2ND PIECE - [VIDEO/ACTION FOR THE TEAM ROCKET BASE]

[artfuldestruction]

[[Even though the plot may not have succeeded, Kato has found himself fired up tremendously since his mission with Kimblee. He's been working through all hours of the night, assembling and dissembling new creations, optimizing his designs. There's a wealth of charged weapons in all stages of development littering his portion of the lab, from simple blueprints to devices requiring nothing more than a polish.

He appears on the video feed, now, dressed in his usual outfit with the mask in place. Leaning forward slightly, he peers into the camera, smirking.]]

I should congratulate you all on a job well done.

[[He doesn't elaborate on just what he's congratulating you all on, quickly moving forward with his speech, his voice animated and lush.]]

Isn't it intoxicating? The way a powerful, immovable structure can crumble into nothing but dust floating through the sky, battered by the wind. Our universe is truly a fascinating thing, wouldn't you say?

I live for that destruction. That decomposition. The brilliant flare of an explosion, the power that rockets through the air, oh! Is there no greater feeling?! To know that you have caused the demolition of something huge, something enormous?! Can you understand that power?!

[[Slamming his hands down on the bench, Kato chuckles softly, fingers curling.]]

My Pokemon...have learned a new technique. I have my own personal bombs, capable of endless explosions!! And they only grow stronger as the days pass! Soon they will have the combined capacity to take out entire buildings! I won't even have to lift a finger!

Isn't that truly magnificent, Johto?!

[[Guys. It's hard being this well-adjusted.]]

Comments

[artfuldestruction]

[[Have a mock-hurt expression, Descole!]]

I think I know well enough about explosives to avoid destroying the lab, Descole.

[[....unless Gorthan starts getting annoying, then we'll see]]

voice

[artfuldestruction]

What's the point of producing fantastic works of art if no-one knows you're the source, hm? Great artists need great works to make their mark. And I intend to ensure everyone knows how great I am.

[[It's fun being on different pages, isn't it?]]

Are you purposefully missing the point, madam, or shall I explain again?

[audio]

[artfuldestruction]

There is a limit when it comes to being cautious, my friend. Do it too much and you risk living in a bubble your entire life.

But I admit; explosives aren't for everyone.

[[Just exciting people let's be real here]]

[scientificflair]

Don't misunderstand me, there are a few people around that make letting loose with some very awesome destruction very, very tempting.

[HE. HE FEELS YOU, BRO...]

[artfuldestruction]

[[...HOLD HIM BACK, MAN]]

We shall have to work to resist the urge, won't we?

[audio]

[enjoymyatelier]

Oh, yes, I'll agree that one cannot be too cautious-however, I think explosions are precisely where I draw that line.

[VIDEO] - LOCKED

[greatestcool]

[You know, it might be better if this feed is locked. Just to be safe~ He'll do that before continuing.]

The spectacle, huh? Well that's one way of looking at it.

[Ryuunosuke smiles innocently as he continues. What he's saying and the expression are horribly dissonant.]

I prefer killing by hand. Knives are fine, but scalpels provide the precision I require. Killing is an art you know! I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to end life - I've tried all sorts of things; strangulation, drowning, poison... But nothing's ever compared to cutting someone up. Watching someone die is... well, it's really the only way to properly understand life.

[VIDEO] - LOCKED 1/2

[artfuldestruction]

............

[VIDEO] - LOCKED 2/2

[artfuldestruction]

[[Well! You're certainly an unique individual, aren't you?]]

Are you calling yourself a bit of an artist, then?

voice

[licentious]

A true artist reveals their talents after the public has experienced it. If they announce it previously, chances are it won't be displayed.

[ Lust doesn't take too kindly being insulted, but she can't openly insult him either. ]

I'm not missing any point. It just seems we have different views on art. [ And, in her opinion, your point sucks. ]

[audio]

[artfuldestruction]

I may change your mind someday.

voice

[artfuldestruction]

[[Oh she's free to openly insult him! He'll just give it back, that's all.]]

Why on earth would an artist remain anonymous while their work was presented? Recognition is the point. I ensure the audience knows exactly who is responsible. Before and after.

[audio]

[enjoymyatelier]

I really doubt that.

voice

[licentious]

[ Aha. Lust wouldn't insult people who have ties to her own men. ): Sadly. ]

So you just want to be famous? [ Said in an appraising, thoughtful tone. ]

Re: [video]

[used_trick]

And that's really not nice!

[She may or may not be speaking from experience on this kind of thing.]

That's the kinda thing y'do to, I dunno, cops an' stuff, not your friends!