[12:02:16 AM] Flutterbutts: "Since, yannow, you two've planned out your story so well."

"You moved it with your foot, fuckwit! Just stay still!" Cue edging over, close to him, to reach for the pokéball. "They'll know it's me. And erryone knows I'm a playful sort. I've been in this disguise for a few days, you see, and I could have easily tricked you while we were up here... A single breathed sentence in your ear. 'Eric will die if you don't do exactly as I tell you to'." A pause, pressing him further towards the edge of the roof. If he didn't have Silver's hand pinned, he would probably lose his balance and fall. "'And so will you.'"
[12:04:25 AM] compare buttock: "Um."
Well. shit

Forcing yourself to look scared is pretty hard. He manages it some. "And what am I to do?"
I can't be scared of you for real, you know. ... I probably wouldn't be scared if you were to hold a gun to my head. wow.
[12:12:29 AM] Flutterbutts: "... It's a long story."
"I've got time."
"I don't. c: Planning to go up to the mountain today, while it's clear~"
"Ugh! You and the stupid mountain! You're gonna die, you stupid- ... Stupid!"
"Clever."
Distracting Blue with bickering lolol

"Go down to the little river that cuts through town and follow it until it drops off to a little waterfall. Jump down. There are a few rocks at the bottom, but you'll be alright." A shift, watching him carefully. "Behind the waterfall's a little cave. It gets narrow at parts, but just keep moving straight. In the cave, near the very back, is a half-flooded cavern. I have him held there. If you don't find him within the next day, he will die of dehydration." A GRIN. "Water, water, everywhere... And not a single. Drop. To drink."

He moves to let Silver steady himself, leans down, snags the Pokéball, and hands it to Silver. "You owe me P20." Then sliding off the roof and fucking vanishing in the shadows behind the house.
[12:17:27 AM] compare buttock: Staying silent lololol hopefully he'll forget lololol

"I can't believe I'm trying to not grin in admiration of the specific handling, when it's my friend's life at stake..."

The boy makes a snort. "Yeah, yeah! I'll get it when we meet up tomorow, Jeeze!"
He follows a bit, as in, going down to that area... "Not sure if you're still in the area, but, next time you're here, if there is one, come after your job. I'm sure you can sneak into where I'm staying. Kinda wanna talk..." Whispered... and then he's off at a run, going a route to not be seen. :3c he can travel faster if he isn't seen. Running attracts attention~!
[12:22:46 AM] Flutterbutts: bicker bicker bicker- Oh hey, the redhead's here. B] "Sooo, how about that Rocket, huh?"

"Hehehh... See 'ya 'round, Kiddo." note he never said whic direction to follow it in ololol. Buying himself more time if Silver chooses incorrectly.

A salute, then pretty much going off to do the deed <:3c Silver's off his back and his friendbuddy is probably sound asleep by now. The target is pretty much a sitting duck. [though this time he actually does kill him oops. in exchange for leaving the other alive.]
[12:24:48 AM] compare buttock: "I don't like them."

Teehee.

Al's mind was his treasure, he'd have prefered it that way, and Silver wouldn't know the difference, methinks.
He'd head down stream, makes the most sense~
[12:26:25 AM] Flutterbutts: "Neither does Red over there, but he sure shut 'em up. And you? What part did you play?"

Tee hee~ CCC:
Yeah, by the time he got back, Petrel had done the deed and skipped town. But Eric was alive~
[12:27:48 AM] compare buttock: A shrug "I'm just a kid."

Teehee, imagining the questioning afterward. kdghlskdgh he'd pull it off. "... He was playing..."


B] And if there was a third mission?
[12:31:02 AM] Flutterbutts: "So's he. So 'm I."

And, well, Eric had nails embedded in his hands <:3c Kinda backs the story up.

He'd probably sneak in to say hi to Silver before even beginning it. "This is probably the last time you'll see me during my stay, you know that. And I'm notorious on this island, it's the last time I'll be back."
[12:32:38 AM] compare buttock: Thinking. "You gotta keep it secret."

;A; poor kid.

