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[The feed begins with a series of snapshots. It starts with images of a war-torn battlefield lined with giant crystals, Team Aqua and Magma grunts and hordes of Pokémon and trainers alike.]

This world isn't safe.

[The images shift. New snapshots appear of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, taken from a safe distance above, but distinct in that they are indeed giant, glowing monsters.]

What happened last week is proof of that. You may all be content to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, but if it weren't for divine intervention, life as we know it would have ended with a whimper.

Together, we were able to hold off Team Aqua and Magma's forces, but the battle doesn't end there. If you could make a difference in the protection of this world, would you do it?

[The message ends there. About a half hour later, another text appears on the network, this time from a non-anonymous source.]

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So, I think we all learned something valuable from that mess down at Tohjo: Don't summon giant lizards and whales to start the apocalypse. God doesn't like it.

There's a lot I could say. It was a busy few days, but if you look past all the legendaries, the explosions, and those cornball teams, there are two things that stick out to me: the weird power up some of our Pokémon got and the Pokémon god himself.

[Case in point? Here's an image of a Mega Sharpedo getting punched in the nose by a Mega Charizard X.]

So, what do you guys think that power was? Did any of you get a straight answer from Arceus? And how about that fairy type?

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By the way, looking for a status report from all remaining members. With so many of us gone, we're gonna have to shuffle the squads. That's also why I sent out a recruitment message.

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Yes. I would and I will. I've been a part of fighting insane odds before. Why stop just because I'm in a new world?

[And then a bit later, responding to the non-anon text.]

I didn't get a straight answer, but I didn't really ask. I just got that Arceus likes Pokepuffs.

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So you're already taking the initiative. Good. But do you really want to do it on your own? What if I told you there were others out there striving for the same goal?

[A few moments later, a non-anon text follows.]

He also likes sandwiches. I always figured a god would go for something a bit classier.

No, I don't. I'm used to doing it with a group of five other people, but more help is always good.

[... He can't help but laugh at that.]

I don't know. Sometimes the simple comforts are the best.

[In that case... pew. He'll throw up a filter and drop the anon altogether. Means he doesn't have to juggle two 'gears.]

Well, what do you think you could bring to the table? Strengths? Skills? There's a group of us who've been working to fight the Rockets for years now, so you wouldn't be alone by a long shot.

The sandwiches were pretty good, though, so I think I'll take it as a compliment from the big guy himself.

Well I don't have the abilities here that I did at home, but I'm used to working as a scout. Regal is getting more comfortable with flying and he's smart, so we can always have aerial cover. Physically I can't add a lot but I'm used to coming up with plans and adapting them on the fly. Most of the attacks we launch at home are pretty much guerrilla warfare, so I know how to get in and out of places fast while doing the maximum amount of damage or intelligence gathering.

Adaptability is good. And it'd help to have an extra set of eyes. And, hey, guerrilla warfare sounds like something we could use on our side, worst case scenario.

If I do add you to the Corps, are there any preference for teammates? Personality types, skill sets, location. These are all things I'd like to take into account.

I can work with what I'm given. I'm traveling with someone, but... I don't know that she's really the sort of person to join up with something like that. Right now we're just getting some of the earlier badges, so we're near Violet and Azalea.

And as long as they're not the bully type I can work with most people, probably. It'll just take some adjusting.

Well, no rush to change travel groups. Usually squads are assigned for missions rather than on a day to day basis.

Normally I'd ask to meet one on one, but since I've already spoken to you a few times, I won't make you jump through extra hoops. I'll definitely keep you posted for when we do assign groups, though. Might take some time, since we still gotta do a headcount and all.

No problem. I get it. Just keep me posted on what's going on with that.

How are you doing? After that whole mess, I mean.

No problem. Just gonna have to have a talk with Twilight to nail the specifics.

And I'm okay. Mostly just worn out. Plus, Sora went and broke his arm while I was gone, so I've been having to keep an eye on him.

I don't think I've met Sora. The person I'm traveling with knows a Sora but that one's a girl.

This Sora's a guy. Spiky hair, always grinning, tends to make friends with everything that moves...

Kinda tough to miss him. Especially with his balloon pants.

I have a friend who would burst a blood vessel at balloon pants.

Out of laughter or shock? I mean, they are pretty goofy, but...

Frustration. She's pretty fashionable.

Oh boy. Well, maybe she'd be able to give him a few pointers.

Something without excess pockets would be a good place to start.

Probably. I mean pockets are handy... but too many of them just look weird.

Could be worse. Sora used to go around in a bright red onesie with balloon shorts.

Why?

Probably because it was waterproof. We did live on a tropical island, but he's never had the best feshion sense.

Still, could be worse. One of our friends wears these weird pants where one leg is twice as long as the other. Some weird pants, shorts hybrid.

I should stop trying to make this make sense.

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