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Louie Duck | DuckTales 2017

[talkyourwayout]

Network (Video)
[There's a teenager on the screen who at first glance might appear to be wearing some really weird jewelry; a necklace that looks like claws clasped together. The reality is that Louie's new starter is a surprisingly lazy Galarian Meowth, who is half-asleep against the boy's back, hanging onto him like some kind of viking sloth.

Louie, for his part, well... He's trying to play it a bit cool and casual - this will be any newbies' first impression of him, after all - but he can't help grinning. He's so happy to be here again.]

Well, looks like I'm back, huh? [He leans a bit to show off the Meowth, who doesn't react beyond a blink.] And I finally got my cat that acts like a cat!

His name is Penningar, and mine's Louie. [He made the mistake of giving his last name straightaway the first time, and so many people were confused.] Like I mentioned, I've been here before, although it seems like I'm back at square one now. I mean, I figured my Pokemon wouldn't be waiting, but... My badges are gone, too. I guess that makes sense, but-- Man, not loving the idea of doing that again. Actually, I might, you know, not.

Anyway, shelfing that for now - as well as the fact that I'm back in time for winter and walking through snow, gross - I mostly just wanted to tell people I'm back and meet people who came here since I've been gone, I guess.

Any Early Route (Johto or Kanto)
[Okay, so having a lazy cat Pokemon always sounded great, but maybe Louie was more lucky to start with an aggressive fighter last time around than he'd thought.

At the very least, he'd like it if Penningar was more willing to walk. Oh, sure, that's the whole point of a Pokeball, but Louie likes the idea of spending time with his new partner. But the little dude weighs more than Louie wants to keep on his back at all times, which is why someone might see the teen off to the side of a route, crouched down by a sleeping Galarian Meowth. He's tugging at the Pokemon's arms, trying to get it to move.]

Come on, Penn, really? Even I can't fall asleep that quickly.

(ooc: Should Louie get back into VR, any network prompt threads can be made game-canon!)

[Route Scene]

[death_calling]

[There's an old saying that the early bird gets the worm, and Olivia has quickly learned that in order to see the most interesting Pokemon, getting up near daybreak is essential. To that end, she is combing the nearby route with her Pokedex, actively seeking out new companions for this forced journey. She has to make the most of it, even if creature violence doesn't strike her fancy.

The Pokedex picks up a partial scan of Penningar, his tail noticeably resting on top of a berry bush. And at first, she thinks it's a wild Pokemon, only to see the aforementioned trainer standing nearby...

Oh, dear. She's not an expert at pet wrangling, but that Meowth definitely doesn't look like they're going anywhere anytime soon.]

Forgive me for the intrusion, but I've heard cats tend to be extra finicky when attention is being given to them. Perhaps leaving the Pokemon alone for a few minutes will help?

[talkyourwayout]

[Louie lets go of Penningar's arms and straightens up, looking the other trainer over for a moment. The Pokedex at the ready and where they are suggest she's new, but she might just be the "curious to learn" type. Or, as Louie would put it, a nerd. He smiles at her with a nod.]

You might be right with this guy. [He looks down at Penningar with a mixture of amusement, fondness, and exhaustion.] He's definitely a lot more... Cat-like than some other feline Pokemon I've known. More housecat-like, anyway.

[A pause, then he shrugs.] That or he's just plain narcoleptic. I don't know.

[death_calling]

[She is, indeed, a certified scientific nerd. Putting the electronic device away so she doesn't become distracted by it, her attention is split between the youngster and his fickle feline.]

He must feel rather safe out here if he can just fall asleep at random. Then again, cats are known to sleep up to 16 hours daily, so your narcoleptic theory does hold weight.

[She equally offers up a shrug of her shoulders. This is why she doesn't have pets normally. It's so hard to get a read on their feelings and wants.]

It's early enough in the day to start a campfire, so why don't we have some tea and breakfast while your cat companion rests?

[With that being said, she extends her hand to Louie calmly.]

I'm Olivia, by the way.

[talkyourwayout]

[Louie chuckles at the mention of how much cats sleep. That kind of thing is why they are his favorite animal.]

Breakfast sounds good, sure. [He tilts his head to the side a bit and shakes her hand.] Louie. You new here, Olivia?

[death_calling]

[No more than a few steps away is a small enclave that has the remnants of a campsite, the fire pit trough already dug out. She makes it a point to pick up a few sticks and twigs for fuel, also placing her bag down nearby. It's a vastly better upgrade than what she started with.

Speaking of that...]

Yes, I've only been here for about 10 days, so I'm still getting used to everything. It feels like a dream at times, with the music and otherworldly creatures. [She chuckles a little while unloading the necessary camping tools: a portable tea kettle, a pan, some sliced potatoes, eggs, and tomatoes. Breakfast hash it is.]

What about you, Louie? Are you doing okay out here in the wilds?

