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[color=F92a2a]Level 2 (XP: 13/20)[/color]
Ace ([@Yankee]), Frisk ([@Majoras End]), Prisoner ([@XoXKieroBombXoX])
[b][u]Edinburgh MagicaPolis[/u][/b][/center]

Wonder Red and Big Band had filed back into the general crowd before the All Round show could begin, with a newly awakened and quickly debriefed Lucia Morgan at their side. It was good timing, too, seeing as the show was just starting when they returned. Unfortunately Red couldn't entirely enjoy it. He was taking to his role as security detail a tad more seriously than what was probably necessary, scanning the crowd for any potential ne'er-do-wells and keeping an eye on the entry points into the plaza. It reminded him of when he would take his students on a field trip, and he would have to always be on the lookout for them getting into trouble, meaning he never got to partake in the experience.

The job of a protector was never put on hold.

Still, it was hard to outright [i]avoid[/i] catching the show, and from what Red saw it was impressive. The team of Spheals were in good sync with one another, and showed off their individual talents with ease. Wonder Red was impressed. Not even the Wonderful One-Double-Oh was always in line. Maybe he was giving too much credit to the Spheals, not that they weren't trying their best. It was the brains behind the operation that lead their squad to such cohesion, the trainers. Much like his own Commander Nelson.

Red felt like he learned something today. What that was, he couldn't tell ya.

The show went off without a hitch, at least where security was concerned. Did that mean they did their jobs exceedingly well, or barely at all? One of the great mysteries of the world, even in one such as this. Still, peace was peace, and that was worth celebrating. As the crowd dispersed and everyone gathered around the All Round's transport vehicle, Wonder Red stopped next to one of the cage - Dumpy, he was pretty sure - and gave it a gentle pat on the head.

[color=F92a2a]"You did good today,"[/color] he said. He was on the fringe of the conversation with Sierra, but he did pipe up midway through to add in his two cents, as usual. [color=F92a2a]"Poachers might not have struck during the show, but if you would prefer it we could help escort you and the All Round to your next destination, to be on the safe side."[/color] The topic quickly moved on to the promised payment, though Red would've been fine to forgo his or allow someone else his share. A job well done was more than enough for him. There was a hitch, however, since it was less a reward and more of a [i]promise[/i] of a reward. Shady hiring practices aside, Wicke, the analyst, was warm to the group, and offered a trip to someplace to discuss their pay. [color=F92a2a]"Excellent idea,"[/color] Red commented.

When they arrived, Red moved to hold the door open for everyone else. [color=F92a2a]"Pardon me, Wicke?"[/color] Red started to ask as he filed in behind the others. [color=F92a2a]"I was curious - those Spheals are pretty impressive creatures. I've seen a few of these Pokemon before, and they seem quite capable. Sierra mentioned that the Aether Foundation has its fair share of detractors. What is it you do, as a corporation?"[/color] Red doubted they did little more than put on Pokemon shows. They seemed too big a company for that, especially to garner such animosity.[hr][center][color=F92a2a]566 Words
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