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You take her to the Pokémon Center and reflect on your life because Explosion is shit on an Electrode unless you run it as a support and want to do massive damage at the cost of losing a 'mon rather than hitting the Volt Switch.

I never played Pokemon because of my studies and RPing with you guys ;-; I only know random stuff I've seen on the net about Pokemon

Mostly general stuff. And more about the history of her father than Sapphire herself, since her father is suppose to be some sort of legendary hunter of some sort. I'd imagine it'd be easier for Gren to find reports and stories about him then his daughter, but yes, when possible Gren also tries to figure out how it relates to Sapphire. Now unless she's also been involved in some shady business and advertised her success, I can't imagine Sapphire has done much to earn a reputation. Though if she or her father has done any business or dealt with the White Fang in any capacity, you can be certain that Gren would be aware of that in some shape or form.

Now if you mean does he know anything about Sapphire's upbringing or home life, no, but he could make some conclusions based off her attitude and what her father is like. Gren has already figured out that Sapphire likely lived a very spartan existence and that her father puts a lot of pressure on her as hunter because frankly that would make sense. Gren would likely know about Sapphire's siblings, mother, and uncle as well, though unless they too have earned some distinction Gren probably doesn't have much info on them.

How would he know about her uncle. Or rather how would know she calls Daniel "uncle"? They're not related he's just a family friend.

@Prince of Seraphs

Facebook.

Though in a more serious answer, that involves more invasive snooping, I.e. Gren bugging Sapphire's Scroll at some point to keep track of her. He already does it to Shiro's Scroll (Though to be fair it was Gren's originally) and Abel's, and would be doing it to everyone elses too if he can stick near their Scrolls for about an hour. All Gren does is piggyback off your Scroll's GPS, so as long as you update it since the last time he snuck his bug in, he could track you. He could also do it in other ways such as sending a text, which is much easier to do with his teammates since they text each other more often then they'd next others.

As for why Gren would want to know about Sapphire's honorary uncle, it was mostly coincidence. At some point Gren just wanted to know why she went to hang out with Oswald, then found the karaoke place. Gren does a bit of research about the owner and, unless he too has lived a complete life of nothingness, Gren would have found that the owner is a friend of the Rode family.

@Prince of Seraphs

Facebook.

Though in a more serious answer, that involves more invasive snooping, I.e. Gren bugging Sapphire's Scroll at some point to keep track of her. He already does it to Shiro's Scroll (Though to be fair it was Gren's originally) and Abel's, and would be doing it to everyone elses too if he can stick near their Scrolls for about an hour. All Gren does is piggyback off your Scroll's GPS, so as long as you update it since the last time he snuck his bug in, he could track you. He could also do it in other ways such as sending a text, which is much easier to do with his teammates since they text each other more often then they'd next others.

As for why Gren would want to know about Sapphire's honorary uncle, it was mostly coincidence. At some point Gren just wanted to know why she went to hang out with Oswald, then found the karaoke place. Gren does a bit of research about the owner and, unless he too has lived a complete life of nothingness, Gren would have found that the owner is a friend of the Rode family.

You know that's going to blow up in Gren's face right?

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You know that's going to blow up in Gren's face right?

Most likely in a literal sense too.

Perhaps. The virus he's using is hardly an original, the only thing he's done to it is allow him to read it. And even then, as long as you update your phone regularly, it'll get rid of the virus be planted before since it only works on certain versions of your app. If he wants to keep track of you constantly, he has to constantly update the virus to the app, though he only needs to use it once to see where your scroll as been.

Now if you mean researching Sapphire's family is going to blow up in his face, I'm not too worried. If you think I should be worried that someone is going to dig through Gren's background, by all means, go for it. I'm honestly quite surprised no one else has. It's not exactly hard; Gren's father keeps no secret that his son used to run with the White Fang. Kinda a sore point between the two. Much of Gren's dark history could easily be traced simply by knowing some of what the White Fang did, some of their key members, and matching that description up to Gren. That is to say, big robot looking fellow with a minigun, killing lots of people. Granted, nowadays the White Fang have more people like that, and Gren just happens to fit that description, but it's no coincidence. You look into his past records about the schools he attends, then look into those schools, and you'd find that Gren never went to them. Unlike Sapphire, Gren's past is hardly as secretive. And that's mostly because his past, until it catches up to him, doesn't bother him anymore.

