In Karen's little courtyard, Gary and Karen sat in the pavilion beside a freshly arranged stove-side tea setup.
"Ceylon Black Tea with Moomoo Milk. You know how to enjoy yourself~" Karen sat on a stone stool with her legs spread casually, sipping the steaming milk tea.
Any trace of elegance vanished in an instant...
Gary looked at Will, who sat obediently beside her, with a measure of admiration in his eyes. "Bro, you can even handle her? Respect, respect~"
Will smiled awkwardly. "Likewise, likewise..."
"Well, let's stop hiding things and have an honest talk." Young Master Mao calmly took a sip of tea.
Seriously, just how solid were my connections? Put it this way: even if I cut off old man Damaranch's beard, I'd still come out unscathed~
"You're Team Rocket's newly appointed highest-ranking executive, codename Blue, correct?" Karen stared intently into Gary's eyes.
Young Master Mao curled his lips. "Yep, that's me~"
"He actually admitted it..." Will looked stunned.
Smack! Karen slapped the table and rose to her feet, glaring down at Gary. "You've got some nerve. Do you know that, as a member of the Elite Four, I could arrest you right here just for holding that position?"
The fierce woman startled Gary enough to make his hand shake. He shook his head and sighed softly. "I don't believe you. Why don't you try~?"
I've got heavy hitters backing me up. With Mewtwo and Lugia behind me, unless Arceus shows up, Young Master Mao really has nothing to worry about~
"You're too arrogant! I'll slide-tackle... Ow!" Will was just about to show off his sense of justice when Karen kicked him straight to the ground...
"As expected of the man Teacher praised. You really do have some poise." Karen smiled faintly and sat back down.
"Huh? Aren't we