Subject: [PW!] Seriousness Unfolds Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 21:32:35 +0000 (UTC) From: "Steffan Alun" <ic3duck@hotmail.com> Organization: BT Openworld Newsgroups: alt.games.nintendo.pokemon "I follow all rules to the letter, and have never broken even the smallest of laws. That includes driving regulations; according to my driving examiner, my driving skills are amongst the best that he'd ever seen. I value all people equally, and I feel that everyone has a right to a long and happy life." -- from Ralph Harrison's application form to join ComComCom, dated April 1999 Pokewars!: Ralph Harrison "Seriousness Unfolds" Steffan Alun Ralph Harrison opened his eyes. He saw a white ceiling directly above him. He was in a bed. There was a television in front of him and a newspaper on a nearby table. He switched on the television. It was a programme about a group of happy Pikachu who went on adventures. Sickened, Mr Harrison switched it off. He got out of the bed and walked to the table. He read the article on the front page. 'THE INVISIBLE TERRORIST 'YESTERDAY afternoon, a helicopter was stolen from a building in Goldenrod City. The helicopter belonged to Jack Compeyson (53), president of ComComCom - the Complete Communications company - which is a small business which develops phones and modems. 'The incident is clouded in mystery, however, as no-one was seen aboard the helicopter. Witnesses claimed to have seen someone escape using a cable attached to the helicopter. The cable found was not the type of cable used by ComComCom, however - it was of a better quality than their usual stock. Police are questioning various other phone companies and cable manufacturers. 'There was only one casualty; Ralph Harrison (34), a manager for ComComCom. Harrison is thought to have seen the helicopter being stolen via CCTV and ran after it. Neither he nor the helicopter got far; it cashed in a field about four hundred yards away. The helicopter would certainly have killed Harrison had he not taken a Poliwrath along with him. The Poliwrath somehow managed to get aboard the helicopter and put out a fire, saving Harrison's life.' Mr Harrison put the paper down. He didn't care much for the rest of the article. A door opened and a nurse walked through it. "I'm glad to see you up, Mr Harrison," she said. "Are you sure you don't want to rest before getting up?" "I need to get back to work," said Mr Harrison. "I don't think I can let you do that," said the nurse. "You were involved in a police investigation. You're technically a suspect, and for another." Mr Harrison had not intended to knock the nurse unconscious. He didn't even think his gun would still be in his pocket. He hoped the butt of the gun hadn't caused the woman too much harm. BOOM! He wanted it to look like she'd died from a bullet only. ----------------------------- In retrospect, Mr Harrison didn't know why he'd shot the nurse. He felt very guilty about it now. Still, though, that was in the past; he needed to concentrate on the future. He needed a car. That was definite. He couldn't do anything without a quick means of transportation. How would he find a car, though? ComComCom wasn't that far away. He could walk there and get the keys. That was the plan. However, Mr Harrison made a minor error, and instead put a gun to a passer-by's head. "Don't move," he commanded. "Mr Harrison?" "Mike!" "What are you doing here? Why aren't you back at.why have you got a gun?" "It doesn't matter," said Mr Harrison. He put the gun back in his pocket. He made a mental note that he needed some clothes to replace the clothing he'd ruined when he jumped from the helicopter. "Give me the keys to your car, Mike. I need it." "Why?" "Don't ask questions now! I need the car!" Mr Harrison couldn't understand why he was so desperate for the keys. He tried to calm his voice down, but failed. Mike handed over the keys. Mr Harrison grabbed them and ran outside without another word. ----------------------------- Mr Harrison didn't much care for driving. There were too many situations to assess and judgements to be made. Much like being the manager of the Goldenrod branch of ComComCom. Mr Harrison hated his job, and hated ComComCom for MAKING him hate his job. Get up If you wanna survive Give us some life Latino Simon by the Primeapez was playing on the radio. Mr Harrison liked the song. It demonstrated creative imagination, something he didn't have. In your life Everything falling out the sky on top of you Mr Harrison turned to the right to avoid a roundabout. Mr Harrison hated roundabouts. Mr Harrison realised that he didn't always have complete control of his actions, but roundabouts were the worst. He had no control over his actions if he went on one. If he didn't have someone with him in the car to repeatedly say "go left" or similar, Mr Harrison would have no idea where he'd leave the roundabout. Mr Harrison had to drive for twice as long as other employees to get to the ComComCom building each morning. There was only one way to get there without passing any roundabouts. He wasn't sure why he did it. His current job meant nothing to him. It's the love of your life She will lean on me Mr Harrison had two options. He could return home, claim that he was innocent and hope for the best, or he could continue to drive for as long as he could. Which option would be best? Give up If you wanna survive Pick us up back home No. Wait. There was another option. He could return to ComComCom. He could collect the necessary equipment, and continue his original plan. He could get the wires in place first and leave the Radio Tower business until last! What's the point? It's funny 'til you're left to kill yourself In this town By a lucky coincidence, Mr Harrison's mind and body both agreed to the plan. He turned the steering wheel around quickly, narrowly missing an oncoming lorry. Mr Harrison turned into a field to avoid a roundabout. So what's the matter with me? What's the matter with me? What's the matter with me? What's the matter with meeeee? [TBC?] Set-up is now complete, and the plot begins. From this point on, "TBC?" will demonstrate that I have no immediate plans and any people currently interacting with me can follow up to it. -- Steffan A large collection of plagarism: http://iceduck.pkmn.co.uk