"Mm... Let's talk, okay?" A smile, he's whispering. On this island they have buildings, rather than tents, for most people. They don't get a lot of outsiders. "I'm sure you've got questions, and I know I do."
[12:33:32 AM] Flutterbutts: "Duh."

Tee hee~

"... You get Eric out alright?"
[12:35:02 AM] compare buttock: "I am a Rocket's kid."

"I did. He's still recovering, we're both still a little off after losing Al, but I'm glad beyond words that Eric's fine." Thank you.
[12:39:59 AM] Flutterbutts: "Tch. Explain."

A nod. Mm. "I did what I could. Al was my target, so I had to- but..." Trailing off. "... How long've you been here?"
[12:41:51 AM] Flutterbutts: (HEY HEY HEY SHANNON)
[12:42:00 AM] compare buttock: "My father is a Rocket. A deadbeat."

"I know, I have no malice toward you for it." Then a smile. "This specific island? Uh, seven years. I was on one of the others for two more before the people I stayed with came here."

(oh my god, he's got 'sorta parents'.)
[12:42:03 AM] compare buttock: (HM?)
[12:44:28 AM] *** Flutterbutts sent gio.png ***
[12:44:42 AM] Flutterbutts: (Casey is amazing and so glad I commissioned her)
[12:45:06 AM] compare buttock: ( sjkdhgksdbngdskgmnjdskjgmnjdskgbmkdsjbngjhkdsgmnkdsbgkndbjghndsbmkgnsbdhnkds,kgbhdsljgnklhjgnwjkleg heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee )
[12:45:34 AM] Flutterbutts: (S-SO ADORABLE)
[12:45:55 AM] compare buttock: ( I'd have squealed so loud had my voice worked. oh my god that is the most adorable anf dskhglsdbgsdngbjlskdgnskdgnskldngwkg )
[12:47:43 AM] Flutterbutts: (i died and have been dead since she sent the sketch)
[12:49:11 AM] compare buttock: ( heeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ )
[12:50:32 AM] Flutterbutts: "... Tch. Red seems fond enough of you. Whatever, kid."

"Hnn. ... You happy here?"
[12:52:39 AM] compare buttock: "... I'm not a Rocket, so there's no reason for him to dislike me." Pouting jdsghlskdhgkldshgklsdhg

A smile and a nod. "I am. I don't regret coming here, not really. Though, I miss you a- lot." almost said and oops.
[12:54:39 AM] Flutterbutts: "Didn't mean it like that! You stupid or something?"
"What he's trying to say is 'welcome to Pallet Town'. And 'the family'."
"Am not! Shut the hell up!"
"Admiiittt iiiittt."

"That's all that matters, then." A weak smile. Ah, I miss you more than words can describe.
[12:56:22 AM] compare buttock: A pause... Then, a smile. Like, a big smile khdgklhgklsdhg

"How've you been? Understandably, I don't really know a ton of what's going on. Do you still sing all the time?" I'm surprised you've not asked how I got here.
[1:00:33 AM] Flutterbutts: Meanwhile Blue and Red are bickering and probably getting into a wrestling match ffff.

"I've been alright, hah. And, well... Shit's goin' as it goes." Pointedly ignoring the last question because I can't remember the last time I broke out into song for no good reason.
[1:04:19 AM] compare buttock: .. kldghklsdhgd I imagine silver suddenly tackling them both.
hee

I can read between the lines. "Understanable, hopefully you'll be safe." Then a smirk. "No doing stupid stuff, okay?" Aaa, he wants to ask somethign elseeee
[1:08:18 AM] Flutterbutts: Pfffffffttt. They'd just end up laughing in a collapsed heap on the floor XD

"Cross m' heart an' hope 't die."
... no mlp reference.
[1:10:56 AM] compare buttock: c:  I like these people.

"Good. No matter what side wins, I'd be heartbroken to hear you died."  A pause. "I have told no one anything about how I know you, no one here knows where I come from any more than anyone in Rocket knows where I went, just you and me know." That's gonna change eventually, but, yeah. "So you know."
[1:18:10 AM] Flutterbutts: We like you too c:

"Mm. I can keep secrets."
[1:19:47 AM] compare buttock: klhgksdlhg hugs now.
i am going to take advantage of being a kid, you better know this now, because i am allowed to tackle people and be affectionate all i want when i'm this small.

