83 | Audio/Private Audio

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

[Today was supposed to be the big day for Cobra. The day when everything went right. Certainly not the day where it rained on the morning on his attack, making it a pain to record video or take photos. And certainly not the day where his metal bird got shot out of the sky by Raichu. He was actually glad there wasn't any footage of that.

Really, it'd been a mixed bag at best. He'd done some damage, but retreat and recovery had been a complete disaster. Hopefully, the others did better.]

This morning the Vermilion City Gym was the target of a carefully planned aerial attack by Cobra forces. Let this be a reminder to you all that I can sssstrike anywhere at anytime. Anywhere! Without warning if I sssso choose!

[And not that he really feels like it, but there's some villainous laughter at the end of the public feed. Now to check in with the others.]

[Private Audio to Attack Volunteers]

By now your attacks should be underway, if not already finished. So I demand to know the results of them. Report in as ssssoon as you hear thissss message! And you better have succeeded!

Comments

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[doitrockapella]

...You launched an aerial attack while it's storming out?

[LOOK, SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT.]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Yessss! Yesss, I did!

[At least he admits it.]

In fact, it's an excellent choice so long as the pilot is sssskilled enough! The target would never sssee it coming!

[He may have just made that up. Like right this second. But that's clearly what happened here. He definitely didn't commit to an attack date and decide to do it anyway instead of postponing due to inclement weather.]

[doitrockapella]

[...Well, you have to give the man credit for determination, if nothing else. And in fairness, it usually is "nothing else", so.]

I'd worry more about you being able to see the target, given the inclement weather.

[Though all of a sudden she's kind of really glad her travel plans were delayed, because she'd definitely planned on being in Vermilion by now, and at the gym besides, so...]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

There's no need to worry! I sssaw just fine!

[Yeah, he got a great view of Thunderbolt heading right towards Skarmory.]

But I would think most people would hope I couldn't ssssee it.

[doitrockapella]

...You missed it, didn't you.

audio reply

[konpeitoqueen]

[Saionji doesn't respond to strangers much.

Except for now. And of course, since it's a special exception, she's going to have a carefully thought-out, unique response-]

What. Who are you, crazy freak?

audio reply

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

[Well that's a simple enough question to answer.]

I am Cobra Commander! Terrorist leader and future ruler of the world!

[konpeitoqueen]

Oh! Cobra Commander!

[Her voice is perky and excited, before dropping to a monotone.] Never heard of you. What's this squawking about attacks? You do know your irritating voice can be heard by everyone, right? Doesn't that embarrass you?

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Sssquawking? Ssssquawking? I do not squawk! And no, telling people about my successesssss does not embarrass me, why would it?

[What is even going on here? He doesn't exactly get the best reactions here, but this is more or less, new.]

And if you've never heard of me, you have now! Sssso there!

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[imthe_shit]

... Huh. Haven't heard anything in the news about that... [ Not that he's actually turned on the radio or anything... That kind of "evil laugh" warrants some returned attitude. ]

[ audio ]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

How is it not on the news? If I attack somewhere, it should be the headline on every newssspaper in the country!

[ audio ]

[imthe_shit]

Hhmmm.... No idea.

Maybe you didn't try hard enough.

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[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Nonsense! I certainly tried hard enough! You have no idea how much effort was put into what I did!

[Locked: Text]

[strongestoftheturks]

Attack a success. No pursuit.

[Locked: Text]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I expected nothing less. Congratulations.

[Locked: Text]

[strongestoftheturks]

Thank you sir.

Any further orders?

[Locked: Text]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

That will be all for now. But not to worry, I'm certain I'll have more work for you in the future.

[Video]

[radeonthecity]

Where's the fun in attacking from the air? You don't get to see the destruction up close!

You should have used these things to let everyone see it.

[Video]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

[Oh, it's this guy again.]

Actually, you can. If you fly in close enough, you get a wonderful view of the carnage!

[Yeah, he's just sort of skipping over the remark about filming.]

[Video]

[radeonthecity]

It still wouldn't be the same.

So what was it like? Any good reactions, things breaking in a really great way?

[Oh look, Cobra. Someone who's asking you to brag about your accomplishments. Just with details.]

[Video]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Oh, of course. Of course. The impact of certain attacks on construction is always a ssssight to behold!

[private video]

[artfuldestruction]

Mission successful, sir.

[Kato will appear on the feed with a rather smug smirk on his face - he appears to be amidst dense trees...sort of like those on the border of the National Park. The occasional yell and scream explodes from behind him. Don't think he's being exposed to the elements, however - his Hydreigon is dutifully shielding him from every last raindrop.]

The fountain lies in ruins.

[private video]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Wonderful! Wonderful!

[See. This is exactly what he wanted. Chaos, destruction, people getting things done despite the stupid rain. That sort of thing.]

Congratulationsssss on another job well done!

[private video]

[artfuldestruction]

[Yeahhhhhh, totally just destroyed a fountain! God, he's such a badass. Hell yeah motherfu-]

You're most welcome. It's my pleasure to be able to assist you in any way I can, Cobra.

[Provided said way involves him blowing something up. Anything else...ehhhhh. Nah.]

Have the others been as successful as me?

[private video]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

[Hey. That destroyed fountain's one small step for Kato, one giant leap for...whoever puts in the reconstruction bid, probably.]

Sssso far, I've heard nothing but successsss! If anyone's experienced anything to the contrary, well they've at least had the senssse to ssstay quiet about it.