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The feed opens up on a slightly jaundiced eye, wild and a little bloodshot. It twitches unnaturally, then squints in glee as the hand holding the Pokègear pulls away, revealing a maturely handsome man in a newly acquired Rocket outfit, stroking his goatee thoughtfully. He poses for the camera, admiring his image in the eye's reflection.
"My, don't you look absolutely riveting, sir. Black suits you… Though that's more than I can say for this place..."
Discord glances around, eyes swiveling around appraisingly, as if selecting which things to keep and which to spruce up a bit. It’s clear that it’s largely disposed to the latter; the room behind him is a depressingly grey little hole, and it is clear that despite the man's seemingly constant gleeful grin that Discord is more than slightly perturbed by things. He glances below-camera, eyes scanning quickly.
"Pokègear...yadda yadda connections....something something make friends, oh please, why do something so positively droll...pah!" A small booklet goes flying past the camera, shedding pages like new snow, one of which lands on his nose. Raised eyebrow and licked lips; within seconds he is chewing thoughtfully.
"Hm. Even paper tastes differently here...How delightfully…tasteless. It's no cotton candy, but it will do. Oh fine, what do <i>you</i> want?”
“Sol.”
The camera spins on a quietly sitting Absol, wearing the closest ‘Orly’ expression that a Pokèmon is likely to achieve. It has a slim black bandanna around its head emblazoned with a violently red ‘R’. A scoff from off camera, followed by a flying paper ball (which the Absol naturally dodges).
“Oh like you haven’t.”
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[He won't say much more. After the recent restructuring, he's much more wary of publicly criticizing the higher ups.]
And like I said, you're free to do whatever you want on your own time.
{OOC: I'm not sure if there's a private Rocket channel on the Gear since the entire group got overhauled not too long ago.}
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Had she not known that this world didn't allow the use of magic, she might have assumed her and Applejack's argument caused him to emerge. However, since this world would never allow magic--especially magic as powerful as Discord's, he shouldn't even know about the argument at all.
That and she's not about to doubt the magic of the elements of harmony... Surely they weren't so feeble that a small argument could break the spell.
She can only hope...]
Not that it's any of your business, but I am just fine. [Her tone harsh edge to it.]
And how are you, Discord? It certainly as been... a while. [Translation: You just couldn't stay put as a stone statue, could you?]
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"Well! Glad everypony is on the right page, then, and might I say how positively charming you are when you finally come to terms with your better half. <3 I have a feeling that chaos simply wouldn't fit you enough. Maybe it's the sister-relations, wherever she might be..."
[It's relatively clear that he's fishing for information as to Celestia's whereabouts. Hell, everypony else seems to be here, why not her.]
[The skittering stops; given the question, he's probably looking around the room himself. The fluttering of map whispers over the speaker.]
[muttering to himself, so maybe only a word or two can be heard. Unsettled Discord is unsettled.]
"In Johto where new creatures lie
Is where I'll sew chaos, as best I can.
This busy city's gold facade belies
The best aid to my new master plan."
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Celestia's not in this world. Tis only us... and the Elements of Harmony.
[Might as well come out and say it. It's not like she's trying to hide her sister or the elements. Or hide behind them.]
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A loud burst of undisguised glee cackles through the Pokègear, continuing on for at least a minute or two longer than normal. He's probably steepling his fingers and dancing around the room, cocking little bugger.
"Oh LUNA, dearie me how I missed your company! All I have to do is simply imply something, and you jump all over it like unicorns on new fashion! Does the Princess have a guilty conscience, I wonder...Perhaps this is something her so-called friends should hear about? What might they say, I wonder..."
[He muses to himself; there are distinct tiny, mocking squeaks on the other line meant to imitate her subjects. There is a clamor of noise, a splatter of upset conversations, and then only one voice remains, speaking in traditional Royal Canterlot voice.]
"Mm. How accurate, don't you agree, dear Luna? And now you tell me neither the naggy sister or her....Elements (ugh)...are here? Just you? Pretty Princess Luna's all....alone." [1 to 10, how big is his smirk here?]
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[Don't act in anger. That's just what he wants. He's manipulating you, Luna, just like he did before. Don't let him know what you fear most, because he'll only pray on it, use it as blackmail, and then let the whole world know what you're hiding from them.]
We have nothing to hide, Discord! [Lies. Obviously the best way to go about this.] These people are not of Equestria! Their opinions of us do not matter!
[There's definitely a cold bite to her voice now.]
We do not need our sister in order to defeat thou! Twilight Sparkle and the others shall be more than enough to get rid of thou again! [For the third time, sob.]
