kick him!

[[FEEL HER QUAINTRAGE! Fortunately you were there and keeping her ladylike and classy!

but still]]

He...certainly sounds like quite the individual. To put it lightly.

[...this person is a fencer

the professor has "foiled his schemes"

he tricked you into dancing with him

and you were angry enough to...kick...him...

yep this thing's definitely from london

oh my god why are you all so cute

he can't with how cute you all are]

Although I can't say I blame him for that latter part, necessarily; you did look rather lovely that evening, you know.

Y-Yes, well!

[[Do not even insinuate that Descole could have approached her because he found her....well! Easy on the eyes! Enchanting!

...attractive!]]

Said loveliness was for your eyes only, Mr Kimblee! Or that of anyone but him!!

[Why are you so quaint, Leto take the wheel - ]

Well! Believe me, I'm very flattered to have been granted the honor of accompanying you that evening.

Mr Kimblee, we've been through this; the pleasure was all mine! You looked rather lovely yourself, you know~!

[[Why do you always find her quaint when she's trying to be tough and serious?! Take her seriously or she may try to kick you!!

...except not because you're a gentleman tho. Unlike Descole. Who we do not like. He get kicks, you get....well, things that are not kicks. Whatever the opposite of a kick is!!!]]

Honestly, I had an incredible time that night. You certainly know how to make a girl feel special!

Excellent; every lady deserves things like that once in a while, after all.

[...although once that's out there...well. Back to the topic at hand for a moment.]

Now, while I've no doubt that you can defend yourself rather well by this point, I'm sure you can understand why I'm asking you this - are you going to be all right? I apologize for being unable to be there in person; I should be leaving the city within the next few days. Do you plan on remaining in Goldenrod for a while, or...?

...Mr Kimblee.

[[If you were there in person she would be clasping your hands in hers, okay. How on earth does one fellow manage to be such a perfect gentleman?]]

I assure you, I'll manage. Talking to you like this has really helped me! It's nice to know I have such wonderful friends around me. I'll be in Goldenrod for a little while; there are a few people I want to see.

But please don't feel that you have to hurry back on my account! I'm rather capable, even if I wouldn't turn down a knight in shining armor~

Ah, unfortunately there is business that requires tending to before I return - it seems that Archer has seen fit to track me down in person. While I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt for now, I intend to make sure that the...more offensive behaviors he had been engaging in recently don't resurface.

We're likely going to be on the routes for a while; that should give me some idea of whether we'll still be functional as battling partners or not. In the meantime, it's good to know that you'll be with friends in town, and of course I'll be sure to keep in contact either way.

Archer...?

[[Oh, not that headcase...]]

Well, just take care of yourself, okay! If you need a maiden in shining armor to come help you, you just give me a call! That man makes me nervous.

[[That will be teasing....or will it?

...you just call her if he bothers you, okay]]

And of course, once you return to Goldenrod we simply must have tea!

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