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Corollary #001 // anonymous video/action for goldenrod // Invest Time and Finances Wisely

[ The woman in this broadcast isn't suspicious at all! What could possibly be less imposing than the sight of a young lady in a full-length trenchcoat and a little fur hat, her eyes innocently wide beneath a pair of equally round glasses? What could possibly incite less suspicion than the adorable Glameow she cradles in one arm, its own gaze fixed on the camera (and glowing slightly)?

In short, this is someone you should implicitly trust. ]

My...isn't winter the dullest of seasons? Between the overcast skies, the network's banality, and the overload of hullabaloo regarding a holiday that remains a matter of weeks away, everyone's minds must be starved for instant gratification....

Given this regrettable situation, the Goldenrod Game Corner is surely the answer to everyone's woes!

[ She brandishes a flier with her free hand. ]

Nothing could possibly wile away the idle hours better than relentless spendthriftiness! No pleasure is more indulgent than the frittering away of resources at the gaming table, no delight greater than overworking a certain waiter until he collapses from exhaustion! Not even procuring a suitable gift for a beloved companion when the local egg vendors' wares have proven unsuitable, a situation so dire it might necessitate actually making direct requests to an untrustworthy channel, can possibly hope to outpace the urge to gamble away your last cent in pursuit of an elusive yet intimately seductive windfall!

Why, don't you feel yourself compelled to go from this description alone? Your feeble mind begs for such scintillating, vacuous stimulation! In the spirit of this fine establishment, I'd wager that once you insert your first coin, you simply won't be able to stop~

[ And with a peal of charming and unsuspicious laughter, the transmission ends.

If you're out and about in Goldenrod today, prepare to be handed a flyer by this unassuming creature, cat still staring at you while looking cute as a button. Alternatively, perhaps you spot her in the Department Store, perusing the wares with a worried, surreptitious expression.

But it's not like she's up to anything, okay? ]

[[OOC: Scanty's Glameow just learned Charm, so between that and the 'dex entry claiming it can put enemies in a "mild hypnotic state" she's decided to try and drum up some business via mind control. Whether or not this has any effect is ~~extremely doubtful~~ up to you...but given that it's not even a Psychic-type, well, Scanty, you tried.

As for the Department Store errand, well. That's a secret. ]]

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[It... kind of works... just not in the way you expected.]

What a beautiful Glameow!

Edited 2013-02-06 18:22 (UTC)

She is, isn't she? I'd had such paltry hopes about finding anything worth capturing in the wild, but one look at her charismatic poise convinced me she was an exception!

Of course, the special training she receives assists in bolstering her looks, as well....

[ ...She can....build up to the sales pitch again this way, she supposes. Besides, it's so nice to be appreciated. Especially since she deserves it! ]

She looks very happy and healthy. You must be a very kind trainer. Does she have a name, or does she like to be called Glameow?

[hahaha fluttershy is queen of good judgement as you can see]

[ A small, slightly amused gasp. ]

What, nameless? Perish the thought! She has duly been christened Kat's Meow!

[ The Glameow, sensing how this conversation is going, stretches in Scanty's hold and does, true to her name, meow. ]

You can't possibly be implying some "trainers" neglect to name their parties! That practically denies them the right to the label.....

What an adorable name...

[Though she does seem to shrink back at the 'denied' bit.]

Well... I didn't name all of mine right away. I wanted to give them a chance to name themselves if they wanted.

Dear oh dear...

[ She looks confused for a moment herself. ]

You....wouldn't happen to be of the camp that considers Pokémon their "partners", perchance?

[That makes her blink. What an odd question.]

Why, of course. What else would they be?

[ Scanty sighs and clucks her tongue. ]

This misconception's more common than I'd thought. How sad.

Listen. You're referred to as the Pokémon's "trainer", correct? Does that not imply a certain hierarchy? Receiving absolute obedience in exchange for guidance?

[ The Glameow meows again. Far as she's concerned, she's at the top of this particular pyramid. ]

Well, technically, I'm a breeder...

But I don't think I'm any better than them. I want us all to be friends... a family. I help them, and they help me. They're really such wonderful creatures... if anything, I think they're better than me.

[She smiles happily. You almost expect cartoon birdies to start singing a disney medley around her.]

