Open/Closed Log]

[bleedingunversed]

Who: Vanitas and anyone that wants to encounter him~ (With two closed prompts)
Where: Goldenrod City
When: The first couple weeks of August
Summary: Just a general catch-all for Vanitas messing around in Goldenrod
Rating: PG..?



[Closed to Rockets - At the base]

[While he hadn't initially planned on checking in, because a part of him wanted to see how much he could push his luck, Vantias does end up stopping at the Team Rocket base as soon as he gets to Goldenrod. He'll be there for a few days giving him time to report in, touch base with some individuals and just relax in the comfort of a free bed.

In particular he'll be raiding the kitchens because why should he buy a whole bunch of food on the road when he can just eat lightly then stuff his face at base?

Or you may find him snooping around trying to get a look at all the captive Pokemon. Just to see what's there. It's not like he'd ever try to take anything.

He'll be on the lookout for some familiar faces, as well, both to chat and to cause trouble. Because he can.]


[Open Prompt - Catching a new dog]

Wrecker, use Water Gun.

[Standing at the mouth of an alley, Vanitas lazily watched as his Totodile darted forward and let out a watery blast at the Houndour growling at the other end. The canine managed to dodge and counterattack with Bite though it missed it's mark as well.

The young man rolled his eyes and pulled another Pokeball from his belt, tossing it up into the air. With a faint click it broke open and in a flash of light Vanitas's Haunter appeared, Shadow snickering and flexing it's claws.]

Shadow, use Confuse Ray! Wrecker, use Water Gun again!

[Both were quick to respond, though a little too quick on the Totodile's part because he went first rather than waiting for the Confuse Ray. Shadow, who had already been moving forward to attack, gets hit with the attack instead and whirls around angrily, giving their Houndour opponent a chance to bolt past them.]

DAMMIT!

[Vanitas glared at his Pokemon before recalling them both, releasing Flood and Scrapper instead as he headed after the Houndour.]

Come on you two. I want that dog.



[Closed to Madoka]

[Vanitas was no stranger to stealing Pokemon. He'd taken quite a liking to it which was good since that was his job essentially. Most of the Pokemon he stole he ended up sending back to Team Rocket but every now and then one would catch his eye.

This time, it's an Eevee.

He'd been tailing a young girl for awhile now, wandering along acting as if he were window shopping, all the while keeping tabs on the girl and her Eevee. Flood was, of course, drifting along beside him, giggling up a storm since she knew what he was up to.

Looks like they were going to end up with a new teammate~

After a half hour of following the girl around Vanitas finally decided to make a move, putting on his charm--well, the charm he copied from Sora as much as it disgusted him--and approached. A seemingly genuine smile was on his lips as he stepped around Madoka and lifted a hand in greeting.]

Hi--ah, is there any chance you could help me? I've gotten kind of lost. This is my first time visiting the city.

[There was a sheepish edge to his voice as he rubbed the back of his neck, Flood sitting on his shoulder now and waving happily.]

Comments

rocket base because guess who's faking

[pipers_son]

I'm pretty sure you're not one of the ones who work here.

[The person speaking to Vanitas appears to be a woman with short, dark curly hair and dark red eyes, dressed in a Rocket uniform. After a second, she laughs.]

But then again, I'm not either. Got time on your hands, then?

wow how dare you sneak into their sekret base

[bleedingunversed]

[Vanitas pauses and glances at the young woman speaking, an eyebrow going up as he gives her a once over. Beside him, Scrapper, his Houndoom, let's out a low snarl.]

I figured a Rocket's a Rocket. The Pokemon clearly don't care.

[He smirks, resting a hand on Scrapper's head.]

Just got back from some time on the road. I don't think I've seen you before. One of those precious newbies?

listen they started it by having Rockets in his circus!!

[pipers_son]

You're talking to a senior, thank you.... Although one who got stuck after some nonsense with Unown.

[Sighing, she curls a hand by her cheek.]

At least it's better than having to stick around in the boring little town that's Violet. The only worse place is Cherrygrove.

hey they were just there for the clowns okay

[bleedingunversed]

[Vanitas's smirk doesn't falter as he raises his hands in a gesture of surrender.]

Sorry, boss. Stuck how?

[He doesn't fully believe the senior bit but hey, whatever.]

Most of the places around here are boring. Mahogany wasn't too bad but everyone's just too pleasant around this place.

[Can you hear his disgust?]

don't steal the clowns either!