[Despite being thrust into a new role, she genuinely does care about the younger generation. Even if those same youth are actively trying to get into her Pokemon battles.]

[talkyourwayout]

[While Olivia gets to work, Louie takes a seat on the ground, making sure he can keep an eye on where Penn is now starting to snore.]

Oh, yeah, the music is really weird. Sometimes you start to get used to it, and then it changes or whatever and... [He blows a raspberry.] But me? I'm doing okay. This isn't my first time here, actually.

[death_calling]

I suppose the music is one of many oddities in this place.

[Occasionally she'll glance up at Meowth, but if nothing is amiss, she'll focus on the task at hand. The only Pokemon companion she's got is released from his Pokeball, an excited Heat Rotom. Of course, her first purchase in the land of Pokemon happened to be the transformation catalog for this very reason: versatility. Also to get her Pokemon to behave.]

[She stops working in order to stare blankly at Louie, tilting her head curiously. Without thinking about the context of her words, she speaks up, letting her weird flag fly.]

So, this isn't the afterlife? Or purgatory?

[talkyourwayout]

What? No, no. [He chuckles faintly, gesturing around with one hand.] I think it's a different dimension, maybe, but we're not dead. Well... I don't know, maybe some people are, but somehow I've survived all the crazy adventures so far.

[death_calling]

It's rather cheery for an alternate world then.

[There's a hint of sarcasm in that statement, handing him a mug of earl gray tea.]

Oh? I'd like to hear those stories sometime, if you're okay with talking about them. My world...isn't very exciting.

[talkyourwayout]

Thanks. [Louie smirks a bit at the sarcasm, even as he inhales deeply over the tea. The warmth is really nice.] Well, I figure not every alternate world or weird reality can be weird and dangerous. Just most of them.

Sure, I could tell you about some adventures, but hey, don't sell "not very exciting" short. It's not a bad thing.

network video

[instrumentally]

[!!!]

I have been keeping watch over some of your pokemon. Do you want them returned to you?

[talkyourwayout]

[His grin grows, and in this instance he's not even going to think about trying to reign in the sentimentality.]

Good to see you, too. [Said with a snicker, because he knows what to expect from Rei.] And yeah! I mean, unless you wanted to hold onto them... Who'd you end up with?

[instrumentally]

[She is smiling, too. As usual with her, it's done quietly. But it's there.]

The Skitty named Dime and the Stonjouner named Moorshire. I am not certain where the others may have gone.

[talkyourwayout]

Oh cool, it'll be good to have those guys back. It'd be nice to find the others, too, but man, I don't even know how I'd look into that.

[instrumentally]

I wonder if there are others who have left and returned. Perhaps they may have some advice.

[talkyourwayout]

Yeah, I guess that'd be my best bet.

[He sighs, his cheer fading some. He's happy to be back, but man, trying to track down his Pokemon sounds like a lot of effort-- Though he's gotta give it a try. His team is worth putting in that work, as annoying as that attachment is.

Less worth it, however--] You know what, Rei? I do not feel like traveling around fighting gym leaders again.

[instrumentally]

It seems troublesome. Would you like to do something else?

[talkyourwayout]

Heh. [Man, that takes him right back to some of their earliest conversations about Rei being able to make her own choices on what to do here.] Yeah, you know what? I would.

...Rei, did you ever do anything more about that breeding center idea?

[instrumentally]

I have been occupied taking care of the Inn.

[talkyourwayout]

Okay, sure, that makes sense. Would you like to do anything about it, though? Because I'm going to work out some ideas.

I mean, if I'm not doing the gym stuff, it actually makes more sense for me to take the breeder label anyway. [Otherwise, he'd need to seek out at least one badge so he can fly around on a Pokemon!] Why not turn that into a business model?

Network

[shiningkindness]

[ Fluttershy had been just a bit hesitant when she saw the familiar face on the screen, but him saying that he was back confirmed exactly who it is, and she can't help a bright smile. ]

Louie! Wow, it's great to see you again!

I have some of your Pokemon, if you want them back. I'm sure they'll be happy to see you too.

[talkyourwayout]

Hey Fluttershy! Did I miss anything interesting? Please tell me there haven't been more monster bird-god attacks.

Oh! Yeah, great, who do you have with you?

[shiningkindness]

Um...not really? Not Legendary Pokemon, at least. But uh...do you remember that time there were those really big bird Pokemon, bigger than how their species would normally be?

Well, we ended up back in the past where those bigger Pokemon were more common? It was...a time.

[ She hadn't entirely minded it herself, personally, but it had been pretty difficult. ]

I have Ruby the Crawdaunt, Gold Nugget the Diggersby, Nickel the Granbull, and Crown the Roserade.

[talkyourwayout]

Wait, like you time traveled? [He scowls and shudders, just a little.] Gross; can't say I'm upset that I missed that.