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Current Location: Goldenrod City: Rocket Base

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40 | Private Audio

[Private Audio for Rockets]:
[He’s really only looking for a handful of people, but sending out one broadcast takes much less effort than making three separate phone calls.]

Dr. Kato? Mr. Kimblee? If either of you are listening in on this frequency, contact me immediately. I have a job for you. Possibly for both of you.

[The feed goes quiet for about half a minute before the Commander speaks again.]

Mr. Ishtar, the same goes for you. I may have use for the ssssskills we discussed the other day. That is all. Everyone else should disregard thissss message!

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[[Kato has gotten into the habit of keeping his Pokegear on his work bench, so that he can keep an eye on the happenings around the place. So far, there's been nothing of interest since his conversation with that fellow Team Rocket member, and frankly? He's getting bored.

While he's abandoned his urge to vivisect his Pokemon, he's currently operating on a Pokegear, investigating whether there's room inside the mechanism for explosives. There is, however without the materials from his home world, he's not capable of rigging it to explode with the intensity he'd like.

It's just not the same if only a limb or two gets blown off.

For that reason, hearing that familiar voice coming over the audio is a rather welcome distraction.]]

And what sort of job would that be, sir?

You ssssaid that you specialize in explosives, and I require at least two for a future operation. Can you provide them?

All of that and more.

[[Finally, something to really focus his attention upon.]]

Just tell me what sort of intensity you need. I'm sure I can rustle something up.

Rather than discuss the intensity, I'll discuss what I specifically need and let you come up with something that works. One of them must be ssssmall enough to be mailed through the Johto post without arousing suspicion. No ticking, beeping, odd odors or anything like that! I would prefer it to detonate soon, but not immediately after the package is open. The others must be capable of being concealed and if you can rig it, remote detonated. If not I need a timer on them.

[The Commander pauses and mulls something over before ssspeaking again.]

I am also offering this position to another member of our organization. His name is Kimblee. Perhaps you should sssspeak with him and compare ideas. I have no problem with paying the two of you for two separate jobs or for one joint project.

[In Cobra to English, he really doesn't care as long as things get blown up.]

[[Oh don't worry Cobra; Kato speaks your language.]]

Sounds simple enough. You don't have to worry; you'll get your equipment.

May I ask whom I am to be working with?

[[Kato isn't....quite used to working with anyone, but if they're going to be helpful in making beautiful pieces of art, who cares?]]

If you choose to ssspeak with him, like I said, his name is Kimblee. I had offered him work months ago and feel that it's only fair to offer him the sssame job. From what I remember he's rather...fond of creating explosions, for lack of a better word.

The two of you probably have more in common than you'd think.

[[That makes Kato chuckle.]]

If that's the case, I'm sure we can manage to get along.

When did you need them by?

I need time to prepare everything else, so within the next two weeks! Will they be ready by then?

[[....Cobra, Kato is so damned bored that he could have them ready in two days]]

By then I could have made you a small arsenal. Don't worry; you'll have your explosives. Just tell me where you need them, and we'll have quite the art show.

Then I'll ssspeak with you again after my preparations are complete.

I anticipate it.

[The timing for this is fortunate, as Kimblee has just returned to the base tonight; he isn't going to be up to doing terribly much in terms of actually...functioning, and he expects that if nothing else Archer is going to be flopped on him before too long, but at the very least, if this broadcast is coming from nearby, it won't be too difficult to follow up on...ugh, but his condition, tho...

Either way, however, he's not displeased when he recognizes the voice coming from the Gear; this does bode well for some fun eventually.]

I'm listening.

Ssseveral months ago the two of us came to an agreement. You would provide certain explosive services, and I would compensate you for them. Does this sssound familiar?

Ah, it does indeed! I take it that you have need for those services, then?

I do.

Did you happen to hear about the incident in Violet City? I'd like to follow up on that, but I require multiple explosives to do ssssso. Are you interested in supplying and possibly deploying them?

I heard about it, yes - very well-done, by the way.

I see no reason why I couldn't do both or either; where do you need them deployed?

I require one device to be mailed to the Pokemon Center in Ecruteak City. There's a botherssssome brat there, and I want to wipe a smile off his face! Permanently!

The other devices, well, exactly how they're deployed depend on the results of another call I've yet to make. But no matter how that conversation turns out, I want them planted inside the Goldenrod City Game Corner!

