bamfsecretary | 9th book; father's day {video/action for Goldenrod}

Current Location: Goldenrod's Parks

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9th book; father's day {video/action for Goldenrod}

//video; warning for mentions of death

{When the feed clicks on, it's not immediately obvious what's happening - indeed, the scene is almost preternaturally still. A little girl with black hair slowly tiptoes across the floor towards an armchair, head cocked to the side curiously. The camera moves to follow her, and in doing so, reveals the occupant of the armchair.}

Hello, Isis. {Nanao looks old, sitting still as a statue - the Fisher King, if you would, ensconced forever on her throne. The little girl - Isis - clambers up onto her lap, burying her head beneath Nanao's chin, and whines unhappily.}

You have not been yourself, mistress. {An unfamiliar voice, wispy and thin floats out of nowhere, at least until Kiyone, her first starter and Alakazam moves forward into the picture.} What ails you?

You have my memories, do you not? {Isis curls and shifts so she too can look at the powerful Psychic - her eyes, only just visible, are the same shade of purple as Nanao's own.} That is correct.

Then I would suggest you peruse them with today's date in mind, Kiyone. {Her voice is tinged with bitterness and pain, and her arms come to hold Isis close to her chest.}

{The Alakazam is quiet for a long time, sitting cross-legged in mid-air, running through a century and a half's worth of days dated June 18.}

....I am sorry that I did not make the connection straight away, mistress. I should have checked myself. {Nanao shakes her head, and moves to stand, startling Isis, who transforms back into a Zorua. Neither the human nor the Alakazam pay this any notice.}

It is not your fault - I am just being exceptionally maudlin over events that have happened a long, long time ago. {She crosses to the window, Zorua cradled close.} By all rights, I should have forgotten....

One does not forget death easily. Especially not one's own. {Kiyone's hand closes over the 'Gear quietly, shutting it off with a flick of his claw.}

//action; Goldenrod

{In the afternoon, one might see Nanao and her considerable amount of Pokemon gracing one of Goldenrod's larger parks - the Pokemon are playing, yes, but they seem to be keeping closer to Nanao than usual. That said, they certainly will allow you to talk to her, if you so choose.}

_{{OOC: Kiyone is actually speaking English here - yes, he is now able to freak people out without telepathy. Yay? EDIT: PLEASE GO AND READ THIS FAQ, it is very important and deals with talking Pokemon! Kiyone has had over a year of practice to learn how to do this properly.}}

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[His hair is strange? Well, that's not the worst he's gotten, so he'll just stay where he is and try to figure out exactly what it is you're doing. Or, you know, that's what he'll do once his heart has stopped pounding. By all that is holy, Kiyone! Don't sneak up on a guy like that!]

...You should make some sort of noise before you speak. You'll startle people enough as it is.

{He would reply, except he's busy being cussed out by a Petilil.}

I've been trying to teach him manners, but it seems to be impossible.

{A wild MOMTHING has appeared! What will you do?}

[That would normally be a hilarious image, but Hitsugaya's attention is fully on Nanao as he stands back up. What do? Huh....he's not quite sure!]

That's what most people would say about teaching him to actually talk. It seems like you managed that.

[He has faith in you, Momthing. ...and concern for you, which shows on his face as he steps a little closer. He's not gonna ask if you're okay because that's a really stupid question at this point, but still.]

{There's lots of bowing and scraping and it certainly amusing for Nanao's other Pokemon, at least.}

It wasn't actually that hard, surprisingly. I suppose it was easier because he was able to access my memories.

{She sees that concern, and sighs tiredly.} Sometimes I just feel so old...

[Then Kiyone's very lucky it's Hina that came with Hitsugaya and not Mizumaru. That duck never stops cackling once he gets going. Ever.

His trainer, on the other hand, is a man of very few words on some occasions, and this is one of them. Hence that nod at the first part, and why he's silent for a moment longer. Trying to figure out what he can say to that, he is.]

It's understandable, given the circumstances. [He pauses, then shakes his head.] It might be best if you try to stop thinking on it. Dwelling on something that can't be changed only hurts you.

{Until he takes a Thunderpunch to the beak, that is.}

The same to you, Toushirou-kun. I suppose I can throw myself back in to training and raising my rather considerable brood.

[Yes, well, at that point he'd get up and start using Hydro Pump on everything. The cackling is the lesser of two evils.

Also, that was a nod. He can...accept that point. Even if he won't follow it. He did say "try", after all.]

It would certainly keep you busy for a time. Though finding the time to do that and hold the job you need to keep paying for everything else isn't something that's going to be easy.

[It's not like his part-time's going to get them through everything, after all. Not without some serious cutbacks.]

{ :I }

{She's quiet for a moment, and a Munna floats in quietly to rest on top of her head like the world's most ridiculous hat.}

Envy invited me over to Saffron. I'm... thinking of taking him up on it.

{Other Father had offered her money, and she's thinking now that she might just accept.}

[He's a crazy duck. You know dis, Momthing.

He doesn't say anything for a moment, face carefully blank, before he nods. It isn't like he'd ask her to stay, that's for sure.]

Time out of this city would do you some good. Just remember to stay out of trouble, alright?

[Nothing wrong with accepting help from friends, Nanao. Nothing wrong with it at all.]

