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long before the slow dance even started a business deal was in the works in the basement of the building. two guards stood outside, armed with one pokeball each. inside the room was a briefcase on the table. there was however no one inside with the briefcase.
Post by Julius Kingston on Jul 17, 2015 11:59:39 GMT
this is a warning to the people to the good and to the evil; this is war
It had been a long night, a night that seemed to drag on with every little event that magma brought out of their little bag of tricks, a long night with too many dates and not enough moments to think. In a way he was grateful to the people who had provided themselves as distractions. The talking and the drinks and the food and the dancing had all subdued the lingering fear for as long as they could, but Julius could not ignore what he was planning to do any longer.
He wasn't going to lie, the feeling was terrifying. It was one thing to mindlessly mess with criminals in the street, and it was another to practically declare war on one of the largest criminal organizations Hoenn and keep up with that threat. But at the same time, it was exciting. It was akin to those times he'd sought trouble for the hell of it back in ranger school, like when he'd exchange fists with criminals on the street, except on a whole different level. The risk was greater. And the lingering, itching fear of death buzzed along with the alcohol in his mind.
But even if he did die, it would be worth it, right? Yes, that was something he had agreed on a long time ago. Finally, it was time. He looked at Andrea, making sure their eyes met, which was a tricky process thanks to the masks. But eventually he did, and through the crowd emerald met cerulean, and he nodded minutely, something that wouldn't even be possible to be recognized as a gesture. He then adjusted his mask, and looked idly at his watch- the signal.
Nonchalantly, and making a point of avoiding eye contact, he walked over to the elevator and slipped inside.
x-x-x
"This is it," he said, to himself and also to Andrea. He let out a slightly shaky breath and eyed the camera present in the elevator, gesturing with his eyes to make sure Andrea knew that they couldn't act here, either.
x-x-x
The ride ended and they both walked out, Julius moving to the right. They would both position themselves on either side of a mouth of a corridor that would eventually lead them to the door they needed to enter. Julius began removing his vest and hat, pulling up his sleeves and reversing his mask-- the result was going from comically hipster gentleman to rugged man in a simple black and white get up. He turned over to look at Andrea. And then he sneaked a peek at the guards standing at the door.
He turned back to Andrea, smirk playing on his face. Possibly belying what he was really feeling at the moment, but false confidence was confidence none the less.
Post by andrea warren on Jul 18, 2015 21:43:41 GMT
andrea had followed the male into the basement, more than eager to get their plan started. he had gathered the appropriate amount of information, and now both were aware that this wasn't an ordinary gala. it was merely a facade - a clever disguise meant to mask a business deal. the item that was to be exchanged was what she sought. she also desired immediate disruption of any dealings that were associated with the criminal organization.
why?
because fuck'em that's why.
the coordinator wanted nothing more than to take the first steps into this alongside her carefully selected companion - julius.
"let's get this shit over with."
she copied his actions, flipping her mask, arranging her ponytail into a small bun, and doing little else. she would change her style of dress into something else that she had tucked away in the lady's room once they were done here.
"we're in and out once we get our shit and spread the - ah- word," she whispered.
they approached the area where the guards were stationed, and andrea grinned, something within her swelling with anticipation and absolute need as soon as she took note of their pokeballs. when julius gestured for her to go first, she did so gladly.
"yo!"
she stumbled from the corner, behaving like a drunk and giggling madly.
"kinda shit is this? ya'll guardin' a 'national treasure' or somethin' like that?"
the girl continued her approach.
"ya'll know where the lady's room is? i need ta take a piss."
Post by andrea warren on Jul 20, 2015 21:32:36 GMT
satisfied that her ridiculously simple scheme had worked, andrea continued to play the part of the drunkard lass. she made sure to exaggerate the sway of her hips as she sidled up next to the larger guard.
"well aren't ya a lady's man," she crooned, delighted.
her tone was somewhat slurred, her hand moving to latch onto his arm as though she intended to balance herself. blinking slowly, andrea released a small breath, the warm puffs of air reeking of good wine.
