Voice

[notcominghome]

-ow it works? I can't really tell if it's on. Hey Roy, what do you think?

[There's some rustling, followed by a tapping sound as what seems to be a Cyndaquil tapping against the screen of the Pokegear.]

Cynda?

I think it's working. Alright! Now that we've got this Pokegear running we've got to record our lines now for the voicemail! It's got to be something really, really adorable so that everyone who calls us will be able to remember how cute you two boys are. Look I've already got a script-

Quil Cyndaquil!

Hmm? Aw, there's no need to be mad. I don't know why you get so riled up, you ARE a cute little fire-breathing porcupin-OWCH HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!

[The Gear falls down from Hughes's hand and clutters onto the ground, landing on the "OFF" button and effectively ending that 'recording' session.]

Comments

[notcominghome]

Wait a second. Elric? As in...the Elric brothers? They're here!?

[ossifragant]

Just Ed. But yeah, he's here.

He'll notice eventually, I'm sure.

[Not the one Greed knows because the one here is several years older and the wrong one, anyway. But you know.

He'd been around the Edward Elric from his world for no more than thirty minutes.]

[notcominghome]

T-two years!?

[Two years is a very long time. Does she even know that he's dead yet? And what about Ed? So many questions! But priorities first!]

Both you and Ed...Are you two married yet?

[notcominghome]

That's really a coincidence! I know him from back home. We met through a mutual friend. He's really not what I expected at all!

[H U G H E S do you have a death wish...]

Are you a friend of his too? Or did you meet him here?

[ossifragant]

[Hahaha.

Greed doesn't exactly lie, at least not intentionally, so how to word this...]

Our paths crossed back home.

[Yep, that's not suspicious at all.]

[notcominghome]

[Totally not suspicious. Not.]

Are you an alchemist as well? I hope you two got along. I met both him and his brother back at Central. Ed's got a really hot temper but he's a good kid. Just a little proud and rash, but aren't all young people like that?

I'll have to look out for him here then! Thanks for letting me know Greed.

[ossifragant]

[GREED YOU REALLY SHOULD LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE.]

I'm no alchemist, but you're right. He's a good kid. Protective of his brother, too.

[Hahahaha...]

I'm sure his girl will help him settle down.

1/2

[notcominghome]

The two brothers are really quite a formidable duo! I'd hate to get on their bad sid-

2/2

[notcominghome]

His girl!?

Ed has a girlfriend!? Who is it? Is it Winry? It better be Winry or I'll have to teach young Ed a thing or two about being a faithful boyfriend!

[ossifragant]

[Oh god in heaven, they both ship it.]

Of course it's Winry, who else would it be?

You know, when I arrived here back in April, he wasn't around and Winry told me that he keeps disappearing. Going back home.

If the kid knows what's good for him, he'll stay put this time. Making a girl worry like that is pretty rude.

[notcominghome]

Err...thanks but I believe you.

[Nobody including Hughes.]

Somehow I'm not surprised. The more obviously stated something is, the more suspicious it turns out to be. Do you have anyone else from Niceland here with you? Someone that's hopefully...well, nice.

[notcominghome]

[Who doesn't ship it?]

Phew! I'm glad to hear that. I would've been really disappointed in him if he picked anyone else. To let such a fine woman get away...that's almost unforgivable!

Ah, is that so...? I can't say I don't understand why he has to go back. He has something important he needs to do. Still...so long as he goes back to her in the end. I'm sure Winry also believes that Ed will come back to her.

[ossifragant]

I don't think anyone does it intentionally.

[After all, he'd been here before himself, years ago.]

But he still kept showing up here and leaving again. That'd be rough no matter who you are.

[rocketralph]

No, but funny story. I did happen to run into someone from...

_{[How is he going to make Vanellope's game sound like a place. He doesn't have the energy to talk about the Arcade today.]}

Suga'roosh. It's a ways off but we're still from the same place. Technically. She's alright. She can be a real brat when she wants to be, but she's a good kid.

voice -> video

[ajustcaws]

Awww, she sounds like the cutest thing! I love happy babies because they're always so... I don't even know how to describe it! They're practically lethal weapons!

I think you can switch it over pretty easily, actually! Here, let me give it a shot.

[AND SO, SHE APPEARS... DOING HER BEST TO LOOK COOL...]

[envy_the_sinners]

[...Okay, "Rick" sounds weird when Hughes says it. But it's necessary, Scar knows. He isn't stupid.]

No. I do not.

[And that's all he really wants to say about it, to a soldier.]

[LOCKED AUDIO]

[artfuldestruction]

[....

he knew it~

Let him place a lock on this conversation before you go telling half of Johto that you're in Team Rocket, buddy.]

You're in Goldenrod City - more specifically, the Team Rocket HQ.

Welcome to our little club.

[athirst]

Y-yeah, um— [ well if he just isn't suddenly shy— this guy was so friendly-! he gives a very soft "hi roy" to great the pokemon in return. ]

Everyone says she's spunky . . . [ but she'd take that as a compliment! with a proud "cynda!" ]

I'm— I'm Sasuke. [ a pause! right! ] It's nice to meet you, sir.

[notcominghome]

That's not really my style. I prefer for us both to understand where we're each coming from. And he's a smart guy; I'm sure we'll come to see eye-to-eye soon.

1/2

[notcominghome]

Yeah. He is kinda small huh? Small...

2/2

[notcominghome]

Small and CUTE! I have to show you more!

[Oh God what have you done Walter??]

This Pokegear is amazing! Look, I've taken a few more pictures!

[That Spam filter of Walter's better be in working order because that's certainly a lot of photo attachments going his way. Every two seconds there's a buzz from his Pokegear; it's almost as if Hughes is rapidly mashing the capture button.]

He's the most adorable little fire porcupine!! And he's so obedient too, when I took him out for a walk just now he didn't run around and knock things over! He just walked by my side the whole time, almost like a mini soldier. Actually, wait one second!

Hey Roy! Can you do something for me please?

Cyn?

OK, put your hand up like this. Yes, yes like that! OK, hold it, hold it-!!!

[Have a picture of a bewildered Cyndaquil standing upright on its two feet while doing a mini-salute.]

Ah ha, he's seriously such a handsome guy! One day he'll have all the female Cyndaquils after him!!

Video

[notcominghome]

Woah, I have to try it too!

[And a short moment later Hughes appears, big goofy smile and holding up a confused Cyndaquil.]

Hi there! I'm Maes Hughes, and this is my little man. Say hi Roy!

[Hughes gently waves one of Roy's paws, and the Cyndaquil lets out an exasperated sigh.]

Cynda.

[Locked Audio]

[notcominghome]

[Oh? This is interesting. Apart from Kimblee, he hasn't actually met any other Team Rocket member. Now's as good a time to get to know the rest of the team better.]

I talked to someone earlier today. He's already told me about this organization. [And what it does.]

Excuse me for asking, but am I addressing a superior?

[notcominghome]

Do I? I didn't really notice. I'm generally a happier guy than most though so maybe that's why it seems that way.

[DON'T BE A DOUCHE.]

Well, I'd prefer to be home. I've got a lot of work waiting for me, and I don't want to get into too much trouble! I did promise my daughter I'd come home to spend time with her soon.

[Lying through his teeth, but there's no need for people to know about his own problems. His upbeat tone never misses a beat either.]

[notcominghome]

Well when a girl's from a place called Suger Rush, she might be a little 'sour' on the outside, but she's definitely got to be a 'sweet' person deep down, right?

[Lame puns alert.]