#lusky's one of the most intriguing duck characters

[frc-ambaradan]

So, about Lusky...

In the latest Topolino issue there's a little exchange between Lusky and Rockerduck that I've found interesting:

John: Here's another one! John: The Old Miser's vans are infesting the city! Lusky: While our shops, on the other hand, are struggling!

John: We must counterattack! How's our Rocksells.duck coming along? Chief technician: Almost done, boss! We also have our AI! Zio Paperone e la P.A.I.: Paper Artificial Intelligence (2022)

Lusky refers to RK businesses as "our shops"... and John doesn't correct him.

Lusky's not new in taking these liberties, but Rockerduck would usually slam him back in his place, expecially in front of other people, yet he doesn't. Interesting 🤔. I mean, it's pretty obvious he says "our shops" 'cause he identify himself with the company, but its not like Rockerduck to let it slide.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but it made me think.

In fact, I often wonder if Lusky has some menagerial role in the Rockerduck Industries... I'm entering fan speculations here, 'cause there's no evidence of this in the stories, only hints. First one that comes to my mind comes from "Paperino, Zio Paperone e una questione di piume" when it's Lusky who takes helm of the Rockerduck Industries while John's being held hostage by the Beagle Boys.

In the story he basically takes that role upon himself during five minutes of delusions of omnipotence (XDDD), but he wouldn't have done that if he has not the right to do it. He gives the press conference and the journalists present have no problem in inquiring him about Rockerduck's kidnapping and what the company's next moves would be: pretty weird if you consider Lusky to be just the secretary 🤨

Lusky: Alas! Poor Mr. Rockerduck! Journalist 1: You fear there're gonna be serious consequences? Lusky: I'm afraid yes! That's why I announced this press conference with such short notice! Journalist 2: You wanna launch an appeal?

Lusky: Better! I intend to announce that as Mr. Rockerduck's closest collaborator I'm gonna take his place as the leader of his empire, starting from today! Paperino, Zio Paperone e una questione di piume (2010)

While Quackmore's role as Scrooge's butler is well established, Lusky's role is a bit cloudy. He is officially Rockerduck's secretary, but he takes up so many positions and tasks that makes it difficult to call him a simple secretary. He actually has a say in the Rockerduck Industries' management being John's closest collaborator and friend and the only one he listens to... and he's universally considered Rockerduck's projection: if John's not available you talk to Lusky.

I don't know... it makes me think Lusky might actually be Rockerduck Industries' COO or executive vicepresident, whatever it's called in the US.

What do you think? Do you remember other stories where it is hinted that Lusky may have a much bigger role in RK Industries?