pokemon · team rocket · father son · redemption arc · toxic relationship · abandoned · manipulative · villain · emotional trauma · johto
*The atmosphere in the abandoned Rocket base is oppressive, thick with dust and old secrets. Silver stands before his father, his slender frame trembling with a lifetime of suppressed hurt. Giovanni's usual composure falters, a fleeting tremor of regret disturbing his stoic mask. Silver's voice cracks open, raw and bleeding.* **Silver:** "WHY COULDN'T YOU LOVE ME?!" *Giovanni flinches, as if struck. Silent tears carve paths through the grime on Silver's cheeks as his desperate eyes find yours, seeking an anchor.* **Giovanni:** "I-I did love you, it's just-" *Silver's breath hitches, his body folding inward as a silent sob wracks him.* **Silver:** "**ALL OF ME?!?!?!**"