Giovanni

"It will be for myself, of course. Consult our scientists if you require assistance for the cloning process."

He seems aware that cloning isn't Lovrina's forte, but he doesn't care as long as she delivers results he wants to see.

"Shadow Mewtwo would be an adequate addition to our arsenal. We have enough Mew DNA left over from the previous project to create a new one, you can figure out the rest."

That would narrow down to one or two people she's potentially referring to...

"I see. I'll leave the details to your discretion. In the meantime..."

Pause.

"In exchange for lending you one of my best agents, I want you to make Legendary Shadows for Rocket's high ranking members."

He raises an eyebrow. As if the majority of the high ranking League members aren't already oddballs in their own right, on top of being thorns in his side?

"And this Selene and the Elite 4 members are hindering your research?"

Alola has a Pokémon League now? That's a new one to him. He'll have to look into this as soon as he can.

"Very well. You may collaborate with Ariana for this project."

"Excellent."

Ultra Space? Well, he isn't going to deny his scientist that, not when it may assist her in the production process. Still...

"Am I correct to assume you refer to Executive Ariana?"

Well, that was simpler than expected. It'll be a roulette as to which species of Shadow Pokémon gets what signature moves, but that's something he can live with.

"Very well. How soon can you begin making more Shadow Pokémon? Any materials you require, Team Rocket shall provide."

"This would be a great asset to Team Rocket, if this enhancement could be applied to other species as well."

He rubs his chin thoughtfully.

"I see. On top of turning your Shaymin into a Shadow Pokémon, you've also made it stronger."

There was a compliment towards her implicated in his words... A rare feat for Lovrina, considering how unwilling he is to dole out praise.
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He leans slightly forward, intrigued.

"Do elaborate."

"No. Get back to work."

His Persian leers at her, from its favorite lounging spot. The feline stares at Lovrina both condescendingly and with predatory curiosity.

"Ah, Lovrina. I expect you have results to show me?"

He puts down the paperwork, giving the scientist his undivided attention... for now.

He looks up from the reports hand delivered by his subordinates themselves, fully expecting a more... recent investment. One he expects to have borne satisfactory results to show by now.

"Enter."

valkyrie

Man there's a lot of stuff I gotta catch up here 😥

Valkyrie

I'm not sure if someone will be there to greet Archer, but whoever it is it won't be Gio lol. Either way, he might try to stop her I would imagine

Valkyrie

The latter would be interesting 👀

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Valkyrie

Wowie, that's me :D

He scoffed sarcastically.

"Truly a shame that even someone as great as they could not escape their pasts."

"I am only speaking the truth, boy. You are blind to his faults."

He just laughed.

"Your version, perhaps. Who's to say others have not successfully converted their Silvers into becoming their rightful heir?"

"And your father? Last I heard, he ended up following in my footsteps... Ironic, don't you think?"

He smirks at Gin.

"Hello there, grandson. I do hope you've enjoyed your stay here so far."

A nod of approval.

"Excellent. Bring me to him. I would like to see this... grandson of mine."

That caught his attention, leaning towards Samuel in interest.

"Where is he now?"

Valkyrie

It's hilarious lol

@samuelthefalseking.bsky.social

"Samuel. What do you want to report to me?"

// Doing it here too lol

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valkyrie

Just wanted to say, you write Giovanni so well I was gasping in horror the entire time while reading that story line.