(Tell me about it.

I'm only on there for a few select people who don't have bluesky. I'm just..

Annoyed. Bombed most of my Pokémon accounts. I'm shocked my Melony is still up.

(So uh

If anyone has me on Twitter, don't freak out if my account isn't there. Elon is being a pain in the ass. Archer got suspended.

I also lost Will, Holly, Haru (P5), Katy, Amelia, and Lilith (Hazbin Hotel) on Twitter.

Most of them are on here, but God. Twitter pisses me off.

(Truuuue.

I get to channel my inner dnd nerd for this. I'm pretty excited.

(Apologies for not being on my Pokemon accounts lately. Currently doing a major event in the Overlord fandom on X and it kind of has me in a brain rot situation.

He took her words into consideration before letting out a tired sigh.

📲 My biggest fear is being seen as a failure in the eyes of my role model.

📲 I've looked up to the Boss ever since I was brought into Team Rocket as a kid, no older than maybe 8. Failing him.. would devastate me.

📲 Satisfied?

Well, that was quite the question. He stared at the message for a moment before responding.

📲 Dare I ask why you wish to know my fears? I don't think such a topic is important to discuss.

At that comment, he raised a brow.

"During the month of my vacation, I'm off the grid and unavailable. What exactly are you suggesting?"

Her inquiry certainly had him curious about what she had in mind, especially if it would take Giovanni's orders into consideration.

Archer didn't want to dwell on this conversation too long, considering their last encounter.

📲 What's on your mind?

📲 I have a few minutes before my next meeting.

"I've been captured by a siren, it seems. Whatever shall I do within her grasp?~"

His words were spoken in a teasing manner, but he still gave her quite the charming grin.

If it wasn't for the perfume she usually wore, Archer would have been stiff. However, knowing that it was Cressida only caused his lips to curve into a slight grin.

He gently took one of the arms she held around him and laced his fingers with her own; kissing the back of her hand.

+

"Rumors, huh? Well..if you have any insight on our destination for the next month, I'd love to hear it."

He honestly hated the fact that he was going to have to waste a full month away from work..but orders were orders, especially from Giovanni himself. His word was absolute.

He ran a hand through his short teal locks.

"If what you say is true, then we may need to filter the ranks and check our allies. The moment we find the rat, we will need to make an example out of them. Do you have any idea as to who it might be or any leads?"

Archer's brow narrow at his words. He wasn't mad or even upset at Proton this time. If there was a rat in their ranks, then they needed to find them. He, and the other Executives worked too damn hard to let something as bothersome as a traitor, to make them fail now.

+

It must be important for you to not only be here but opening my door without knocking."

He gives Houndoom a light pat on his head, waving the Pokémon off to his bed. Archer stood at his full height, turning around as he gave a neutral glance at the other.

"What is it?"

He scratches the hound's ears before turning his head a bit.

"Ah, Proton. I'm surprised you're here. I got word that you were on bedrest.

+

Upon opening the office door, Proton would find Archer kneeled in front of his Houndoom. He adjusted a new green collar that had studs all around it. Towards the bottom was a name tag and Archer's personal number.

+

was never promoted to the right hand of Giovanni as an Executive by just doing paper work. He's gotten his hands dirty; covered in blood of those he believed deserved it or halted his missions.

"At any rate, I've said my peace and did what I promised. You're dismissed, if it suits you, Martori."

a gun, pointing it at your head with a firm warning that disobedience is punishable by higher officers."

He turned his attention back at her. That playful glimmer in his eyes disappeared, replaced by something cold and dark. Archer was dead serious.

Lest she forget he +

had to deal with that sort of thing. Usually, things just work out when I coax another to agree with me. If what I'm doing bothers you so much, then I won't do it anymore.."

He takes another drag, glancing up for a moment, "You're lucky that I respect you. If I didn't, I wouldn't hesitate to draw +

Lighting the drug, he took a brief drag, taking a long look at her.

"That's a long damn list you don't want to hear.." he uttered softly. Taking a deep breath, he sat on the edge of his desk while he took a moment to compose himself.

"Look, I understand consent goes both ways but I haven't really+

She didn't seem to get it, did she? Matori was lucky that his Houndoom wasn't in the room or this would have gotten quite ugly.

A tired sigh leaves his lips as he reached inside his jacket inner pocket for a pack of cigarettes. In the pack was a black lighter he would use after taking one out. +

(I'm going to try to get to replies here later. But I need a nap first. I'll be up all night so..yeah. In about 3 hours, my shift will start. Until then, my ass is taking a nap. ;w;

And that, ladies & gentlemen, is why he didn't immediately pull the trigger on her when he finally found her hiding in Galar. He knows she wouldn't hesitate to sink back into her vicious Executive habits. Being cut throat will earn kudos.

Archer finds that possessive trait to be quite attractive.

(So yeah.

He do be a broken human. Man doesn't know how to function without seeing it as a game and how he can use someone to his advantage.

I've yet to have an encounter with him showing his genuine colors and acting "normal".