[Ah... that. He should have guessed he would be asked that at some point. Not that he minds, which is why he smiles calmly.]
I'm not entirely sure if they've stopped completely. They just haven't been onto me because I've mostly kept a low profile by hiding here... Well, things got even quieter after I made the final step by removing the one thing that bound me to the organization.
[He shrugs slightly.] I also haven't made a number about being an ex-member in public, so that might also be it?
[That caught her interest, and she moved in a little closer, finally noticing as the small Zorua moves past her completely in the hopes of making friends with Ren's feet.]
[Ren smiled at the Zorua before looking at Tenten.]
The microchip. One of the Pokémon given to you by Team Rocket holds a microchip that changes the Pokémon's personality and lets the team see where you are... At least that's what I think it does, I didn't really get all the facts.
I showed my Pokémon to nurse Joey and she removed it. Of course she also called Jenny and I was given community service for a week. I got my Pokémon back and a license to become a trainer.
[It was almost too easy, but he's not complaining.] Team Rocket made a big fuss that getting out of the team would be hard when it really wasn't.
They can be stupid, yeah, but at least they didn't put me to jail, right?
[Though talking about this reminds him of the post he made a while ago. It's taken him a while to remember that he's talked to this girl before... even though she doesn't know it was him.
Still, he owns her an apology. Might as well lead the conversation to that.]
Oh, right. Do you remember that one anonymous post? About the ex-Team Rocket member.
Yeah, it was. I feel like I should apologize for the fact that I haven't been able to keep track on any information lately... even though I promised to keep you informed.
No, don't apologize. With everything that's happened, I think we've got a good idea of their movements as it is, no need to risk yourself. But... thanks.
Well, I'll still try to keep my eyes and ears open. I still have a few contacts in the organization so I might be able to find out what's going on from time to time.
[Though he can't contact them too often, but still... it's something.]
It's okay, Ren-san. I can handle it, really. [Taking on the protection of the whole ninja group as her responsibility...?] You just focus on taking care of yourself, okay? I don't know if there's many people who can say they were able to get out of Team Rocket, after all.
Try not to burn yourself out in the process, okay? I will try my best to stay out of trouble... I kind of like the moments when they aren't lurking in the shadows.
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ACTION | March 21
Sorry to bother you. I was just... wondering. About Team Rocket. You were able to get away from them, so...
How did you get them to stop?
ACTION | March 21
I'm not entirely sure if they've stopped completely. They just haven't been onto me because I've mostly kept a low profile by hiding here... Well, things got even quieter after I made the final step by removing the one thing that bound me to the organization.
[He shrugs slightly.] I also haven't made a number about being an ex-member in public, so that might also be it?
ACTION | March 21
[That caught her interest, and she moved in a little closer, finally noticing as the small Zorua moves past her completely in the hopes of making friends with Ren's feet.]
ACTION | March 21
The microchip. One of the Pokémon given to you by Team Rocket holds a microchip that changes the Pokémon's personality and lets the team see where you are... At least that's what I think it does, I didn't really get all the facts.
ACTION | March 21
[That's news to her, and though she makes a distracted whistling sound to try to call the Zorua back over, the little guy's having none of it.]
How did you remove the chip? Or did you have to give up that Pokémon entirely?
ACTION | March 21
[It was almost too easy, but he's not complaining.] Team Rocket made a big fuss that getting out of the team would be hard when it really wasn't.
ACTION | March 21
The laws here are stupid. They should give you a medal for being able to leave them!
ACTION | March 21
They can be stupid, yeah, but at least they didn't put me to jail, right?
[Though talking about this reminds him of the post he made a while ago. It's taken him a while to remember that he's talked to this girl before... even though she doesn't know it was him.
Still, he owns her an apology. Might as well lead the conversation to that.]
Oh, right. Do you remember that one anonymous post? About the ex-Team Rocket member.
ACTION | March 21
[She grumbles a little, but gives him a more careful glance at the mention of that anonymous post.]
Yeah, of course. [A beat, then her eyes widen in assumed comprehension.] That wasn't you, was it?
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No, don't apologize. With everything that's happened, I think we've got a good idea of their movements as it is, no need to risk yourself. But... thanks.
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[Though he can't contact them too often, but still... it's something.]
ACTION | March 21
...
You didn't... ever talk to a woman called Tsunade, did you?
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[That's hard for her to say, but it's... well, right now, it's safest for everyone.]
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She's...
[Her childhood idol that she based her entire life around trying to emulate?]
Someone important in our village. She leads it, in the future.
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Protective, yeah. When she paints a huge target on our backs.
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I wish there was something I could do to help you out.
ACTION | March 21
It's okay, Ren-san. I can handle it, really. [Taking on the protection of the whole ninja group as her responsibility...?] You just focus on taking care of yourself, okay? I don't know if there's many people who can say they were able to get out of Team Rocket, after all.
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[A shrug. She's sure she can handle it!]
But you've given me all this information; is there anything I can do for you, Ren-san?
ACTION | March 21
Don't worry about it. Just being able to help is enough for me.
ACTION | March 21
You know, you're pretty cool. Just don't go being too selfless like that, okay?
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