Voicemail/IC and OOC contact;

[islandshore]

"This is Riku. Looks like you just missed me, so leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

If you're here for Training Center business, press 0, and I'll redirect you to our info."

[Should characters press 0, they'll be presented with a list of options:

1. Purchase pass.
2. Arrange battle.
3. Arrange private training.
4. Rental services.
5. Job opportunities.
6. Pokémon roster.

If your character presses 6, the following list will appear:]








[A second list pops up labeled "All-Out Only:"]



[A third and final list pops up labeled "Special Requests:"]



[If a character clicks on a Pokémon, a menu will pop up listing their stats, moves, whether they're available for rent, and their current status. See here for details.]

PGC contact;

[However, that's not all. Riku's set up a secure line, with its own automated message.]

"You've reached the Pokemon Guardian Corps. If you're here to report an emergency, press 1. If you're here to join the cause, press 2. For all other purposes, stay on the line."

[ooc: Please head your comments appropriately with video, text, and voice and note if you're calling for Training Center Arrangements.

For OOC Training Center business, please note which service you'd like to arrange. For rentals, list the Pokémon your character is requesting, what they'll be used for, and the total cost if your char is after more than one. I'm more than happy to handwave pass purchases, since I realize that repeatedly noting purchases could get a little time consuming.

For a job, I'm cool with an IC interview or OOC coordination. Whatever works best.]

Comments

[islandshore]

[He listens first, taking careful note of her words. That is a pretty big roadblock, after all. It's one thing to have a friend there, but an enemy? And what if that enemy catches on?

He reaches for his chin, brows knitting.]

Well, if you need backup, I'm sure we can work something out. As for Ren... well, he got dumped on an island and had a bunch of his Pokémon stolen. The one upside is that he was able to slip under the radar for more than a year. I just don't know the best way to prepare for something like that without knowing all of Team Rocket's resources. Seems like building a tough team would be a good way to start, but with your experience, I doubt that'll be an issue.

Sora'd say to look on the bright side, anyway. It's been stressful, but I'd like to think we can rebuild the team even stronger than before.

[fauxtographs]

[A small flash of fear goes across Emmy's face as Riku mentions Ren's fate, but she manages to rid herself of it quickly enough.]

You're definitely right about the Team building thing; having no Level 100 Pokemon bothers me greatly. I used to have about fifteen of them.

[She laughs softly after that comment, but it doesn't quite reach her eyes. Try as she might, it's still nigh impossible to rid herself of thoughts of her previous Pokemon - particularly the ones she was close to.]

As it stands, I've stayed in Goldenrod to focus on training, so if you need anything done in the city, just give me a call. I'm going to see what kind of information I can get from the Rocket Base, although being a fresh Grunt, I might not be able to obtain anything groundbreaking.

I'm just pleased to know that the PGC is still around, regardless of size!

[islandshore]

[He considers bringing that up, but hesitates. After all, he can't imagine what it's like to lose so many close companions. Where could they have gone? The wild? Captured? Just... gone?

He'll try not to rub salt in the wound by focusing on more pressing matters.]

Hmm, for now, I'd say just keep an eye out for suspicious activity. If you can get info, that's great. Every bit counts.

And believe me, that feeling's mutual. I couldn't just let it die after all the work Light put into it. I just wish it was easier to keep it all together. Still got some pretty big shoes to fill...

[fauxtographs]

[Nodding, Emmy widens her smile a bit.]

I'm sure you're doing an excellent job, Riku. It's so important that there's someone out there fighting against Team Rocket and their horrible activities!

[Seriously, most of these people are jerks!]

Speaking of which, if you wouldn't mind, I'd much prefer that my ties to the Team aren't spread any further than you or Twilight. It's not something I want advertised, even to our other members.

I can't risk my position being exposed, after all.

[Seriously, she would much rather not do a Ren.]

[islandshore]

Heh. Your secret's safe with me. You got any preferences as far as squad goes? I'm gonna have to go over the directory to see how many people are left, but once I do, I can try and contact everyone so we can restructure the team again.

[Because with so many members gone, they don't just need new meat. They need to figure out who's with who!]

[fauxtographs]

I would prefer to stay with Twilight; she was my squad-mate back when Lightning used to run the group, so I know I can trust her. Other than that, I will leave it up to your disgression.

[...]

...I take it Lightning isn't here anymore, obviously.