[Call to Dante]
You've lost some allies recently, haven't you? That...Trish woman, and now little Nero. You know, I realized something rather interesting after her gear was disconnected. I was no longer able to contact 'Gloria'. What a very odd coincidence, isn't it? At any rate, Dante, you must be feeling rather down lately. You have my most heartfelt condolences, truly.
You know, I'll bet you may be a little curious about my research. I've actually finished those handy little...devices you got a sneak peek at. I've actually been in quite a fine humor lately, what say you and I get together for a little chat some time? Don't be shy, now, son of Sparda. I can't do any harm to you just the same as you can't harm me. Best we try to show some semblance of an acquaintanceship, eh?
[Private Text File Addressed to Goldenrod R&D Department]
Current state of project as follows:
Approximately 85% complete at current time.
Initial projections for device (85-95%) effectiveness have been exceeded.
Current maximum output recorded at 105%, estimated optimal maximum currently at 125%.
Compilation of research data filed and stored on office PC, back-up data currently in secure location.
Beta schematic for full-scale production version of device completed.
Still needed:
Finalize design schematic for completed production device. <- Ser Rose, when you have some time I'd like to go over the schematics with you so we can finalize the product design and begin full-scale production of the first model.
Summarize all acquired research data for presentation to Administration upon production of first completed model amplifier. <- Gorthan, if you have anything you would like to include here I welcome your input- doubly so for you, Ser Rose.
Perform final testing of completed device to specifications outlined in 'to be completed' list in office.
Contact administration to schedule meeting for presentation. (Hoping Archer has no pressing engagements so that I can also suggest future research opportunities.)
Compile estimated cost of production for finalized device models. (Currently unfortunately theorized to exceed original projections. Likely to become available only to higher level field operatives. Pity.)
Future ideas for research:
Dark types/ Ghost types- theoretically, these species of pokemon should follow very similar schema as uncovered during psychic research. As I suspect, 'ectoplasmic' energy wavelengths and 'dark energy' may well be observable on a similar spectrum as psychic energy. During presentation of devices, should suggest grants for researching these types in the field. A list of prospective locations of collecting data is in the process of research and compilation. Amplification devices for these types may well be a simple matter of modifying current research to suit new wavelength and energy bands. Rather optimistic about this, actually.
On an unrelated side-note, if given the chance, I should very much like to perform a thorough study of 'Legendary' pokemon. During initial stages of research I became quite fascinated with the legends and myths of these creatures. The creatures that appeared during the capture operation and subsequent genetic mutation experiment (followed by subsequent genetic mutation outbreak) would be a good start.
Gorthan- Aware that these ideas would require that I leave Goldenrod for extended periods of time to perform field observation and data collection. A necessary, if somewhat sad, evil of the job. Will be in constant contact with you and Ser Rose, of course. No need for any anxiety or concern there, my friends!
[End Private Text]
[Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 05:20 pm (UTC)From:...I'm busy.
[Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 05:23 pm (UTC)From:[Agnus reaches up to melodramatically hold his forehead.]
Ah, I suppose I should expect no less. But, come now, here I am- offering to divulge secrets to you. You would rather wallow in your solitude than accept my warm, friendly invitation? How pitiable.
[Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 05:38 pm (UTC)From:[Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 07:07 pm (UTC)From:[Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 07:33 pm (UTC)From:(Said in a more half-hearted tone than anything else.)
Sucks, doesn't it?
[Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 08:10 pm (UTC)From:[He pauses to chuckle a bit in a dark tone.]
Employment. Has given me a wealth of things to do and avenues of study to undertake, but...
[Another pause, this time much more poignant. There's a pensive air to his tone when he speaks again.]
This world...it has potential. It is unlike our own, the people here are not so fickle and uncaring. There is reverence here. Fear and respect for these strange, wondrous creatures. This world is not so stagnant as our own... I have met fellows not unlike myself. I suspect you could not come to understand my way of thinking nor I your own, however I wonder if you can at least envision the world as I have seen it.
...Perhaps too much to hope for. You, who stand so bravely and boldly for that broken world...
[Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 08:51 pm (UTC)From:Someone has to fight for it. Our world can't exactly fight for itself; otherwise, I'd be out of a job.
This place doesn't have to worry about demons or some assholes trying to steal Sparda's power. The worst it gets is Team Rocket. It's completely different and better than ours by default. If you wanted, you could completely start over here...do shit you couldn't do back home. With a bunch of creatures who're more human than some of the people I've met. It might not be exactly what you imagined this place as, but I have my own understanding of it.
[Private Video]
Date: 2012-09-07 09:39 pm (UTC)From:I fear debating the merits of my ideology would be a fruitless effort, however. This aside, Dante, I'm certain we both know there are no second chances for men of my cloth. A lovely sentiment, truly, but I passed the point of redemption a long, long time ago. I perfectly realize the monster that I am. That does not change that I still believe in my own ideals. The world needs fear, order, and punishment to understand order. Humans have mistaken stagnation and irreverence for progress and peace, and this must be rectified with nothing less than a baptism by fire.
[Private Video]
Date: 2012-09-08 09:24 am (UTC)From:(Dante leans towards the camera a bit. He needs more emphasis in what he's about to say.)
...as a guy who fucks with the odds on a daily basis, let me tell you something: there's always an opportunity for a second chance. It's just a matter of whether or not you go for it.
(He then goes back to how he was.)
Of course, I'm not the guy who'll tell you what to do or how to do it. I'm just a guy who fights the odds.
[video]
Date: 2012-09-07 08:45 pm (UTC)From:[[Now that Kato's had his fun with his invention, he's been feeling rather aimless lately. Well, that is, when he's not producing more connection points for it. So he'll bother you, Agnus, when he gets that file.]]
You're probably going to have to go through our seniors before you'll have a chance with the administrators. They're rather busy people.
[Private text.]
Date: 2012-09-09 10:20 pm (UTC)From:As for our more... personal matters. It has come to my attention that this organization tends to favor... partnerships of sorts. Such a convenient arrangement between you and I, provided you agreed to it, would allow me to follow you in your outings, which I find frankly fascinating in their intentions.