Victory Road!

[Lupa is sitting in what would be a nice little apartment, if most of the furniture wasn't absolute no-frills necessities, and the only decoration white fabric and/or paint on anything that wasn't already white. The windows are all covered with blackout curtains, and have cleverly arranged mirrors to help some of the light be reflected in through the tiny openings left behind.

What doesn't fit the austere theme is all the pokemon stuff. There's a kiddie pool in bright colors for a Vaporeon and a Milotic. And a cat Pokemon tree topped by a smug Thievul, a sulking Delphox just below, and a bunch of other Eeveelutions. Then there are a bunch of chew toys, many being used by the various doggies lounging around, Pokemon grooming sets, bags of treats... Not a single thing for human comfort, but clearly the Pokemon in this house are living like royalty.

Lupa is in fact sitting on the floor because the chair is occupied by an adorable shiny Snubbull in a cute cap that's splashed liberally with orange paint? Huh. Of course, there's also a white bandanna around the Snubbull's neck, as there are around most everyone's neck or paw or tail.

Lupa is currently carefully polishing the helmet of a Type: Null who's sprawled out across his lap in bliss but he looks up and gives a serious smile as the camera steadies.]

Thank you, Rugido.

Lu-Lucario!

[Well that identifies the camera-mon behind the gear. Lupa starts right in, sounding a little rehearsed.]

I will introduce myself first. I'm Lupa of the Wolves Tribe, once commanding the territory of Vishuddha in the Junkyard. With no tribe accompanying me, I have befriended Pokemon for protection and companionship. I have been building my squad for some time, and I am now searching for a last few. Earlier, I had a fortunate meeting and found one that I am looking for, and now I ask you if you can provide news or help for the others.

I am searching for a breeder's eggs, or the wild location where the newly discovered canines Maschiff and Greavard can be found.

I'm also hoping to find someone who can breed a Skiddo that already knows Milk Drink, so I will not be unprepared for the next weird weekend when it arrives. I didn't know that lines other than Miltank could learn to give milk, and I'm glad for it.

[He might find Miltank to be slightly... unsettling, okay. Moving on.]

I'm also looking for a Pokemon that would fit the look I'm told is 'punk' and is primarily red in color. One that I have found so far is called Toxtricity in its shiny color, and I know it would require a breeder to get one. Another is Galarian Zigzagoon, also in its shiny color. I'm willing to listen to other ideas.

There are others that I am looking for as well, but I don't have anything narrowed down for. If you wish to help, I'll be glad for it and describe things in conversation for you.

[SILENCE. It lasts for almost a minute as Lupa looks at one of the non-dogs, a Sandshrew curled up between the extra arms (yeah, Sylph didn't know either) of his Type: Null. His expression grows more troubled.]

Is it right or fair to exclude someone when naming in memory? I have been doing that with my squad here, naming them after my men and our allies, and the territories we claimed. But there were other Tribes and when I think of the last one I feel... anger. I think I would want to kill the leader of that Tribe if he showed up in this place.

All that the laws of the Temple required was that he take my head, or I, his. I was more than willing to face him in single combat to ensure the safety and survival of my men. He did not allow lines of communication to be established. He decimated my Tribe instead of coming to kill me right away. He was incredibly hostile to our allies, even to the end. If he had any concern for the lives of his men, he showed us none of it. When he sent his men searching, they feared he would kill them if they failed. I... I feel that I might hate him.

Is it unfair to deny his Tribe remembrance because of him? I only feel... tired when I think of the rest, not this anger I feel when I think about him.