>>53058171>Why was the chief repeating this again?>Everyone knew what happened.>Was he just rubbing it in?>"Gotta say, you did one helluva job on that house.">"That aura sphere a'yours demolished that wall, hoo boy.">He tapped the photograph of the aftermath, as if you needed a reminder.>The whole side of the house was blown inward.>"Exactly three point two seconds later, you KO'd his pet umbreon and had the man in a headlock.">The chief shook his head dismissively.>"Good thing you didn't snap the poor lad's neck.">You winced at the thought of killing an innocent man.>It's your fault. >You trusted command got the address right without double-checking.>"Well, missy, let's all say a big thank you to the big man upstairs, 'cause nothin' short of a miracle just happened.""Sir?" The timid Lucairo replied.
>"This was nothing short of a slam dunk case against us. No lawyer could've messed this up if they tried.">"Turns out, Mr. Anon's a very forgiving man.">For the first time in weeks, your ears perked up in hope.>"Won't bore you with the legalese, but here's the jist of it.">"The man could've bankrupted the department twice over, but all he's asking for are some repairs and remodeling. And paying the pet's poke-center bill too.">"That is, on one condition. And that's why you're here.">You sat up straighter, eager to help.>"Bizarre as it may seem, you're our bargaining chip.">"He insisted you keep your job, first off." >"Can't say the same for others involved in this clown show.">"Second, he wants to get to know you better.">"Wants you to train him, can you believe it?">"Says he wanted to meet you a couple hours each day to exercise. And it could only be you.">You said a silent 'thank you' to Arceus.>"Now, look, the whole deal rides on this. Made it damn clear there's no alternative.">"We're all losing our jobs if you don't do it.">"Now, I can't make you...">You didn't hesitate. You nodded furiously.>"Atta girl.">"Here's his new address." 