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Post by DataNinja on Sept 5, 2018 19:07:42 GMT
[Heartbreaker] Well... got some good news and some bad news. [Jewels] Well, get the bad news out of the way right away, and please spare the usual theatrics and attempts at subversion. [Heartbreaker] ...you're no fun, you know that, right? [Jewels] Yes. My job is to get results. And you're predictable. Now, please get on with it. [Heartbreaker] Fine, fine. Phantom was able to snag three of the Stone pairs. That's all. Happy? [Jewels] Yes, that should perform adequately. More would have been preferable, but I am more than aware of the hassles of trying to get them out of there. [Heartbreaker] So, what do we do now? There are so many kids with the Stones 'round here that we could probably snag a couple more before they all scatter. Most of 'em ain't that strong. [Jewels] No. It won't help. Not now that they'll have bonded. Better that we just keep an eye on if any breakthroughs happen with them. Could have potential for our own uses. For now, send Phantom back here with the stones, and stick around the area. Phoenix will be setting something up soon, so you should have something to do before long. [Heartbreaker] But that's boooooring... I'll be all alone until then. Can't I come back, too? I don't want to go crazy from not having anything to do. [Jewels] No. Stop being so dramatic. I'll keep you updated. Just be ready.
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 12, 2018 3:37:48 GMT
[Heartbreaker] So, that was intense. I think we're going to have to ask Jewels to scale it back some. WAY too much collateral damage. Don't want to risk the whole freaking infrastructure of a city collapsing. [Phoenix] Yeah... I... didn't expect that to happen, to say the least. Though, I guess I didn't really know what to expect. I was just told to expect powers. Not that extent. Not that far. Especially not with something that small. [Heartbreaker] I'm actually happy about this, to be honest. How it didn't exactly go as planned. [Phoenix] What? Why's that? [Heartbreaker] Now I'll actually have some good news AND bad news to report in with. Take that, Jewels. I'm gonna make sure to rub it in that smug face. [Phoenix] ...I guess that's one way to look at it. [Heartbreaker] Look at it this way. It's a test run. She may not have been as unbeatable as projected, but, damn, was that impressive. Especially given she gave no inclination towards any of that before. [Phoenix] Yeah... I was expecting her to last a bit longer from how the effects were described. At least a few days, if not longer. [Heartbreaker] Well, that stupid forest stymied me in trying to collect some real data on her performance... but I did find something very interesting in the aftermath. I think Jewels'll be QUITE happy in the long run.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 21, 2019 6:09:55 GMT
[Phoenix] What the hell did you do??? [Heartbreaker] Oh, sorry. I got bored, so I started without you. Sorry if you were looking forwards to this one. I'm sure you saw, though, it worked out much better than last time. Jewels got the tweaking down right. [Phoenix] You know what I mean. You used a kid for it. No, that's crossing a line. [Heartbreaker] Look, she basically was asking for it. All upset, practically crashed into me... a perfect subject. She might as well have just begged me to do it. And don't give me that "just a kid" nonsense. She's got a Key Stone. From what we saw last time, they're able to get involved in this, shut things down. And you know all of that. So we might as well make them work for it. [Phoenix] None of that justifies any of your actions! [Heartbreaker] The end result spoke for itself. Got everything that we wanted. Jewels is gonna be so happy with me for that data, and got more than Orion wanted for his project, too. I'm the Golden Child now, so you better not think of going to the higher-ups. That'll end poorly for you. Wouldn't want anyone getting the idea that you might have second thoughts, eh? [Phoenix] ...you are insufferable. Just... this had better never happen again! [Heartbreaker] Or what? As long as I keep getting results, that's what matters. If something like that falls into my lap again, you sure bet that I'll take it.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 15, 2019 0:35:22 GMT
[Heartbreaker] "'Valentine', really? That's what you came up with?" [Phantom] "What? Don't like it?. I thought it suited you!" [Heartbreaker] "I'm just teasing. Besides, I can't wait until Solaris hears about all of this. That I'm your fiancée and everything, apparently." [Phantom] "...why would she care?" [Heartbreaker] "Don't think that I haven't seen how you look at her. Your reaction when Cassie started to protect her instead. Your little conversations. This'll just let her know that you're not interested anymore." [Phantom] "Wha... I... I don't know what you mean... You don't need to..." [Heartbreaker] "Ah, there's the reaction I was looking for. You're so cute when you're flustered.~" [Phantom] "..." [Heartbreaker] "Ah, lighten up. You don't see me moping around, and you didn't even let me Plate one of those kids! It would have been all perfect. They even said that their teams weren't at full strength. And just two of them against one? They wouldn't have stood a chance, then the last'd go on a rampage." [Phantom] "You know that isn't what we want anymore. Not directly. If we can make someone unbeatable, great. But we want them winning now. It'll make things go faster. The last one proved that. Besides, we never wanted a rampage." [Heartbreaker] "Maybe you didn't…" [Phantom] "C'mon, lighten up. Didn't you just say that to me?" [Heartbreaker] "Humph. You're no fun anymore, you know that?" [Phantom] "Only when it comes to this."
