Alexis Augustus Armentrout

Alexis Augustus Armentrout was a lead character in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour,* beginning at the start of Volume 2. He is a stickler of the rules, which makes it hard for many people to like him. He can be a bit of a coward, and often feels he is right, which is only sometimes the case. He can be very judgemental, especially if he perceives faults of his own in others. Daniel Kravitz and others refer to him as 'Alex,' which he hates (because secretly, that is a name reserved for his wife). He has a photographic memory. He enjoys meetings and embraces new technology ("The New Class"), including The Oracle. He is sympathetic to non-humans, likely because of his immediate family ("Cult of B.O.B.").

**First appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #2.01 "Gather 'Round the Fire"

**Number of appearances in *Daniel Kravitz*:** 24 (as of Volume 3)

**Number of appearances in *Packer & Ratcliff*:** 1

**Actor:** Joe Morales

### **Episodes Not In**

Alexis was a lead character in his first appearance. Alexis did not appear in the following episodes:

* #2.09 "Attack on the Homestead"
* #3.06 "...And Sprinkles On Top"
* #3.08 "Witch Hunt"
* #3.10 "Conspiracy Theories"
* #3.11 "Cave of Wonders"
* #3.13 "Daniel Kravitz of Antique Shop vs. Geralt of Rivia"
* #3.15 "Young Rufus"

Alexis appeared only in the opening of:

* #2.06 "They're Back!"
* #3.02 "Mind If I Smoke?"

## **Personal Life**

Alexis was a dedicated employee of the U.L.P. who was fascinated by the supernatural. He longed to be a mentor, but was passed over in his early days with the organization, confined to studying texts. He took these words to heart, internalizing what he believed to be the rules, guidelines, and traditions of the organization. Rufus Reginald Rochester judged Alexis the twenty-sixth most qualified to be a mentor (our of thirty-one members) in 2013 ("Gather 'Round the Fire").

During his undergrad, Alexis met Amara, a monster he would soon marry and father a daughter with. He did not live with his family, concerned about the dangers in doing so, but kept in regular communication and secretly visited from time to time. After one such visit, he was pressed by Daniel Kravitz and the group about where he'd been. He told them a partial truth, that he had a daughter with a woman he met in undergrad, but lied about Amara's name and background, claiming she was Helen Summers from America ("The Safe House"). He likely did this to continue his protection of his family, and was successful in hiding it from the U.L.P. and the others he worked with.

Though, some knew of Alexis' secrets, including Monbo ("Words You Don't Want to Hear").

Alexis did eventually slip and reveal to Abby Reynolds that he was married ("Punch").

But Alexis was not alone in the world, either. His contact list included several family members, as well as professional contacts ("They're Back!").

Alexis enjoyed ice-cream ("The New Class").

Alexis's butt is bald, and Grezit the Green saw it once (*Packer & Ratcliff* "The Pursuit of Packer").

## **Mentor**

Alexis, at age twenty-three, finally got the chance to mentor a Chosen One, Daniel Kravitz, when Rufus Reginald Rochester went missing. Alexis was Daniel's second mentor, and found it very difficult to be accepted by Daniel and his friends. It didn't help that Alexis didn't believe Daniel should have friends and demanded loyalty and obedience without having done anything to earn it. Alexis also didn't approve of Daniel dating Abby. And Daniel decided to call him 'Alex,' which most of the group picked up, a name Alexis thought crass ("The Hub"). Alexis filed many detailed reports during his tenure ("Into the Darkness").

Alexis often ran when fighting began ("Blumpkin & Felchy; The Search"). Alexis also didn't tell the group that Rufus had resigned from the U.L.P., lying and saying the organization hadn't heard from Rufus. He also broke into Daniel's apartment while he was sleeping and implanted a tracking device in his bloodstream, which he felt justified in doing to conduct his duties as mentor ("The Safe House").

The young man did have tenacity, though, and stuck around. Rufus, when he returned, vouched for Alexis, but Alexis was still held in suspicion, likely in part because Alexis had a hard time believing the U.L.P. had really become corrupt ("Betrayed"). Alexis returned the respect. Despite believing he was a better mentor than Rufus, Alexis said Rufus was better than most ("A Rufus Carol"). Alexis thought Daniel had lots of potential, but was unfocused ("On a Boat"). However, to outsides, Alexis said Daniel was the finest Chosen One he'd ever seen or read about ("Into the Darkness").