"Hey, I have another question..."
[1:22:38 AM] Flutterbutts: Red hugs back. Blue tches. Red pulls him into the group hug. These two are his best friends ;3; (also depending on the verse, boyfriends looolll)

"Hm?"
[1:24:14 AM] compare buttock: ( Ufufufufufufuffu~~ )
Hehee, imagining when they do go up to the mountain. :3c
Also, huh, wondering it Silver'd ever get a pokemon.

"What was the reaction when I came up missing? No one got in trouble, right?"
[1:25:01 AM] compare buttock: I'm not going to admit I wonder how those who knew me reacted, so I'm going to pretend it's JUST because I wanted to make sure no one died cause me.
[1:26:53 AM] Flutterbutts: Iunno. <:3c Blue'd go to work in his gym, Red would go up to Mt. Silver. Silver would probably have the choice of staying behind to help Oak and living with Daisy and them or going up with Red. Huh.

"... There was a fuss for a few months. Then it just died down. Like you weren't even missing." He looks fucking /ill/.
[1:29:01 AM] compare buttock: He'd go with Red. In reality? I think HE'D be the shy one without Red around. He doesn't know how normal kids act, you know? that and he really wants to be with red ksdgh

"I'm not too surprised." Hey, didn't he worship his father way back then..?
"Are you all right?" Moving a little closer to him.
[1:33:37 AM] Flutterbutts: fdfgdfgdfgfd aaaa ;3; They'd just... Go up and watch as Red becomes a legend again. And- ... Hahahaha, I think Red would encourage Silver to go out and train Pokémon, which would land him in the rival spot for Kotone/Krys/Gold. I don't think he ever sees the Execs directly, does he...?

Aah, bristling. Don't come any closer. Please. please.
[1:37:42 AM] compare buttock: I think he'd run into Ari :3c Mewl... and by then, what does it matter? They try to take him - oh gosh, he'd probably be a GOOD trainer this time around... - and one of two things would happen. He beats them, or he plays that he was kidnapped and then SABOTAGE, SABOTAGE EVERYWHERE.
kdshgklsdhg And the plot'd be just in time for him to be 10.

Hello, being encouraged to train pokemon... "Well, um, where should I start then?" Shifting a bit.

A pause. Why?
[1:50:46 AM] Flutterbutts: TEE HEE CCC:

Nnh, by this time he's pretty much lapsed into silence.
... Johto? It's very nice this time of year...

We're enemies now. ... He'd hardened his heart. His kiddo was gone. He needed to get over it, and quickly, so he convinced himself that he was dead. Or... Somewhere else. Tried to make it so he didn't exist so Petrel couldn't mourn and he could focus on his job because that was what was important, right?? And then Proton started getting more and more damage and he would worry and mother him like ever but more because silver wasn't his outlet and he kept being hurt and the yan tendencies went through the roof and he would need to just shut down for a bit to stop from hurting everyone and--- you can't exist, you can't, otherwise the fragile framework will fracture.
[1:55:00 AM] compare buttock: heeeee. Imagining iiiiit

"Hm, yeah. That's a good idea. ... Though, I think it was about this age... Actually, yeah. Yeah. Johto. How should I start? I mean, There's only three starters. Should I try and catch something else?" Oh god, catching a wild pokemon without one of your own has to be a pain in the aaaaaassssssssssss.

;; He can't understand that, it's not at all like Angerona's... And, aa, he back up, not scared, but, he can tell by the body language... "Do you have any more questions?" It's almost time for you to go, and we both know this will probably be the last time we see each other...
[1:57:22 AM] Flutterbutts: I don't know. Would you like to? There are some zubat in the caves below- they're easy to train, if a little weak to start. They grow very quickly, though.

