artfuldestruction | 4TH PIECE - [VIDEO/ACTION FOR THE GOLDENROD TEAM ROCKET BASE]

A - [VIDEO]

[[When the feed opens, it's slanted and awkward, as if the Gear had fallen to the ground and currently lies forgotten. There's a good reason for its owners forgetfulness, really; Kato's Zweilous has finally evolved into its final form, Hydreigon, and can currently be seen on the feed, snarling.

What makes it awkward is the fact that the person it is currently snarling at is its trainer, who is pressed up against the wall with an expression full of anger and fear. In the background lie fragments of what must have been a large, powerful machine.]]

Pluto, I am your master, and you will-!!

[[There's a sudden fiery flash of light, and a Flamethrower attack collides with the Hydreigon's side, causing it to shriek in fury and lunge forward. Not, however, at the Pokemon attacking it from offscreen, but at Kato, who isn't able to avoid the attack and starts screaming as the mindless beast digs its teeth into his upper arm, the duo falling to the ground as the feed cuts out.]]

B - [LOCKED VIDEO/ACTION]

[[The feed opens up again soon after, showing a non-descript hallway in what could be some sort of....warehouse? Factory? For those of it who are familiar with it, however, it's obviously the Team Rocket base, and sitting right in the middle of the hallway is a growling, shrieking Hydreigon, clawing at the walls and firing off Dark Pulse attacks up and down the hall. It's obviously seeking an escape but can't find one, and a bad burn spread across its side is causing it pain, only serving to make its rage increase.]]

Fire Flamethrower again!

[[The voice belongs to Kato, and a Typhlosion immediately appears on the screen, flames blazing across his back as he charges up and releases another fiercely powerful attack, colliding perfectly with the Hydreigon's other side. Kato doesn't appear on the feed but his presence is obvious, judging by the strained breathing heard in the background of the image. His own injury is aching, but he doesn't have the time to get it treated. Not, at least, until his rogue Pokemon is brought to heel.]]

C - [LOCKED AUDIO/ACTION]

[[It's later on, and Kato's Hydreigon has been successfully subdued. The scientist is currently sitting in the laboratory, looking murderous, while a nervous assistant wraps a bandage around his injured arm. He's discarded his glasses, coat and cravat, and looks incredibly dishelleved. His hair is untidy, his black shirt untucked, unbuttoned and half-off while the poor assistant does her best to give him first aid. With his good arm, Kato punches a few numbers into his Gear, not really in the mood to send a video message while he's half-naked.]]

If my Pokemon caused you or your property any damage, report it to me. I'm in my lab.

[[Once he finishes speaking, he shoves the Gear back into his pocket, snarling in pain as the bandage pulls against his wound.]]

Will you be careful?

[[OOC: Just pop the letter corresponding to the option you'd like in your subject line! And yes, the video feed is unlocked, so non-members are free to engage Kato in option A should you like to! :>]]

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[It would be kind of hard to miss the sounds of destruction within the base. Ryuunosuke's been bored for the past several days, and the sounds immediately catch his attention. It doesn't take him long to find the source of the disruption, and he immediately studies the Hydreigon, eyes wide.]

That's...! That's so cool!

[And if that wasn't enough to let you know he's here, the loud cackling should alert you to his presence, Kato. Oh, but don't worry, he's not going to be entirely useless! Ryuunosuke calls out his Haunter - its nearly level 100 - and grins wildly at Kato.]

You want to subdue it, right? Let's do this thing, then! Haunter, Mean Look!

[The Haunter complies, zipping away to get all up in the Hydreigon's face and launching a Mean Look attack at it.]

[[Oh, god, here comes the sanest member of Team Rocket; and coming from Kato, that's saying something! However, for once he's legitimately pleased to see Ryuunosuke; he's excited, appears to be capable of assisting him properly and, most importantly, won't start yelling at him for his mistake.

He's not in the mood.]]

That would be most appreciated, Ryuunosuke; Flamethrower again!

[[Mean Look was an excellent choice, as Pluto is now stumbling around in a circle, completely unable to leave. The additional Flamethrower doesn't do much to help.]]

[Who is he to judge what you're doing with your Pokemon? Frankly, he doesn't care. This is fun.]

Alright, Haunter! Let's go! Confuse Ray! Follow that up with Will-O-Wisp! Keep it from doing any more damage!

