Alex walked along towards the food stand, one of the few he'd spotted thus far that had actual stuff in a shape fit for consumption, thank Arceus. He didn't to draw attention, but he also didn't want to look like he was going to rob the place, which was no easy feat, all things considered, but he thought for the moment that he was doing a good job, unaware as he was of the commotion down the street. He just had to get there, then he could buy his food, and move on to other important things.

Sadly, it was not meant to be. For at the same time that he went for the apples up front, an earsplitting bark echoed nearby, causing a wince as he started. A quick look showed him two Team Rocket members headed his way. And he chose to do the smart thing, and ran for it, a walk breaking into a jog and then a spring. He just had to hope he could outdistance them in the end. Otherwise he'd be in trouble.

And yet once more his day turned around, for whomever had attracted those guys to him now dealt with the problem themselves, and with a look back, he saw they had stopped following him. He pulled up, straightened his hat, and then went after the person who had done that. Specifically, the blue cloak he had seen for a few brief moments. He'd follow after as best he could, try to not take an attack to the face, and then at least get an apology. He had a feeling this might be a long day.