"... It's... It's worth it. Just to know you're happy. And alright. And alive."
[1:59:55 AM] compare buttock: A pause. Shifting side to side a bit. Then a nod. Yeah! That'd be cool. Starting with a Zubat. I'll do right by this pokemon

"Thank you. I'm sorry for any pain you went through with my up and disappearing."
[2:03:05 AM] Flutterbutts: And maybe stop by the lab, too. For a 'starter' Pokémon. A small smile. I'm happy up here, but I really miss exploring. Go out and explore for me, alright? Keep in touch! Tell me what you find, tell me what you see!

"Mm." Ow.
[2:10:09 AM] compare buttock: "Of course! Just know you're either going to need to talk or get a device that has text capablilities." Then snorting. "Bug blue about it next time he's up here!" Tilting his head a bit. Would they let me get a starter...?

"Goodbye, and remember what it's like to sing." aaaaa, he wants to sa several things 'It was much worse the last time, the last time I wanted to die, I almost did. This time we're all alive.' He wants to tell him to pass on a message, but there are two problems with that. He left before Angerona came to be... Though it could be a give away that Red had to do with his leaving..? No. no. No. "You look miserable." In comparison to what you did last I saw you. "And stay safe!"
(Bad End: Silver's 'sorta parents' come into the room, see Petrel there. :3c )
[2:19:01 AM] Flutterbutts: Pfft. I'll go visit, I guess. Get some kind of phone plan that includes texting. I kinda get a lot of money from trainers coming up here, so... I'll be fine with that and all. Don't worry about me. ... As for you, well, you should be able to get one! Isn't the lab in Twinleaf?

"Bye, kiddo. ..." A pause, tentatively breaking his own bubble of space to smooth back the hair from Silver's face. Oh my god. I miss you so much. Just one moment. That's all I want. One moment. A single touch to show you six, seven years of affection. And now I'm gone.
(Bad end, he gets spooked and never does get to see that <:3c The door starts to open and he freezes like a deerling in the headlights and stares for a moment and hates himself for that moment of unprofessionalism and god fucking DAMN IT why did I have to let myself slip and now I'm out the fucking window and I'll give the mission on to someone else because I have to leave and like hell can I ever go back.)
[2:26:45 AM] compare buttock: Gee, I don't know. I'm not sure how you'll possibly survive without me! What, with you being the one with so much experience, strong pokemon, the ability to be caught in an avalanche and come out saying 'is it a little toasty in here?' Why, you'll possitivly be lost without me! Am I subtexting my sarcasm ennough? Grinning like a derp. And, well, I didn't know I'd be /elligable/. I mean, I don't even know how I'm going to get my trainer card, what with it needing parental sign off and all that.

And, he smiles up at him. Just, the biggest smile, and his heart hurts a little. "Bye uncle." I'll miss you, and thank you. Thank you so much, for loving me, for missing me, for keeping my secret safe, for being happy that I'm happy... for leaving me here, when you could just take me back at any time. Thank you, for everything.
(Oh maaaan, they see HIM though? :3c
[oh god I can see like 3-4 branches])
[2:27:56 AM] compare buttock: ( /casually keeps looking at the shippy pic *u* )
[2:33:27 AM] Flutterbutts: You dumbass. A huge grin, ruffling his hair. Maybe you can ask Oak? He's pretty much our parent-figure. Or maybe I could sign for you...? That's a little weird, but you know.

I love you so goddamn much. Maybe I'll sing something on your birthday. I'll sing and nobody will be able to stop me.
(Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~! Elaborateeee)

(it's so adorable dfgdfgdh)
[2:38:42 AM] Flutterbutts: (aaaa, shannon ;; petrel... when he talks to silver- his subtext is hard to understand, sure, but- just- so emotional. My god, I'm almost crying. ... HE is almost crying. Tearing up, but not actually letting them fall. I love you, I love you, I love you...)
[2:39:58 AM] compare buttock: ( was afk for a sec )
[2:40:50 AM] compare buttock: I'll ask
[2:45:32 AM] compare buttock: Oak, I'm pretty sure he'd not be all 'WE MUST FIND YOUR FATHER' at the whole 'yeah I'm a rocket's kid' thing. Yeah. This is a good idea. See? you have them once in a while. GRIN.

He doesn't get it all, but, he smiles. I love you too, uncle. I think that subtext is universal.

(aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa PETRELLL

Well, keeping in mind the fact they have a lot less history...
Well, They've seen him with the kid, yeah?
He kills them, there will be questions for silver.
He could kill them and injure him.
He could just leave (after being seen...) and put the kid in a REALLY tough spot - were they brought in there by voices?
Or, he could wound the boy, make it look like he'd been taunting him and strike something that wouldn't kill him, but close enough to something that would...
Or, kill them, and take him away.
And I'm sure I'm missing some branches. and i'm sure some are highly unlikely.)
[2:50:45 AM] compare buttock: ( Oh, he could explain it as 'He says I look like some kid he knew a long time ago. H-he was asking me questions about how long I'd been here.. and... stuff like that.' putting on a shaken act, not 100% and act. OH GOD THAT COULD HAVE ENDED BADLY )
[2:51:14 AM] compare buttock: ( :3c Only, Petrel doesn't know how clever or not Silver is... )
[2:52:25 AM] Flutterbutts: Once in a while. It's rare. <:3c I'll go down with you to look for a phone or something.

<3 Bye. Have a good life, okay?

(He'd probably bolt, which is... Pretty unprofessional of him to do. Oop. Probably pretend that he'd been threatening the kid- with how he was crouched, and so closely, his other hand could have been on his hammer... Which is p much universally-known as Petrel's weapon of choice.)
[2:57:26 AM] compare buttock: I'd like that. Besides, I still get lost once we go past a certain part. It'd be pretty embarrassing to go down by myself and not even get to start my journey because I got lost in a cave.

You too.

( :3c I wonder the consequences. Silver'd look honestly afraid when the door opened. So there's that... I think Silver could pull through. He'd use the 'He said I looked like som kid he knew' story, and if someone in the resistance knew of Gio's kid disappearing, it'd not be horrible if Lance found out now. And, really, he wasn't totally against the idea of pretending he'd thought Rocket had all been a bad dream. It was workable.


... Heee, I kinda wonder what would happen in the 'kill them, kidnap silver' branch.
Like, I imagine he'd be beating himself up for it~ )
[3:07:37 AM] Flutterbutts: Haha. It's alright. Nobody will know your shame.

(TEE HEE~ It probably is <:3c

... Amusingly enough, that is completely OoC for Petrel. Huh. He was just like 'The fuck? Why would I do that?' If it came down to a confrontation, he'd make sure not to kill them. And... I don't know. Hhh. 'Take care of my kiddo.')
[3:13:59 AM] compare buttock: Not like you talk. GRIN

( Then "Oh, hey, Lance, Remember that whole 'they think you're their boss' kid' thing? Well. I am. And now that Angerona is safe, I have information for you. Don't ask how I got it, and no, I'm not a traitor, I just couldn't tell you till now. Not sure what is and isn't 'out dated' so to say, though.

that is absolutely fascinating, heheheheheheheheeee~
The only even semi viable reason I can think of would be them coming in JUST IN TIME to see the hair thing. Pretty obvious that's not fear on the kid's face - he's gonna get caught. Then just, not really knowing what to do. Kid'd get upset if they were killed, shit. Panic, yoink. #CrackTheories?

Either way, heeee, the whole 'amusing enough...' lines khgslkdgh~!
... aaa, if he attacked them, but left them alive, and said 'take care of my kiddo', there's a fuckin' out there. )
[3:21:02 AM] compare buttock: ( "Uh, yeah... I've not been onehundred percent honest. Uh, remember what I told everyone when I was found as a little kid? that was a lie. See, I'm the brat of a Rocket, and, well, being raised on base is no life for a kid, so a friend got me out.
"Another person, a guy with red eyes, he's the one who gave me Seadra, and told me to run. He'd lost to the gym leader, some bet was involved. I did, and came here. I didn't want to go back, so I concocted a story...
"That guy in my room? uh, yeah... He's the one person in all the world who gave a damn whether I lived or died for the first Seven years of my life. He found out I was here the first assassination... then with the second, he had to kill Al, but, he wanted to make sure if I remembred him or not, dropped hints. I picked them up. But, see, he didn't want me telling anyone he was here, and that's why Eric was left alive, so I'd go fetch him. And, well, this time, he came to say both 'hello' and 'bye'. I think he may have had a hit here, too, so... um. You should probably be on guard still."
The attack, leae alive, and kiddo thin )
[3:24:41 AM] Flutterbutts: No need to~

(Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~!!! Pretty much, I have information but I don't know what's true or not so take it with a grain of salt?