[And now the maniacal laughter starts.]

[...oh, this does sound entertaining.]

Which bothersome brat, if I may?

His name is Danny. I had the misssfortune of being exposed to his stupidity during the Magnet Train operation, and he's been an annoyance ever since!

[But enough about one of the many people on the long list of people he hates.]

How much will your participation cost me?

Danny...

[He doesn't seem either pleased or displeased with the name he's been given; he simply files it away for later. He has a good idea whom Cobra's referring to, however - the upstart that was challenging him in Ecruteak City a few days before.]

...how much are you willing to offer?

Yes, Danny.

[And now comes something that may or may not be surprising coming from a guy who pays mercenaries by the hour.]

Let me put it thisss way, I am willing to pay whatever it takes to produce the results I desire!

[He...pays mercenaries by the...

...oh, Cobra...]

How much do you want to be associated with this little operation of yours?

[He's also paid them in advance. In full.]

Oh, I will be very associated with thissss. I'll personally make ssssure that everyone knows I was behind thissss! But I imagine that you probably don't want that ssssort of notoriety.

[...sweetheart, you kind of deserve a headpat and a brownie. Possibly a smack with a clue-by-four. But at the very least, a headpat and a brownie.]

Oh, I'm not opposed to a little notoriety. I managed to gain myself quite a bit in my world of origin; this sort of infamy is nothing new.

Interesting. The other Rockets I've sssspoken with recently choose to remain anonymous. But if you'd prefer to gain a bit of a reputation in Johto, I'm sure we could work something out.

[And by other Rockets, he means that one he's texted with a few times.]

Also, I believe it's fair to mention that I've approached another person with thisss job. Are you familiar with Dr. Kato? He also ssspecializes in explosives.

[...well, at least this is audio and so the smirking like a douchebag can't be seen now.]

I can't say that I'm terribly familiar with this "Kato" fellow, no. A recent arrival, I'm assuming?

Most likely. I had never heard of him prior to my last broadcast. At any rate, he claims to be a bomb expert from a world much more advanced than thissss one.

How long do you think it will take for you to produce the bombs?

That depends - as both this other individual and I have been offered this job, I see no reason why we couldn't collaborate on it; it should cut down on time significantly, and besides, I want to see what he's capable of.

Perhaps the two of you sssshould. Maybe if the two of you combine ideas, the end result will be ssssomething Johto will never forget!

[And cackling again.]

I'll be sure to get in contact with him; I'm used to working alone, but on things like this, a little collaborative effort never hurt anyone.

...or, well, in this case it'll likely hurt several people, but you get my drift.

[...Kimblee, how dare you smirk at your own horrible wordplay, can we not.]

Oh, I get it all right! And I'd expect nothing lessss!

[And yep, he's still laughing.]

You do realize you've just piqued everyone's interest, right?

[Nevertheless, you sought him out. This is a good sign.]

So? Let them wonder what I'm up to. They'll find out when everyone else does and perhaps next time, I'll be contacting them instead!

Anyways, yesss, unfortunately I don't require a trap, but I do require counterfeited materials. Specifically, business cards that can be used to reduce suspicion. Can you create those?

[He snorts, amused. This base seems well-equipped. And if it doesn't have what he needs, well. His Pokémon are getting stronger, and this is a big city.]

"Can" I? You insult me. You'll be able to enter anywhere you wish.

But I'll expect something in return.

Name your price.

[He considers for a moment, weighing pros and cons.]

How are you situated for - Technical Machines? I've some Psychic-types that could use a move boost.

I can get you anything sold in the Department Store.

[Well, saves him the trouble.]

"Dream Eater", then.

Fine.

Here's what I need: a set of cards belonging to a gaming equipment repair company. They must look legitimate enough to fool the staff at the Game Corner. Is that clear?

Crystal.

In three days, they'll be ready. If it's a rush job, they'll be more expensive.

Wonderful!

[Cackling.]

Then in three days, you will have your payment. Just radio in with your location and I'll sssend one of my Pokemon with your TM!

Fine by me.

I'll get right to work.

[You're going to pull something at the Game Corner....oh, this is amusing. He might have to keep Yuugi from visiting it once the cards are done, just in case. Yuugi's his target.]

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