001 Shot Fired [text; action for Rocket Base]

[shest]

I'm going to list a series of words.

If they are at all familiar to you please respond otherwise dismiss this.

Cold War
Spetsnaz
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nikita Khrushchev
Tselinoyarsk

[About an hour later on the Rocket frequency:]

My name is Adamska. Code name Ocelot. Call me either. I'm a GRU Major if that means anything to any of you.

I would like to speak with whomever is in charge here.

Comments

[shest]

[There's about three minutes' pause before his next reply.]

Fifty years.

I'm fifty years in the future.

[artificialrose]

Yes. Do you need a moment to process that? It must be quite a shock...

[shest]

[What the hell would happen without him?

He needs to get the other half of the Philosopher's Legacy. He needs to find out who gave the orders for The Boss' mission in the first place. But if he's really been thrown fifty years in the future, doesn't that mean that they're all dead?

John would be a very old man if he's even still alive.]

I'm fine.

[Complete and utter bullshit.]

[artificialrose]

[Well, if he's sure...]

Well, the place you're at right now is neither America or Russia. It's somewhere else entirely called "Johto". You're not the only one who was suddenly taken from their home- almost everyone you talk to on the PokeGear is the same. But we're all from different places. Some of them seem to be more 'normal' than others, so you may want to keep an open mind.

Not only different places but, as you probably guessed already, different times. It's extremely strange.

[shest]

[Oh, he's sure.]

I'm not sure there's much that can surprise me, to be honest.

[When one of your mother's closest allies is a man who controls hornets it takes a lot to shock you. That's not even touching the fact that his former commanding officer could make lightning appear out of nowhere.]

[artificialrose]

That's good to hear! Hopefully you'll adapt quickly here, then. It's... not too bad a place to be until you return home. Which is randomly, I'm sad to say and before you ask.

With that out of the way, be sure to take good care of the creature you were given. They'll be very important if you're going to be here.

[shest]

[Creature? But he was given two.

Well. He'll keep that to himself. His new employers seem fairly similar to his old at any rate and he's good at keeping secrets.]

Of course.

I wouldn't want anything to hurt the magical creature I've been given.

[artificialrose]

Considering they're going to be the ones who will help protect you while you travel, unfortunately them getting hurt is a bit unavoidable... But that's what the PokeCenters are for. There isn't one in New Bark Town, unfortunately, but the next town over, Cherrygrove, should have one. The nurses there will help your Pokemon recover for free. It's very kind of them.

The books in your bag should tell you everything else you need to know! Of course, I'm more than happy to help if you have any questions they can't answer. Being in a strange place with no idea of what's going on... isn't the most pleasant of experiences. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[shest]

I've been in stranger situations.

Well, being kidnapped from 1964 and brought to 2014 is a new one but I've been in plenty of odd situations before and I'm certain this won't be the last of them once I get home.

In any case, I appreciate the help.

[artificialrose]

It's no problem. My name is Garry. May I know what to call you?

[shest]

Adamska will do.

[Which might sound pretty fakey fake but it's legitimately his name, so...]

[artificialrose]

[Garry has met a man named Greed. He is in no position to judge anyone's name anymore.]

It's nice to meet you, Adamska! Hopefully you settle in well here.

[shest]

With any luck.

Though I hope this is only temporary.

[artificialrose]

Many people do seem to be sent home eventually, although the process seems random from what I've heard. I've been doing my best to try and look things up but I haven't honestly found anything.

[shest]

Maybe there isn't a connection, then.

That's irritating.

[artificialrose]

It is. I've been wondering if something to do with some local ruins might be involved, but that isn't exactly my area of expertise I'm afraid.

I shouldn't bother you with that sort of thing when you've just arrived, however.

[shest]

Local ruins?

Where are they? I might have to check them out.

[artificialrose]

They're called the Ruins of Alph. You'll find them near Violet City!

It's a bit of a journey, but I've heard it's a very interesting place with unique Pokemon.

[shest]

I'll have to take a look once I get to Violet, then.