Nelle

I'm quite sure I'll be able to cure Oatchi, though I'll need cells from a dog whose tail is not a leaf.

If you're able to acquire these, please bring them to me. I'll whip up a cure right away.

Hello, I'm Nelle. Although, I suppose it's a bit late for introductions.

You know, I'm so grateful to you for saving us. It's important I say this to you directly: thank you so, so very much.

Ah, you look like you're feeling good! But if you start feeling bad, I want you to come straight to me, OK?

Do you have any interest in treasure hunting? Well, if you do, do come talk to me, won't you?

Since we crashed on this planet, my main source of food has been the juice that's made out of that shining extract.

You see, it contains many enzymes that help rid the body of fatigue. It's also quite tasty, so what's not to love?

By nature, we Koppaites have a hearty appetite. But members of my family tree... we're ravenous—with a capital R—eaters.

That's my way of saying, "When do I get to eat next?!" Mmm-mmm, what I wouldn't give for some extra-spicy grilled fruit.

I wonder...how should we deal with Louie when we finally catch up to him?

Perhaps we should sit him down and have a very looong talk with him about treating food with the respect it deserves.

My main goal here is to collect treasure.
That's why I'm working with those two in the first place.

So when it comes right down to it, I am prepared to leave them behind if I have to.

Though...if I did lose track of them, it'd probably be more trouble than it's worth.
I'd likely wind up helping them out.

What I'm doing isn't all that different from what other veterinarians do.

I treat animals and publish papers now and then, that's all. Really, I'm not as interesting as all that.

I'm told that many of the spaceships we use on Koppai were designed by Yorke's grandfather.

That's probably why Yorke is so good with machines, just like his younger brother...
His thirteenth younger brother, I mean.

Dobbs got that scar on his brow during his time as a ranger. He says that Ducky
"got him real good."

If I was going to guess, I'd bet that he and
Ducky smacked their heads together while lunging for the same piece of food.

What will I do with the treasure once I find it? Why, I'll sell it and invest the proceeds.

Of late, there's been a lot of research put into finding plants that can be cultivated on Koppai. It's a very hot field right now.

Koppai hasn't had any agriculture to speak of, you see. So it would be very exciting to get in on the ground floor now.

Dobbs started out as a solo treasure hunter. It wasn't until later that Yorke began helping him.

I'm sure he must have seen his fair share of danger when he was on his own.

I had never seen the dog that kidnapped me before! But honestly, I wasn't very frightened.

How do I put it... Well, when it snatched me up, it felt as if I was being played with.
You know, like I was a toy or something.

Since we crashed on this planet, my main source of food has been the juice that's made out of that shining extract.

You see, it contains many enzymes that help rid the body of fatigue. It's also quite tasty, so what's not to love?

By nature, we Koppaites have a hearty appetite. But members of my family tree... we're ravenous—with a capital R—eaters.

That's my way of saying, "When do I get to eat next?!" Mmm-mmm, what I wouldn't give for some extra-spicy grilled fruit.

My main goal here is to collect treasure.
That's why I'm working with those two in the first place.

So when it comes right down to it, I am prepared to leave them behind if I have to.

Though...if I did lose track of them, it'd probably be more trouble than it's worth.
I'd likely wind up helping them out.

What I'm doing isn't all that different from what other veterinarians do.

I treat animals and publish papers now and then, that's all. Really, I'm not as interesting as all that.

To be honest, I have absolutely no idea why anyone in their right mind would want to become an officer in the Rescue Corps.

I can't imagine voluntarily putting my life in danger just to rescue somebody else's.

Of course. And if there weren't brave souls like yourself out there, the rest of us would still be stranded.

So, thank you. I understand that it is a noble calling. One I don't think I could answer without the promise of a reward...

Really? Are your days as treasure hunters coming to an end?

You finally figured that out, huh? I'm quite impressed by your progress. Both of you.

Now that I think about it...maybe I should stick around with the two of you for a little longer. See if I can help...

Hey! That thief drank almost all my juice!
Now there are only two left!

That's right. It's too bad though. It's just so delicious...

I suppose now is a good time for Louie and
I to have a little chat. Could you give us a minute?

No need to untie him just yet...

I admit it was touch-and-go there for a while. I think the biggest threat I faced was my own empty stomach!

Yes. That's quite enough pleasantries for now.

