Post by Joseph Alvarez on Apr 18, 2015 12:35:17 GMT -5
POKEMON
[/i] to the idea of being given Pokemon rather than earning it, but as soon as he saw the tiny steely-eyed fairykitten who glared up at him scathingly from the cool marble floor who'd been about as excited about this particular assignment as a person would have been going to a dental appointment, it became fairly clear as to the reason why the creature had been Joseph Carulo Alvarez did not trust Psychic type Pokemon; It was half the reason he'd opted to adopting a Murkrow as his original partner, that distrust borne from his knowledge of the darker side of police interrogation tactics that specifically used creatures like codename Siegfried to extract intel with or without the victim's consent. He'd been on the receiving end of the hallucinations and the subtle feeling of fingers prodding and caressing the back of his mind to abhor the feeling, the strange sense of nakedness having his his thoughts unwillingly revealed to strangers intending to use it against him and his horror and realizing that he couldn't get rid of the voices in his head until days after the ordeal.
Yet here he was with one of these creatures in his care, a creature who it would seem given the fact that treats and pats had been refused or coldly accepted wasn't looking to be his friend, no. If anything, it would seem as though Siegfried had been placed with him for the express purpose of keeping an eye on him. The idea of a Pokemon being assigned as a trainer's handler had some oxymoronic undertones to it he was sure would have been amusing if it had been anyone but himself on the receiving end.
The ex-con flatly enquired of the the Ralts who was padding ahead of him by a few paces in the dry scrub of the grasslands where today's training session took them. Gambit was perched on his shoulder once more, napping in the midday heat while Jaeger was running around and sniffing excitedly at every tree and boulder within a hundred meter radius.
There was a soft hiss from Siegfried who looked over a furry shoulder to glare at him, and as those eyes turned a brilliant purple, the mental image was harshly launched into his consciousness so hard he flew backwards several feet.
"Keep an eye on him."
The grey-haired man's tone had been serious in nature, fingers steepled before him as Siegfried nodded curtly and mewled an affirmative before tilting his head to a side in question. It would see as though the head of the division understood what was running through the fairykitten's mind however as he leaned back in his seat, the shiny name plaque emblazoned with 'ENGEL WERNER' haphazardly placed on top of a stack of unread reports. The room smelled of cigarette smoke, something Siegfried had become accustomed to whenever this man was around---it was a strange habit that humans picked up when they were feeling pressured he couldn't quite explain as of yet, but then again humans were strange creatures.
"He's a former convict. Gang member, multiple charges of murder, deadly assault with a weapon and trafficking contraband items. Did half his time in prison, he's out to us on good behavior and a short leash after aiding law enforcement in Unova to shut down his old gang."
Engel explained, sparing no details to the psychic feline whose brows shot up to his bright-red headcrest and whose mouth immediately twitched with dislike.
Disgusting.
"As far as I've been told, he's the real deal as long as his daughter is taken care of. Me, I'd like to believe that but you understand that I don't necessarily have the naive luxury of believing in ex-cons in this line of work. Regardless, he has his uses....that much is undeniable and I need you to keep an eye on him for me."
He tapped a side of his temple and Siegfried did the same instantaneously, understanding the gestures.
"Report on any suspicious behavior. Ensure he keeps in line. Looker might vouch for him, but I will not let anyone jeopardize our division's integrity or mission objectives."
The grey-haired man's tone had been serious in nature, fingers steepled before him as Siegfried nodded curtly and mewled an affirmative before tilting his head to a side in question. It would see as though the head of the division understood what was running through the fairykitten's mind however as he leaned back in his seat, the shiny name plaque emblazoned with 'ENGEL WERNER' haphazardly placed on top of a stack of unread reports. The room smelled of cigarette smoke, something Siegfried had become accustomed to whenever this man was around---it was a strange habit that humans picked up when they were feeling pressured he couldn't quite explain as of yet, but then again humans were strange creatures.
"He's a former convict. Gang member, multiple charges of murder, deadly assault with a weapon and trafficking contraband items. Did half his time in prison, he's out to us on good behavior and a short leash after aiding law enforcement in Unova to shut down his old gang."
Engel explained, sparing no details to the psychic feline whose brows shot up to his bright-red headcrest and whose mouth immediately twitched with dislike.
Disgusting.
"As far as I've been told, he's the real deal as long as his daughter is taken care of. Me, I'd like to believe that but you understand that I don't necessarily have the naive luxury of believing in ex-cons in this line of work. Regardless, he has his uses....that much is undeniable and I need you to keep an eye on him for me."
He tapped a side of his temple and Siegfried did the same instantaneously, understanding the gestures.
"Report on any suspicious behavior. Ensure he keeps in line. Looker might vouch for him, but I will not let anyone jeopardize our division's integrity or mission objectives."
Joseph blinked furiously as he stared to the blue heavens above and it took him a while to realize that he was flat out on his back on the dusty soil which was only beginning to bloom with spring, and Gambit's concerned crowning finally bid him to sit up with a deep groan as he buried his head in his hands for a bit to recollect his senses and regulate his breathing.
"Point taken."
came the surly reply as he finally stood up and narrowed his eyes at the fairykitten who had both arms crossed defiantly. Their relationship was certainly getting off on the right foot.
"Next time, try not to be a little bitch about it?"
The Ralt's eyes glowed a livid amethyst once more, but Gambit was quick to intercept as he flapped in front of Joseph and screeched in indignation at the psychic type who yowled loudly in response.
'You try that again on him Sirrah and I will end you.'
'That a threat old timer?'
Siegfried's shoulders bristled as he glared distastefully at the Krow who was of an elemental type he had no love for.
'You get between me and my job, don't think for a second I can't take you down as well!'
"Alright ALRIGHT! Boys, be cool!"
Voice rising in alarm, Joseph stepped between both of them and held out his hands just as Jaeger finally caught up to the motley crew and bared fangs at the fairykitten who took absolutely no notice of him.
"We're all on the same goddamn team and I know we've got our fucking differences, but let's try not kill each other on out first outing yeah? That's gonna look real messy on James Gordon's desk."
'Who on earth is James Gordon and why should I care about him.'
Siegfried frowned as Gambit huffed up like a feathery koosh ball before perching on Joseph's shoulder once more.
'It's that grey-haired dude who smokes like a Torkoal. The Big Bossman.'
Jaeger whuffed as he trot alongside the ex-con once more, keeping a wary eye on the psychic type.
'I don't get it either, but you fuck with our Boss, you fuck with both of us, you got that dipshit? You better get that, because I ain't telling you twice.'
OOC notes: Lyro I hope you don't mine me using Engel Werner here!
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