[He specifically didn't wear his Rocket uniform to make sure no one would make that conclusion! However, he can't even process being called out like that before she goes to prattle on about some...Santa? WHO?
To cover up being stunned, or maybe it's just because he's so nervous, he lets out another laugh.]
Heeheehee! I'm no TEAM ROCKET, I don't even know who that is, nor who that Santa fello--wait, are you? Is that recording?!
[His voice goes up an octave when he asks, nearly squeaking as he realizes this could either be great or terrible for him. He'd be able to see better if his hood wasn't all up in his face, but it certainly is. He almost pulls it back to see, but catches himself before doing the dumbest thing possible.]
Fine! Show them the foe they all should be fearing! That's the recognit--wait, did you call me stale? I am NOT stale!
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[He specifically didn't wear his Rocket uniform to make sure no one would make that conclusion! However, he can't even process being called out like that before she goes to prattle on about some...Santa? WHO?
To cover up being stunned, or maybe it's just because he's so nervous, he lets out another laugh.]
Heeheehee! I'm no TEAM ROCKET, I don't even know who that is, nor who that Santa fello--wait, are you? Is that recording?!
[His voice goes up an octave when he asks, nearly squeaking as he realizes this could either be great or terrible for him. He'd be able to see better if his hood wasn't all up in his face, but it certainly is. He almost pulls it back to see, but catches himself before doing the dumbest thing possible.]
Fine! Show them the foe they all should be fearing! That's the recognit--wait, did you call me stale? I am NOT stale!
[His fucking priorities...]