Your doctor filled me in on the current situation. I'd like to have a look at Oatchi right away.

Hmm... So the tip of his tail has morphed completely into a leaf. And not like one that I could easily pluck from a plant.

The symptoms seem to be quite similar to those displayed by the leaflings, if I'm not mistaken.

And you've already tried administering your medicine?

I see. What exactly does this medicine consist of?

Hmm... Well, I think we've struck upon our main issue, then.

If administered as a preventative measure, the medicine may have worked. But to cure a space dog, you need space-dog cells.

Do you think you could make a dose of the medicine using Moss's cells instead?

Well, shucks. It didn't work. My guess is that we need cells from a dog that hasn't been leafified.

Oh, right! I was carried away by some sort of giant dog, wasn't I?

I just bounced along on its back all over the place. We never stopped to eat, so I must have just passed out from hunger.

Honestly. Is that any way to treat a renowned medical professional?

Not that I can recall. Though it was hard to see much under all that fluff.

Hold on. There's one last thing.

As strange as he may be, Louie did look after me...in his own way.

So please do your best to rescue him and bring him back in one piece. There's a small matter he and I need to discuss.

I'm not sure what there is to copy.
Just please remember what I said.

Oh my, you're so sweet. You can take it from here, I'm sure.

If she was born with her leaf tail, there may be no way to revert her condition.

Are you sure?

For now, we need to focus our search efforts on finding the veterinarian Nelle. It'd be nice if she were in this area, but...

Nelle must be here this time! We've got to rescue her quickly so she can check poor
Oatchi's tail!

Nelle is in this area! Let's hurry and rescue her so she can take a look at Oatchi.

The veterinarian Nelle could be the source of the SOS signal we got from the new area.

Nelle is somewhere in an area with rampant primordial forest growth!

I'm really concerned about Nelle...

Rescue Nelle the veterinarian!

There's Louie! Phew, Nelle appears unharmed.

Hurry up and go rescue Nelle, Oatchi and
Rescue Officer!

Nelle!

I don't know, but I doubt he'll be handing over Nelle anytime soon.

We need to rescue her by any means necessary. You're up, you two. Oatchi,
Rescue Officer—don't let me down.

Louie's run off somewhere...

Never mind that—we need to rescue Nelle.

Alright! We better recover Nelle now.
Rescue Officer, Oatchi—you got this!

Hey! Give Nelle back, you grubchucker!

We're working off the assumption that
Nelle was abducted and brought to an unexplored area.

Isn't our top priority finding Nelle?

OK. Then I'll save my questions about
Nelle for tomorrow.

I could say the same about you, Dobbs!
Now we just have to find Nelle.

Actually, I think I might have one!
I remember seeing Nelle being carried off by a giant doglike creature!

No, let him get his rest. We'll ask him about Nelle once he wakes up on his own.

I am. Nelle, on the other hand... I know you're still getting your bearings, but do you have any idea where she might be?

Do either of you two know a veterinarian on this planet named Nelle? We've been trying to locate her for a while now.

You have? And I'm guessing you haven't found her yet.

Nelle, Don Bergman, and I are colleagues... and friends. We all share a common goal, which is why we came here.

But then our spaceship crashed.

Ah, well. One day, someone just popped out of nowhere and stole our juice! The three of us ran after 'em.

But at some point I lost sight of Yorke, and next thing I know, Nelle's being dragged away by a giant doglike creature.

Nelle hasn't woken up yet?

Nelle! Hey! Wake up! You alright?!

D-Dobbs! Quit it! You really want to mess with Nelle when she hasn't eaten?

Huh! I know this Koppaite Nelle. Weeell,
I know of her.

She's famous in academic circles and is a preeminent veterinarian. Perhaps she could help us cure Oatchi.

Nelle isn't the only Koppaite on the list.
Did she come with companions?

Some of these signals have to belong to
Nelle and the other Koppaites!

Let's get this rescue off the ground!
Oatchi's counting on us.

Luckily, there is a veterinarian on this planet, Nelle, who miiight just be able to help us and cure Oatchi.

OK. Then for Oatchi's sake, let's find Nelle as quickly and efficiently as we can.

Huzzah! It is a Koppaite castaway. Let's hope he has information regarding Nelle's whereabouts.

Good to meet you. So, Dobbs... Do you, by any chance, know a veterinarian who goes by the name of Nelle?

