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117. A.J. the Barbaracle

Hello have you heard about anything unusual or stalker related?
Interview Rapport: VERY POSITIVE, VERY MODEST
+1 Shared evolution stage
+1 Shared type (Rock)
Modesty +1 Weak to Rock
Modesty +1 Weak to Water

A.J. is at the Brookheights Gymnasium when you find him, and immediately you can see that he is in the middle of conducting a P.E. class. Young Pokémon of all shapes and sizes are running about an obstacle course specially set up for young children. You can see A.J. encouraging one of his shier students, helping them to cross a beam that, although only a foot or so up, is clearly terrifying to the young Pokémon. However, they seem relieved to be receiving their teacher's help, and once they cross the beam, their energy seems to be renewed.

"Good on ya, Jikka!" A.J. calls, a smile crossing his hand-like face. He turns around when one of his students points you out, and he approaches you with a welcoming grin. "Hey, mate! What's the occasion?"

You greet him back, a little surprised as he grabs one of your wings suddenly and begins vigorously shaking it. He doesn't seem to notice your discomfort as you begin to explain that you are here with a team of others to help with the Stalker infestation. The Barbaracle releases his grip and nods his head thoughtfully, considering your words.

"What a noble effort," he remarks, shaking his head in near-disbelief. "What a top bloke! Well, mate, if I can help in any way, I'm game. Just, uhh... Just keep your voice down a little. The kids are under enough pressure at school; the last thing they need is another reminder of how unsafe this city is right now." He looks solemnly at his class. Each one of them looks completely oblivious to the dangers just outside - or potentially inside - their building.

He comes a little closer to you, reducing his voice to a whisper. "You didn't hear this from me, but... Bardroni's an awesome teacher, but her kid, Min?" He blew out a sigh. "That kid's messed up. Him, and his two goonies, Hunu and Natisha. Min's no doubt the worst of the lot. He was, uh...he was insensitive, to say the least, when Haime's mother was killed. I never knew the Pokémon, but...Haime's a gentle little thing who's never hurt a single person. Min and his gang made it their mission to bully a select few kids, Haime being one of them. Min's on suspension right now but maybe you can talk to his goonies...see if they spill the beans. Wouldn't hurt to, uh..." A.J. looks almost pained as he continues, as if he knows he shouldn't be saying such a thing. "...Intimidate them a bit. They don't respond to their definition of weakness." He breathes a sigh, stepping back.

"Anyhow, can't really help you more than that. I know my step-sister Mirad found some weird item but she's so bally protective over that thing for some reason. It'll take some convincing to get her to wave it off to ya." He shrugs. "Dunno if it'll be any help to ya. Hopefully I gave you some leads to follow, hey?"

He gives you a smile and returns to his class. With your newly gathered information, you head back to base in preparation for the nighttime.


Felix the Archeops (M: Rock/Flying)
Health: 5/5
Sanity: 4/4
Perk: Science | Learned Abilities: Investigate
Failed Assassinations: 0/2