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Post by DataNinja on Apr 6, 2019 4:59:11 GMT
[Phantom] "So, did we learn anything today?" [Heartbreaker] "Shut up." [Phantom] "I hear singed and torn is the new 'in' look." [Heartbreaker] "..." [Heartbreaker] "Fine. I just wanted some action. It took, like, four of them to take down the last one in Rustboro. Even though this one was less juice, I was hoping that I'd be able to step in. You got some action back in the city, so... that made me want to cut loose, too. Tika never gets a chance to play." [Phantom] "Alright, well... let's just try and plan things out a little bit better next time. We barely recouped our costs here, with all those jumps. Too many more like this, and Jewels will have our heads." [Heartbreaker] "...plus it's really funny to see what's in peoples' hearts. What sort of stuff they just wouldn't let loose normally. When they turn that free on the world with no inhibitions, man, it's just magical. I love seeing things burn" [Phantom] "Yeah, that sounds more like the Heartbreaker I know... *sigh* Just... keep it toned down." [Heartbreaker] "Look, let's just not report this one until after we get another done. 'Kay?" [Phantom] "Look, if we don't report back, we might get recalled. And Phoenix might set something too big on the group left in Rustboro. That would be bad. And wasteful, if they can't win. But, don't worry. We can do something before too long..." [Heartbreaker] "Fiiiiiine…"
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Post by DataNinja on Apr 6, 2019 5:28:40 GMT
[Phoenix] Man, sometimes I wish I was back there with you. [Solaris] Hm? Did something happen? [Phoenix] Heartbreaker took the step of plating a kid here in Rustboro. One of the ones with the Stones. I... I don't like it. And now she's gone off to follow a group of them. I just... if she does it once, she might do it again. Phantom might be able to talk her down, but... [Solaris] Ah. Well... I'm sorry. There's nothing you can do about it, though. Just worry about yourself, okay. And what you're doing. Don't let this get you down, though. You're doing a great and wonderful thing out there. [Phoenix] Yeah, I know. It just... I don't know. It gives a great power, brings out what's in someone's heart... but I think it's too volatile in the heart of a youth. She went off the deep end. Tried to kill her dad. [Solaris] Well... if you want, I can mention that to Jewels. She probably won't listen, but I can give it a shot. [Phoenix] Thanks. I... never do well talking to her. She's intimidating. [Solaris] Don't worry. I'm always here for you. And one day again, you can be here with me. [Phoenix] I can't wait. [Solaris] I got you a gift for when you came back, too. We went fishing the other day. Nothing really worthwhile, but I reeled in a small fry, and kept it for you instead of throwing it back. [Phoenix] Oh... really? Well, uh, I'll probably be a while, so, you'll have to take care of it while I'm away. [Solaris] Don't worry. I will. I just wanted you to have something to keep your spirits up for when all this is over.
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2019 22:51:03 GMT
[Solaris] "Do you have a moment, Jewels?" [Jewels] "I have a feeling that you won't leave me alone until I give you one, so spit it out and waste as little of my time as possible." [Solaris] "That's the, uh, spirit, I guess. Anyways, I learned that Heartbreaker was plating children, and that seemed to concern Phoenix." [Jewels] "And...? This is important to me why?" [Solaris] "Well, maybe you could, I don't know, get her to stop doing it?" [Jewels] "Why would I do that? I don't care what she does. And Phoenix shouldn't either. As long as there are results, that's what's important. That first one she did? Big payoff. If she's able to keep doing that, I see no reason to stop her. [Solaris] "But what if it's dangerous for the children? Is it really worth doing if that's what we have to do?" [Jewels] "Don't be stupid. What we're doing is far more important than a handful of people. Even if it killed them, if we got what we needed, it would be worth it in the long run. Now go away and stop wasting my time. I have more tests to run. I'll call you when I next need you. And at that time, I expect this to be long forgotten. Else something may just happen to Phoenix. I don't need all of you for this, after all. Right now, Heartbreaker is making a convincing argument to be all of the field agent that we need. I'm sure you don't want to add to the arguments for that. Because I'm certain I could persuade Orion to see it my way." [Solaris] "..." [Solaris] "...very well."
