005. [Video]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[For what is possibly the FIRST TIME since this kid figured out how to hit the 'post' button, the video is actually STILL.]

[That's because he's set it down on a fence post. The pale, mystical feathers that have been coating every surface like magical dandelion fluff are drifting past on the breeze, but they're not the focus of the video. Instead, the 'Gear's camera seems to be pointed directly into someone's yard, although it's from a little bit of a distance.]

[The place is kind of a dump, with junk littering the corners and lots of weeds. A ramshackle doghouse is erected in the middle, with an upturned waterbowl that doesn't appear to have been filled in some time.]

[A coil of old, frayed rope is tied around one of the boards of the 'house' and at the end of it is a snoozing blue Vaporeon, ear-fins twitching lightly.]

[The view isn't especially zoomed in, but it's still obvious what the Pokemon is.]

[For a time, that's all the video shows.]

[But then Wrath speaks, his voice hushed.]</sub>


... I saw the man in that house come home and he didn't even PET her.

Or give her any food.

She looks sad.



[Half an hour later...]



_{[Now the feed shows HIM, and there's part of a rotten board stuck in his hair. And rope twines in his teeth. And he is cradling something blue that kind of overflows out of his arms in a pile of contented paws and fins.]}

This is Sleepy.

She's blue and I love her.

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[exeggutorhead]

Yeah, and now everyone knows where you got her.

[Come on Wrath hide the evidence he knows he taught you about that.]

[It doesn't really occur to Envy that he is using the tone that he used to when he'd try and teach Wrath something, it just sort of comes out that way.]

[video | locked]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[It's honestly a good thing Envy LOCKED this video, because Wrath still has no idea that's a thing.]

[But he's not about to thank him for it.]

[He puffs up, defiantly. He remembers that tone. But he's not planning on learning anything from his old teacher.]</sub>

Nuh uh.

No one saw me take her.

Maybe I just found another one.

[video]

[oubliet]

[Cole, who is toting a bagful of eggs and keeps needing to stick his feathers back into his hat, didn't see the first part when it went up, but... he takes his time with it once he does have the time. it's an interesting post, and a concerning one.

he's curious and wants to follow up, but by the time he does, the second part is already in.

he thinks he understands what's happened here. and... smiles about it, speaks quietly so he doesn't bug the sleeping Pokemon through the 'Gear.]

She is very pretty.

And she looks happier now...

[she's gone from being at the end of a rope in a yard to a child's arms, and she doesn't look uncomfortable over it, so of course she does. she looks loved!]

You helped her?

[video]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[Wrath might not be bright enough to, you know, NOT POST LITERAL EVIDENCE OF POKE-NAPPING TO THE ENTIRE NETWORK, but he does know better than to verbally admit to the crime.]

[So he doesn't answer Cole's question directly, but the way he puffs up and looks pleased with himself is probably answer enough.]</sub>

Pokemon like to be petted, and eat food.

I'm gonna make sure and pet and feed her LOTS.

[private video]

[armoredsoul]

[...Al feels very conflicted right now. On the one hand...stealing is bad. On the other hand Al consistently wants to punch neglectful pet owners in the face, and even from that quick shot it's clear that poor Vaporeon was not being taken care of. Al honestly wonders if the guy will even report it to the police.]

[Still, gonna lock this in case an investigation does come up.]

It looks like she loves you, too. Just...be careful that you don't get caught, okay? You did the right thing, but it's still technically a crime.

[private video]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[GOOD CHOICE LOCKING THIS, AL. Wrath still doesn't even know locking posts is a THING yet.]

[He scoffs, instantly assuming the wicked, snotty persona he virtually only employs when he's talking to an Elric.]</sub>

Get caught for WHAT?

I didn't do anything.

I FOUND her and she followed me.

_{[Which totally explains the visible strands of torn rope IN HIS TEETH wrath what the hell did you CHEW THROUGH THE ROPE?]}

[Video][Locked]

[grapeeater]

[... Okay while he still hasn't actually stolen any Pokemon from anyone, he's pretty sure that doesn't really count. The guy probably won't miss her. Still.]

Wrath... next time either don't show her belonging to someone else, or wait longer before showing her to people. You can't let people see that you're connected to a crime.

[Video][Locked]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[MICCHY! Micchy is on his team. He can know what happened!]

[Even as the older boy is delivering his cautionary advice, Wrath is grinning HUGELY and lifting up the snoozy Vaporeon as best as he can, waving her in front of the camera. LOOK! LOOK WHAT WRATH STOLE. C8]</sub>

They won't know!

I might have just found a DIFFERENT blue tube dog.

I didn't film myself taking her.

Look how short her legs are!

Isn't she great?

[VIDEO - LOCKED]

[sadisticwarfare]

[...WRATH]

While I'm sure "Sleepy" appreciates her new and happier home, I suggest not broadcasting these adventures to everyone here. Someone could report you to the police.

[Good job for stealing a Pokémon and not being caught though!]

