Azumi stared in amazement at Ray. "Team up with team rocket?!" She looked down at her hands trying to arrange her thoughts and avoid exploding. She took several deep breaths and looked back at Ray. "There is something I need to tell you before doing something so outrageous." She pushed her plate away and turned her body to make sure she could look at Ray in the eyes. "My mother was an excellent coordinator. She used to travel to different regions trying to improve her skills. She decided to try her luck in Johto." Azumi gulped, her eyes got teary. She looked away and faced the rest of the cafe. "She never came back. It was during the rocket invasion. Team rocket took my mother." She wiped her face with her arm. "That is why it's difficult to trust an ex member even though I know your intentions are good." She looked back at Ray, "If you believe that asking THEM for help will work. The I will swallow my feelings to work with you all."