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[Video] After his first day of rocket bootcamp cuz time is fake
[It's later in the evening when a new message pops up on the network and from a new recruit to boot! Finally freed from the first day of training, Hermes made no time in making himself acquainted with the network of this world. It was new for mortals as far as he was aware, but still simple to pick up on its uses. It was charming in its own way and faster than mortal couriers!
When the video clicks on he's reclining in what can only be guessed as the on of the bunks, still in uniform though he's swapped the hat back for his golden laurels. All smiles for the camera.]
Hey there! Got a quick message for you all!
[He clears his throat and as if he were reading something out loud, he continues.]
While I can't say I'm too impressed with all of this so far, I've decided, though I suppose with little other choice, to grant you all the boon of my aid. Limited as it may be within these mortal constraints. As such, feel free to call upon me should you need me! Ah, after this mandatory training of course.
Sincerely, your newest coworker, Hermes.
[And just as quick as he got that ramble of a message out, he clicks off the feed.]
When the video clicks on he's reclining in what can only be guessed as the on of the bunks, still in uniform though he's swapped the hat back for his golden laurels. All smiles for the camera.]
Hey there! Got a quick message for you all!
[He clears his throat and as if he were reading something out loud, he continues.]
While I can't say I'm too impressed with all of this so far, I've decided, though I suppose with little other choice, to grant you all the boon of my aid. Limited as it may be within these mortal constraints. As such, feel free to call upon me should you need me! Ah, after this mandatory training of course.
Sincerely, your newest coworker, Hermes.
[And just as quick as he got that ramble of a message out, he clicks off the feed.]
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Pleased to meet you, Hermes. My name's Steven Durante and I'm one of the resident Betas of our resident crew of otherwordly recruits. You wouldn't happen to be the winged messenger known as Hermes, would you?
[The man that's asking is in his mid-forties: dark, bespectacled, and pleasant-seeming. For whatever reason, he seems to be located in a bar?]
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[It's rare even, with as far spread as his travels take him.]
But yes, one and the same, my good man! Or should I say, Boss?
[There is amusement in his tone in the way he says Boss, certainly not taking it seriously though he recognizes their difference in rank with this organization.]
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[Though with Jack gone, that did leave room for someone to take his place, should they make Alpha.]
And, well, I learned stories about you and the others in your family when I was younger. There was this book, you see... for some reason, the picture of you had the oddest hat.
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Ahh, yet! Save that talk for when your aspirations come true then, hmm?
[He gives a playful wink, leaning back more to get comfy as he does so. He starts to move his hands though as he talks more. He speech still going a mile a minute and clipped, as if he could possibly still be late for something, somewhere and needed to go at any second..]
But, yes. Stories. Mortals often tell them of my family. Nothing new there. As for the art, well... they tried! Can't expect them to get it right all the time. Was it a petasos? I bet they gave me a winged petasos. It would make sense for the god of travelers to wear a traveling hat, right?
[He shakes his head with a wide grin.]
Nope! Sorry! I've just the wings.
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[Carly might or might not. It depended if she cared to try, Steven thinks.]
Is a petasos a round brimmed hat with a round crown?
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[Strange name, but admittedly so was a name like Steven Durante. Verging on familiar, but still so far away.]
Yes. Keeps the sun out of one's eyes. Can't say I've never worn one, but.
[He waves his hand dismissively.]
Tell me, Steven, you must have been here quite a while to achieve your rank. What do you think of this place? Truthfully.
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[He's quiet for a moment.] It's-- not bad. In many ways, it's a very... innocent world, I guess you might say.
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Innocent? Really now, please do elaborate.
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Well. I suppose the best example would be Team Rocket itself. We're an organized criminal syndicate. In most worlds, that would mean that we'd be neck deep in prostitution, hard drugs, and murder-for-hire, right?
In this world we mostly just steal pokemon to resell them on the black market. Well and money too. We definitely also steal a lot of money.