[VIDEO - LOCKED]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[LOOK WHAT A GOOD ROCKET HE'S BEING!!]

[Archer is another one who Wrath isn't worried about confessing his crime to. When you're a Rocket, stealing is good!]</sub>

No one saw me take her. And anyway, if the police try to take her away, I'll just kill them.

<sub>[... A pause.]

[Envy had said he couldn't do that, and while he is loathe to learn ANYTHING from Envy at this point, the other Homunculus miiiight have had a point there.]</sub>

... Maim them.

I guess.

Anyway.

They can't catch me.

Look what else I got!

_{[He holds up a belt of Pokeballs proudly. APPARENTLY HE WENT INTO THE GUY'S DAMN HOUSE, TOO.]}

[video]

[walkersystem]

Did you steal her?

[video]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[Uh oh, a NON-Rocket.]

[Wrath likes Molly, but she can't know about the whole crime bit.]

[So he sniffs, drawing himself up.]</sub>

Of course not!

I found a different blue tube dog.

Locked Video

[a_sin_for_him]

Oh...Wrath....

[Lust can't fault him for his actions. She has a very soft spot for the creatures of this world herself. But now it's on the broadcasting network for all to see.]

If you're going to break laws, at least be discrete about it. I'd stay out of sight for a few days, if I were you.

Locked Video

[garbagechild]

<sub>[OH. IT'S YOU.]

[Wrath bristles immediately. Even if she's not yelling at him, he' loathe to take any advice from her.]</sub>

I didn't break any laws! I found her.

Anyway.

Nobody can catch me.

locked video;

[ossifragant]

[See this, Wrath?

This is "Darius", looking very unhappy.]

Wrath, you really shouldn't have broadcasted this.

locked video;

[garbagechild]

<sub>[OH! IT'S HIS FRIEND. 8)]

[... 8( HIS FRIEND DOESN'T LOOK HAPPY.]

[Wrath frowns, tilting his head.]</sub>

Why not?

I didn't do anything.

I found a different blue tube dog.

_{[LITERALLY NOBODY IS GOING TO BELIEVE THAT, WRATH.]}

video;

[pipers_son]

[Oh, Wrath. You sweet child. He doesn't know what to do with you.]

Did anyone see ya pick 'er up? Besides what ya already showed ta the network.

video;

[garbagechild]

_{[IT'S BIG BROTHER! LOOK. LOOK HOW GREAT THIS BLUE ANIMAL HE FOUND IS. Wrath beams, holding the snoozing Eeveelution up to the camera.]}

Nobody saw nothing!

Look at her paws.

Also, she has a tail like a fish.

[Locked Video]

[stitchedupbodyguard]

[See this? This is Veronica's worried face. It's also her "god why" face, which is also appropriate for the situation.]

Wrath...

[Locked Video]

[garbagechild]

_{[Wrath, meanwhile, stares back at her PERFECTLY INNOCENTLY. You can practically see the halo.]}

Hi, Vernicka!

Video

[the_pilgrim]

...Well, Pokemon understand human speech. Even though they can't talk, they can still decide what they want to do with themselves.

Video

[garbagechild]

Yep!

And Sleepy wants to be with me.

[video]

[samsa]

[...okay so clearly Wrath has stolen someone's Pokemon, here, and a lot of people are already bringing it up to him...and he's not going to ignore it either, but Kaneki decides to start a little differently.]

Are you alright?

[Did you break the board with your head, or...]

[video]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[He kind of just broke the entire dog house with his all of him.]

[He doesn't look particularly not-alright, though. He seems pretty damn pleased with himself.]</sub>

Yeah!

So is Sleepy.

She wasn't before, but she's alright now.

video

[islandshore]

[Oh, hey, it's that kid again, and he's... just stolen a Vaporeon, it seems. Now, the responsible thing to do would be to give the kid a talk about how stealing is wrong, but... well, by the looks of the first clip, the kid did that Pokémon a favor.

So instead, he'll give Wrath a thumbs up. That's a pretty gutsy thing he just did.]

How's she holding up? And for that matter, how are you holding up?

video

[garbagechild]

_{[Wrath has learned about thumbs-ups from various other Rockets, so while the gesture might have baffled him upon his initial arrival to Johto, now he beams a big ol' sharp-toothed grin in response. c: THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPROVAL, GRAY-HAIRED MAN!]}

She's going fine! I gave her a BIG bowl of water.

Water is good.

Everything needs water.

[video]

[scoutingangel]

[...Ah, it's that child again. Somehow this reminds her of another situation way back at New Year.]

I guess everyone doesn't have a screaming anti-theft alarm...

[Even if she agrees that taking pets away from people like that is right, that's not the way to do it.]

[video]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[HMMMM, WHAT COULD IT POSSIBLY REMIND HER OF?]

[Wrath laughs, so very pleased with himself.]</sub>

Nope! That guy didn't!

<sub>[.... And then he realizes what he just said, and claps his hands over his mouth.]

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