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He grins in only the way that dragons do. Only not, because he isn't a dragon anymore. Sucks, that. But for now, he feigns a certain glum resignation, though he doesn't bother at hiding the glee he feels at being unleashed upon the world again.
"Oh, how boring. The bosses get all the fun little toys, and we get left with the scraps. Very well, I'm prepared to face my fate. In the meantime...there's havoc to be wreaked and misery to sow!"
[OOC: I don't suppose that would be influenced by the fact that he -is- a higher-up now, eh. XD And I suppose I'll be exploring the Route just as Discord is. Thanks anyway!]
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[Considering how well he knew her in the past, it's pretty obvious to him when she's lying through her teeth. Not to mention if that didn't, her more than usual defensiveness might be hiding something precious that she doesn't want darling little Discord anywhere near.]
[His tone takes on a suddenly business-like attitude, as if he's waving off the entire interlude as inconsequential. As if he believes her, perhaps? Don't mind the mocking air; he's just like that. Nothing to see here...]
"Oh, how silly of me. Why did I think that you, the newly reformed Princess Luna, sister to Princess Celestia and former-ruler of Equestria, should deign to make friends with the likes of such paltry pony commoners? Goodness, what was I thinking? You, of all ponies, know how it is to be completely alone in the world; what's a few more millennia of solitary confinement? Who cares what they think of you! At least you have your health. <3"
[A gasp, combined with something of a pout.]
"Baw, my little Lulu, how could you say such things? A draconequus might take offense to such plans, doncha know. Though...tell me, my little pony..."
[He matches her chill, icicle for icicle. And I assure you, he's rather more practiced at unabashed evil than she.]
"...what will you do if you can't?"
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He sits, stroking an obviously disgruntled Absol absentmindedly and playing with his goatee. Judging from the look on "Dissent"'s face, he's only here upon direct request from its master, who will likely be getting his what-for's later. When Discord speaks, it's still more of a purr, though one might get the mental image of a snake slithering in the grass from the tone.
"Why, I do believe it has! And I am simply divine, thanks for asking! It certainly is a comfort to know that the Rarity, queen of the cloth, worries about my well-being! I may very well die of delight! <3 And tell me, how are the rest of the gang doing? That loveable little Twilight is around somewhere, I hear...."
[Yes, he gets the tone, and yes, he's enjoying it like a fine wine.]
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Dissent eyes her warily, batting a paw at its headband so the angry red "R" isn't visible from the camera angle. Discord notes this, and ushers over the uncooperative Pokèmon, who complies, albeit a little grudgingly. It's rather clear that he doesn't know what to make of Discord yet, and certainly doesn't trust him farther than he can throw him. {Smart Pokèmon}
Discord whispers something into the creature's ear, which immediately gets a perk! and the briefest whisper of a dark grin upon his face before he reaffirms his customary scowl. The Absol turns with a huff and, after a brief glance back at his master, struts over to the Pokèball, and with a deliberate kick sends the red-and-white patterned ball flying into a nearby wall, ricocheting off and landing neatly into Discord's outstretched hand. Dissent, satisfied, casually slips off-camera and re-adjusts his headband, and spends the rest of the feed glowering at Discord. {There are perks to a creature that can tell when something bad is going to happen, apparently. Or maybe he's a bit of a show-off. >.>}
Discord turns back to the camera, smiling serenely as a babe while adjusting his hat.
"You were sayi-"
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Did she say...Flutter-
His eyes bulge, highlighting the rather offputting way that the bloodvessels streak across the orbs like gory rivers. A tic in his temple throbs, and the hand overadjusts his hat to fall flat upon the bridge of his nose. He irritatedly brushes it out of the way but too hard, landing upon the floor with a solid thump. No matter. Teeth clenched hard enough to chew Tom and balled fists a hair away from drawing blood. He menaces slowly toward the Pokègear, bringing her image up closer to his face, ensuring the target of his utmost loathing and frustration.
"YOU."
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Discord eyes the odd man warily. It is clear that, while he doesn't approve of some and doesn't even fully understand why being a Rocket is a bad thing, he has absolutely no problem with the vast majority of the items mentioned. That can't be, he's too boring to be interesting. Maybe I missed something...He revisits each point individually, ticking them off on his fingers.
"Drinking." Tick.
"Bad choices." Tick. "Good choices. Not my first choice, but it'll help break up the monotony." Tick.
[He skips right over the following orders bit. Apparently the less proximity he has to the idea, the better.]
