[Anyone in Goldenrod today might notice a new face hanging around, walking quietly down the street with a Shuppet hovering a few inches above his shoulder. For someone who has just woken up in a city that most certainly is not Shibuya, he seems surprisingly calm about the entire situation. In fact, his expression is rather intrigued as he stops near the Pokemon Center with his hin resting in one hand, 'hmmm'ing to himself.]

This does toss a wrench into things, doesn't it?

[He seems to be talking to the Shuppet, who nods eagerly at first...then shakes her head slowly, looking at the boy and tilting her head far to the side.]

It's certainly an issue. But it shouldn't be too difficult to figure out. You'll help me, I'm sure?

[More eager nodding! And that causes Joshua to smile, reaching up to pet the side of the Shuppet's face.]

You're not Noise, that much is certain. Yet I can control you just as easily as if you were. Perhaps there is a reason for that.

[...Kay, looks like we're just. Talking to ourselves.]