"well, lets go. yeah?"
she tugged him along, leading the male down the opposite hall that julius resided. the coordinator worked to ensure that he focused only on her body - her petite figure pressing closer as they walked and distanced themselves from the guarded room.
"yer pretty - ah - good lookin', yeah?"
the playful vixen giggled.
"ya a... champion in the makin'?"
a single manicured nail ran across his pokeball.
"i'm curious ta see what ya got. can i have a lookie see?"
Post by Julius Kingston on Jul 21, 2015 3:06:40 GMT
this is a warning to the people to the good and to the evil; this is war
He gave Andrea good, friendly wave as she passed, and then leaned harder into the wall as though that would prevent him from being seen, or as if it did anything at all to the fact that he was still lurking behind the corner. He let out a breath when she was far enough down the alley and she couldn't see him- he didn't really want his own nerves to set a block against the reckless confidence that Andrea oozed.
He watched her go, emerald eyes carefully watching from the corner of the hallway. The plan had a lot of flaws, and it was easy to be stopped in its tracks, whether from calculated ranger intervention or from the smarts and planning of magma members. Thankfully, Julius looked down on both of those organizations to not be capable of such competent behavior. He paused and watched, nearly chuckling at the sight of Andrea managing to snag the guard and trick him into coming this way...
Although...for some reason the sight didn't seem nearly as funny as he thought it would be. Infact, Andrea playing coy and flirty made him feel weird. He didn't know what it was, but he pushed the feelings away, and readied himself for when they came to the corner. Ever since rory mclain had managed to knock him out with a single punch, Julius had been severely disappointed in the masculine strength he thought he had accumulated since high school.
Now, he felt at the very least a little stronger. It was a good time to test; and he had sufficient rage enough to back himself up. God, he hated criminals. He pulled back his arm, ready to throw his weight into one punch. Granted, it wasn't much, but speed mattered when you were trying to knock someone down. The back of the head, yeah. That was a good point to attack.
He let his fist fly, aiming for the man neck, with all the anger of Carissa's death behind him.
the grunt near andrea stutters, fingers clutching around his pokeball. the nearby thump alerts him. they turn, finding them on the ground. "what the-? hey!" he says, he runs towards them, leaving the girl behind. with a throw of his pokemon he lets out two of his pokemon.
Post by Julius Kingston on Jul 26, 2015 12:50:59 GMT
this is a warning to the people to the good and to the evil; this is war
The next few things happened one after the other- the man he had punched fell as a messed up heap onto the ground, and Julius took the quick chance to jump out of hiding and position himself next to Andrea, smirking at the shorter girl. "Sorry for ruining your fun," he remarked, but then the other grunt came to his senses.
Julius took a cautious foot back, readying himself in case this one wanted to throw a punch as well. Thankfully, the grunt seemed to want a pokemon battle. The second the two pokemon came out, Julius felt adrenaline start coursing through his body. This was it, he knew. His finger quickly threw out a pokeball, and from it erupted a blinding white light, but a light that his eyes had gotten used to over time. He didn't think he'd enjoy being a pokemon trainer, but here he was.
"You handle the pup," he said, and just as he did the white light disappeared to reveal Zwei- his pikachu already as thrilled as his owner. But the pokemon didn't have much of a second to react before waves started bounded out of the zubat, and Julius was forced to cover his ears.
Zwei, however, had no such luxury, and was hit by the attack clean on. "Damn. Zwei, hang in there. Give them a thundershock, let's go!"
The pikachu, though dazed, shook its head and nodded, aiming a rather wild bolt of lightning at the zubat.
zwei. pikachu. male. lightning rod. 100% used thundershock on zubat!
Post by andrea warren on Jul 26, 2015 15:58:06 GMT
"shit."
she had hoped that would work. but, alas, the initial plan had failed. well, mostly. at least one was down. plucking her pokeball from a tiny slit she had cut into the fabric of her dress, andrea tossed her own pokemon into the fray after hurrying toward the main source of conflict. as julius handled the troublesome bat with his pikachu, andrea produced her scraggy.
"go, johnny! use low kick on poochyena!"
the pokemon, clutching onto his loose yellow skin, hurried toward the dark-type pokemon.
