Seventy-Sixth Launch

[infinitejustice]

[Video; Filtered to Guardian Corps members]

I'm sure you all heard the threat delivered over the network. I, for one, don't care about the threats he's made to anyone who tries to stop him. I'm betting on the odds that he's bluffing, for one, and I'm more than capable of handling anyone who tries to stop me.

If it's all right, I'd like to take charge of our counteraction. I've got experience with explosives, and since these are controlled by radio, all the better. However, since there are multiple bombs from the sound of it, I'd like the help of anyone else within our group who's experienced with explosives or with electronics.

To the rest of Squad 5, I want you to take care of the evacuation. Make sure everyone inside the Game Corner gets out in an orderly fashion and keep a stampede from breaking out. Once the building is completely evacuated, I want you to help locate the other explosives.

If anyone finds them, DO NOT attempt to disarm them. If you can dispose of them without disarming them or setting them off, go ahead, but otherwise, call myself or another person on disarming duty.

[Video; Filtered to Shinn]

Shinn, I'd like your help on this again. Are you up for it?

[Video; Filtered to Lacus]

Lacus, I know that we're in different squads, but I'm asking you as a friend: keep an eye on Miki. I don't want her getting into danger because she got careless.

[Video; Filtered to Miki]

Miki, stay away from the Game Corner today. I don't want you caught up in what's going on there. Go anywhere else in the city, find Lacus if you want some company, but above all else, stay safe.

Comments

[video, private]

[tapestodiane]

Whatever you think about the legitimacy of his threats, be sure to watch your back. The last thing we need is our bomb defuser out of the picture.

_{[Said seriously, but not darkly. He's in the area and moving towards the Game Corner as they speak, frown in place. Man, the Rockets ...]}

[video, private]

[infinitejustice]

Don't worry, I will. I've been in war zones before, so I know all the tricks of the trade when it comes to caution.

[video, private]

[tapestodiane]

_{[He actually shakes his head in response, mostly because geez, Athrun looks way too young for war, but he answers evenly.]}

Good. I should be able to start evacuating the building within the next fifteen minutes.

[video, private]

[infinitejustice]

That's good. You be careful, too, all right?

[video]

[sculpted]

Squad 5.....!

[[Well, that would be Armstrong's squad! Allow him to patiently await your orders, you seem to have taken command here. Works for him!]]

What do you need me to do?

[video]

[infinitejustice]

For now, just head to the Game Corner and try to facilitate an organized evacuation of the building. With that announcement, I'm sure people are panicking, and the last thing we want is a stampede.

[video to private]

[sculpted]

Of course.

How are you planning to take care of the explosives? I do have some basic military knowledge, but I'm no expert.

If only I....!!

[[....had my alchemy, but there's nothing he can do about that.]]

[video to private]

[infinitejustice]

It's all right. I'm actually very skilled in electronics and have a background in engineering. I was one of the people involved in disarming the bomb on the train back in November, too. The bombs should be simple enough to figure out, and from there I can just take out what tools are necessary and get to work.

[video ♪ private]

[honeygatherer]

Mm... Miki's not sure where else would be safe. Why can't Miki stay with you?

[video ♪ private]

[infinitejustice]

Anywhere that's not near the Game Corner. I'm going out because I've got the ability to make a difference -- but right now, it's too dangerous for you.

It's situations like this that add more reason to become a strong Pokémon trainer.

[video ♪ private]

[honeygatherer]

[ Just going to cuddle with her Chikorita in her arms. ]

There's nothing Miki or Chiki can do about something like that though.

[video ♪ private]

[infinitejustice]

If you get strong enough, you can protect others. My team is strong enough to hold off virtually any opponent. There's nothing stopping you from training a team just as strong.

[Video; PGC Filter]

[soggypastry]

And if you can't disarm them, for whatever reason? Do you have a plan for that outcome that won't put you or anyone around you at more risk?

[Video; PGC Filter]

[infinitejustice]

If that happens, then I'll gather them up and have my Drifblim take them out to sea and dump them into the ocean. It has nothing to fear from explosions, and there's plenty of time to do that.

[Video; PGC Filter]

[soggypastry]

Provided he doesn't decide to hit the button before any of us can do anything about it. [Sigh. Don't go there, Farron.]

You're the explosives expert here; how big of a range do you think we're dealing with for the trigger?

[Video; PGC Filter]

[infinitejustice]

Given that the radio tower here in Goldenrod is already broadcasting on multiple frequencies, and the sheer size of the city and the fluctuating electrical currents that would cause, I'd imagine the bombs share receivers -- if they're not all connected to one receiver -- in order to cut down on unnecessary electromagnetic interference. That means they'd have to be not only close to each other, but to the intended target.

[impulsives]

What is it this time?

[He's not annoyed though, just being all serious in here.]

[infinitejustice]

A terrorist attack on the Game Corner. Did you see the broadcast?

[impulsives]

[...]

...You mean that ridiculous blue guy was really serious?

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[thewhite_symphony]

Al-alright, simply tell me where to find her ...

... but, Athrun, why? What is the matter?

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[infinitejustice]

I've let her stay at the place I'm renting -- until she can afford her own hotel room, anyway. She should be there.

What? Did you miss the broadcast?

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[thewhite_symphony]

[ After a few minutes, she returns with a solemn look on her face. ]

I did, but I was given a copy to watch ... Athrun, you are really going ... aren't you?

I don't even need to ask. I know you are.

[Video, Guardian Corps Filter]

[chosen_light_child]

I wish I could do something to help out, but I'm not in Goldenrod right now and... wouldn't even know where to begin with the bombs.

So, be careful, okay?

[Video, Guardian Corps Filter]

[infinitejustice]

I will. I know what I'm doing.

[Video, Guardian Corps Filter]

[chosen_light_child]

Okay. Good luck.