Know her? Ha! Nelle's a colleague of mine, along with Yorke.

But when we tried to land on this planet, we lost control of our ship and crashed.

Ah, well. One day, someone just popped out of nowhere and stole our juice! The three of us ran after 'em.

But at some point I lost sight of Yorke, and next thing I know, Nelle's being dragged away by a giant doglike creature.

Whether or not that Koppaite is Nelle, we need to rescue them right away.

Yep! They're a Koppaite! I just hope they're also one of Nelle's companions.

Is one of your colleagues a veterinarian who goes by the name Nelle? We've been searching everywhere for her.

You have? And I'm guessing you haven't found her yet.

Nelle, Don Bergman, and I are colleagues... and friends. We all share a common goal, which is why we came here.

But then our spaceship crashed.

Hmm... If that's true, there's a good chance that the other two aren't too far from where you split up.

Unless you have a better idea as to where
Nelle might be...

Dobbs and Yorke have both identified
Nelle's possible location.

But in order to pick up her SOS signal, we'll have to update our radar.

If Yonny's theory is correct, then Nelle may not have been turned to a leafling either.

Nelle's waiting for us deep in the forest.
Let's hurry up and find her. We can't let her and Oatchi down!

And that castaway in Moss's mouth...
It's Nelle!

Stop right there, Louie! What are you doing with Nelle? Explain yourself!

Oh no! Code red! Code red! He's absconded with Nelle!

Agreed. You two—follow Louie's scent and rescue Nelle!

Rescue Nelle! She's still located in the
Primordial Thicket.

Good news! We rescued Nelle!

Thank you, thank you! Oh, Nelle...

Nelle! We're so relieved to see that you're alright.

No, not Moss. Didn't some giant doglike creature run away with Nelle?

Exactly! We'd be fools to discount that giant doglike creature that ran away with Nelle.

Nelle, can you remember the dog's tail?
Did it have a leaf?

What is it, Nelle?

One of those signals could be coming from
Nelle! Saving her is our first priority.

I am. Nelle, on the other hand... I know you're still getting your bearings, but do you have any idea where she might be?

I could say the same about you, Dobbs!
Now we just have to find Nelle.

Actually, I think I might have one!
I remember seeing Nelle being carried off by a giant doglike creature!

Do either of you two know a veterinarian on this planet named Nelle? We've been trying to locate her for a while now.

You have? And I'm guessing you haven't found her yet.

Nelle, Don Bergman, and I are colleagues... and friends. We all share a common goal, which is why we came here.

But then our spaceship crashed.

Ah, well. One day, someone just popped out of nowhere and stole our juice! The three of us ran after 'em.

But at some point I lost sight of Yorke, and next thing I know, Nelle's being dragged away by a giant doglike creature.

Having rescued Captain Olimar, you were on your way home, when Oatchi suddenly started showing signs of distress! You turned back to find the
Koppaite veterinarian Nelle, who might know how to help poor Oatchi.

Soon after setting out for a new area to look for the veterinarian Nelle, you came upon Captain Olimar's subordinate, Louie, and Moss. They made off with a castaway that looked a lot like a Koppaite.

The rescued castaway was indeed a Koppaite! As they might have information about the veterinarian Nelle, the team decides to start asking questions as soon as they wake up.

The rescued Koppaite was one of Nelle's companions! She and two others were split up shortly after arriving on the planet. Next you'll visit Giant's Hearth to search for the remaining 2.

Another Koppaite was found and rescued. You have to find Nelle the veterinarian ASAP—for Nelle's own sake and Oatchi's. You head back to the Rescue Command Post to ask the Koppaite about her whereabouts.

According to what the two Koppaites told you, Nelle was dragged deep into the forest by a giant doglike creature. You'll need to upgrade the radar even more to continue your search for the veterinarian.

You located the veterinarian Nelle! But no sooner did you find her than she was dragged away again by Louie and Moss. You're determined to get her back to cure poor Oatchi, no matter what it takes.

Louie and Moss escaped again, dragging Nelle into a cave with them.
You don't know what their goal is, but it doesn't look like they want to let her go anytime soon.

Louie escaped, but thankfully he left Nelle and Moss behind. As Moss heads for the Rescue Command Post at Olimar's command, you need to hurry up and rescue Nelle so she can treat Oatchi's tail.