Edited 2013-02-09 02:57 (UTC)

[So this is what passes for infomercials in this world. Judging by the look on her face, Jeane isn't impressed. In fact she looks kind of bored.]

You really don't know how to attract customers, do you?

[ Everyone's a critic, but the show must go on. She doesn't seem disturbed. ]

Perhaps you simply don't realize your actual desires.

Why not give the Game Corner a try? It's a surefire remedy for your current dullness.

[Points to Scanty for not losing her cool (yet), but not many.]

No, I simply realize you suck at your job.

As for this game corner of yours, I'll pass. I don't trust anyone who laughs maniacally, especially in public.

[Actually she doesn't trust anyone, but that's beside the point.]

[ Sticks and stones, troglodyte. Sticks and stones. She twitches, but that's about it. ]

Well, isn't that a terrible shame! Who knows what chances might pass you by....

[ She adjusts the cat in her arms. Come on. Charm, already. This worked so well when they tested it on her other Pokémon. ]

As for the laughter I'm certain your ears deceived you. When the mind goes the senses soon follow, I've heard.

Did you happen to hear that from the same person who told you that suspicious-looking outfits make you look trustworthy?

[Seriously, how did you think that was a good idea?]

Besides, that cat in your lap makes you look like a Bond villain reject.

[ She is thiiiiis close to whipping off her disguise and revealing her Evil Plot, since the jig is pretty much up. But she has no idea who on Earth you are, so perhaps you aren't worthy of being serenaded with her genius. She'll deflect as best she can. ]

I'm certain I haven't a clue what you're talking about. And that reference was woefully, outdatedly cliché.

At least you haven't been rotting your brain with modern cinema. However do you spend your time?

[ And she lifts the cat up as if to preen it a little. Charm, cat. Please. ]

If my reference was outdated and cliché, wouldn't that make your disguise even more so? I call them as I see them.

[Besides, it's just as Scanty said: modern cinema is complete shit. Not even someone like Jeane can argue against that...at least as far as her world is concerned. However, She highly doubts it's any better here.]

You do have a point though, most modern cinema is complete trash. [She smirks.] If I had to guess, that's probably because everyone in Hollywood thinks it's a good idea to rip something off instead of coming up with something new.

As for how I spend my time, isn't it a little rude to ask someone that without asking for their name or giving your own?

[Misaki looks unimpressed by the attempt. The Glameow doesn't really help either. Sorry Scanty.]

Nice try.

Edited 2013-02-06 20:12 (UTC)

And the same to you! Sarcasm's such a simple weapon, isn't it? Anyone can wield it and fancy themselves clever....

If you're so unimpressed by my endorsement, why not visit and judge for yourself?

Depends. Is there anything to actually win there other than money?

[ ....you people are supposed to just all be bamboozled into thinking this a great idea. Why is this not happening.

Either way, Scanty has a pitch ready! She tries to make her voice as alluring as possible. ]

But of course! Half the excitement comes from working towards a coveted prize.

They currently feature a variety of technical machines, as well as several choice species of Pokémon. I particularly recommend attempting for the Dratini; while pricy, the quality you receive cannot be disputed.

[Misaki likes playing hard to get around suspicious trainers, in case that wasn't obvious. The mention of TMs kind of attracted her interest though.]

Would you be so kind to mention the kinds of Technical Machines you can get?

Several extremely useful ones, I believe! Powerful, yet flexible - a number of Pokémon can learn the techniques.

If memory serves - Thunderbolt, I recall, may have been one. And a powerful Ice move....Blizzard, perhaps?

[ Playing hard to get is the best way to entice people to see for themselves, right? ]

Edited 2013-02-08 14:42 (UTC)

[Thunderbolt and Blizzard do sound intriguing... but there's something fishy about this.]

I'll consider it.

If I have any spare time. [aka '80% chance I'm going to forget about it.']

... sorry, I'm semi-banned from the Game Corner!

[ Oh it's the guy who fed the pig - er, the angel - when last she was here. Good thing Scanty's in this Flawless Disguise!

In any case, what? ]

"Semi" is hardly absolute, however! Nor is it, strictly speaking, a proper ban....

......seriously, how's that even possible?

