VII. Video + Action for Ecruteak City + two more things.

[shakespearealien]

Video/Action:

[It's the dead of night, and Gorthan is in a room at the Ecruteak City inn. If the scientist doesn't look happy in the least, it's because he is not. He is, in fact, very, very angry. Angry about what happened to the Kimono Girls and their theatre. Angry at the people who did it, whoever they are.

And most of all? He's angry at himself, for being part of something that allows and even encourages this level of horrible cruelty.

The video is a close-up of Gorthan's face, the focus being on his narrowed eyes and furrowed brow, his usual circular markings very visible.]

"O, be thou damned, inexecrable dog!
And for thy life let justice be accused.
Thou almost mak’st me waver in my faith,
To hold opinion with Pythagoras
That souls of animals infuse themselves
Into the trunks of men. Thy currish spirit
Governed a wolf who, hanged for human slaughter,
Even from the gallows did his fell soul fleet,
And, whilst thou layest in thy unhallowed dam,
Infused itself in thee; for thy desires
Are wolfish, bloody, starved and ravenous."

[As he recites the quotation, his voice is loud, deep and scary, almost a growl in some parts. At times his hands tremble with rage, making the camera shift a little. When that happens, one may catch a glimpse of Gorthan's Elgyem in a corner of the screen. And while it's hard to tell an Elgyem's emotions, it's pretty easy to tell that this one is seriously intimidated right now. It recoils away from its trainer, its eyes open wide and its colorful lights blinking wildly.

At the end of the quotation, however, Gorthan appears to regain a certain degree of composure. He sighs, throwing his head back a little for a moment, takes a few deep breaths and picks up his Elgyem, pulling the smaller alien into his lap. When he speaks again, it's clear that he has successfully managed to calm down.]

I have arrived in Ecruteak City. I believe I do not need to inform you about what has occurred here. All of you know by now, I am sure.

To the rescuers of the Kimono Girls - thank you sincerely. I intend to help out as well, now that I am here. If any of you are watching this, I ask that you contact me.

Private text to Minnie:

I must ask that you reach me here in Ecruteak. Even though the original plan was to visit you, I will be here a while. Something horrible happened, as I am sure you know, and my help is needed.

Private text to Descole:

Report.

[That is totally how it's done. On Evron, that is.]

Comments

private text

[her_mouse_jesty]

I am on my way. In fact, I have an idea for the girls! A new friend of mine got me thinking, and I want to help out!

private text

[shakespearealien]

Thank you, Minnie.

An idea? Do tell me more.

private text

[her_mouse_jesty]

My friend and I were talking about the festivals that used to be held here. That got me thinking about something to do for those poor girls.

A fundraiser play! A play fundraiser! Whatever you want to call it, we will perform and raise money!!!

[she's a tad excited.]

[Private Audio]

[scientificflair]

"How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?"

Whether the speaker is appropriate or not, the quote itself is apt indeed - and don't get snippy with me, my good man; you'll receive your damned reports in good time.

[Private Audio]

[shakespearealien]

[Eee, Othello. You always know how to brighten Gorthan's day, Descole. A bit.]

My apologies. I have been rather... tense today.

[Private Audio]

[scientificflair]

Yes, yes, that much is obvious; I can't say I'm exactly pleased with our coworkers either.

Video

[nasa_dreams]

I'd say thanks, but...well I didn't stop the guy who did it.

Video

[shakespearealien]

I see. So you were one of the heroes? Are you still in Ecruteak?

Do not blame yourself for being unable to stop them. They will get what they deserve, in time.

Re: Video

[nasa_dreams]

Yeah, I plan on sticking around at least until I can get a badge. A-Anyway, all I really ending up doing was busting down a door. They were all ready gone by the time I got there.

[Video]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

[Well, that was quite the performance Gorthan. In fact, it was so good, the Commander’s not sure whether that was legitimate anger or simply incredible acting.]

You plan to…help? What? Explain yourself!

[Locked video.]

[shakespearealien]

[This is Gorthan being cranky. He owes no explanations to anyone, not even to you.]

