Gretchen
*The private jet Giovanni had chartered finally landed at the airport in Sigville. A vacation was just what he needed, and the invitation was too enticing to let pass him by. He considered the possibility of this whole setup being a trap, but he would need no guards with him. As far as he knew, he was only invited here because he was Viridian Gym's former leader. Everyone knew of his prior allegiance to Team Rocket, but the allegations of him being the boss were... Flimsy at best. If anyone asked, he could just as easily claim that those days were behind him. He would still be in direct communication with his subordinates, but he was sure the organization would be just fine without him for a while.*

*He stepped out onto the landing strip and breathed in the fresh air. Today was the beginning of a break long overdue.*
Juan
Once Giovanni got off the plane. There would be something in the sky, and it seemed to be getting bigger, and then **CRASH**, Mason and Lucario landed right on top of Giovanni.
Gretchen
*Giovanni is immediately taken aback by this indignation. He gets away and brushes himself off.* "How dare you! Do you have any idea who I am?"
Juan
Mason held his head, feeling pretty dizzy. "Hi Dad.." Lucario bowed politely to Giovanni and poked Mason with his bone.
Gretchen
*He clutches his head.* "Oh. It's you. I should have known I couldn't enjoy a vacation alone so easily."
Juan
He shook off his dizziness and stood up. "So, y'know how you've been looking for Monika for half a decade?" Just saying her name made him want to punch something.
Gretchen
"Don't tell me... She's here too?"
Juan
He chuckled nervously. "Yep... Right here... On this island.." He coughed into his fist. Lucario just stood up straight and politely.
Gretchen
"I came here to be alone, not to have some family reunion." *Giovanni crosses his arms.* "Though... I have been wondering about her lately."
Juan
He frowned, he was very offended and furious. "W-Well... I know you've been trying to get her back into Team Rocket... And I've been trying too!" He clenched his fist, "But that damn boyfriend of hers keeps getting in the way.."
Gretchen
"If she's here, does that mean he's here as well? I wouldn't mind the opportunity to...*Get to know him* A little better. It would bring me joy to bring my daughter home with me...*Without* Him."

*Giovanni knows he's getting older. He can't run this organization forever. Just like his mother before him, it may be time for one of his own to take over for him...*
Juan
He looked on his phone, apparently one of his grunts found her at the bar, and they recorded a video of her being drunk, and they also caught everything she said about Leon. "How interesting.." He played the video, forgetting that Giovanni was even there for a moment, his eyes widened when he saw her crush the glass and almost break the table.
Gretchen
"Tell me everything you've learned about her so far. Is she a strong trainer? Will she fit in the ranks of Team Rocket? Or has this pursuit been another waste of my time?"
Juan
He nodded. "Very strong... She.." He got chills down his spine just thinking about it. "Her Mimikyu... Ate a man.." He shook it off. "She's also dating Champion Leon now... And he's very protective.." He didn't feel like mentioning Akari, so he held his tongue.
Gretchen
"A champion! I would expect no less from my own blood. But why did it have to be that royal fop Leon?" *He facepalms.* "He may be champion of Galar, but I'd wager he'd lose to the likes of most other champions, if not some of my former gym leader companions."
James
*Crystal entered the Airport, as of hearing of a new arrival. Her ninetails would be besides her* "Oh, Hello there!"
Juan
He glanced over at the female heading towards them. "Fuck." He put his head down, hoping that she wouldn't recognize him. He forgot that Lucario was also there, so Crystal could probably recognize him.
Gretchen
*Giovanni tilts his hat to obscure his facial features.* "Another person eager to interrupt my peaceful vacation? Let me guess. With that Alolan Ninetales, you're likely an Ice gym leader. Am I correct?"
James
"Wait... Why are you still here? Your cringey self decided to yell 'team rocket is blasting off again' after you got beat by Leons charizard" (to mason) "And yes, i am an ice type gym leader, i can assume you're a ground type gym leader perhaps?"