[ You are either banned or you aren't. Who in their right mind would create a middle ground? (And what did you do)? ]

*She might be wearing a Flawless Disguise, but her voice is pretty distinctive... though he hasn't seen her yet, so he can't jump to any conclusion.*

Er, well... It was one of those... "We don't want to see you 'round here no more" kind of bans. The type that implies you should never come back, yet if you're feeling bold you could...

[ Oh dear. On so many levels. She shakes her head. ]

Not good enough, not nearly good enough! Whoever kicked you out is in dire need of instruction!

Why, a ban with a loophole is practically nonexistent. Only what I suppose passes for integrity among your unruly sort prevents you from casting a shadow once more upon the door....!

Which isn't to say I believe you should, of course. Merely pointing out the fact you could.

[ And if you must, do it while a certain waiter is working. She has a score to settle with him, and if you're any more trouble than you look - which, granted, wouldn't be hard, you look totally harmless - well, best make you his headache and not someone else's. ]

Eh...? I'm getting kind of mixed signals from you here... I'm not sure if you're insulting him, subtly saying I should go back regardless, or just being a critic of the yakuza...

[ Oh, right, you do that thing. That calling-it-like-you-see-it thing. It's mildly irritating.

Well, two can play that game, so there. ]

That straight-man habit must not make you many friends. I'm simply illustrating the flimsiness of your predicament. What you do with the knowledge is up to you.

[ Though that yakuza comment does make her thing she should start discouraging your continued involvement. For a simpleton such as you to be onto them....! What have they been doing up till now?! ]

*He's just honest okay!!!*

I wouldn't call it a habit, exactly... More I just play that role just as often as the boke. I'm multipurposed. Though, ah... I suppose it is more a warning than a ban. I just didn't want to have to wind up in some big brawl if I went back and ran into the same big guy with the slicked back hair...

Not like I'd want to actually play any games there... I'd just end up losing all my money again.

You're looking for eggs?

Edited (...JUST SAW IT WAS "ANONYMOUS", so smart.) 2013-02-07 05:26 (UTC)

[ ....she sets up a special hypno-ad and that's what you take away from it. You truly are a peculiar creature.

Well, any port in a storm. Scanty adjusts her glasses to ensure she is Extra Anonymous. ]

Goodness, did I mention that? It must have slipped out in passing.

[ She glances around to be sure she won't be overheard and brings the Gear a little closer to her face. This is a secret conference. ]

To fix upon that phrase - you wouldn't happen to....?

[ People don't just say things like "you're looking for eggs" without a reason, right? She gives you a rather pointed, meaningful look. ]

[ She had zero idea what to make of the rest of that, so yes, yes she did take that away from it.

Besides, she's not anywhere near Goldenrod right this second! ]

I have several available, and more that will be available before the convention that's coming up! I'm a breeder, actually, so it's sort of a thing I do.

[ She will just text over a copy of the spreadsheet of eggs she'll be offering, which is basically the ooc egg post. ]

That's all of them, I think!

Hm. We'll see about tha-

[ .....but then she opens up the spreadsheet and oh sweet hellfire these are. Wow. A lot of care clearly went into preparing these. Could she actually have found something trolls are good for besides singularly cryptic conversations?!

The one she has her eye on is a bit pricy, but....if it's for Miss Kneesocks...and besides, they'll still have her sister's salary to fund the master plan they've got in the works! NOTHING CAN GO WRONG. ]

...that is indeed - quite the roster, miss. And you say they'll be available.....when?

I don't mean to seem impatient, but there's a time limit on my necessity. February....thirteenth.

[ Because she needs time to find nice paper and a box to wrap it in. ]

They will absolutely be available by that date! Depending on the eggs you're interested, I might actually be able to get them there by the twelfth.

[ Aradia is pretty good at charts and spreadsheets, if only by virtue of being able to juggle a lot of information all at once. It comes with being the person responsible for the timeline. ]</small. And it doesn't seem impatient! The fourteenth is Valentine's, right? I think getting eggs in time for that day is perfectly reasonable to want to do!

That is an interesting coincidence, isn't it.