He'd probably try to incapacitate them, not really 'attack'. Hey, I'm the stealth master. Smokescreen. While you can't see and are coughing up a storm? I'll tie you down and together. By the time the smoke clears you'll be secured and I can slip out. ... "Take care of my kiddo, alright? He deserves it.")
[3:26:46 AM] compare buttock: That's true. When are we going?

( mhm~!

klsdghskdlgh hehee.
... AHAHHA, mental image of him tying Silver with them 'HAPPY FAMILY' being the logic, then, later, him going 'Wait, shit, why did I do that?' )
[3:28:07 AM] Flutterbutts: Tomorrow morning. I'll catch a zubat later tonight.

(PFFFFFFFFFFFTTTT)
[3:29:40 AM] compare buttock: All right. ... Hahaha! I'm actually pretty excited now...

(  Question, what would he have done had Silver said 'Tell Angerona a friend says 'hi'."? >:3c )
[3:31:13 AM] Flutterbutts: Yeah? It'll be fun!

(Nodded and done so XD)
[3:33:16 AM] compare buttock: Yeah, I mean, journeys have to be lots of fun and stuff.
( may I just say the fact that he's kiddish, despite having the memories from Red bringing him back, is something I love? And, I think it's Red who's to thank.


WHEN WOULD THE FRIDGE LOGIC HIT? )
[3:34:43 AM] Flutterbutts: Mhm~
(Oh? C: )

(PROBABLY AS SOON AS HE SAYS IT TO ANGERONA)
[3:36:02 AM] compare buttock: I wonder what sort I'll go on... Snrk! I never thought about it!
( Mhm~ Red's way of acting has him very at ease :3c )

( AHAHAHAHHAA, HIS FACE WHEN? )
[3:38:37 AM] Flutterbutts: Now's your chance! Just try not to get involved in some kind of gang wars like I did, alright?
(aaaaaa ;3; Red's just so laid-back when he's completely comfortable with someone.)

("... FUCK!")
[3:39:52 AM] compare buttock: If I'm so unlucky as that I'll, you know, not make a bet with their leader.
( Like 'I can relax and have fun, no one will think less of me, and the only one who knows how old I really am is Red, who is, like, much older still. besides kids are supposed to play and just cause i have memories doesn't mean i don't have kiddish uges like eating all of the sugary things blue sometimes brings.' too

( AHAHHAHA, HIS THOUGHTS? )
[3:42:41 AM] Flutterbutts: Snrk.
(dfdsfgdfg aaaaa silver so uguu)

('howthehelldidhe- angerona has friends? i- WHAT IS GOING ON HERE')
[3:44:03 AM] compare buttock: To be perfectly fair I don't think I'd have the guts to.
( heheee )

( AHAHAAHAAAAHAHAHHfjdhglsjdghklsdhgslkhgsdhkgl )
[3:47:55 AM] Flutterbutts: You know, I kind of want to know where he went.

('fucking hell i'm just going to yan over here k?'

Aahhh, if Silver ever saw that? I don't know how, but the knowledge of, uh, just how far his uncle kinda slips sometimes? HE'S NOT VERY STABLE THIS PLAYTHROUGH)
[3:50:35 AM] compare buttock: Which one? To be honest, I hope one of them fell off a bridge. The other... as long as he's staying out of trouble I can't hate him as much as I did.

( hdslhsg hahaaha

Saw him Yanning?
EYES WIDE. 'holy SHIT, um' )
[3:56:37 AM] Flutterbutts: Both. ... Mmh.

(It's... Argh. Someone hurt Proton and you do not do that I will murder you and probably snap at proton for being hurt you're stupid you're doing your job but you're stupid and you get hurt and i worry and please don't get hurt i love you please

he is utterly terrified of losing him, huh. I'm not used to yan at such a high concentration.)