Gretchen
"...So you've heard of me. Yes, I specialize in Ground Pokémon." *He turns to Mason.* "And you. You lost to this girl?"
James
"Not to me, no, that lucario seems like its... Modified in some way, but the galar champions Charizard, i would have easily beat Mason if that lucario was normal" *The ninetails was a bit... On edge* "Thats a nice type to specialize in though"
Juan
He looked down and grumbled. "It was the stupid Charizard.." Normally Mason is Cunning and Confident, but now he was acting like his older sister, shy and nervous.
Gretchen
"Only a poor trainer blames his Pokémon. Keep your chin up, and take your loss with dignity. Learn from it, and you will become even stronger than before."
Juan
He lifted his head up, did his own father just call him a poor trainer? He just nodded slowly and stuffed his hands in his pockets and stayed silent. He didn't know what to say to that.
James
"Well... Theres one thing i think i should bring up about Mason though. Unless you want to tell him yourself mason? You know.. About *Akari*?"
Juan
He glared at Crystal, he looked ready to draw blood, but he couldn't. Lucario and Ninetales were basically having a staring contest. He didn't want to look back to father, Akari was a very promising Admin for Team Rocket, and Giovanni was aware of that too, he didn't know how to say that she joined forces with the Champions.
James
"Well... I might as well say it myself then" *Crystal shrugged* "So i had a chat with Akari... And noticed a shock collar thing, what was up with that? For one, and then i found out that *You* Were to blame, Mason.. And i wouldn't have intervined if you maybe could treat other people not like your slaves to do your bidding, and as a personal warning.. *If you DARE try any of that abuse shit with Akari AGAIN, then my little Kyurem here will teach you a lesson, got it?* Anyways, Giovanni, Yes? I Think you shall enjoy this island, and maybe talk to mason about human decency, thats all i wanted to say"
Juan
He was fed up with this girl. "Didn't my Lucario bring your Kyurem down to 40% Health?" He was back to being himself again. "And where's your proof that this 'shock collar' was my doing? Humans do have the ability to lie y'know~" He smirked at her. "And what I do with other members of our organization, is nothing of your concern."
James
"Yes, because Kyurem didn't attack, *Which was lucky* Because kyurem attacking can get... Destructive, and i know from your bitchy personality and you just admitted it in that sentence, and how you treat other PEOPLE is my concern! Because if you treat others like shit... Especially my FRIEND, oh believe it that i'm going to do something about it"
Gretchen
"I think I've heard enough from the both of you. I've got some... Thinking to do. I would prefer to do so alone. Unless you'd like to find yourself trapped in a Fissure, I advise you to point me in the direction to my room, and *Stay out of my way*." *Giovanni sends out his Rhyperior, which stands to guard him as he turns away.* "We will have to catch up later, Mason. Do try not to spill the secrets of the family business to anyone else while you're at it."
Juan
He looked away, embarrassed. He pointed towards the mansion, and once Giovanni was out of sight, he actually looked sad for once. Lucario looked up at him in concern and patted his back. Mason brushed him off. "W-Well... I-I also have some thinking to do... Don't even think about sending yourself, or your Pokemon to follow me." He then walked away, towards Arceus Knows Where.
James
"Good enough..." *Crystal goes somewhere else*
Jodi
*A red, white, and blue helicopter landed at the airport- well, that wasn't right. As it began to land, one of the doors slid open to reveal a redhead staring out at the scenery. Before too long though, he jumped out of the helicopter which was still a good 15 feet in the air. As he began to fall, he spread his arms out and clicked open the Pokeball he was holding, his Hydreigon appearing midair to meet him and break his fall as he laughed a little, before looking upwards to the helicopter.* "I'll be going on ahead, make sure to get my room all setup!" *Patting the Dragon-type, it dropped down to the ground where he recalled it, before entering the nearby building. He wanted a drink and there were probably others there, so he headed to the