Zilla knew very little about the mission at hand. She had been contacted a few nights prior with instructions to meet one Jayden Cross, a man who was in high standing with Team Rocket and had been trusted enough to oversee some of their Kanto operations, but she wasn’t given any more information regarding the mission. It was likely a decision made to ensure the grunt wouldn’t leak intel about their operations before they came to pass. The praise and prestige given to the faceless elite made Zilla imagine him as a muscular individual with a strong jawline, chiseled abs, and greying hairs; the truth if the matter proved to be a shock.

[break][break]As the young man entered through the back doors of the facility and made his way down the hall, Zilla cocked an eyebrow and watched him carefully. Surely this kid wasn’t the man Team Rocket sent to meet her. “Kid” was an understatement, of course — he was nearly Zilla’s age — but his youth came as a surprise nonetheless. Where was the forty-year-old who had been hardened by a life a crime? Any suspicion she had was swiftly pushed out her mind as the stranger spoke her last name. “And you must be Cross,” she said.

[break][break]A faint smile graced her lips as she got a closer look at Jayden. His clothes, his gait, and most importantly, his face. He was handsome, if not a little intimidating. His eyes in particular. Their steely gaze immediately let Zilla know that he wasn’t one to be taken lightly. He’d dedicated his entire life to Team Rocket, and he wouldn’t let anyone get in his way of continuing that work. Even still, the grunt slid closer to her commanding officer and nodded. “Lead the way, boss,” she purred.

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+ jayden cross

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after the ultra beast war, hoenn begins to heal. the megalopolan invasion may have failed; however, it is clear there is much more at stake. a prophecy revolving around a cyclical meteoroid, the appearance of necrozma and a dangerous and viral alien threaten the safety of the region once more.

[break][break]with rocket's new boss, the resurgence and reappearance of the crime syndicate's presence is imminent. the league has done its best to repair its reputation, and with the victory of a war under their belt, perhaps it is enough. but the seeds of distrust have already been sown in the ravaged land of this region, causing many to wonder what will grow?

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+ Zilla Dumay in mission

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SETTING MY SIGHTS overview[break][break]
There are many missions I could see Zilla tackling, either as a citizen of Hoenn or as a member of Team Rocket. For simplicity’s sake, I have listed them here in case someone is willing to help me complete one or more of them. Missions I have prioritized have been marked with asterisks. Keep in mind that unless otherwise stated, missions can not be repeated for rewards; members may repeat any mission but will not be granted additional rewards upon its completion. If you are interested in working with Zilla on a mission that is not listed, feel free to let me know! These are just the ones I think she might participate in without further provocation.

[break][break]seasonal missions[break][break]
None at this time

[break][break]standard missions[break][break]
**Seviper No Swiping: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred.
[break]**The Hounds of Oldale: Either faction allowed.
[break]A Tera Test: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred.
[break]Hammer Away: Either faction allowed.
[break]Raiders of the Lost Archeops: Either faction allowed.
[break]Putting On A Front: League member required. Repeatable.
[break]Blocks Your Path: Either faction allowed.
[break]Data Leak: Rocket member preferred.
[break]Devon Dives: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred. Requires a Pokémon that knows dive.
[break]Digging Yourself Into A Hole: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred.
[break]Don't Feed The Gulls: Either faction allowed.
[break]How To Train Your Dragon For Team Rocket: Either faction allowed.
[break]I Wanna Be Like You-oo-oo: Either faction allowed.
[break]Make It Double: League member required. Repeatable.
[break]PKMN Hunter: Either faction allowed. Repeatable.
[break]Poke Punch-Drunk: Either faction allowed.
[break]Rocket Racketeering: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred.
[break]Something Fishy: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred.
[break]Surviving Space-Time: Either faction allowed.
[break]We Require More Minerals: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred.

