(asktheisle) Nat- "Y'know, I've only ever seen a Team Rocket uniform in blacks and reds. Not to be curious or anything, but what's the reason for the blue and white color? Some other branching?"
Kyo glanced around in confusion as more people seemed to join her little escort back towards the main base. Where were all of these people coming from? She groaned internally and made a mental note to speak with the staff of the base later. They were a military base, surely they weren't just letting civilians wander around willy nilly.
She looked back over at Nat, eyes resting on him for a moment in recognition of the somewhat familiar face, before she turned and began to walk off, motioning for the others to follow.
"I assure you, we couldn't be more different," Kyo said, "It was... a rather unfortunate design choice. Though, it was undoubtedly intentional on the part of the politicians who founded the program in the first place. Anyone involved in the field knows how fond they are of acronyms and vague symbolism. Though I suppose at least this acronym was... unique," she added with a grumble.
Kyo waved her hands a bit as she spoke. "I doubt I need to tell either of you this, but for the sake of clarity, allow me to give a small history lesson. Team Rocket, the individuals with the black uniforms and red Rs, was a rogue black market organization whose entire purpose was to exploit Pokémon and people for profit. After their attempted takeover of the Silph Corporation, their leader, Admin Carr, was arrested. Those that were not arrested that day fled to the Johto region, where they are currently seeking asylum.
"The WHT RCKT program, or the White Rockets as we're more colloquially known, was founded in direct response to this and the rising tensions that followed. We are a counter-force, if you will, who work to rehabilitate and assist those who suffered at the hands of Team Rocket."
Kyo pushed up her glasses and looked over her shoulder at Nat. "Does that answer your question? I would rather you not regard us with suspicion during future visits, if at all possible."