[The Haunter laughs in acknowledgement of the shouted orders, firing off first one attack, then the other. He's clearly enjoying this as much as his trainer is.]

[[Hey, if you help him contain this little problem you can have all the fun you want! As it stands, the Hydreigon promptly bashes its main head against the wall in confusion, wailing as the numerous burns all over its body are intensified by the Will-O-Wisp. Kato watches, amused; Ryuunosuke's battling style is very sadistic.

He approves, really.]]

Finish it, Joule. Make it scream.

[[Kato's Typhlosion moves forward again, releasing another furious fire attack at Pluto. With a shriek, it crashes to the ground, body smoking as its tail twitches. At that same moment, Kato falls to his knees, wrapping his hand around his bleeding arm, face contorted in pain. He's grinning, however.]]

I believe I owe you one for that.

[Ryuunosuke and the Haunter both laugh as the Hydreigon goes down. Haunter keeps laughing, but Ryuunosuke takes note of Kato falling to the ground. He lifts an eyebrow curiously, though makes no move to help Kato up.]

Don't worry about it, sir. What happened to your arm? Did it get you?

[Shame he can't get a very good view of the wound from here. He's always been fascinated with injuries!]

[[Kato honestly prefers that Ryuunosuke hasn't moved to help; manly pride and all that. Besides, he pulls himself to his feet a moment later, anyway.]]

It's nothing overly serious. Don't you worry yourself about me.

[[He smiles, then, but it's rather thin, his face pale. It's obvious the wound aches.]]

I don't suppose you have any Pokemon that can help me drag that beast back to my lab? It broke its damn Pokeball.

[Ryuunosuke shrugs. If Kato doesn't want him to worry, he won't worry! Not that he was really worrying in the first place, but eh, details.]

Oh, yeah, I do actually!

[He moves to pull out a Pokeball, releasing one of Kimblee's horrifying Steelixes. He's had this one for quite awhile, but it's quite weak in comparison to the Haunter.]

Alright, Steelix! Can you move that thing?

[The Steelix roars in response and moves to wrap its tail around the Hydreigon. Ryuunosuke punches a fist in the air with a cheer.]

Great! Let's go, then!

[He returns his attention back to Kato, noticing just how pale the other man is.]

You should probably get that looked at. It looks pretty painful.

[Not that the smirking is really helping...]

Your talent for highlighting the obvious is astounding. Thankyou.

[[Kato tends to be fairly bitchy but the injury is making everything worse. Not that he's really expecting Ryuunosuke to be offended. The Steelix idea is a good one; he could have used his own Steelix but why bother exhausting his own Pokemon when there are others happy to do it? He indicates said Steelix with his good arm.]]

You've got one too, then?

It's just one of my many skills, sir~

[Nope, not offended at all! Kato's question is a good one, and Ryuunosuke grins in response.]

Did Mister Kimblee give you one as well? He's such a cool guy, giving out awesome Pokemon like this! He gave me an Absol too!

I'm not sure I want to get a glimpse of your other skills if you count truck-driving amongst them.

[[But Kato's tone is fairly light, despite the fact that his sleeve is getting progressively redder around the injury. He clutches his arm harder.]]

Kimblee is quite the generous one, yes; my Steelix has been a vital component in my plans. She's almost reached the maximum level, too. How strong is yours?

[[Yes, Ryuunosuke. We're having a MY STEELIX IS BIGGER THAN YOURS contest.]]

Oh come on, that was fun!

[Ahh, good times. Now if only Team Rocket would let him drive again... Oh, what's that? Still bleeding, are you? Ryuunosuke tips his head a bit at that, but he's distracted by Kato's words quickly enough.]

He's around level 80, so I'm getting up there! I'm really glad Mister Kimblee gave him to me; he's so useful! Have you seen the way Mister Kimblee rides on him? I've been trying to learn how to do that, but it's a lot tougher than it looks! I guess balancing isn't one of my numerous talents!

Is that so? Mine recently made it past 90.

[[tl;dr HAHAHAHA MINE'S BIGGER]]

I've found that riding her isn't all that difficult provided she watches how she moves. They're good for a bit of quick transportation, anyway. I'm yet to see Kimblee in action on one but I'm sure he manages it with his usual finesse.

[[Ugh, he is going to have to get his coat dry-cleaned. What a pain in the ass.]]

Are you planning to evolve your Haunter any time soon? I recently acquired a Gengar, and the power increase is more than worth the time.

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