[It takes a few minutes more, but then a little paw breaks though, and the expression on Nanao's face changes completely, from that of concentration to a soft, gentle, motherly expression, and it stays that way as the Meowth kitten slowly frees itself from it's shelter.}
{Deft fingers gently remove pieces of eggshell from around and under the damp form, and Shinrai the Riolu looks on interestedly as it squeaks and mewls, and finally curls into a little ball in Nanao's cupped hands, and promptly goes straight to sleep.}
You're beautiful, little one. {She murmurs gently, and it yawns, showing tiny little teeth, and she smiles.}
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{Deft fingers gently remove pieces of eggshell from around and under the damp form, and Shinrai the Riolu looks on interestedly as it squeaks and mewls, and finally curls into a little ball in Nanao's cupped hands, and promptly goes straight to sleep.}
You're beautiful, little one. {She murmurs gently, and it yawns, showing tiny little teeth, and she smiles.}