shakespearealien | VIII. Video/Action for Ecruteak City. + text.

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[The first seconds of Gorthan's Video feed show his profile through a doorway. He seems to be talking to someone who is obscured by the presence of a white wall. And judging by Gorthan's words, that someone is more than one person.]

I will be leaving soon, my dear ladies. My presence is needed in Goldenrod again. But worry not. All of you are healing up well and should be able to return home soon. I will personally keep in touch with that incompetent who was originally assigned to you as a doctor to ensure that my recommendations are being followed at all times. It was a true honor to assist you. I can already assure you that part of my salary will go to you, so you will be able to rebuild your theatre as soon as possible.

[After which Gorthan himself disappears from view. There are a few unintelligible words, women's voices along with Gorthan's own. About a minute later, Gorthan walks out of the room and closer to the camera.]

Noctowl. Do not worry, I have no intention to replace you yet. Now, kindly let go of my Pokégear, if you will.

[The video cuts, only to resume again in the open. Buildings and trees can be seen in the background while Gorthan speaks to the camera, his expression pretty much neutral.]

Will someone inform me of the events that took place in Goldenrod? I was so absorbed in my work here, I seem to have missed something.

Private text to "Caroline" (neurotoxined):

[Um, Gorthan's been texting her regularly, at least once a day. Small, inane things. Like "Good morning"s and "Goodnight"s. In what is some really mild flirting, whose mildness is due to the fact that a) Gorthan has been really busy, b) it's not that he doesn't know how to flirt (although that is partially the case), he's just been wondering if he should do it at all. Today's text is a bit different from the others.]

I am now on my way to base. Are you still there? I am looking forward to meeting you.

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[The video opens to Archer sitting with his hands folded in his lap. Apparently he's finally taught one of his Pokémon how to hold the Gear still to film him.]

So you're finally returning? I did enjoy your play, Gorthan.

[There's nothing there to indicate that Archer is mocking - he sounds genuine. He is a patron of the arts after all--]

[--okay no, he honestly can't stand most forms of "art," and plays are no exception. Still, you seemed to enjoy yourself, and he's trying not to be any more obvious about this.]

I'm not entirely sure on all the details, unfortunately. Cobra Commander threatened to destroy the Game Corner if he didn't have his demands met - he wanted money, the HM for Fly, and the city - but someone took care of the bomb threat before he could destroy the place. I believe he sent out bombs in the mail and at least one person was hurt by it.

[Archer leans forward, resting his chin on his folded hands.]

That's unfortunately all I know. I'm not sure what he's trying to pull.

Hmm. Have been wondering where you have been.

Enjoying some private time with your ladies~?

[ALL OF THE VULGARITY is implied. All of it.]

[She'd noticed the texts, though she hadn't paid them much mind; if she wasn't too busy in the mornings, and she wasn't still asleep when the things came in - because human bodies were strange in their need for such things, they required far more than was surely necessary - she would reply with brief things like "Likewise." Nothing discouraging, but nothing horribly personal or encouraging, either.

She didn't really think anything of this text when it came in, then; probably another greeting really -

...oh. Well. That's new.]

I haven't gone anywhere.

[When he appears on screen, he... will look a little grumpy, because he really, really doesn't like what Ivan is implying there. But he supposes he can pay it no mind.]

Ecruteak City. Did you miss the show we broadcast to the network? I hope you didn't. Frankly, it would have been a shame.

And it does, indeed, turn out that I am quite likable as a medical doctor. Which is something you would probably do well to remember, given your... not particularly liver-friendly track record.

[Gorthan's feed... shows him already walking, en route back to Goldenrod. Those behind him are some rather pretty woods.]

It was not my play. It was Minnie's - all of the credit goes to her. Did you make a donation, by any chance?

Ah, Cobra Commander. Planning such actions without input from the only Evronian in Johto... it figures it would end in failure. Incidentally, since bombs were involved...?

[He lets the sentence trail off, while eyeing Archer allusively. Kimblee was part of the operation, wasn't he?]

I do hope you do not mean that too literally. Taking regular walks is a healthy practice, as I am sure you know, and I find Goldenrod City to be more beautiful than it usually gets credit for.

Of course I did.

[He "donated" all right...]

It seems everything he does ends in failure.

[What's that look for? Archer quirks an eyebrow for a moment before realizing what Gorthan's getting at.]

And you believe I would help him? Hardly. I have no interest in aiding his endeavors. Kimblee had nothing to do with it either - though I will admit, I was a bit suspicious when I heard about the bombs.

[That's all an elaborate lie, of course. Kimblee was indeed behind it, though Archer is actually innocent for once.]

No, I've gone out since then.

[Wheatley's kind of. dragged her outside. :|]

The city isn't bad, really.

[Gorthan's next video is really short. While he doesn't seem angry, and there's actually a small smile on his lips, he punctuates his sentence with the long sighs of a patient, enduring mother.]

You just lied to me, Archer. What am I supposed to do with you?

Really, Gorthan? I think I would know better than you would whether I'm lying or not.

[Cue smirk.]

But I'll humor you. Why do you believe I'm lying?

Very well. I am delighted you think that. If you want, we will take walks together during breaks. Provided we have any.

You see, while I would like to say that the only reason why I am returning to Goldenrod is to meet you, the truth is fairly different.

Kimblee was one of the bombers. Cobra Commander told me so himself.

But I understand why you would want to hide that from me, and from others as well. You're protecting your friend.

An Evronian would never even think of an act of such charity. Truly Earthlings are an amazing species...

[And again, his tone is mostly conversational, if a bit patronizing in a kind of motherly way.]

Nothing too exciting~

[[trolololololol]]

Ah, what is it with my esteemed colleagues and blatantly lying to me today?

[Enjoy the pretty woods in the background! Gorthan's en route to Goldenrod.]

Why Gorthan, I don't remember telling a lie!

[[Because he didn't find it exciting. The bombs didn't denonate properly, there was no masterpiece! It's rather depressing.]]

You'll find me to be nothing but truthful~

... I think I see now.

An unfulfilled promise feels like more of a lie to you than what you have just told me. Is that correct?

I'm not here for a therapy session, doc.

You're en route back to Goldenrod, no? When do you think you'll return?

Very soon. There are pressing matters which I must tend to.

Say. How fast are you at assembling machine parts?

[His tone is very casual. The question is asked out of curiosity, and it doesn't seem like he's about to assign Kato a task.]

Very.

[[He doesn't even bother asking what sort of machine. Everything here is painfully archaic anyway.]]

Why?

I cannot give out details yet. But you will see. Soon, there will be something you will not fail to find... exciting, to borrow your own words.

Am I worthy of a hint, at least? This is a locked frequency.

That way I can better prepare myself.

A hint? Very well.

[He clears his throat for a moment.]

"For if the sun breed maggots in a dead dog, being a good kissing carrion - Have you a daughter? ... Let her not walk i' th' sun. Conception is a blessing. But not as your daughter may conceive - friend, look to't."

[... Your hint is Hamlet. What do.]

[[Laugh, honestly.]]

You certainly have a passion for the Bard! I admire that.

What an ominous quote, however.

Ah, so, you too...?

[Something lights up in his eyes, a bit of excitement. LET'S FOUND A CLUB FOR SCIENTISTS WHO LIKE SHAKESPEARE.

... Okay, no, there are more important things to do.]

I find it matches the project itself. You will have more to work with in a few days. So be patient.

"I will be the pattern of all patience; I will say nothing."

[[He sees your Hamlet and raises you King Lear.]]

I'll humour you, Gorthan.

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