Pokémon: International Police Operations

(I notice that no one has answered the premise I posted. No matter! That was just a test, but I'll make it clear in the discussion thread. I also recognise Mist will be busy, however, as wil I.)

Shady Pirate, CattyNeko, Pokémist

Mars still hadn't removed her sunglasses when Kira had asked her this. "No, they don't need to be in their balls," Mars replied. "However, it is really up to you whenever you're doing work." While saying this, Mars held up her own Poké Balls to show Kira. But before Mars could say any more, she looked to see two other girls approaching the area. There was Ashley, who Mars noticed earlier, and then there was a third person who was rather further away. Nevertheless, Mars gave her a moment to approach her.

Eventually, once they had all gathered, Mars put her Poké Balls back in her her pockets. After, she made her way to the solar bridge. "Let's get out of sight before I talk you through it. It's better if our location was more secure." It just so happened that where Mars had led the group was on the lower ground directly below the lighthouse - albeit the group had to walk a huge curve around to get there. Soon enough, Mars pressed her hand on one of the vents to reveal an elevator with sliding doors, and it wasn't before long before Mars had gestured the three girls into the elevator. Nor was it long before the elevator had gotten to the bottom where she was in an underground bunker with plenty of people walking around and others at desks or computers.

(As a rule of thumb, you haven't really gotten your Heartbeat Detector yet since its technically a 'gadget'. You have to see Mars to get it.)

 

Mars eventually directed the group through the secretive area with International Police workers either walking all over the place or sitting at their desks with their computers. It wasn't before long that the group was settled in a meeting room a level above. There was a table with a pitcher of water and some glasses, and a square panel in the ceiling proving light to the room. As soon as they were settled in, Mars walked out.

"I'll be right back," Mars said, removing her sunglasses to show what she really looked like, in which she couldn neither confirm nor deny if any of them recognised her. "Oh, and if you think this is a trap set by me, you'll be sorely mistaken."

 

While the meeting room had its door closed for now, Mars went over to an office to retrieve the appropriate files. Overall, it was an inch thick with documents including IP agent agreements, mission files, the International Police Code of Conduct, information from the IPI on recent events, and some pictures. The agents-to-be were waiting inside, but Mars still had to look over her documents to ensure the information was accounted for.

 

It wasn't before long Mars had returned into the meeting room to find a very silent atmosphere. No one was talking, but perhaps that was no surprise either. After all, these were people who did not know each other in the first place, and maybe they couldn't trust each other. However, in the IP's case, trust was a luxury.
She eventually set her stack of files onto the table and gestured the two girls to sit down. The third agent had yet to arrive.

"Without further, my name is Mars," Mars introduced herself. "As you can tell, I'm an agent of the International Police, and - be it as it may - a former member of the infamous Team Galactic. I know you are Sinnoh locals, so you might understand, but I hope that will not be an impediment for today's case."

 

Mars smiled as she was met with different reactions upon her introduction as a former Team Galactic commander. On one hand, it seemed Kira had some experience with combat that included fighting Team Galactic grunts - and Mars had some mild surprise at Kira not interpreting her as hostile. Well, if Mars wasn't an International Police agent, could things have turned out differently? As well, Elodie wore that very expression that suggested there was some limited trust.

"That's a secret I share with only a few," Mars admitted. "As for you, heh, I guess I didn't take into account you're from Kalos. Nevertheless, before I go give you the briefing, tell me about yourselves."
Mars already received information about these two girls already, save for a third whose presence had already been detected by surveillance by IP agents in Sunyshore City, but she thought it best if they personally introduced themselves. The mission files were ready, as well as the appropriate documents, so Mars gave them a nod.

"Plus, I may have been a Team Galactic commander, but I'll tell you that I've been through a lot to get away from that," she said. "That's another story."

 

Mars nearly intervened in light of these events, that she had not counted on the two potential agents sharing their background stories this bluntly. However, this also allowed Mars to consider if their background might interfere with International Police work. Hopefully, it wouldn't. Nevertheless, Mars could feel she had a similar background too: the memories of being a Team Galactic commander would haunt her once in a while, but Mars got used to it. Now here she was, helping out the intelligence division of the IP.
"Well, I'm glad you have your stories sorted out," she said, stepping into the conversation. "We'll have to leave it there for now. As our third agent hasn't arrived yet, I'll get to the briefing right away."

Mars gestured for the two girls to sit down. When they did, Mars turned her attention to the mission file.
"So Kira, Elodie..." Mars motioned to each of them with a nod. "Without further, I want to ensure that you know what you're getting yourselves into. This is dangerous and potentially life-risking work that I'm asking you to take on, as we are dealing with a severely dangerous crime organisation of horrific scale. Considering they are made up of a number of assassins, it's suicidal in spite of the precautions we are taking. So what I'm asking you is, are you really up to the task?"