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whitehairedprettyboy) wrote2014-10-06 08:26 am
whitehairedprettyboy) wrote2014-10-06 08:26 am
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Excuse me!
[ A man with a long white ponytail and an immaculately tailored (though unusually green) suit graces your PokéGear screen this morning. He appears rather put out, for some reason. ]
I demand to know who is in charge here! I ask that you kindly return me to where I came from! I'm a very busy man, and I don't appreciate being... kidnapped, or whatever it is you've done to me!
[ He pauses, takes a breath, and smooths down the front of his suit. ]
Whoever you are, it is in your best interest to release me before my employees get here. [ His lip curls. ] And if you were going to go so far as to provide me with clothes, you might at least have made them a bit more fashionable. How you expected me to wear those rags...
[ Having said his piece, he reaches for the Gear, presumably to turn it off, when a long green snout comes abruptly into view, sniffing inquisitively. His Snivy's curious about the lighty box, it seems. ]
Ah, yes - and if someone could elucidate me as to what exactly these... creatures are, it would be most appreciated. At least this one seems to have good sense, for the most part - stop smelling that!
[ The Snivy straightens up, trying to look dignified. This is the sort of Snivy who would never think of sticking his face all over a PokéGear. What would make you think that? ]
[ The man, for his part, turns back to the camera. ] If you can provide me with some answers as to what's going on in this place, I will see to it that you are handsomely rewarded. The sooner, the better.
[ And the feed shuts off. ]
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[ Any Rockets hanging around the base, feel free to bug Valmont if you run into him in the hallway! You'll recognize him. He's the one in very non-regulation green and a foul mood. ]
[ A man with a long white ponytail and an immaculately tailored (though unusually green) suit graces your PokéGear screen this morning. He appears rather put out, for some reason. ]
I demand to know who is in charge here! I ask that you kindly return me to where I came from! I'm a very busy man, and I don't appreciate being... kidnapped, or whatever it is you've done to me!
[ He pauses, takes a breath, and smooths down the front of his suit. ]
Whoever you are, it is in your best interest to release me before my employees get here. [ His lip curls. ] And if you were going to go so far as to provide me with clothes, you might at least have made them a bit more fashionable. How you expected me to wear those rags...
[ Having said his piece, he reaches for the Gear, presumably to turn it off, when a long green snout comes abruptly into view, sniffing inquisitively. His Snivy's curious about the lighty box, it seems. ]
Ah, yes - and if someone could elucidate me as to what exactly these... creatures are, it would be most appreciated. At least this one seems to have good sense, for the most part - stop smelling that!
[ The Snivy straightens up, trying to look dignified. This is the sort of Snivy who would never think of sticking his face all over a PokéGear. What would make you think that? ]
[ The man, for his part, turns back to the camera. ] If you can provide me with some answers as to what's going on in this place, I will see to it that you are handsomely rewarded. The sooner, the better.
[ And the feed shuts off. ]
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[ Any Rockets hanging around the base, feel free to bug Valmont if you run into him in the hallway! You'll recognize him. He's the one in very non-regulation green and a foul mood. ]
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[ Never mind that his headquarters currently consists of an abandoned fish cannery, and that he actually doesn't have any money to speak of right now. Details, details. ]
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[Handsome guy with a lot of money? Hmmmm... Raikov may have to keep an eye on this one.]
... But I'm afraid to inform you that you're stuck here. It's not that bad once you get used to it.
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However. Sometimes other things take precedence over flirting. Like throwing a hissy fit. ] Not that bad? I've been dropped into some godforsaken place that no one has ever heard of, full of ridiculous creatures that seem far too attached to me, without even the benefit of my employees, and you're telling me it's not that bad? If you can find something positive in this situation, do enlighten me.
[ He tries to say that last part suavely. Just in case. ]
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Think of it as... a second chance at life or a little vacation of sorts. I'm sure you've already been told that time stops back in your world while you're here. So you don't have to worry about missing anything important.
And the "creatures" are far more loyal than any of your employees, I assure you.
