Samurott,

As you may guess, this is a reply to your letter about your stowaway.

I understand your concern, but I do not think that Riolu is in any particular danger.

Given your own skill, and that of the trainers with whom you travel, I imagine that Riolu will be getting an important experience of what the world outside the Lucario Kingdom is like and with a minimum of potential risk.

Furthermore, as of now he has royal permission to travel with any of Ash, Dawn and Cynthia, so long as it is understood by all involved that if Riolu himself changes his mind about this he should be brought back here promptly.

Before you send a second message to ask, yes, I do know that this is not the answer you were hoping for… but I would be taking up any opportunity to join a journey like this myself, were I younger and with fewer responsibilities.

Make sure that Riolu knows I will be informed if they misbehave, and you should not have trouble with him.

- King Lucario


AN:


Because of course.