The giant dog that Louie is pursuing is most likely the creature that kidnapped Nelle. To cure Oatchi, she'll need the cells of that dog, since it doesn't have a leaf tail. Clinging to a sliver of hope, you head out to continue your search in the Primordial Thicket.

It's clear the Koppaite veterinarian Nelle is not in any of the areas we've investigated. Collect more energy to expand the search area!

This "Nelle" is a renowned veterinarian. She should have some ideas for what to do about
Oatchi's tail. Focus search efforts in the newly discovered area.

This "Nelle" is a renowned veterinarian. She should have some ideas for what to do about
Oatchi's tail. Focus the search efforts in the newly discovered Giant's Hearth.

Search for Nelle the Veterinarian

You found a Koppaite! It isn't Nelle, but I hope he can at least help us find her. Let's see what we can learn after he wakes up.

Rescued Nelle's Companion!

According to Nelle's companion Don Bergman, she may be in Giant's Hearth. Get back out there and find her. Oatchi's counting on you!

Search for Nelle the Veterinarian

According to Nelle's companion Yorke, she may be near Giant's Hearth. Get back out there and find her. Oatchi's counting on you!

Search for Nelle the Veterinarian

You rescued Nelle's companion Yorke. He may know where she is. As soon as he wakes up, we'll find out what he has to say!

Rescued Nelle's 2 Companions!

You rescued Nelle's companion Don Bergman.
He may know where she is. As soon as he wakes up, we'll find out what he has to say.

If we're going to pick up an SOS signal from the forest Nelle might be in, we need to get enough energy to increase our radar's range.

Nelle was apparently carried off by a huge dog. She should be in the newly discovered area. Let's rescue her and save Oatchi!

Nelle was apparently carried off by a giant dog. She should be here in the Primordial
Thicket. Let's rescue her and save Oatchi!

Search for Nelle the Veterinarian

Rescued Nelle!

We did it! We finally rescued Nelle. If anybody knows what to do about Oatchi's tail, she'll be the one. Once she wakes up, we'll find out!

We've picked up a signal from the new area. It's most likely coming from that
Koppaite veterinarian, Nelle.

Let's get her back here quickly so she can give Oatchi a full examination.

I took a closer look at that SOS signal and saw that the rest of the castaways are located in the area we just uncovered.

Nelle the veterinarian should be among them... We're getting close!

I hope we rescue that veterinarian, Nelle, soon. I'm starting to get antsy...

Come on! We need to hurry up and rescue Nelle! She's waiting for us in the Primordial Thicket.

Nelle comes across as quite aloof, doesn't she?

She doesn't seem to pal around much with her crew either. You know what? I can respect a healthy work-life balance.

Koppaites are notoriously poor planners, but you can only judge something like that on an individual basis.

Dobbs, for example, is pretty laid-back, while Yorke tends to plan ahead.

Nelle, on the other hand, can be...pretty intense. Especially when the topic turns to food.

I recently asked Nelle about her experiences with that giant dog creature.

Apparently, when she was first captured, it was quite playful. She said she didn't feel like she was in any danger at all.

That made me wonder if it was acting more aggressive and violent because it was being controlled by Louie.

Nelle comes across as quite aloof, doesn't she?

She doesn't seem to pal around much with her crew either. You know what? I can respect a healthy work-life balance.

I've asked Nelle what she plans to do with all the treasure we find. It's interesting.

She said she'll sell it and use the profits to invest in promising business ventures.

Something to do with plants or cultivation,
I think. Didn't really understand it much, to be honest.

Apparently other planets have sent research task forces made up of brilliant scientists to this place.

Speaking of scientists, I've heard that
Nelle has a relative who's a botanist.

I've asked Nelle what she plans to do with all the treasure we find. It's interesting.

She said she'll sell it and use the profits to invest in promising business ventures.

Something to do with plants or cultivation,
I think. Didn't really understand it much, to be honest.

A long time ago, some high-profile guest brought their pet to Koppai with them and it got sick.

It was Nelle who took care of it. She became a pretty famous vet all across the universe after that.

I heard Nelle is also related to some famous botanist.

I don't know much more than that though.
She doesn't really like to talk about herself that much.

A long time ago, some high-profile guest brought their pet to Koppai with them and it got sick.

It was Nelle who took care of it. She became a pretty famous vet all across the universe after that.