[pipers_son]

I can see you're just bubbling with respect for your elders. [Wraths irreverence for the rules but with a teenager's attitude. God help them all.] I couldn't tell you, since it was one of those weird weekends where no one remembers much, but let's just say it was worse than anyone's hangover trying to deal with it.

[Thank god for 4th Wall the weird nonsense of Johto. Makes it so easy to lie.]

[The disgust comes in loud and clear, and she tilts her head to the side.]

So I take it that means it takes the fun out of making monsters fight each other?

wow just ruin ALL his fun HUFFS

[bleedingunversed]

Always. [Vanitas smirks.] Sounds like a real fun time.

[It really does. Vanitas picked up on that pretty quick and has been using it to his advantage.]

Yeah. I mean, it does make it more fun to steal Pokemon because no one ever sees it coming most of the time but what's the fun in battling if you aren't out for blood?

listen just steal a bunch of mr mimes instead from someone

[pipers_son]

Something something thrill of competition?

[A careless shrug.]

Or getting a lot of money if you have a Meowth.

[soulcomet]

[Madoka seems almost startled when Vanitas approaches — and even glances around for a split second, as if to make sure he was actually speaking to her — before she settles, and offers a warm, if perhaps apologetic, smile.]

I'm sort of new here myself ... But I can show you how to get to the Pokémon Center, if that would help?

[bleedingunversed]

[Oh she's going to be easy.]

That would be great! I'd really appreciate it....I guess I should introduce myself, huh?

[Vanitas smiles wider, offering a hand.]

I'm Sora.

[soulcomet]

[she doesn't mind at all, and takes his hand for a friendly handshake. it never hurts to have more people keeping an eye out for each other in such a big city, right?]

It's nice to meet you! I'm Madoka. Did you want to go to the center now?

[bleedingunversed]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Madoka.

[He give her hand a squeeze before letting go, gesturing to Flood on his shoulder.]

This is Flood.

[The Phantump twills in delight and eases off his shoulder, drifting over to bop Madoka on the nose.]

Lead the way! The sooner we get there the better.

[soulcomet]

[poor Madoka, she has no idea. but she nods, and laughs a little at being bopped on the nose — and, clearly on a mission, and turns in the direction of the center.]

It's not too far from here! Just a couple of blocks.

[bleedingunversed]

[As soon as she turns Vanitas glances at Flood who beams at him then drifts over to start charming the Eevee, twilling at the other Pokemon with a wave.

Vanitas follows on Madoka's heels, arms going behind his back.]

So how long have you been here, Madoka?

Dog catcher.

[badluckbabe]

[Jinx had to admit there was something comfortingly familiar about Goldenrod. It wasn't exactly as big and bustling as Jump City, but it was close enough. And it promised her a warm bed and a free kitchen.

Out shopping and restocking on supplies Jinx's bad luck was catching up on her as a Houndour came charging up behind her and knocked her legs out from under her.]

Oh come on!!!

[Her shopping bags falling onto the ground and splitting open, Jinx managed to flip in the air and landed roughly on one foot and one knee.]

What the hell man! Why do I keep getting run over by pokemon?!

[bleedingunversed]

[Vanitas wouldn't have bothered to stop if it was any normal person but he recognized this one.]

Flood, Scrapper, go stop that stupid thing and bring it back.

[The pair were quick to do as they were told, Flood zipping by Jinx with a merry little twill as Scrapper bound along without a glance back.

Their trainer paused near the girl that had been knocked about by their prey, snorting softly at the spilled mess before offering her a hand.]

Maybe you're just an easy target.

[Hello there~]

[badluckbabe]

Wouldn't be the first time someone accused me of being easy.

[Being friends with Diana has really taught Jinx how important it is to not have too much pride to get in the way of a sense of humor. The items are a lot of basics. Potions, pokeballs, first aid kit, some socks with pokemon on them.]

May I assume that hound was your target? Is it really safe to let your pokemon chase after it without supervision?

[Jinx didn't trust some of her pokemon to be left alone in her hotel room let alone run errands for her or chase pokemon.]

[bleedingunversed]

Yes and yes. They'll come back. Flood may detour in the process but she never stays away for long. And Scrapper--

[He shrugs, offering Jinx a grin.]

--she's too devoted not to return. Hopefully they'll bring that idiot mutt back with them.

[Puppies. Such a pain in the ass.]

...Want some help picking this junk up?

[badluckbabe]

It would be helpful...ugh this bag is ripped.

