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[decrees]

[The video opens up to a Dratini egg. Standing around it are a few Pokémon: a Torchic, a Vulpix, and a Staravia. The trio seem curious about the egg, as if they've never seen it before.]

How do you get an egg to hatch?

[The question comes from somewhere off-screen. The video swivels to look up at Logan, who is frowning at the egg. He doesn't seem to notice the camera is pointed at him.]

I've had this one for well over a month. It doesn't even show signs of hatching.

[And the one Reaver got hatched quite some time ago! Clearly this is an exercise in Logan's shitty luck. Then again, looking at those unevolved Pokémon it's quite possible that he just sucks at this whole "Pokémon training" thing. Or a horrible combination of that and shit luck. That's probably it.]

I have kept the egg with me at all times. What else does it require?

[He hasn't even dropped it! Come on, that has got to count for something!]

I also have a question in regards to evolution. Is it possible for a Pokémon to simply decide not to evolve? I have two that should have evolved by now but haven't for... some reason I can't figure out.

[Logan turns a bit, realizing that the camera is focused on him, and gestures to the Torchic. He retrieves the 'Gear from the cameraman, a sulking Snivy, and gestures to it as well.]

I would appreciate any advice on either subject. Thank you.

[And with that, he shuts the feed off.]

Comments

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There have been several anonymous attacks, correct?

[He's been researching this organization, of course. But he has no idea that the attack on Goldenrod was pulled off by a person, much less someone from Team Rocket.]

[explosivecombat]

There were quite a few, yes, though the majority of them were several months ago.

Looking up our past work, then?

[decrees]

I might as well get familiar with this organization. I need to know what will be expected of me.

[And whether he should try to get out of dodge now or not...]

[explosivecombat]

Have you complied with their requirements so far?

[decrees]

No, I haven't.

[He doesn't elaborate on that; he's fully aware that the team should have kicked him out by now. He's certain Reaver is behind that, but he's not going to ask just what Reaver's up to.]

[explosivecombat]

Then it seems that someone's been doing it for you, judging by how long you've been here; the consequences have potential to get rather unpleasant if you leave the organization, so I would suggest that you not try to take the noble route by telling the individual in question to stop. I don't want to see you have to take any of those consequences.

[decrees]

...I'll talk to him about it.

[If this does end badly, the last thing he needs is for Reaver to take the fall for him. He'll never hear the end of it from Reaver.]

Will you sell me out then?

[explosivecombat]

Why should I sell you out? As it is now, I see no reason to.

[decrees]

...I appreciate it. Thank you.

[explosivecombat]

Just ensure that you don't get yourself thrown out and we'll be fine, I think.

It would be a bit of a shame to stop talking to one so interesting, so shortly after we've met.

[decrees]

Ah... thank you.

[He does appreciate the compliment! He's just... not really sure what to do with it.]

You've been very helpful, Kimblee. Again, thank you.

[explosivecombat]

Of course.

Should you need anything, you can always contact me; let me know when you're back in town. Perhaps I can assist you with finding a creature that's to your liking; one that will help protect you.

[decrees]

That sounds excellent. Thank you again. I'll be sure to let you know when I'm in Goldenrod again. Thank you.

[explosivecombat]

...you don't have to keep thanking me, you know.

Any time.

[And with that, end feed!]