bamfsecretary | 6th book; up a creek without a boat or paddle {video/action} (dated to the 10th)

{So, how bout those hideous weather conditions? Pretty bad time to be at the beach, don't you think?}

{Isn't it a pity that Nanao's house is literally just next to the beach... And the feed shows her staring despondently at the waves lapping at the top of the hastily-erected sandbag wall in front of her porch. A baby Absol is curled on her lap, whimpering unhappily.}

I suppose that even I know when it is more prudent to retreat than to keep fighting.

{Wheeling back inside, it seems that most of the movable furniture has been taken upstairs, but the upright piano sits defiantly in the middle of a bare room. Too big to be taken upstairs, and too unwieldy to really be moved, there is little chance of it surviving the flood. The light flickers overhead.}

I would really appreciate a hand in leaving, given that I'm stuck in a wheelchair, and my lone Water-type is too young-- {A massive crash of lightning rattles the windows, and the light finally gives up the ghost and dies, leaving the room dark.} ...well.

Help would be wonderful, the sooner the better.

{OOC: She'll be replying to video tags ICly an hour later, but action tags would be absolutely fabulous c:}

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That's fine, I can probably get another one from the PokeCenter.

{And then she proceeds to hoist herself up and onto the Lapras, without using her legs. Hey, at least she still has arm strength!} Upsy-daisy!

[The Lapras extends her long neck, providing something for Nanao to grab onto as Asuma hops on as well.]

It probably doesn't need saying, but it's fairly rough out, so hold on tight!

Let's go, Kana!

[Once she's sure Nanao is secure, Kana gives another cry and begins swimming along.]

{Yeah, she's holding on really tight. Because drowning now would suck really bad.}

Ah, Holland's tulips....

[As an added precaution, Asuma puts an arm around her. He knows you, Nanao. No diving headfirst off the Lapras Express.]

...You don't have any extra seeds from that stock, do you...?

{ASChdsasdvsa oh wait it's just Asuma's arm. Enjoy those abs, bro.}

I... maybe I do. But I don't know how to garden...

--Ah. Well...

As long as you live, there will be a chance to learn, won't there?

[Awfully chipper words in the middle of a storm there, Asuma.]

As long as I don't fall off, I suppose.

{She shudders.} That would be a very bad thing...

Kana is very careful about these things. As long as we hold on, we should be alright.

[Kana gives an affirmative cry from the front, still steadily swimming her way over to the Pokémon Center.]

I do miss my Lapras at times like this... I wonder where she went?

She didn't show up with any of your friends, or perhaps at the Foster Home?

...no. I don't think so.

...I see. Where else could it have gone, I wonder...?

She probably vanished back into the wild, along with the others who didn't end up with anybody.

...I suppose so. Hopefully she is happy with them...

[He looks a little downtrodden at the thought.]

She's a good Pokemon, I'm sure she'll be fine.

{She leans forward, nuzzling Kana's neck.} I just miss her, sometimes.

[Kana glances back, at Asuma, who nods as though in understanding.]

...You know, she is by no means a replacement but... I'm sure Kana wouldn't mind spending some time with you if you ever needed it.

La, Laa!

{She smiles against Kana's neck.}

Thank you Asuma, and Kana too.

Laaa!

[Nanao may be getting some Lapras nuzzles once they get back to the Pokémon center. Speaking of, isn't that a light up ahead?]

Looks like we've nearly made it!

Thank goodness - the sooner we get out of the rain, the better.

Yes. I think I'm soaked through at this point...

[Aaaaand they have arrived! Kana moves as close to the Center as possible, and Asuma is quick to get off.]

I'll be right back with a wheelchair. Do you mind staying with Kana a moment?

I can wait!

It will only be a moment!

[As he steps into the Pokémon Center, Kana nuzzles Nanao affectionately. It'll be okay!!

And true to his word, Asuma returns with a wheelchair, scooting it as close to Kana and Nanao as he can.]

Here- let's get you inside quickly, now.

{Kana gets a nuzzle back ;o;}

{Also she scrambles into the chair quite adeptly for someone without sensation in their legs.}

I am all for that plan.

[Once Nanao is off of her back, he'll pull out a Pokéball.]

Take a break for now, will you, Kana? I'll let you out again when I get the chance.

[Kana makes an affirmative sound as she is returned. That taken care of, he'll begin wheeling Nanao into the Pokémon Center as quickly as he can without slipping.]

Looks like we've made it out of that ordeal somehow...

...but knowing the nurses, it's out of the frying pan and into the fire.

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