[The first view Violet gets of Louie over the network is mostly just of his head in his hands, with his fingers pulling at his hair just a little. He's happy to see Violet, he really is! ...Deep down.

Sure, she's the second nerd from home to show up here this year, but that's not the issue. When all is said and done, she's probably the coolest kid he knows, nerdy or otherwise-- Just in her own way.

Louie's actual problem is, somehow, even more childish.]

Well, going all these years without anyone knowing my real name was nice, but I guess that's over.

[Okay, okay, she just got here and clearly thinks this place is way more dangerous than it is. He can't fully get hung up on the name stuff! Maybe he would've been that self-centered when he last saw her, but 16 year old Louie has matured a little.

He's not always happy about it, but...]

Hey, Vi. It's Louie... Huey's here too.

Uh, look, the transformation part is weird at first, you're right. But it's not too hard to get used to. And we're not in danger. It definitely wasn't FOWL or anybody, and I mean, you know it can't be that bad when I'm not--

[He lifts his head with a tired smile... But now he sees her Espurr, which gives him quite the start]

Oh! Jeez, okay and you've got one of those!