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[goingbythebook]

[The footage focuses on someone who looks extraordinarily like Louie, for those familiar with him, save this person is wearing red. He observes for a moment and then grins.]

Well well well, this is certainly a case of deja vu! I'm not sure how long I've been gone, and getting reacclimated to this environment certainly took a few moments more than if I'd been expecting it. But the point is, hello again Pokemon world! 'Tis I, Huey Duck! As new people may have surmised I've been here before, so I'm rather used to Pokemon, training, and the like.

[The astute may notice in his background is a Quaxly, meticulously grooming their feathers. Stop, look in the reflection from a puddle, back to work.]

But because there are surely people who weren't here the last time I was, I wanted to put an introduction out there. As per my ID I'm a breeder, so hopefully you can look to me in the future for aid with your Pokemon's care and general knowledge!

[He snorts and mutters to himself, however audibly still, "Research is definitely going to be a focus here!" Then he pauses and clears his throat.]

And Louie? If you're still out there, call me as soon as you see this. [Beat.] Huey out.

[End video.]

Comments

[goingbythebook]

[This person is definitely familiar with Louie. He's just not sure he's not very familiar! But he flashes a grin all the same, if an awkward one.]

I am too! It's pretty exciting to be back in the Pokemon world, especially with my good ol' bro still around.

[emporio voice] what do you mean he didnt know im dating his brother

[seacub]

Yep!

Are you going to be coming over to where we're staying?

[hey is he missing something here is huey missing something hey-]

It's really great timing- I think there's leftover cake from my birthday still...

[HEY,]

[goingbythebook]

Where you're staying? Together? With Louie?

[Ohhh is this what it sounds like?]

[seacub]

[NICE TRY HUEY

But sadly Emporio is too oblivious to queues to take advantage of the moment in any direction, so he just blithely carries on with a laugh.]

Alongside others... [he snorts with a grin.] I've been helping out with Louie at the Pelagic Gym while I plan out my own- I wanted it to be something helpful to people, so it's been a work in progress. Plus, I can learn a bit about what being a Gym Leader is like while I'm here.

[and also he gets to do it all beside his boyfriend-]

[goingbythebook]

[Everything gets metaphorically tucked under his hat for now, to pick apart and analyze later- and of course ask Louie ALL THE QUESTIONS.

But for now-]

Ah yes, I do remember hearing that we can own our own gyms, once passing a certain threshold! An exciting idea if I do say so myself.

So, how's all of that been going? Louie being truly helpful, I hope?

countdown to these two ganging up on louie for bushcraft tier camping

[seacub]

[Look, he can't be the one to spoil Louie's chance! Louie can (and will) spill the beans in person is all.

They're Definitely going camping together one day though.]

Once you beat the Elite Four, yep.

Honestly, a lot of what's going into this is so new that we're all just fumbling into it... [So he admits.] I think I have a design in mind, but there's so much that chances across the region on routes that I can't pin down a specific layout to help challengers figure out safe travelling.

*Please*

[goingbythebook]

[Now, he could continue to tease at what he's reading between the lines here, but he'll just hit up Louie with that later. For now, this is capturing his entire conversational attention!]

Ah yes, I could see where that could be a sticky issue. Admittedly I don't have much firsthand experience with gyms, but I do know a little about them. Wholly a part of their given region, but with their own identity too, and rarely as simple as "walk in, make challenge, take badge and leave."

[He considers a moment, then brightens.]

Would you like some help? The more heads the better, right? And I have gotten my Junior Woodchuck "Building Code Safety 101" badge, if that means anything.

[seacub]

Pretty much. Especially for the Aurora league- they have to stand out from the regular league, especially since they don't actually qualify for the Elite Four challenge- they're purely for the prizes and clout, [he laughs.]

Oh-

Hey, sure! You probably have plenty of wilderness survival knowledge too right..?

[It's relevant he promises.]

[goingbythebook]

[He almost literally lit up at that, nodding eagerly.]

Sure do! That's the main thing being a Junior Woodchuck teaches us. I can bring all kinds of skills to the table!

[seacub]

Great! We should compare notes... ...Maybe not over the gears, it might be easier when you come over.

[...]

You are coming over..right? Louie lives here, so you have to visit!

[It's the Law.]

[goingbythebook]

Yeah, of course! I'm going to be there as soon as possible. And I'd love to compare notes, see what we can get rolling. That's the kind of stuff I live for.

[seacub]

"Great! Looks like I'll see you in person pretty soon then."