{Unfortunately, yes.}

{She nods back, and Pasithea tumbles off her head with a surprised squeak.}

Ah, sorry-- And me, stay out of trouble? Have you forgotten who I am going to see?

{There's a touch of sarcasm in her tone there - she's getting better.}

[At least getting trounced by Kiyone would take his ego down a peg....or just make him angry. Either is possible.

The sarcasm earns her a look, and his face is no longer quite so blank. It's old habit, and slipping into it is simple. Especially if it means she'll stop dwelling on the past, even if only for a little.]

No, but considering I haven't seen him end up in the Center like you have, I'd think you're the one who attracts trouble more often.

[The "so stay out of it" stays unsaid this time. He's still so emotionally constipated it's ridiculous.]

{Is both an option?}

{Hey, snark will always get a reaction, and it is therefore Always Appropriate. Except when it isn't.}

What, am I a magnet for accidents, or something?

{GOD JUST TAKE SOME EMOTIONAL LAXATIVES OR SOMETHING}

[The most likely option, actually. Though an angry duck is kind of scary, especially with his ego smoking.

Ah, but when is snark not appropriate? At least, when it not in Johto?]

Considering your track record? It certainly seems that way.

[HE CAN'T FIND ANY DAMMIT.]

{ANGRY DUCKS..... wasn't there a PokeGear app called Angry Flying Types or Pidgeys or something.}

It isn't my fault if I possess an inherent and literal animal magnetism!

{(bah) WHERE'S KUROTSUCHI OR URAHARA WHEN YOU NEED THEM}

{or she could just get him horrifically drunk}

{good idea y/y/mfy}

[There was. Not that he'd know. Nope. He's blissfully ignorant....mostly.]

Perhaps not, but by now you should have come up with at least one way to be prepared for things. Some way to avoid getting into trouble so often.

[THANKFULLY FAR FAR AWAY.

...yeah getting him horribly drunk is the best idea. It wouldn't even take that much to do it!]

{Aww, that's too bad... Not that Nanao plays PokeGear games much either.}

Repel doesn't work.

{She's tried that.}

{WHAT DO YOU MEAN, URAHARA IN ROUTE WOULD BE ~~HORRIFIC~~ AMAZING.}

{.......this must now happen at some point. I demand it.}

[Funny. He thought she'd have more time for that kind of thing, really.]

And what else have you tried?

[Because she could have gotten a bad bottle or something. ...What? It could happen!

IT WOULD BE TERRIFYING TO HAVE HIM SHOW UP! ~~And this guy would prefer Aizen. If only to turn him into a fire-burnt and frozen husk.~~

...>3 once Mizumaru makes eggs with Charmeuse, then. It would be a fitting occasion.]

{Button-mashing isn't her forte, regretfully. She is, however, very good at winning money from the Casino.}

Smoke balls, cleanse tags - nothing works. And in case you're wondering, I've tested all three types, with multiple canisters, with Charmeuse walking alongside me and in her ball. I had no other Pokemon in my party at that time. She's in the high nineties.

Nothing has worked.

{She has used science! Urahara would be proud.}

{In that vein, she would be much happier for Urahara to be here than Aizen. She knows how he operates, and there are far too many potential unwitting pawns for him to manipulate. Even without Kyouka Suigetsu, he is a master of the mindfuck.}

{Water and fire, man. Even she doesn't get it.}

[Could make a living off of that, then. Provided they don't kick her out or anything.

Also, is that his eye twitching? That may just be his eye twitching. How could nothing have worked?!]

And the nurses haven't been able to offer any kind of suggestion, I take it.

[Urahara would be proud. Kurotsuchi would try to disect her to see exactly what made that happen.

See, that's where they'd clash. She knows Urahara, he doesn't. He knows what Aizen is capable of, mostly, and she has friends here. If nothing else, they could warn people away from Aizen. Urahara's antics...not so much. Granted he doesn't mindfuck everyone in a five-block radius just by existing, but still.

Find someone who does get it. That's going to be a very small number.]

{Oh, she knows when to call it quits. Luckily.}

{She just sighs, and drops her head into her hands.}

If I told them, I'd never see sunlight again. Picture Kurotsuchi, but worse.

{A BIG CALL but she's pretty freaking serious.}

{.....................Kurotsuchi can fuck right off, then. It would be like Tarantulus but INFINTY TIMES MORE HORRIBLE.}

{lmsdfikasdfsdu probably the most perfect explanation of Aizen I have ever heard.}

{I think that number may be negative, in fact.}

[Good, good. Now if she'd learn to call it quits on getting on his back about his eating and sleeping habits, he'd be content. Maybe. ...what?]

They can't be that bad, Ise. People would have noticed by now if they were like that.

[He can tell she's serious, but...really? Worse than Kurotsuchi? That can't be possible. It just can't. The world would break or something.

Yes, well, someone can tell him to fuck right off if she shows up here, which may happen, knowing their luck. ...but it's not going to be him; he values his head, thank you.]

{Hah. Hahaha. Nope, not happening. Sorry, sonthing.}

Did you not notice how I literally had to escape the Violet Pokemon Center?

{BECAUSE THAT WAS A THING. I dread to think what would happen if the two met.}

{Eh, she'll do it. She's done it in canon, after all.}

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