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My, my, 'tis not everyday we are bequeathed with a new recruit, nor one of such a rather charming disposition, neither! Welcome, I am Emet-Selch, though the general populace of this world knows me by another moniker--Solus zos Galvus.
I trust you will remember this, and use them at their appropriate circumstances, hm? [He offers a smile, one that is as friendly as it is condescending.] Nevertheless, 'tis a pleasure to make your acquaintance, I do hope you adjust to these tiring mortal constraints, they are rather troublesome, I admit. There are just some things one never quite gets used to.
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Duly noted, my new associate. You can trust I won't forget on that you have my word. I fear though, adjusting to being mortal will simply take more time!
[He gives a short laugh. Imagine that, Hermes needing more time. It's all quite novel.]
Can you believe just today I was hungry of all things? It's a wonder, really, that mortals get anything done with how much their body demands of them.
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[And, because he's him, he certainly took note of the conversation between Hermes and Steven. So, he's that Hermes.]
Would it be remiss of me to assume that you may be the storied Hermes of Olympus?
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[He lights up at recognition though. While being unknown is fun in it's own way, he's still an Olympian and he's got an ego to stroke.]
No, you got it. That's me alright. The swiftest god on Olympus, at your service. I must say though, you've got me curious! You're immortal, or something like it I take, but where are you from?
[Seeing as by name alone he's no immortal Hermes is familiar with, he's betting on another world entirely.]
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[But enough about them, hm? He has spoken to and of many mortals, but never has he spoken to Hermes—of Olympus.]
Indeed, like you, I am immortal. Though, unlike you, I hail from a world commonly referred to as Hydaelyn. [Though, that's a loaded fact. One that he says with such ease and practice, the true malice he feels about it is drowned out behind his friendly and nasally tone.] I know well you and yours are classified as "gods" to your mortals, but I would not quite name myself thus. Rather, I am know as an Ascian, yet I would measure us quite similar despite this disparity in classification.
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[He gives a dismissive wave at the matter of taste. Opinions on mortals were so varied, even among the gods on Olympus. Better to just move on! He listens on with clear interest though. Hydaelyn definitely wasn't anywhere he's been before. He expected it, but still to learn of yet another place he hadn't been before was a trip!]
So, this Ascian term you're using. I take it that's not just your world's fancy term for a god over there. So what's the difference then?
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[Yeah, he's down with moving past the whole talk of mortals. He's kinda sick of them, and it's refreshing to meet another that ranks among him, Elidibus, and Dirk. Hythlodaeus in a way too, but he's...look, it's complicated.]
Mortals would name us gods for our might, but we are not so. Gods, or more accurately named primals, simply exist without the natural order of life, and are created by the minds of those who worship them. Belief made manifest through faith, prayer, and sacrifice.
I am so named an Ascian for my servitude to one such Primal—Lord Zodiark. He was the first of His kind, the eldest and most powerful, summoned forth by my people in our time of need. I would wager your existence did not come from hope and prayer, but by something more naturally aligned, yes?
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Hermes?!]
Um... Excuse me. Are you the actual Greek god Hermes?
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The one and only, at your service! Now, who do I have the pleasure of speaking with?
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Oh! Sorry. Um, my name is Doppio.
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[One very buff young woman with a white undercut waves at the screen with a great big grin.]
Great to meet another new Rocket. Introduce us to your new friends! Pokemon are the best part!
[She shifts the camera, showing off an Oddish, Skorupi, tiny Boltund currently chasing her tail in circles, Alcremie drinking fresh milk, and two Bewear having what appears to be a boisterous arm wrestling contest.]
That's little Perfuma, Emily, Blackie, Cream, and Mr. and Ms. Huggles! Bewear are the hugging Pokemon and they're the best if you're ever feeling down! Their hugs can't be beat!
[Bewear's dex entry... disagrees with that assessment. Pretty strongly.]