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Route 29: mods ([personal profile] these_balls) wrote in [community profile] route_10652011-11-24 01:53 am
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Operation: Express Car; [train plot log]

Who: Everyone who wants to participate!
Where: Goldenrod City, the Magnet Train, Saffron City.
When: November 23rd, 11AM-5PM
Summary: Heist on the Magnet Train!
Rating: Might go up to PG-13, possibly R if exceptional violence of swearing occurs.
Log:

They've spent the last few days preparing. He wasn't sure at first, how this was going to turn out, but the Team is confident. They are confident and now he, Archer, is also confident. He has no reason to expect failure; he tells himself, even if they fail, this will cement them back in the public eye. A threat again. It makes his collar hot to think.

He reviews the plans again, Petrel's notes and schematics, engineering details. Phase 2 will be the most delicate, but he's confident in the abilities of the recruits. The aliens, the outsiders, are strange, but useful. They have skills no other Grunt would possess. Archer recognizes he has been given a tool, and only a fool would fail to use it.

At 9:30AM on November 23rd, Archer sends a message through the Rocket Network. It is short, and simple, and jubilant.

Operation: Express Car START


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It's a nice day out, considering. Cold, yes, but the kind of cold that buries itself deep in the lungs and blows the mind into crisp clarity. Cheeks are red, movements brisk to retain heat, and around Goldenrod's white-dusted Magnet Train station, the energy is thick enough to taste. People in their thick winter coats press together, some alone, some with families and friends, most with their trusted pokémon. The larger creatures are returned to their balls, tragically fated to miss the voyage, while smaller breeds are held in their trainers' arms or scurrying around their ankles.

The station attendants are supervising while customers pass through, touching the microchipped Rail Pass to the card readers and moving in slow, sluggish trails through the gates. There is no shoving; the atmosphere seems too cheery for it, excitement manifesting in the form of loud, vigorous conversation. The train itself is gloriously slick, smooth and polished as a new bullet or a freshly-minted coin, humming with power. We ask our passengers to please mind their electric-types, reminds the stationmaster over the PA, as we seek to avoid any trouble or inconvenience during the ride.

Once you've passed the gate, find a seat and stow away your luggage. Relax, unwind; it's a long six hours ahead.

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dragonspeak: (They're waiting for their champion)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-23 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Merlin has no difficulty identifying the voice, so it's with a grin that he replies.]

Minnie! I didn't know you'd be on the train!

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-23 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[She giggles, letting him go only to hug him.]

I was keeping it a surprise. It's so good to see you again!
dragonspeak: (Look what I've got for you)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-23 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
And here I thought I'd have to wait until Yule. [He returns the hug readily.]

Who else are you here with?

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-23 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
It's just me and my Pokemon. [she lets him go.] I didn't want to bother anyone on their journey, and I thought I could bring some nice souvenirs back to my Olivine home.
dragonspeak: (You're taking a huge risk)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-23 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, I don't think you're ever a bother to anyone, Minnie. [Merlin pats the open seat in the next isle over.] I think it'll take a while before we're ready to leave. If you don't already have a seat, you should stay and talk for a bit.

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-23 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[She comes to sit.]

I'd love to. And what better company could I ask for?
dragonspeak: (Thank you...sire)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-23 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Aw, shucks, Minnie. No matter how many times you do that, Merlin can't ever get over the shy reaction to the praise.]

It's really great to see you in person again. It's been...half a year, hasn't it?

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-23 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
It's been far too long. I may just never let you out of my sight during this trip.
dragonspeak: (How long have you trained to be a prat?)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-23 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Startled laughter.] You sure about that? Six hours is an awfully long time.

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-23 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
And even longer, I might to stick you in Saffron too!

[giggle giggle.]
dragonspeak: (You know me--I'm always careful)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-24 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
You know, I think I like the sound of that. [Merlin leans against the chair, thoughtful.] This is the first time any of us have been to a new area, hasn't it? I wonder what this Saffron place is like.

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-24 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
It's so exciting, I can hardly wait! I hope I can shop 'til I drop!
dragonspeak: (Well if you'd listened to me earlier...)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-24 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
Shopping 'til you drop sound sort of exhausting. [Since Arturia isn't too keen on shopping, Merlin thinks he's safe on that end. Maybe. Rise's a different story altogether.] You think they've got more things than the Goldenrod Department store?

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-24 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
Who knows? It's possible. There could be anything and everything there. It's kind of thrilling, not having a clue.
dragonspeak: (Know where he got that idea?)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-24 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
I forgot, you actually like surprises. [The surprises he gets are usually the bad sort, so he likes being prepared.]

Now that I think about it, it's not just the items that might be different. The pokemon you find there might be different, too.

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-24 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Gasp!] I didn't even think of that! How marvelous~!
dragonspeak: (We could talk about it while we walk)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-24 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
Plan on catching a few or just curious to see what types there are?

[While it'd be interesting to see the different pokemon, Merlin has enough pokemon in his care. Besides, he's always been sort of rubbish at the catching part.]

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-24 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe both. Who knows. They make for wonderful company, and I often use them to guard the house. Ventus has been sending some of his Pokemon for me to watch over occasionally.
dragonspeak: (We'll figure something out)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-24 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. He should've thought of that. Minnie's still alone, right?]

I could let you borrow one of mine if you need company, Minnie. Some of them could use the change in scenery, anyway.

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-24 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
Now now, don't you worry. Don't send them anywhere on account of me. But that's sweet of you.
dragonspeak: (But they're YOUR boots)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-24 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you don't want to take the pokemon, I guess I'll just have to visit you in person. Who else is staying there with you right now?

[identity profile] her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com 2011-11-24 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
Well, there was Yuffie, but she got sent home recently. I'm waiting for new guests, I suppose.
dragonspeak: (We'll figure something out)

[personal profile] dragonspeak 2011-11-24 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
So...you're alone? [That doesn't sit well with Merlin at all. If he hadn't been so adamant about keeping Yosuke company right now, he'd be staying with her in a heartbeat.]

Maybe...I could direct some of my friends your way? I might not be traveling anymore, but I know others who are.