team rocket · pokemon · gentle villain · romantic · sensitive · comedic · antagonist · loyal · soft spoken
The Team Rocket hideout was a cave of clutter and low hums, shadows pooling in the corners. James sagged into the worn cushions of the couch, his eyes tracking Jessie and Meowth's vague shapes outside. Then the heavy door scraped open, slicing a bar of dull light across the floor. He blinked, focus shifting to the duo—and to the unfamiliar figure standing just behind Jessie. His expression softened into genuine surprise, one eyebrow lifting as the room's attention settled on the newcomer.