So it's temporary, harmless and completely illegal while also showing a very distinct lack of trust in his teammates.

@Lucius Cypher The virus only spies on the GPS system though right? Nothing more?

Basically. While Gren is friendly enough, he doesn't trust his teammates. They haven't exactly build their faith in each other since they barely even know each other. Ideally, he'll be able to change that soon, but until then who knows who's one who's side.

@Prince of Seraphs
Essentially. It tracks your GPS, and Gren probably hasn't done it since Sapphire came back from her night out with Oswald. Most of his research has instead been focusing on her father and family rather than Sapphire herself. Other information such as her texts or calls require a different sort of connection which, while possible for Gren to do, isn't really something he's found time or reason to do. Mostly since his mind has been other making more friends or new ways to blow things (And possibly himself) up.

Basically. While Gren is friendly enough, he doesn't trust his teammates. They haven't exactly build their faith in each other since they barely even know each other. Ideally, he'll be able to change that soon, but until then who knows who's one who's side.

Even Shiro?

@Prince of Seraphs

Shiro is a fringed case. Let's not mince words; Gren is obviously manipulating Shiro. On one hand, Gren doesn't expect Shiro to actively go against him. But at the same time, Gren doesn't exactly control Shiro's every move either. It's entirely possibly that at some point someone could convince Shiro to turn against Gren for whatever reason, most easily simply revealing Gren's past and the full extent of what he did for the White Fang (Pillage, Rape, Burn), in which case Gren has very little means to stop them except hoping that his friendship with Shiro is stronger than Gren's sins. Thus, Gren keeps an eye out not only for Shiro, but people Shiro hands out with. Using him to make friends helps cull Gren's possible enemies or root them out.

Now does Gren trust Shiro? No. But does he believe Shiro is useful and there could be a stronger bond between them? Sure, but it's not going to be easy. Gren has already taken the first step by revealing he's a cyborg, but now he's waiting to see what Shiro has to offer before Gren gives the rest of his secrets. It's selfish, but Gren isn't going to just give and expect nothing. He doesn't trust Shiro enough.

You shouldn't be surprised Abel hasn't done any hacky-hacks. He's not a computer kind of guy.

On the subject, he doesn't especially trust him teammates, but he considers it a courtesy to not doubt them nor to pry into their affairs.

You Beacon peeps have issues.

Some of us don't have parents, some of us were child soldiers. Everyone has their baggage.

You shouldn't be surprised Abel hasn't done any hacky-hacks. He's not a computer kind of guy.

On the subject, he doesn't especially trust him teammates, but he considers it a courtesy to not doubt them nor to pry into their affairs.

Given the position they're in Sapphire won't doubt any of her teammates intentions till given reason to. She'll doubt their competency, their ability and basically anything else but until she sees some sign that they are not exactly with the team she'll not doubt it. Gren's not given her reason to doubt him exactly but she has certain unproven suspicions, particularly regarding Pops' disappearance.

@harinezumikouken Is there anything particularly distinctive about Shiro's tattoos that could link to his past just from the image alone? As in could someone researching his tattoos be able to find anything out about his past, where he got them, anything like that?

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Given the position they're in Sapphire won't doubt any of her teammates intentions till given reason to. She'll doubt their competency, their ability and basically anything else but until she sees some sign that they are not exactly with the team she'll not doubt it. Gren's not given her reason to doubt him exactly but she has certain unproven suspicions, particularly regarding Pops' disappearance.

@harinezumikouken Is there anything particularly distinctive about Shiro's tattoos that could link to his past just from the image alone? As in could someone researching his tattoos be able to find anything out about his past, where he got them, anything like that?

Yes.

Yes.

Could you be more specific?

@Prince of Seraphs

Yes.