[ A strange man appears on the PokeConnect feed, his expression a mixture of fondness and frustration. He holds his Poke'Gear at arm's length to better film himself and on one shoulder a Murkrow with a scarred beak perches and preens. ]

Well hello again, Johto. It's been a while, hasn't it?

[ He lifts a spidery hand to stroke Edgar under her chin. The Murkrow croaks happily and squeezes her eyes shut.]

When I was home, this place was hardly even a dream of a memory. Both times I've been here before. Now that I'm here again, I remember it all along with time passing in Halloween Town. It's strange...but wonderful too. And I have to wonder, is there anyone out there who remembers my name?

[ He's been reading the paper. It's been a long, long time. He's sure many of his old friends are gone, but there's a chance...]