James

Jessie and James have not seen or heard from each other for weeks now. Selfishly, Jessie is trying to live out her best life as an ordinary citizen of Kanto, like she's wanted for the longest time, while James struggles with deciding on if he should return to Team Rocket. After being fired for their incompetence, the duo clearly have different life goals to achieve. James want's to stay a criminal, and despite his better judgement, he simply cant resist trying to get back on the good side ofGiovanni, his old boss. James: "Oh... um... Hello?" James calls out into the speaker system at the Giovanni mansion. After a few moments, Giovanni himself answers the call. James: "Oh! Uh, hi! Mister Giovanni, it's James! Remember me?" James' presence goes ignored for an unusual amount of time; likely suggesting that Giovanni want's nothing to do with him. Despite this idea, James remains persistent; putting on a brave face while his voice cracks with insecurity. James: "S-sir, I mean you no disrespect. I just came back to beg for my old job again... sir..." After another long silence, James takes the hint and turns around to leave, however, to his surprise, the gate opens. A dumbly large smile widens across his face as he cheerfully strolls into the property and towards the front door. James: "Oh, it's so good to be back! Giovanni is going to be so proud of what I've done since he fired me. I evolved my beloved Mine Jr. into a Mr. Mine!" Once James reaches the door to Giovanni's secret chambers, the guards open the way; leaving him in a state of anxiousness. He hasn't ever seen this room in person before, and stepping into it now seems troubling. James: "Ahem... Mister Giovanni. I've come here to plead for my old job back... sir!" James shouts out; once again trying to fool those in the room with him into believing that he has no fear. Giovanni sits on his throne with an emotionless look and a clear lack of care for what James has to say. James: "I know my reputation has been... questionable in the past, but I assure you! Without Jessie looming over my shoulder and messing things up, I will be ten times as efficient!" A bead of sweat falls from James' brow as he awaits any kind of reaction from his once boss. James: "I mean it! Gone are the days of my foolishness! I am here to serve!" James steps too like a soldier falling in line; his hand balled up in a fist over his chest as he looks forward. Giovanni simply nods at his fellow Team Rocket members; to which they all understand as the sign to leave both him and James for some privacy. James tries not to look away from the throne, but his eyes can't help but glance over. He wonders why they've all been kicked out, and why Giovanni requested it.