7th bloom; prom

[punchtheflowers]

I don't really give a fuck if You-know-who-you-are is reading this or not, but I know at least Team Rocket's not stupid to pull anything during grad or prom. You know why? Because in about the last month or so, the school's fended off an infestation of demon birds, and an invasion force. What do you think think would happen if they trash a party

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[Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

It's funny... there hasn't been a single peep over in Johto. I'm keeping an ear to the ground (not literally), though. It's a little too convenient that this happened in the city Giovanni lives in, you know?

Hey, so... aren't you a senior, Vinnie? What are you gonna do?

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

Honestly, I think the whole thing's a little weird. Giovanni got a pretty sweet deal here, squatting in FDC outside of the law. If he wanted to start something, why would it be here, where it'd be traced back to him so easy? He's evil, not stupid.

Same reason I thought the Viridian Forest thing was fishy. You don't shit where you eat.

Mmn... As long as Red's here, I'm gonna stay. Dunno 'bout TA-ing, since I've got a job already, but... Maybe I'll major in Botany or something. It's the only class I'm really good in anyway.

[Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

It's extra strange that he wouldn't act until Archer went away. You'd think he'd want to act while he had a high-ranking Rocket with him. Maybe he's making fun of us? He's not stupid, but he is arrogant.

Botany, huh...? It's a good fit for a grass-type! Wow... you're gonna be the first Pokemon I know with a university degree!

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

True... But I just can't think of any way that being an arrogant pisshead would work out in his favour. Maybe Archer left on bad terms, and this is his shit. You followed Archer closer than anyone, where do you think he's gone?

Well, it's only a degree if I manage to actually graduate the program. Hearing about this thesis stuff makes my head hurt.

[Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

That's tricky... I know there's no way Archer would ever give up on rebuilding Team Rocket, but he tried so hard to avoid telling me anything. I don't think he'd stay in the city if he did fight with Giovanni, though. He wasn't exactly social, so I'm not sure if he made any friends worth staying for.

You can do it, Vinnie, you're really smart! I mean, think about it. You never went to school in your whole entire life, and you weren't even a senior for a whole entire year, but here you are, graduating the hardest year of high school! I bet you'll pick up university stuff just as easy, especially if it's all about stuff you're good at.

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

Hn. So we don't really have any solid leads unless they strike again. I don't like it.

Lyra... I'm pretty sure the only reason I passed some of those classes was luck and random shit I learn from video games.

[Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

Not unless Giovanni keeps a diary we can read or something. It's rough, but... it looks like if we want to catch them, then the best we can do is try to respond fast enough next time they do something.

You don't have to be modest, Vinnie! It's not easy to do what you did, so go ahead and be proud.

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

I don't think he's the type to leave a paper trail as obvious as a diary. But yeah, you're right. Last time everyone was too occupied with the end of the year classes. Not anymore.

I guess I just never really grew up with thinking school's that big a deal. It's not something wild Pokemon ever bother with, y'know?

[Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

I'm keeping Janus out of his ball as often as I can, and my radio's on FDC stations. I know it sounds funny, but if something happens, Janus can get me there fastest.

To be honest... I didn't think it was something tame Pokemon bothered with, either. Back home, it... I don't mean to be rude, but I guess it'd be like teaching a parrot to add? It's really cool, and it means the parrot's very smart, but...

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

No, I think that makes sense. Sometimes I wish I could use HM Fly, really.

I can see the appeal of school though, even for a Pokemon. I mean sure, that human idea of having you all set for the future isn't there, but still. You get stronger, you get smarter. You meet a lot of new people that you wouldn't normally be around, and you've got older people t'mentor and support you. It feels safe. Or at least, it oughta feel safe.

[Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

Well, they say that Mewtwo was made from Mew's DNA... maybe someday science will be smart enough to make flying Venuszards or something?

Hey, that's a good point. ...Do you feel safe, Vinnie?

[Lyra that is a stupid question Team Rocket Kid Pokemon are the STRONGEST EVER and fearless and cool and they don't have booger they have SOLID GOLD NUGGETS in their noses]

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

I... the idea of a Venuszard is actually more terrifying than anything else, really. I'll just have to get Max t'teach me how to fly a helicopter.

Yeah, I feel safe enough. But that's only cuz I know I can hold my own in a fight, even like this. Not everyone can. That's why it's our job to make sure they feel safe too.

Re: [Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

You're gonna fly a helicopter?? That is so cool. Wait, are you doing it as a person or a Venusaur?

Said like a true Team Rocket Kid Pokemon, Vinnie! Okay, if anything goes down, then I'll text it right to you, okay? ...Except if I'm on Janus' back it might be kind of hard to do, so if I text you something that's just a jumble of letters like "brngjf" then that means Team Rocket, okay?

...Team Rocket, or I sat on my phone. One of those.

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

Considering I have no idea how a Venusaur can fly a copter, yes I'll need hands.

Uh... If it's Team Rocket you can just... call me. That might be better. If I can't hear anything but loud wooshing sounds, I'll assume you're on Janus already.

[Private level 2]

[notsilvertongue]

You never know! Maybe you could... use your mouth.

Oh. Yeah, that's a good idea too. I'll do that.

[Private level 2]

[punchtheflowers]

Yeah, and Max'll have my ass for breaking the pilot's chair.

If I can't get there, I'll see if there's anyone from Red Team who can. If Sis is out making deliveries or around in the city, she'll probably be there faster than me.