I am glad to see that that helmet of yours does not impair your sense of hearing, Cobra Commander. You heard correctly.

I have my reasons.

Video

[meatysoviet]

[...Why doesn't he turn this damn thing off again?

He's had a very busy day today, and he is not overly thrilled his mid-work nap was blasted out of existence by Shakespeare.]

O,speak to me no more; these words like daggers enter my ears.

[He looks to his gear, rubbing his eyes to actually look at the angry Rocket in question.]

Is there good reason why we are quoting dead poets so deep in the night?

Video

[shakespearealien]

[By now, he knows he has to work carefully with this one. The fact that Ivan has just quoted one of Gorthan's favorite lines successfully relaxes him a little.]

If you wanted to sleep, let me suggest switching off your Pokegear.

As for that good reason, isn't it quite obvious, given what happened here in Ecruteak?

[AUDIO / PRIVATE]

[determinator]

[Archer's video comes in the morning; he wasn't awake when the message went out. But he would like to talk to Gorthan, especially about this.]

[He doesn't reply with a video, however. He's not sure he can control the incredibly pleased smirk well enough.]

Are you challenging the Gym Leader, Gorthan? I don't see why a member of Team Rocket would be helping after what someone did here.

[His tone immediately gets serious, though.]

Does anyone there know you're part of the organization? They could blame you for the attack.

[Not that he'd mind that... But still, that work was his and Kimblee's, and he's damn proud of it.]

[AUDIO / PRIVATE]

[shakespearealien]

[... Gorthan didn't quite like that initial tone. Neither does he like that he's being required to explain his actions. Those two things, plus the fact that he's been a bit snappy, means that you cannot quite expect the nicest of replies.]


Respectively: no, I am not; I have my reasons for wanting to help, and; who do you take me for? I'm more careful than that.

[video]

[artfuldestruction]

[[Oh, Kato had seen the texts and the images. The destruction of the theatre was a bit too haphazard for his tastes; it's so much more artistic when explosions are involved. But no matter.

Whoever this fellow is, he's....rather dramatic, isn't he? Kato is very familiar with Shakespeare's works, and as such he's actually rather amused at your rage, Gorthan.]]

Do you make a habit of giving performances on the network, or is this an exclusive event?

[video]

[shakespearealien]

[When Gorthan's video feed comes on, he looks a little more relaxed. It might have something to do with the little grey alien on his lap, or with the candle with yellow eyes and a purple flame on his bedside table.]

I have done it before.

My name is Gorthan. I am a scientist. And you are...?

[Anonymous Text]

[explosivecombat]

Mend your speech a little,
lest it may mar your fortunes.

Text.

[shakespearealien]

*King Lear*. How clever.

As if you weren't *enjoying* my reaction.

[Damn, Gorthan would actually be a little glad to see that Kimblee has done his homework Shakespeare-wise.]

[private text]

[asterbatics]

If you learn any way that people could help who aren't in Ecruteak, can you let me know?

[private text]

[shakespearealien]

Where are you now? If you can reach Ecruteak within a few days of travel, there may be something you can do. My friend who is planning it will announce it soon.

[video]

[clawshot]

[It troubles him that he had no way of stopping whoever it was when it happened. That broadcast was the first he'd seen of malicious activity in this realm, and it's certainly troubling]

I'm pretty far from Ecruteak, but if I can do anything, please let me know.

[video]

[shakespearealien]

Actually, if you can reach Ecruteak within a few days of travel, you could help my friend organize a fundraiser she has in mind, to provide relief for the victims.

[Video]

[silver_lucifer]

If there's any way to volunteer for the rebuilding effort, I would like to offer my aid -

There's little lower than an assault on the arts.

[Yes, Kuja's...more than a little unhappy with this.]

[Video]

[shakespearealien]

We are in agreement, then.

Where are you presently? If you can get to Ecruteak within a few days of travel, my friend is about to organize a fundraiser for the relief of the victims. She will need all the help she can get... particularly so if you are a lover of the arts.