"scrag!"
he thrust his covered leg toward the canine, eyes narrowing as he completed the first attempt.
"give it another!"
the pokemon hurried to obey, following the assault with another. andrea moved as this occurred and eventually settled herself at julius's side.
"nice punch," she said, glancing at the fallen guard.
shed skin - - lv.10 - - healthy leer - - low kick - - sand attack - - feint attack - - dark pulse johnny used low kick on poochyena! johnny used low kick on poochyena!
both of the pokemon quickly fall. the grunt returns them to their pokeballs and flees. he's not paid enough for this. he leaves the two trainers to the locked door where the documents and money is left behind, waiting to go into the official's hands that will never get to them.
Post by Julius Kingston on Aug 1, 2015 8:39:20 GMT
this is a warning to the people to the good and to the evil; this is war
"Tche, thanks," Julius says, smirking at his own handidwork. He'd been working out a bit, and at long last it was paying off.
There was a burst of electricity, and yet Julius was used to the sight of it- electric attacks were something he had seen too many of, so by now he was used to them and the blinding light they were often accompanied by. The white bolt hit the Zubat head on, despite the bat's agility and the Piakchu's slight confused state. The bat went down, and Zwei grinned madly, a look which Julius quickly returned.
"Nice job, buddy," the male encouraged, and returned the pokemon to its pokeball, ready for the next fight. But surprisingly nothing comes. Instead, the grunt flees, and Julius and Andrea are left by themselves in a hallway that suddenly eerily silent. The male looks at Andrea.
"That felt a little too easy."
But nevertheless he took some cautious steps towards the door, ready to break it open. He looked at it, and then back at Andrea. He knew how to pick a lock, unfortunately. Desperate times had called for desperate measures in the past, and he was sure Andrea wouldn't mind if he knew how to solve their problem, despite it being a little on the morally indecent side. Oh well. Magma was obviously the one on the wrong here, so it did not matter.
"You have a clip in that mess of hair?" he asked, teasing her a little, happy with their quick victory.
zwei. pikachu. male. lightning rod. 100% used thundershock on zubat!
"ya'd think a fuckin' criminal organization would have a better form of security," she replied.
andrea's gaze shifted as she spoke, obviously wary of her surroundings. truth be told, she expected a lot more. after shaking her head, the coordinator plucked two bobby pins from her hair. a bang immediately fell over an eye, and she released an annoyed huff because of it.
"make it quick," she said.
once she had handed off the makeshift tool, she looked to her fighter.
"ya did good, johnny. now, keep an eye out fer us, okay?"
"scrag!" he replied, nodding.
"yo. when this shit is over and done with, julius, imma have ya get out of here with the goods. i'll keep an eye out and see how these fuckers react. if they react, i mean. then we'll meet at the hide out. got me?"
Post by Julius Kingston on Aug 9, 2015 6:32:07 GMT
this is a warning to the people to the good and to the evil; this is war
"I know, right?" His hands are quick to accept her offer, but he can't help wonder. The painless struggle makes him feel like something's not quite right, makes him feel like there's something left to be done. The pin fumbles in his hands for a bit but eventually his adept fingers have the clips in the lock and in position.
He remembers vaguely doing the same thing somewhere before, but he decides it's not worth thinking about. Not anymore. "Makes you think something's gonna be waiting for us inside," he mumbled, wondering if that was the case only seconds before the lock clicked into place. The door swung open, and it felt like they really had won- nothing was inside except a briefcase, which he was quick to put his arms around.
"Huh?" he said, turning back to Andrea. "If they do react, tell me about. Meaning, make sure you get out of it alive to tell em about it, okay?" he asked, looking at her with a hint of worry across his face. But she could handle herself, he was certain of that.
"Yeah, yeah, I got you." He lifted the briefcase up, and then, just as he was about to get out, he did a quick turn backwards. He then dug into his own bag, removing a can of black spray paint.
"I used to know how to use one of these..."
He made quick motions with his hands, trying to form something specific, and hoping it would come out alright. After it was done, he knew it wasn't his best work. But it still looked like what it was- a black, roaring Rayquaza.
"Let's go."
zwei. pikachu. male. lightning rod. 100% on standby
