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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. ]

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[He's one of the few. Raikov purrs and suggestively licks his lips. You don't know how badly he's been starved for this, Valmont.]

I could be more than a friend, if you'd like.

[ Yes, Raikov, that's what he was getting at. Thank you for noticing. ]

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?

Reallly...?

[THAT LOOK IN HIS EYES IS NOT AN INNOCENT ONE. Be careful, Valmont.]

Ivan Raidenovitch Raikov. And you are...?

Believe me, there's nothing I'd like more.

[ 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. ]

[... Wow. Someone who actually isn't telling him to go away or ignoring his flirting. He hides his amazement, acting like this sort of thing happens all the time.]

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."

[ If the pickings were less slim, maybe Valmont wouldn't have gone for it. Then again, maybe he would have. There are few quicker ways to someone's heart than through their bed, after all, and being able to capture said hearts is not a useless skill. ]

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.

[This is very true and a tactic Raikov used many times during his military career...]

I'm in Goldenrod City right now. I can show you around if you haven't already done so yourself. And maybe we can get a bite to eat before dessert.

[ ...Well. That's interesting. He hadn't expected that they would be meeting quite so soon. But he supposes now's as good a time as any to get acquainted with the city... and other things. ]

I'd be delighted. Simply tell me where to meet you and I shall be there posthaste. [ But Raikov had better be paying. ]

How about [some restaurant name here]? They have some of the best food in the city.

[ A nod. ] I do look forward to it.

How does 6PM sound?

Wonderful. I shall see you then... if I can ever find my way out of here.

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