Jack straightened back up, still wearing his jack-o-lantern smile.

"I've been dead longer than I've been alive, but I've had a few years to get back into practice! Some people need to be reminded about breathing and keeping dust out of their eyes and how much bruises hurt. I'm sure you'll do just fine!"

The ex-skeleton loved to hear himself talk but now his attention had shifted to the little Pokemon in Walter's care.

"And who is this?"