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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.]

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[Oh, now isn't that cute. Excuse the snickers at his offended look.]

I was so gorgeous that people got jealous and murdered me. That's my story.

[Said with all the drawl of someone who is bullshitting.]

[Just except for being dead.]

[An eyebrow goes up.]

That's a boring reason to murder someone. I call bullshit.

[Because no one could be that lame.]

What's the real story?

[A tittering laugh, and Betty grins.]

Depends on the circumstances, I'd say. Haven't you ever heard of all the fairy tales where a stepsister or rival gets jealous of the heroine?

Fairytales are for little kids. Plus, most of them area dumbed down from what they're suppose to be.

[He grins, eyebrow going up.]

So what really happened? It's got to be something good.

You mean like the one where the evil stepsisters cut off their heels and toes?

[Yeah, that's right.... Ah, to call upon those old memories. Still, for the time being, Betty just smirks down at him.]

What do I get if I tell you the truth?

Exactly.

[Vanitas smirks now.]

What do you want, exactly?

Well, I would say my tragic backstory is worth a good few Pokemon....

[With a lazy twirl of hair, Betty shrugged.]

But I'll settle for a treat from one of the vending machines. Since I'm so generous.

[Vanitas rolls his eyes but waves a hand to motion her in the direction of the vending machines.]

Fine. I'll buy you whatever you want.

My knight in shining armor!

[Laughing, Betty accompanies him.]

I'm fond of those sweet bun things, as a note.

Fine, fine.

[He trudges along, digging some coins out of his pocket as he side-eyes the other Rocket.]

So spill.

[Leaning against the machine, Betty raises an eyebrow.]

Coin in first. I'll have you know I'm exactly cheap enough to not be cheated out of free food.

[Vanitas gives her a dry look and reaches out, gaze still on her, dropping the coins into the slot.]

[Okay, seriously- that look just has Betty burst into laughter.]

What? It never hurts to cover your bases in a place like this!

Uh huh. Just tell me your story, already.

[You're starting to piss him off, lady.]

So impatient~.

[There's a small laugh before Betty's shoulders roll in a shrug. Since this whole thing is already a lie, the truth won't be recognize for what it is... Well, with a bit of handwaving, anyway.]

There was a fight to the death involving a demon. As it turns out, I couldn't cheat well enough to win. Well, that is the cut and dry of it.

[Leaning against the machine, Vanitas watches Betty as she speaks, taking in what she says and trying to decide whether he believes it or not.

Just because he gave her what she wanted doesn't mean she's actually telling him the truth.]

How'd you end up in the fight in the first place? As far as I know, most people aren't keen on demons.

Probably because they're a few words I won't use in polite company.

[As much as Vanitas can be called polite, a fact she clearly knows as she grins a little.]

Anyway, let's just say it was a job I couldn't refuse. You ever work for those pushy kind of bosses before?

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