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[Izaya is abrupt when he turns the feed on. His smile is bright, cheerful - harmless, even.]

Johto is always so interesting. So many people coming and going - town to town, route to route. Seeking out challenges, gyms, trainers. Really, there's never a dull moment!

Curiouser and curiouser though...

[His eyes narrow slightly and his grin twists. It's colder, more calculated. Those who've dealt with Izaya extensively in the past may recognize this from when he's questioned things in the past.]

Yet the Gym Leaders, no matter how human they seem are completely inhuman. No matter how many battles they win or lose, their Pokémon remain at the same level. They say nearly the same thing to each trainer. I recall this with Whitney-chan and her crocodile tears... but Falkner-kun too.

Really, it's all the same in every town.

Doesn't it make you wonder, Johto? Just who's real and who isn't? Are we, the captive, the only real ones?

And what about the ones who brought us here? Professor Elm? Oak? The Elite Four? The Champion? Team Rocket?

So many possibilities and yet... so few answers. And yet he we go, day-to-day without much of a thought or care for it. It never ceases to be interesting, really!

[He lets out a laugh, followed by a calm breath. With a blink, that bright, much warmer smile reappears on his face and he changes the topic without a hitch.]

Really, I just had a favor to ask! You see, I'd really like to get back to my own Johto routines, but doing that as it stands right now means I need to go through a whole lot of needless work for the second time around. I know there are plenty here with a Plain Badge and a squirt bottle, so if someone would kindly assist me in moving it, I'd pay well as a token of gratitude.

[And then Izaya cocks his head to the side, giving his most genuine n_n before cutting the feed entirely. Now? Now he waits.]

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Not that I have any personal experience with thisssssssss...

[None that he'd discuss over an open channel.]

But I would imagine the Rocket minions some people have run into are sssssimilar to these repetitive drones.

Well, the non-native ones, I'd presume. After all, it really falls into the same category, doesn't it?

Yessss, but, and once again this is only sssspeculation....

[He pauses and quiets down a little.]

Their leaders...the native ones, act like normal people. Or ssssso I've heard.

I would expect no less than accurate information from you, Commander-sama.

[Not that he believes for a second that it's on hearsay, but he's always willing to play along.]

You've never heard anything suspicious about them?

Suspicious how?

Strange behavior - well, strange for them - repetitive actions or phrases, for example.

Or just what their leader is like in general.

No, in fact they sssssseem quite capable of independent thoughts and reactions.

[There's an awkward pause followed by some quick glances off camera.]

Or so I've heard! From other people!

[Quiets down again.]

I may have some information on what the boss is like and their views, but I would require sssssomething in return.

[Well, that wasn't suspicious or anything. But he still won't press - ruining a working business relationship would be bad right about now.]

Well, I may be willing to offer something if the price is right. Just what exactly were you looking for in return for your information?

Ssssssimple. Do you recall my failed attempt to declare myself leader of Johto? And how no one took me seriously?

It was our first meeting. [He's holding back a laugh. That shit was priceless.] I remember it well, of course.

Yessssss, well, what I require is a list of...let's sssay areas. High traffic areas outside Goldenrod City. Preferably centers of industry or tourist attractions. Areas that if an individual were to do ssssomething to them would force people to take thissss individual seriously. Do you think you can acquire this information?

It should be easy enough. There's aren't very many quite as high traffic as Goldenrod, but I could arrange it. It'll take a few days, maybe a bit longer -- but I'm sure you're willing to wait for results, hm?

Yesss, but don't take too long! Even my patience has its limits.

Of course, Commander-sama. I'll be sure to get it done in a timely fashion.

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