[break][break]faction missions[break][break]
**Rigged Gacha Rolls: Either faction allowed.
[break]Poke-Trafficking: Either faction allowed, Rocket member preferred.
[break]Gardevoir Season: Rocket member required.
[break]The Admins Are Corrupt: Rocket member or League official preferred.
[break]I've Done Nothing Wrong: Rocket member or ex-Rocket member required.
[break]The Purge: Rocket member or ex-Rocket member required.
[break]Come Out Of Your Shell: Rocket member required.
[break]Pika Pickup: Rocket member required.
[break]Pearls Before Swine: Rocket member required. League member allowed.

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PREPARE FOR TROUBLE team rocket[break][break]
Because Zilla is nothing more than a lowly grunt working for Team Rocket, she isn’t exactly invested in some of the faction’s larger plans — not that her superiors would keep her in the loop anyway. She instead handles many of the group’s affairs in Mauville City, including but not limited to Pokémon trafficking, peddling counterfeit items, and leaking intel about the casino she works at. Though she has a lot of potential as a rising criminal, she is resistant to the idea of physically harming another human being. At this point in time, she is flying under the radar of the League and is viewed by most to be an upstanding citizen. High-ranking Rocket officials are welcome to give Zilla work orders; any Rocket member may choose to socialize or train with her. Whatever the reason, she is eager to work with her comrades.
[break][break]If you want to meet Zilla (as a member of Team Rocket), please let me know by replying here or private messaging me!

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TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN crime[break][break]
Zilla has been committing petty crimes since her adolescence, and she has become quite proficient at it. In most cases, she tries to find the path of least resistance when it comes to obtaining money: swiping some cash when someone isn’t looking, selling confiscated Pokémon to the Black Market, or peddling counterfeit items to unsuspecting trainers. However, she’s willing to take on more dangerous jobs if it leads to greater pay, doesn’t destroy her reputation with the League, and she doesn’t have to murder someone. Though she has never be a get-away driver in a crime, robbed someone with threat of violence, or kidnapped another human being — and she likely would not do so without provocation — she is willing to take the plunge for Team Rocket.
[break][break]If you want to commit crimes with Zilla, please let me know by replying here or private messaging me!

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AIN’T NOTHING BUT A FLING romance[break][break]
Zilla can be a flirt, especially to men who she finds particularly attractive or easily persuaded. One-night stands are not an uncommon occurrence for her. She gets around and rarely stays in relationships longer than a couple months, usually because she “grows bored” of her partner and leaves in search of more exciting prospects. It wouldn’t be out of the question for her to use seduction as a means to distract someone or gather intel from them. With that said, the opposite could be true as well — an individual may use her promiscuous nature to lower her defenses and pry for knowledge when she least expects it. At this time, she is not looking to start a family, but the right man might be able to convince her to settle down for good.
[break][break]If you want to "get involved" with Zilla, please let me know by replying here or private messaging me!

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BOUND BY BLOOD AND SAND friends & enemies[break][break]
Having lived in the Hoenn region for 26 years, it stands to reason that Zilla would know some people. While I am not currently looking to explore her familial relations, there are plenty of other positions that still need filling; this includes childhood friends, drinking buddies, ex-lovers, casino regulars, and coworkers — among many others. Zilla is a pretty extroverted individual, so the options are virtually limitless. The most important part is that the characters have a standing history that they can build off of.
[break][break]If you want to give our characters a history together, please let me know by replying here or private messaging me!

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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE social[break][break]
When Zilla isn't working as a dealer at the Mauville Casino or helping Team Rocket commit crimes, she can usually be found hanging out at bars or spending time with her Pokémon. This opens up the possibility for her to meet countless people from many walks of life. However, given her career choice and mature hobbies, she tends to spend most of her time with around adults with a pension for gambling, drinking, and intercourse. As such, she doesn't really interact with children or teenagers. It's not that she hates them, it's simply a matter of inexperience. Whenever she does spend time with children, she becomes awkward and stand-offish as she struggles to find age-appropriate topics to talk about.
[break][break]If you want to meet Zilla (in a social setting), please let me know by replying here or private messaging me!

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