istheindustry | 007. [video; technically a re-intro]

Well, my dear friends - it's been a long time for some of us, hasn't it?

[...oh, god, Reaver, what the hell do you want...]

While I've made my presence known to a few of you over the last...oh, I don't know, few weeks or so...I know full well that the rest of you may have been unaware of my return - and it's about time that we remedied that, don't you think? After all, I can't deprive all of you of my presence for too long, and the time for laying low is well over.

And if I didn't know you before, then you're more than welcome to introduce yourselves - don't worry about boring me any, if that's the case then I'll gladly tell you to shut up and get on with it. So in the name of that not happening, do try to keep it interesting, will you? Make up a story about the grand dragon-slaying adventure you just embarked upon for all I care.

[He pauses for a moment once that's out there, however; clearly that's not everything he wants just now.]

Of course, it's also come to my attention that a few of you might have what's rightfully mine - and that isn't going to do, either. So do be good sports about this entire business and hand over those Pokémon you may have received, will you? I would hate to have to...collect them, as it were.

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It's good to see you're back as well.

[Not really, but the least he can do is attempt to be sociable. That's what Kimblee wants him to do with the new recruits, right? Well, Reaver isn't technically new, but that's not important.]

I'm afraid I didn't receive any of your Pokémon after you disappeared. I do wish you luck in getting them back.

[A brief pause.]

I assume you returned here with a set of new starters, without any of your original Pokémon?

[Oh, goodness. Well, it's good to see that you're still here. And just as awkward as ever!]

Ah, Colonel Archer! Quite the pleasure, quite the pleasure indeed - though from what you're saying, this seems to have happened quite a lot recently? I certainly can't say what happened, though I must say that falling asleep in March and awakening in August wasn't appreciated in the least.

Unfortunately it has. Kimblee and I both returned home, as well as Ryuunosuke, Kato, and a few others. We all arrived here without our Pokémon - though a few of us have found some of them over time - and without our ranking.

[At least he actually sounds displeased about the last part as opposed to... sounding vaguely bored.]

[...archer

was that a feeling

did you express a feeling just now

buckle down, everyone, clearly someone's ripped open the Void again]

That is unfortunate, isn't it - I spoke to Ryuunosuke Uryuu just a few days ago, actually, so obviously he's back; I haven't seen the good doctor around, however, though if he's returned I assume he'd be staying close to the labs...

Of course, it is good to see that you've returned, regardless. After all, wherever would we be without you, my dear?

[...what does he do with that statement...]

He should be in the labs, yes. I know Kimblee's spoken with him.

[Ignore it, clearly!!]

You don't need to worry about any assignments for the time being; it would be nearly impossible to do anything while you're rebuilding your team.

[...look he's trying...]

Aren't you precious - believe me, if I were worried about assignments, I would have contacted you already.

[The most dismissive gesture ever, Archer.]

[. . .]

I suppose it's good to hear that you're as laid-back as usual.

It would be a bit of a worry if I wasn't, I'd say - I do whatever suits me, Colonel, surely you've realized that by now.

Of course I have. I'm not naive enough to believe that you have some greater good in mind or anything of the sort.

[...oh, that actually gets him to laugh, good job.]

That would require a level of deficiency that "naive" doesn't even begin to describe, darling.

You know what I meant.

[...]

Regardless, it is good to see you've returned.

Of course it's good that I've returned; as I mentioned in the initial message, I couldn't deprive you all for too long, now, could I?

Oh, and do tell your horribly creepy friend that Logan isn't with me this time around, hm?

I'll be sure to pass the message along.

[That's probably for the best, seeing as how he doubted Logan would be loyal to their cause. Not that he really trusts Reaver either, but that's not the point.]

Good man! Good man.

[He pauses a bit once that's out there; it's clear that this whole thing is amusing him more than it should be.]

Of course, because my beloved monarch isn't around, that grants me far more freedom to do as I will, as openly as I'd like.

[That does get Archer to smirk, and it's almost obvious in his voice when he responds.]

Excellent. I look forward to seeing just what you'll do, Reaver.

Still trying to climb the corporate ladder yourself, Colonel?

Of course I am. It would be a shame to give up now.

Well, this will be interesting then, my dear - it's adorable, how you assume we're going to be allies this time around.

[...Wait what.]

So you have no interest in assisting me? Very well.

[Not like he's bothered or anything.]

Oh, I didn't say that - if our temporary goals align, there's no reason for both of us to suffer, now, is there? That's a terribly unreasonable way to do things.

Just don't expect me to be on your side for the duration.

[...Reaver, why are you so difficult...?]

I'll keep that in mind, then.

Please do.

Don't worry, my dear, I'll be sure to keep you around once I've reached the top.

[Tch. As if that'll happen.

And without even saying goodbye Archer hangs up. Because he's amazing with social situations like this.]

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