"Violence, stealing, fighting, general misery humors..." Tick tick tick tick. No question. He returns his gaze to the camera. He's thoroughly confused at this point and more than a little frightened; you should congratulate yourself.
"Who are you, and how can you be so deliciously evil while being so BORING?!"
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... But good Celestia all mighty, where did that glare come from? It's so full of deep, dark hatred that Fluttershy's courage leaves her for the moment, and she pulls her face back from the gear, frightened. What just happened? Why was he so upset?]
... Me? ... Is there something wrong, mister?
['Mister'. Not 'Discord', not 'you jerk', but 'mister'.]
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{OOC: He's only one step ahead of a Grunt. He just acts like he's higher up.}
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[She doesn't want to think about what he's implying, even though, it seems, she implied it herself. He's very good about twisting her words around, and she's letting herself get entirely too caught up in it. The very idea of her having to spend another thousand years... alone... ]
We have no need to defend ourselves to thou, Discord. Whither or not we have friendly relations in this place has nothing to do with thou! We have had nothing to do with thou for one thousand years, our matters are of no concern to thou!
Do not call us Lulu!
And we shall defeat though once more! Twilight Sparkle and her friends have done it before, and we are certain they shall do it again!
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[Tone: jovial surprise]
"Goodness me, it seems like I've struck a nerve. Perhaps you weren't being entirely honest with yourself, hm? You know, lying isn't a good habit to have when you're Canterlot Royalty. It might get you over your head."
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"...so be very sure when you try and act the bold, brave pony, my DEAR Princess, lest that be to your detriment. Lies are -nasty- little things. They hurt you, they’ll endanger your friends, and in the end they’ll SHUN YOU, as they did last time. People don’t like being around a troublemaker and a menace, even a -reformed- one. Even now, they’re probably scheming about you, plotting against you, waiting to give you the ol’ boot. Sound familiar? Just as your sister left you, hm? And you need all the friends you can get don’t you, my little pony.”
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“Really, that’s the most the unbridled power of the Princess of the Night can come to bear on me? Oh, I’m positively terrified. [Squeaky voice] ‘Oh, I’ll show that meanie Discord! I’ll get my big, strong friends to beat him up! They’re always there to protect me! That’ll show him!’ Such majesty, such -strength- our fair Princess has. Why, when I knew you, you had such fire. Order has not been kind to you, my dear.”
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"One more thing, mon general, if you please! This....two weeks training for new recruits posh. Serious business, that. Though, wouldn't hands-on training be more useful? Why not stir things up and forgo this nonsense entirely? Why not have enterprising young...things...venture forth and explore!" [Translation: Who stays inside and studies! I wanna go out and play!]
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Discord continues staring for lack of ANYTHING else to say, though his mouth is certainly trying to find words to describe his...abject horror? Immense frustration? Total unadulterated loathing? You decide. He's too busy sorting through the jumble of things going through what passes for his head on a normal basis. His silent mouth finally grasps upon the perfect words....
Wait. Waaaait. Did I hear MISTER in there?!
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…she doesn’t know who I am. She doesn't know. Who. I am. By -Equestria-! How particularly...interesting. My my my…this might just turn out to be fun yet.
Cough. Ahem. Discord refocuses upon the camera, only to immediately have to suppress the gag reflex.
Now Discord, don’t let up now! There’s mischief to be made! He straightens up, painting the most well-meaning expression one can imagine whilst one has a tic throbbing above one’s eyebrow.
“Ehm, sorry, you reminded me of someone…distasteful.” He manages a surprisingly natural grin for someone so in pain.
“I don’t believe we’ve met before, dearest Fluttershy. And might I say, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
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I'm sorry to have reminded you of somepony else... but I'm very sure I've never met you before either.
[She'd really remember someone this unusual.]
Well, you know my name now... what's yours? ...If you want to say it, that is. I guess you don't have to.
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I'm Harley Quinn! You a poet or something?
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[In his opinion, a mix of proper instruction and hands on training would be best, but no one asked him.]
If you have any complaints, I'd sssuggest keeping them to yourself. The higher ups haven't reacted well to disssenting opinions in the past.
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[Yes she is.]
And even if, by chance, we were... we are doubtful the citizens of this world would go so far as to shun us for something as simple as a lie. Many lie each day, and none hath been shunned. We shall be forgiven for such a thing, especially if it tis for their own good.
[At least.... that's what she's hoping.]
Fine! We do not need Twilight Sparkle, nor her friends. As magic does not exist in this world, we shall take thou on ourselves. With the inability to create chaos, we shall have no problems defeating thou ourselves!