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2019 23:21:41 GMT
[Jewels] I'm getting worried about Solaris and Phoenix. Their loyalty seems to be... slipping, somewhat. [Orion] It is of no matter. Each of them is held on a leash, the threat of us acting against the other. [Jewels] It's still probably best to keep an eye on them. [Orion] Let me worry about personnel issues, you just focus on making this dream a reality. We're so close now. Just a little bit more... [Jewels] Yes, it has gone much quicker than anticipated. A fortuitous turn of events, indeed - unexpected eventualities like that seldom turn out to be good. [Orion] Indeed. This is much preferable to a slow burn likely involving the devastation of several cities. I feel like humanity will be much more receptive this way. [Jewels] Or it may not be. Humans can be incredibly stubborn. [Orion] Again, don't worry. I'll handle all of that. You just make sure that everything's fully functional. [Jewels] There is no need to tell me that repeatedly. I know what my job is. As long as you keep me supplied, it will be completed.
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Post by DataNinja on Aug 11, 2019 22:39:50 GMT
[Phantom] So, I've done some poking around, and it looks like there's been a lot of... speculation about what really went on at Rustboro. Not as much Petalburg, though some people are connecting the dots. [Orion] Hm? Really? What's your point? [Phantom] Phoenix pointed out to me that the longer we let all of these conflicting things build up, the less likely people are going to be receptive to a proper explanation. [Orion] Hmmm. Yes, that is a good point. It would probably be good to set something up before everything is fully ready. Just to make sure it all goes well. [Phantom] I'm glad to hear it. Do you require any assistance? [Orion] No, keep on your present tasks. I'll get it done with the resources I have available here. I'll get Jewels and Solaris to do it. [Phantom] Well... good luck with that. [Orion] Jewels may not like it, she'll complain.... but she'll do it. It'll be more helpful in the long run then getting things done a little bit quicker. Hopefully it shouldn't take too long to be completed. [Phantom] I look forwards to it.
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 28, 2019 3:44:31 GMT
[Phoenix] What the hell are you and Heartbreaker doing? Another kid? ...every time, they just seem to be worse off than the last. This isn't helpful. This isn't empowering. This isn't all the virtuous stuff that was extolled to me. All that we're doing is just ruining lives. [Phantom] ...I'm sorry. None of this is up to me. [Phoenix] Don't give me that garbage. This is your entire job, figuring out who to hit. [Phantom] They've given Heartbreaker authority. Jewels and Orion like the results. I'm just on collection duty now. You have more agency in observation than I do. I don't have the Plates, and I'm stuck following Heartbreaker. Believe me, I don't like this any more than you do. [Phoenix] Shut up. If having to endure her is the worst thing you have to do, it's getting off lightly. [Phantom] Look... I'm doing everything that I can, without getting myself killed. It's just... it's not much. Heartbreaker's determined. [Phoenix] Sometimes I wonder if it's worth getting killed just to stop this all... [Phantom] No. No it's not. Don't think like that. It won't stop any of this. We just need to make sure that it ends up worth it in the end... [Phoenix] I don't know if it will ever be worth it. I thought it would. But now...
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 13, 2020 8:20:42 GMT
[Phoenix] I feel like I'm falling apart with what Heartbreaker's doing. [Solaris] I'm sorry. I talked to Jewels. She didn't want to stop it. She... just wants results. And that's what they're getting. [Phoenix] Yeah, Phantom said the same thing. [Phoenix] It makes me so mad... all of what they're doing. This isn't right. [Solaris] It's for the greater good. We just need to endure a little bit more. And then it will be all over. We won't have to do any more of it. [Phoenix] We shouldn't have to do any of it in the first place. If I run into Heartbreaker again, I am going to give her such a piece of my mind. Maybe more... [Solaris] Don't... don't do that. Please. Don't upset Orion. It's not worth it. We just need to pull through... [Phoenix] Yeah, or what? If nobody stands up to her, she'll keep doing it. I can't stand it. It was bad enough to Plate that woman in Petalburg. But she ended up fine. Didn't even really know what happened. Everyone else? They're all messed up. I've kept an eye on who I can. And they're hurting. Especially since Heartbreaker seems to be targeting them. [Solaris] Don't care about them. Just care about getting this over with. It's all we need. Okay? Trust me. [Phoenix] Why are you like this? Have some sympathy at the very least... [Solaris] Look... I care about you. You're more important than they are. What we're doing is worth a little discomfort. It will all work out in the end. [Phoenix] I don't know... I really don't...
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