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[ No, actually, no one has told him that yet. ] Time stops while you're here? How is that possible? [ Why does he bother to ask. Strange things follow him. He's almost not even surprised. ]
[ He gives a bit of a wry smile at Raikov's next comment. ] I wouldn't be so sure about that. My employees are almost slavishly loyal. [ Well... except for the part where they ran off to who-knows-where once faced with the threat of a city-wide watery apocalypse, leaving him to fend for himself. At least his Pokémon haven't done that yet, so, that's a point in their favor. ] Ahem. Most of the time. How do you know these... things will be any better?
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[A certain yellow fuzzball peeps into the video from on Raikov's shoulder and chirps. The Russian smiles, gently scratching the top of her head.]
I've been here for about half a year note and have acquired a decent number of them. All of them are completely loyal, provided you treat them well...And I have a tendency to spoil mine.
[It's pretty obvious Katya adores her trainer, even if his fleeting tendencies make her want to facepalm. (If that's even possible for a Joltik.)]
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Ah. What do you do to spoil yours, would you say? [ Vanellope said he had to be nice to his Pokémon, and being nice... doesn't come naturally to Valmont. At all. ]
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Hmm. I give them sweets, let them know they're appreciated... It's basically like taking care of a pet.
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That's all well and good, but I've never had a pet. And certainly never a snake... or a skunk. [ His mouth twists. Skunks. Eurgh. ] I don't suppose you know the sorts of things they like? Other than my leg, apparently. [ The camera tilts down to show a Stunky rubbing happily against said leg. ] And ruining my good suits. [ He doesn't shove her away, though. He's supposed to be nice... even if his poor trousers suffer for it. ]
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Wait... You already have two? How?
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How should I know? They were here when I woke up! I can only assume that whoever or whatever dropped me into this place deemed it necessary that I receive two. I'd be quite happy with only the one, myself.
[ Good job broadcasting that you're a Rocket. You stupid child. ]
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Huh. Weird. Most people start off with one...
[A pause.]
Eh, whatever. But you've seriously never had a pet before?
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Do they? Well, I suppose I'm just that special. Lucky me. [ The emphasis he puts on those two words suggests that he considers himself anything but. ]
[ Whew. Not that Valmont has any idea, but he dodged a real bullet there. Thank god for you, Raikov. ]
What would I have done with a pet? [ He looks genuinely surprised at the idea. ] It would simply have been more work for the servants. I did practice equestrianism briefly as a child, but I believe that's the nearest I ever got. Is that so unusual?
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Well, you are rather handsome but I don't think that contributed to you getting two.
[Ocelot had two as well so he thinks it's just some odd random thing.]
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Do you have any friends?
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Well, that's kind of you to say. You happen to be quite an attractive man yourself -
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...I don't see how that's any of your business!
[ That means no. At least, none who aren't his employees. ]
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It's just an innocent question... You treat the pokemon like you would your friends, basically.
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Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that I didn't have any friends. How would you like to be my first?
[ Is he laying it on thick? Maybe. But it's never too early to forge a good alliance. ]
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I could be more than a friend, if you'd like.
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I thought you'd never ask. [ The purr was a little much, maybe, but he can work with that. Valmont smiles invitingly back. ] Might I inquire as to my new friend's name?
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[THAT LOOK IN HIS EYES IS NOT AN INNOCENT ONE. Be careful, Valmont.]
Ivan Raidenovitch Raikov. And you are...?
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[ Okay, granted, the actual sex he can take or leave, but he wasn't lying - Raikov is an attractive man. If it does happen, well, Valmont won't at all mind.
And Valmont himself is far from innocent. Don't worry. He'll be fine. ]
Valmont. [ That's the only name he gives. It takes a lot to earn his first name privileges, and Raikov's not there yet. ] I can't tell you what a pleasure it is to meet you, Mr. Raikov. Or do you prefer Ivan? [ He rolls the name off his tongue. ]
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Mmm... I like the sound of that, Valmont...
[Two can play at that game, especially considering Raikov's light Russian accent.]
You may call me Ivan. Maybe once we spend some time together, I might even let you call me "Vanya."
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Mmmm. [ He has to admit, he does like hearing his name in that tone, and Raikov's voice doesn't hurt. Of course, he likes hearing his name in general. It helps to remind him of how great and important he is. ] Well then, Ivan. Would you happen to be anywhere nearby? I should like to spend that time together you mentioned. Perhaps I can give you a... proper greeting.
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