[ Someone's slightly self-conscious about celebrating a human holiday, okay? But you've actually managed to impress her with this egg roster, so she won't dwell on the point for long. ]

In any case, I'll reserve one Litwick, if you please. Funds to be transferred upon arrival, though I'll submit a down payment as proof of good faith.

[ Business is her second nature, after all. ]

I beg your pardon, dear lady, but exactly what are you hoping to accomplish in promoting a business that you have such a transparent disapproval of?

[ Props to you for manners! She gives a little disbelieving laugh. ]

Whatever could have given you that impression? I hold the Game Corner in the highest esteem!

I'm certain if you visited you'd soon understand why....

[ She pets her Glameow and smiles. You are not working properly, cat. Why not? ]

Edited 2013-02-07 14:45 (UTC)

[Light raise of the brow and quirk of the mouth.]

On the contrary, I'm afraid that - er-hrm - "relentless spenthriftiness" has never been quite my cup of tea where amusements are concerned.

Especially given the sordid sorts I've found in my days to run such establishments as those for it.

[ She seems quite sympathetic to your situation. ]

My, isn't that just such a pity! You must have had especially poor luck when selecting venues.

I assure you the staff and management of the Goldenrod Game Corner are all quite rrrreputable gentlemen. The waiters in particular are especially attentive, with the unfortunate exception of one individual.

[ This plan has more than one objective, after all. There's someone working at the Corner she is anxious to ruin. ]

[Well, Scanty, one of those fliers is going to be taken by a young man flanked by two Liepards. He looks the flier over curiously and laughs, the sound light and cheerful.]

I didn't know we were running so low on business! It's always packed when I'm working!

[The Liepards study the Glameow curiously for a moment, before moving to sit behind Ryuunosuke. He grins and offers Scanty a hand.]

The name's Uryuu. I've been working in the Game Corner for awhile now. I haven't seen you around, are you new?

[ H-hey, she and her sister thought of that "double wielding the same animal" thing too....they really need to figure out how to get things copywritten around here so they can start charging royalties. ]

In a manner of speaking. Until permanent placement, I'm a mere volunteer.

[ She glances about to be sure no one's looking, then offers him her hand as well - except extended as if expecting a kiss. A coworker, eh? Always useful to know. ]

My name is Scanty. This is Kat's Meow. We're so keen on this - institution - we thought we'd take a little initiative.

[ The Glameow purrs, but shoots the Liepards a rather distrustful look. ]

[Well he didn't intend to raise two, he just received them both as gifts and since leopards are his spirit animals, he can't possibly get rid of one of them!!!]

Trying to get favor with the higher-ups, huh?

[Ryuunosuke takes the offered hand and shakes it heartily. Sorry, Scanty, he's not much of a gentleman.]

If you're really looking to turn heads, I'd suggest seeking out Kimblee.

[The name wouldn't mean anything to just a casual worker in the Game Corner, but if she's in Team Rocket, she might recognize him as a superior officer.]

[ Scanty endures the handshake as well as she can, removing her glasses (which causes the Glameow to squirm - hold onto her, trainer!). Disguises aren't necessary when talking villain-to-villain. ]

What an unexpected coincidence! He sought me out instead.

[ "Kimblee making a general post inviting new recruits to meet him" totally counts as "seeking her out", okay. ]

I've also had the unique pleasure of meeting Mister Archer and several other esteemed gentlemen. Everyone has been most impressive.

And if you're such a staple of the Game Corner, Mister Uryuu, I'm certain this applies to you as well...why, I've already invested my own funds in your business!

[ Okay, she bought too much food because of a grudge. But that counts, too. ]

[Tokiomi hadn't responded to the video...ad, as it were, simply because he tended not to; the woman making the sale was horrendously confusing, and he was halfway certain that anything he might possibly have had to say was going to be missing the point colossally. However, he did still have business to attend to in town once in a while - as little as he actually liked doing so - and there's really no time like the present to get it over with.

And then there is a flier, and even if he really just wants to get the noodle implement he left the residence for and return to the locked bedroom where he belongs, he isn't going to be rude to the person handing it out, at least, and he'll look the thing over once he has it.

...it takes him a bit longer than it should, perhaps, to recognize her.]

You're the woman that was on the device earlier, aren't you? Advertising this place?

[...he assumes it was an advertisement, anyway; it was a bit...backhanded...]

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