I hope this is a real business procedure at Team Galactic, and not just this one grunt’s deranged fantasy.
I’ve always liked this guy. I’ll bet he annoyed Tabitha a whole bunch during field assignments.
“Commander, sir, why exactly are we [insert ludicrous mission of the day here]? And how come we didn’t [insert much more logical course of action here]? And what will happen if–”
“I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH.”
In other words, whether the production becomes interesting or boring…depends not as much on the main character’s charm, as on how much the villains and rivals are fascinating.
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| — | Shudou Takeshi, one of the original writers of the Pokémon anime |
When Team Magma has roll call, we get important guarding assignments in the order that we line up. That’s why I’m stuck off in this corner. I’m always late to roll call! [after loss] I’m always late for training sessions, too! I hate to say it, but I’m wimpy… [after battle] Okay, I’ll try to put a little more effort into things from now on…
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| — | Team Magma grunt, games (Emerald, Magma Hideout) |
Our boss is scary when he’s mad, so I’d better not screw things up…
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| — | Team Aqua grunt, games (Emerald, Slateport museum) |
Pokémon, people…All life depends on the sea. So, Team Aqua is dedicated to the expansion of the sea. Don’t you agree? What we are doing is a magnificent undertaking. Ah, fine…You’re still too young to understand our noble objective. But, I warn you, don’t even consider interfering with our plans again. The consequences will cost you dearly! And don’t you forget it!
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| — | Archie, games (Emerald, Slateport Museum) |
Team Rocket Has Priorities (Episode 8x06)
JAMES: What do you say we get out of here while we still can?
JESSIE: Are you nuts?! We can't emerge from a life-threatening situation empty-handed!
Fuel supply loaded A-OK! In-cruise snacks loaded A-OK! Nothing left to do but KO a pesky meddler!
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| — | Team Aqua grunt, games (Emerald, Aqua Hideout) |
I’m just a grunt, so I don’t know what the boss is thinking…But being on Team Aqua, I know I’ll get the chance to do big things!
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| — | Team Aqua grunt, games (Emerald, Lilycove City) |