Alexis was conveniently away when the U.L.P. attacked Kravitz Antiques, casting further doubt as to whether Alexis would stand with Daniel's group, and gave them a half-true explanation for his absence. His lie would not be discovered for some time ("Attack on the Homestead," "The Safe House").

Alexis did little to put those doubts to rest when, upon arriving at U.L.P. headquarters to attack the organization's corrupt leaders, he slipped away from Daniel's group. Alexis had actually snuck in to confront Cyril Davies, believing the entire incident may have been a misunderstanding, so strong was Alexis' faith in the U.L.P. For this act, Cyril locked Alexis in a cage and left him for dead. However, he also defended Daniel and made clear his loyalty was to his charge, not his employer ("Into the Darkness," "Pit of Despair").

## **The New U.L.P.**

When the U.L.P. was rebuilt, Alexis stayed on to help with texts and administration, and as part of the Ruling Council. He enjoyed attending those meetings. He was instrumental in finding U.L.P. resources hidden away to keep the group funded ("The New Class"). Though being around so many young people did make Alexis start to miss his daughter more ("Recall Me, Maybe").

Alexis trusted Calleth Penrose, despite his past associations with the old U.L.P. ("Recall Me, Maybe").

Daniel no longer wanted a mentor, so he lost that position. He was still treated as an outsider, but little by little, the others began to rely on him, especially Abby Reynolds, even though Alexis didn't agree with everything Abby did, especially lying to Daniel (*Packer & Ratcliff* "The Pursuit of Packer," "Punch"). Even Daniel started to like Alexis ("Jant Braidley"), though still gleefully murdered a video game version of him ("Ready Player Chosen One"). Alexis served with the group for more than a year before taking off after receiving a voicemail from Amara ("Punch").

Alexis did call back in to update the team of his whereabouts, and what was happening in The Subworlds, having found his family and secured them. He warned them Monbo was amassing an army, and that the U.L.P. should move their base. He also said he needed to stay to protect people important to him. This message was left with Kai Akane, who promised to pass it along to Abby. Kai did not. ("Deceit of Clay").

Alexis was not just hiding in the Subworlds. He sought information on Monbo and her activities to pass along to his friends. This led to him being captured by Monbo, though Alexis managed to kill Monbo's aide, Deli, in the process. Alexis was badly bruised and beaten, then tortured by Dunuld Drag. Dunuld freed Alexis and hoped Alexis would lead her to hiding, but Alexis wanted to try to stop Monbo instead ("Words You Don't Want to Hear").

Returning home to his family after his capture and escape, Alexis planned to go back and stop Monbo. His wife, Amara Armentrout, didn't want him to. But Alexis felt a sense of responsibility in saving people, especially his friends with the U.L.P. Alexis expressed a desire to continue living with his family when not on missions, realizing just how much he wanted to be with them, but Amara wasn't sure she would accept him back if he left again. Alexis felt like he had to go anyway ("Maneuvers").

Alexis thinks it's unlikely Monbo spoke to Kali personally ("Words You Don't Want to Hear").

When Daniel and friends were sucked into a video game, Daniel gleefully fights and kills an arcade version of Alexis, saying he'd always wanted to do that ("Ready Player Chosen One").

Alexis arrives back at the U.L.P. ranch just before Monbo attacks ("A Chosen One Walks Into a Bar"). After warning Abby of the attack, Alexis jumps into the fray. He finds Arnold Armstrong cornered by Zagor the Murderous, but having observed Zagor only hurting property, not people, he calls Zagor out for not wanting to be there. Zagor admits it, but says not enough feel the way he does. Alexis lets Zagor be taken to safety and continues fighting, eventually joining the leaders of the group. Alexis is surprised to see Abby with Chosen One powers.

Alexis tries to stop Abby from murdering Monbo, guessing what will happen if she does, but fails. In the ensuing chaos, Alexis takes a dagger to the eye. He survives, albeit now having to wear an eye patch. After the battle, Alexis decides to return to the Subworlds to work on bringing about a peace between humans and monsters, and Zagor agrees to go with him. Though the U.L.P. denies Alexis' request for assistance, citing that their ranks are depleted and resources stretched thin ("With Great Power...").

## **Trivia**

The part of Alexis was developed for Joe based on an audition he submitted for the part of Rufus. Jerome liked the attempt, but thought Joe sounded younger than what he was looking for with Rufus. Joe was originally told he would show up around episode six or seven, but as Volume 1 developed, that start was delayed repeatedly. He finally joined the cast as a regular for the second volume.