I was a scientist, or at least worked in the science team. Our focus was legendary Pokemon- Giovanni had a very... narrow focus there.

[god this was awkward. so fucking awkward.] At the time it seemed like the best chance to get to actually work with something I was passionate about. I was aware Team Rocket was... unsavory but you must understand, I was new to Kanto. I didn't know much besides overblown rumors.

... not that it excuses anything. I should have dug deeper but I thought I'd be willing to deal with some corruption in upper ranks to be able to move forward.