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victory_road2024-02-18 07:40 pm
goingbythebook) wrote in victory_road2024-02-18 07:40 pm
[Video]
[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.]
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.]
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[Because clearly that is a very important distinction. He is a professional businessman here!]
And the trip was cold, Huey! Flying in winter is always awful.
[But his complaint is paired with a smirk that soon melts into a more relaxed smile.]
The job's great, it's-- I take cool pictures in the aquarium to match whatever aquatic pokemon fact Armin gives me, then make a post. It's not hard, and it's actually kind of fun? Plus the pay is really good! And that's even without factoring the free room and board.
[Louie plops his backpack on the ground, leaning down to dig out the pokeballs that have Huey's pokemon. He keeps talking as he fishes around.]
Not just for me, for Emporio. I don't know if you ever knew him, but we got close after you went home. He went through that around the same time, so he knew what it was like. And Emporio is just... He's the best.
[Louie already found the pokeballs, but he's staying crouched over with his face in his backpack as if he hasn't. He can feel his face flushing, and talking about this to to someone who's known him literally his entire life is hard. Right now, the things he's come to accept about vulnerability not being the same as putting himself in danger feel pushed far back in his mind. But of course, Huey ought to know. And what's more, Louie wants him to know! Emporio shouldn't have to deal with him putting it off. Besides, he's awesome; Louie has zero embarrassment about dating him. Why would he ever? The risk of embarrassment entirely lies with how over the top Huey may get.]
We're-- I asked him out after he beat the Elite Four and Lance. You should've seen his battles, Hue, he's an amazing trainer. And, well, like I said... He's the best. Dating him's been great.
[He clears his throat, but launches right back into it. As much as talking is big thing with Louie, this kind of going on without stop is uncommon for him. He wants to get everything out, and while a little bit of that is nerves, most of it is that there's so much to share! And there's a bit of social tactics here, too. Running a conversation lets Louie feel in control of it.]
For a while, we traveled around staying at rentals, but then when Armin offered me my job and a place to stay, he was totally cool with me bringing Emporio. And then Armin's fiancée, Angel-- She'd been gone but came back, and they got married, so it's the four of us there. Five, now that you're back too. I mean, if you want to stay with us. I don't know if you were planning to get straight to studying pokemon mysteries, or something.
[It is only now that Louie, still blushing faintly, stands up again, holding out three pokeballs.]
Here, they're yours again.
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These were the types of thoughts for replies that were rolling around in Huey's mind and were all but obliterated when he heard the news of Louie having a boyfriend.
Louie. His brother. Boyfriend.
Dating.
LOVE!
He somewhat numbly takes the Pokeballs, staring at Louie wide-eyed with an expression he might recognize Huey having around the likes of Donald and Daisy, Fenton and Gandra, and so on.]
You've got a boyfriend??
[Louie will get the point-two seconds it takes Huey to pocket his Pokeballs- sorry guys, the reunion is coming but LOVE AWAITS! -to do anything to prevent what's about to happen, which is a big pounce of a hug right after a small charge-up of hands and feet.]
Oh Louie, that's amazing! Incredible! I'm sosoSO happy for you!!
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And in the presence of his big brother (Because the truth is, it doesn't matter that Louie's older now, Huey has always taken on the the oldest brother role so much to heart that Louie could never see him as anything else.) that has those concerns slipping out as he steps back from the hug.]
Dude, I have no idea what I'm doing. I mean, I'm really happy! And he's great, like I said, it's just...
[Louie gestures vaguely, struggling to find words for his feelings regarding finding words for his feelings. But then he shakes his head with a sigh and an earnest smile.]
But we can talk about that later. [Or maybe never, he can't help hope, as the moment of seeking reassurance starts to pass.] You're here again! And you're going to love the gym. Like I said, you can stay there if you want. I mean, I didn't exactly ask, but I don't think I needed to.
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[There's something else important to take care of real quick, though. Louie had handed him three Pokeballs, and it was about time he reunited with other old friends. Two would wait until shortly, but there was one in particular. Almost instinctively he found it even inside his pocket, throwing it out into the empty air nearby. A Castform appeared, blinked a moment, then noticed Huey.
What happened next was a loud squeal, unusual for the usually calm little Pokemon, who rocketed into Huey's arms. He laughed, hugged him tightly, then popped him up into the air like one might with their toddler.]
Cavendish! Oh hey there buddy, you look amazing!
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[The phrase lacks any of the teasing tone it might normally carry coming to Huey from his brother.
It's impossible not to find this reunion heartwarming. At least, it's certainly impossible for Louie to do so. He's as happy for Cavendish as he is for Huey; he's gotten fond of the little blob. He had all three of Huey's now-returned pokemon for a long time, there, and while he did spend a bit frequently riding horseback on Lexington to save his poor feet the struggle, Cavendish is the one Louie's spent the most time with, especially in recent months with the weather-strategy team he'd be working on.
Yeah, he's not thrilled to be losing the cornerstone of that, but he'll be fine. He's Louie Duck, sharper than the sharpies, and he's sure he can figure something out.]
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carefulforehead to forehead gesture there in best "Horse Girl Movie" style, before Huey turned back to Louie and came back to him.]Bro! These Pokemon look incredible! [The bright, sunny expression stayed no less warm as it shifted into something fond, a thought occurring to him.] You've... really been taking good care of them when I couldn't, huh?...
[And without even waiting for him to answer, he swept him up in another hug.]
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Well, Lexington really came in handy whenever I got sick of walking, so...
[He's going to take advantage of Peso having knocked Huey's hat askew and ruffle his brother's hair. Huey's always going to be the big brother in his book, but come on, he's just got to do this at least once!]
They made it easy, too. They're well-behaved! Thankfully. I've got some really colorful team members by now...
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He squawks a bit himself, pushing away at Louie's arms until he's released. Stepping back, he flashed him a glare (with no substance, admittedly- too happy to be back with his brother) as he made a point of fixing his hair and hat.]
Well, I'd love to see them sometime, once we're back.
[One final pat for each of his own Pokemon before he returned them. Nearly all of them anyway; kneeling down, he held his arm out to Quaxly, who eagerly climbed up and onto his shoulder, with Huey moving his arm to help as he stood up.]
I'm excited to see what's around the island, too! There's all kinds of Pokemon out there just waiting to be encountered.