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Scene Two: Act One [Video/Action]

[The feed opens up to Agnus, surrounded by books and papers sitting at his nifty-looking desk ~~in the Goldenrod Rocket Labs building~~ in an office. He is currently shuffling through pages in what appears to be a...manual of gems and precious metals? Seems that he just sat the gear down and forgot about it, but then he turns to look at the camera and shifts his monocle.]

Would anyone happen to know a few decent training spots around the Goldenrod area? I've come into the possession of several new pokemon from eggs that lack abilities. I would like to get my team up to snuff. Any assistance would be appreciated.

[He quietly shuts the feed off for the time being, then goes back to his research.]

((Rockets of the Goldenrod labs are free to approach him, he's just sitting around doing research ATM! o/))

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[Agnus quickly looks up at the sound of the voice, then glances curiously at the...good lord, are those feathers? Is his hair pink? ...is that lipstick? Numerous other quick questions are scattered about in his mind, but quietly get pushed aside as his glance turns to a respectful nod. He only lets his eyes linger long enough to get familiar, then turns back to his research.]

Good evening to you, as well. I don't think I've seen you around here before...

[He thinks back on that for a few moments to be sure...nope, at least not in Gorthan's lab. Agnus looks back up again and offers the male a polite smile, no sense not being sociable to new coworkers, then.]

I am Agnus, and it is a pleasure to meet you.

[Indeed, those are feathers and lipstick. Isn't it wonderful to have more eccentric people in the labs?

Dist simply raises an eyebrow when the man stares at him. Well, this guy seems polite enough. He'll pass for now.

He nods in response to Agnus's greeting.]

Dist the Rose. A pleasure indeed. [It sounds a little forced, but he wants to stay on good terms with everyone. Team Rocket is his only source of info right now, after all.] And yes, I am a new arrival to this...world of Pokemon, as residents seem to call it.

Dist...the Rose? I beg your pardon, but that is an interesting title. Would you mind terribly if I inquired further about it?

[Agnus quietly shuffles through a few pages of notes, removes a pen from his coat pocket, and begins to scribble further on them.]

Oh, before I forget. As I imagine you may be working here, it should be said that this lab is under the authority of the Scientist, Gorthan. I am merely one of the researchers working under him.

...currently on enhancement projects for different pokemon types.

[The man sets his pen down to adjust his monocle.]

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Interesting. I'll have to speak to this Gorthan soon. I'd like to know who's above me.

[Since Dist really doesn't like the idea of having another scientist above him, this Gorthan guy better be really damn good at what he does. But he's already curious about these "Pokemon types." He's briefly read up on them, and some sound actually useful. And these scientists are working on enhancing their abilities further? It's something he can get behind.

He shifts his weight to his other side, and brings his hands in front to rub them. A small smile spreads across his lips. Oh Agnus, why would you give Dist the opportunity to be self-indulgent?]

As for my name, it is my title in the military. All god-generals have titles, and mine reflects my elegance and beauty. [He runs a hand along one of the feathered petals on his collar.] But all roses have thorns, of course. A perfect combination of beauty and danger.

He is...a respectable man. Brilliant, deep, a man who questions everything. I hold him in very high regard, honestly...

[Was that said a bit...dreamily? Perhaps, but if Dist will hopefully see why in due time. Agnus' respect and admiration is infinitely transparent, but he feels it is undoubtedly well deserved.]

Beauty and danger, is it? Hmm...A poetic statement, if maudlin. I confess, I'm quite curious then. What are your fields of study? What is it that you plan to bring forth to this organization?

...ah, would you mind if I call you Dist? It pains me to say it, but titles quickly become useless here until one shows ones worth and mettle... Please, take no offense to my say, however. I mean nothing of it, rather that I have noted such.

[Respectable, hm? Dist will be the judge of that, in due time.

There's a twitch of mild irritation on Dist's face at that last bit. If he wasn't trying to keep on good terms here, he'd be lashing out at such a request, especially for a reason like that. No one tries to strip away Dist the Rose's title just because he's in another world! But alas. He simply sighs.]

If you absolutely must, I suppose I can allow it.

[Moving on...expertise, yes.] I specialize in fonon technology. Fonons are the basic particles of matter in my world, and are critical for scientific and technological research. My specific field is robotics and machinery. [Among other things that he feels the need to omit. He is not in the mood to discuss his private project right now.]

Ah. No, no. If you very much prefer it, then I will keep in mind your formal title.

[Oh, great. An ego to match his flaunty, gaudy fashion sense. Agnus begins to put to mind a list of Dist's qualities with sharp detail to his arrogance. Of course, genius does tend to inflate one's ego he supposes. Still...no points for personality here.]

Robotics? Ah, wonderful. I might want to have your assistance in some projects here, then. Some of my current research may require mechanical solutions.

[Granted, this comes with the hopeful assumption that his irritable reactions are merely well...reactions. Not indicative of his entire temperament.]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate it.

[In other words, score. Dist offers Agnus a pleasant smile for his change of mind. That was actually easier than he thought.]

Wonderful to hear. Good to know that my field can be of use here. [And since he's curious about the manual...] Mechanical solutions for your gem research?

Mechanical solutions to amplifying psychic power, actually.

[Agnus grins, then motions over to a collection of papers detailing his theories so far.]

My current project is to find the means to amplify the power of psychic energy through external devices. I'm researching gemstones and metals for materials that may have a reaction to energies produced by psychic-type moves.

[He motions off with a wave of his hand, and considers how much of the full scope to reveal.]]

This is just one of a number of projects I am currently doing research for, however...Well, let me just say I currently have a hand in several very big and quite profoundly ambitious productions.

[It's a lot to take in, considering how he only arrived in Johto very recently. Pokemon types are still something to be extensively researched, along with this psychic energy Agnus is going on about. Dist is sure that similar energies exist in his world, but under different names. Even then, they were quite rare.

Dist takes another look around the large lab room, recalling the various projects he saw on the other desks. Well, let's just say he'd would be lying if he said he wasn't a little excited about all of this.]

I must say, I find your project intriguing. Though it may be some time before I am able to fully aid you. I have to bring myself up to speed on Pokemon, so to speak.

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