"No. That's how much he won't shut up! Though he's also trying to play 'father figure' with some of the other grunts. Yes...a lot of us have daddy issues. I don't need fixing or another person comparing me to you because of our hair!"

"I'll let him explain... I'm not in the mood to deal with you."

"That's fair. Just something that popped into my head. The big guy doesn't shut up about you when you're on missions..."

"...The only reason I'm not stabbing you is because Garnett seems to like you..."

"Yeah, and you think it's different for Garnett? You forget he can blow people up with his mind. Technically, I'm preventing him from doing that if someone tries anything."

"They're going to rule the world. You'll see!"

"Least I'm still getting paid to guard Garnett. ...Hey, why haven't you try to convince Archer to do that for you and that fiance of yours? He has that bodyguard look."

"We will be again! You'll see!"

"You should be! I'm a Rocket! You should take me seriously!"

"Wha-...I don't need your pity!"

Grumbled, flipping him off. "...I'm not a kid!"

"Sure feels like it most days...."

"If any of them touch Garnett..."

"Hm? Tired after all that, huh? ...You sleep in water?"

"I don't like that that guy looks familiar.. Maybe he won't recognize me with shorter hair if my gut is right."

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"Garnett?" That was a sensation he wasn't used to. But...it felt nice...

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He gave a soft sigh, returning the kiss. He was so lucky...

"You were never a tool to me... Always a person."

He laughed softly at that. "...Actually, it was your eyes. Not making that up to feel like I'm different from others. Was drawn to them like I could see through to you... See the wonderful man that...just needed someone to care."

Haruto blushed slightly but also smiled. "You stole mine the moment I met you..."

"...I'm glad I can be helpful somehow. Still don't feel like I deserve you."

He sighed, hugging boyfriend. "I know...you can't help the power..."

"Then hopefully it doesn't come to that."

"Let's just make sure it's the ones that deserve it. Some good ones that are just desperate like me here."

"Yeah. Like they're just going to let me leave with Lapras."

"...It's a gang....what it does to survive."

"...I'll be there if you need my help."

"Very not radical. And you're exactly what they'd try to sell."

"That feels like something he needs..."

"...What he did to both of you. Must be nice that you now both have some family that cares in each other."

He smiled at that. "I told him you wanted to. Glad you two finally got the chance to talk."

That took Haruto a moment to understand. "...Doesn't mean I don't mean that."

"Anything for you..." And he meant it as he started eating.

"Breakfast is ready." He smiled, setting their food down on the table. "Feels different making fish on a stove so hope it still tastes good."

Haru smiled, leaning up to kiss Garnett's cheek before heading off. It was lucky most of Team Rocket were Kanjohto as he managed to make a traditional meal for the two of them. Just replaced the tea with coffee.

"O-of course. Anything you'd really like for breakfast." Oh, Garnett in such a good mood somehow hit different in a good way.

He couldn't help a smile. Seeing Garnett so much happier already... "Good morning, Garnett."

He started walking again. It was safe but might as well. "You're safe now. But you really need to be careful of anyone with an R on their chest. Most of us grunts still have compassion....Thank Arceus I found you."

Haruto frowned, hugging it. "Better for you to know and keep safe."

"There's an executive that has green hair like mine. Very stabby. Be very careful of him."

"Very. They don't mess around."

"Someone with a lot of power in the group. And that wants to keep it."

"That's a feeling I can relate to. Still imagine that's even better for you."

He gave a soft sigh. "Got to be careful of the executives. They wouldn't flitch at trying to get you."