[Cue a very grumpy, angry voice. Very. Grumpy.]

What the hell is this? Whose bright idea was it to pull me away from my work to go on this-- this pointless adventure?! I'm too busy for this!

[Suddenly, a Pichu's voice squeaks over the Gear. It seems to be protesting Julius' grumpy attitude from the ground.]

Pi!

And this annoying mouse won't leave me alone!