[Taking off her backpack she opens it and starts to tuck her potions and pokeballs in the appropriate pockets.]

Well if not I suppose Goldenrod isn't THAT big. We can probably follow the path of destruction.

What made you pick that one in particular? First one you saw?

[bleedingunversed]

[Crouching down to gather up some of the spilled items, Vanitas shrugs.]

It was putting up a good fight so it seemed like a good bet. When I first met Scrapper she just about ripped my hand off and tore Flood apart. Now she's one of the best Pokemon I have.

[He loves his crazy dog.]

We ran into a few others but they were all pretty dumb.

all your base

[keep_surviving]

[Diana too is not one to turn down the prospect of a free food.

She doesn't really like coming back to HQ so much because, well, she wasn't the greatest Team Rocket member. Mostly due to sheer lack of motivation of course, and she usually got pulled in by some superior to demand she make more of an effort when she dropped by.

They had a bunch of people stealing shit for them and she didn't ask for this job, what did it matter if she wasn't bringing something back every week? She was still handing out those shitty flyers. I mean, sure she often got bored and just, had Strut drop them from the sky over a part of town or something but she met her quota.

Oh well, free food in the cafeteria made up for that. For now anyway. The payroll of her new job was making her question the point in sticking with TR for a measly P1000 a week.

But at least this way she gets to bother both Walter and Jack while they're working.

She has her usual set with her, a large Salandit and Luxray dozing at her feet. A Sylveon and Espurr sat on either side of her, leaning in. And Murkrow who she keeps tossing scraps of food to. Her 6th Pokemon currently elsewhere in the base.]

Oh hello there~

[bleedingunversed]

[Vanitas vaguely remembered Diana. They'd met during that strange weekend but honestly all of the details were fuzzy because..well...he'd been an ant thing.

But it's enough to have him meandering over with some of the food he'd snagged, his Salazzle trailing along behind him while Flood, his Phantump, zipped around messing with other grunts that were scattered about the cafeteria.

He didn't bother asking and just set his tray of food down at the table she was seated at, sinking down onto the bench as his gaze went from each of her Pokemon then to the girl herself.]

We met before, didn't we?

[Hello, Diane. How are you?

Phial let's out a greeting hiss to the other Pokemon at the table, slinking over to drape herself on the bench beside Vanitas. Flood, meanwhile, goes right to the Sylveon, eyes wide behind her mask.

What a ridiculous looking Pokemon!]

[keep_surviving]

[Oh, hey, this guy. Diana has... A vague memory of him. She also has a way more vivid one of him being sexually assaulted by his Pokemon. That'd been funny.]

Yeh, you were on the network. Making out with your lizard.

[She flashes him a playful smirk.

The Salazzle opens a lazy eye, her tail coiling around her Trainer's leg possessively before returning to her doze. Caine is less impressed, lifting and shaking his giant head, watching Vanitas with a rumbling growl in his throat.

Isla blinks up at Flood impassively before giving a small chirp of friendliness and wrapping one tendril around Diana's arm and reaching to shake Flood's hand with the other.]

[bleedingunversed]

[Insert the driest look he can manage here.]

I wasn't making out with her.

[Said Salazzle let's out a snicker, tongue flicking out to brush his arm which gets her a glare.]

She was trying to make out with me. There's a difference.

[Don't judge him okay. It's not his fault his lizard thinks he's attractive.

His gaze goes to Caine and he grins at the canine, not in the least bit scared by the creature. In fact, the growl is answered by another as Scrapper, Vanitas's Houndoom, pads up, glaring at the Luxray before taking a seat beside her trainer.

Flood, meanwhile, twills delightedly and shakes the fleshy tendril, giggling up a storm.]

Enjoying the perks of being a member of Team Rocket? [He motions to his tray, clearly not impressed by the food offerings but it was better than nothing.]

[keep_surviving]

[Her eyes snap to the Houndoom and her shoulders tense. Caine moves to rise, his mane rising up with static. Diana places a hand on his muscular shoulder and he huffs, taking a sitting position instead.]

Yeh, well, free is free, right? Isn't that why you're here?

[bleedingunversed]

[Vanitas takes note of that and his eyes narrow just the slightest.]

Scrapper, down.

[The Houndoom obeys without hesitation, settling on the ground and resting her head on her front paws.]

Yeah, can't beat free, I guess. It's not like I make enough with these losers to actually afford anything else.

[He has a love/hate relationship with Team Rocket, okay.]

Not a fan of dogs?