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fourteenth form; badge & permanent accommodation get! {video/action for goldenrod} {bd to sat 2nd}

Whitney. We meet at last. {There's some rustling, and then the 'Gear finally orients itself into a mostly upright position. We will be using Ivysaur-cam for this poarticular episode of Nanao's Life.}

Oh? You already know me? Well, I guess you want to battle. I'm warning you - I'm good. {Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Nanao is finally challenging her first Gym Leader - and she's starting with Whitney. Ballsy.}

Really? All those PokeGear posts, then - surely you jest!

Grrr - ! You won't be laughing for too long! Girafarig! Go! {Whitney's Girafarig bursts forth, absolutely spitting chips at this Trainer who dares insult her master. Nanao's eyes narrow, and her fingers dance over the balls at her belts, before selecting one.}

Hmm - a Psychic. So, Shunsui! I choose you! {Whitney pales as the huge serpentine shape takes shape - the Gyarados is so massive that his head comes close to the roof.}

Th-that doesn't scare me! Girafarig! Use Psybeam! {The giraffe-analog neighs, and sends a concentrated blast of Psychic energy at the sea serpent, but the Gyarados merely shrugs it off.}

If you think those kind of attacks will have any effect, perhaps you should consider that I have two Psychics on my team. Shunsui, Rain Dance. {He roars, deafeningly loud, and suddenly storm clouds form under the ceiling, and a rainburst starts indoors.}

No way! Use Double Hit, quick! {The attack lands, and Shunsui roars in protest}

Well then, finally getting serious. {Nanao's face goes from amused to solemn in a flash} Thunderbolt!

{The flash and rumble of the attack actually knocks out the camera for a solid ten minutes, but when it comes back on, Whitney's Miltank and Nanao's Kadabra are on their last legs.}

Miltank, please, just one more Body Slam! {It moos tiredly, and slams into the Kadabra, knocking it into the wall}

Kiyone! Kiyone! {Her voice holds a desperate edge, and her fists are clenched. Slowly, the Psychic-type stands, swaying.}

I... don't believe it - how can it still be standing - there's no way! {Even her Miltank looks stunned - Kiyone's been paralysed, infatuated, and is so close to fainting that it isn't even funny.}

Kiyone... {Nanao's voice sounds close to heartbroken. Then, Kiyone looks up - and he starts to glow white, entire body glittering.}

H-hey, what's happening?

I don't... Oh. Oh. It's Return. {Her voice is barely more than a whisper, but it's enough to send Kiyone sprinting across the Gym floor, and into Miltank - who crumbles beneath the maxed power of the attack.}

I - I - Miltank! {Whitney rushes over to her fallen Pokemon - and it's completely understandable that she bursts into tears. Nanao walks over to Kiyone, who is barely standing, and enfolds her starter in a hug.}

Thank you. You deserve a good long rest, now. {Whitney is still howling after Nanao returns Kiyone to his ball, but instead of the usual complaints or comebacks, Nanao simply walks over and drops a hand on her shoulder, and stays there until the Gym Leader composes herself.}

You beat me fair and square - here's your reward. The Plains Badge is yours to keep.

Thank you. {Nanao smiles at her, and bows slightly, before turning to leave. She's nearly at the exit when a man in a suit with a clipboard steps forward.}

Congratulations, Lieutenant. Both on the Gym Badge...and your new dwelling. If you would sign here, I can give you the keys, now that you possess a Gym Badge. {Nanao signs with a long-practiced efficiency, and the Estate Agent hands over the keys. He nods, and walks off.}

Well, that's something, isn't it? First gym badge, and a house of my own... {She turns to the camera and smiles.}

It's a bit of a fixer-upper, but I now own a house with several bedrooms, and I am more than happy to have house guests, if the prices in Goldenrod are a little steep.

{{ooc: Badge and house acquisition were both mod-approved! AND YES, SHE DOES WANT HOUSEGUESTS}}

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...did you just-
Did it just make it rain indoors? I

Wow, that's-. Umm.

[awkward pause.]

Sorry. Just, the first time I'm seeing a battle like this, is all. That was awesome!

Yes, yes I did. {This would be a pretty happy-looking Nanao, a rare sight in the wild.}

Well, actually, my Gyarados did, but that's beside the point.

What, have you never seen a Gym battle before?

No, I haven't! My pokémon aren't strong enough to take on gyms yet, and anyway I'm a bit preoccupied right now... Do they get displayed often?

Ah, well, it can take some time to make them strong enough, after all. Which Pokemon do you have?

The Gym Battles? Oh, every so often. Just keep checking the 'Gear.

Hey, congratulations. Your Kadabra's pretty sturdy.

[Envy grins, but appears to also be considering something.] Guess I should get around to fighting that gym too...

Thanks, Envy. Yeah, she is. I didn't realise she liked me that much, though...

{Nanao's smiling back} I lost to Bugsy in Azalea, so I guess that loss makes this one all the sweeter. And she's really quite tough - the Clefable knows Metronome.

Liked you that much? [Envy doesn't know about Return or its effects.]

Hmm...I might be able to take it out quick if I use Chimera or Lucky.

Yes - the move that ended the battle is called Return - it's power is decided by how much the Pokemon using it like you. {And now he knows.}

Maaaybe. Metronome picked a One Hit Knock-Out move, however - took my Gyarados right out of the equation. And that Miltank is not slouch either - it knows Attract, which is a right pain in the behind if you've got male Pokemon.

Uwaaaaa... That was a great battle, Nanao-san!

Ahaha, thank you, Cruz! Have you any badges yet?

[China smiles towards the end.]

Your pokemon are so well trained, especially your Gyarados and Kadabra, aru. And congratulations on the badge.

[He tilts his head.]

I didn't think you could get your own house here... I usually just travel from place to place, aru.

{Nanao smiles back, and inclines her head}

Thank you, sir. Their skill is great, and I will make sure to tell them your compliment.

Yes , you can. If you're looking for somewhere to stay when you reach Goldenrod, I am not averse to houseguests.

I can see the hard work you put into raising them, aru. Your Gyarados reminds me of my own, except mine's a female.

[He chuckles.]

Thank you, miss. Although, I'm just worried about how my travel partner will react to the other houseguests, aru. He tends to be a bit... um... too cautious. Still, I can't wait to see Goldenrod again. It's been almost a month now since I left, aru.

It was worth it, that's for sure. Those months training a Magikarp - they have totally paid off; Shunsui is one of my most cherished Pokemon.

It's nothing, sir. Well, the offer still stands, even if you decide against it. I am well capable of making myself scarce. {She gives a soft smile} It's nice to sleep in a real bed, isn't it?

I feel the exact same way for Lien-Hua, aru. Also, that attack your Kadabra performed... What was it called? [Because he still has yet to see one of his own pokemon perform such a move.]

Well, if you say so and if there's enough room by the time we reach the city, aru. Besides, I'll be sure to keep him from going over-board.

[He nods.] Yes. I mean, I'm used to using a sleeping bag, being a soldier and all, but I prefer to sleep in a nice warm bed, aru.

My name is Wang Yao, by the way.

{She giggles a little, agreeing with the sentiment.} Ah, that move? It's called Return - it becomes more powerful the more your Pokemon likes you.

I'm sure - and it's fairly spacious, anyway. Thank you for your concern, but happily I am quite capable of handling a little strife.

{She looks a little surprised at that.} You too? Well then, this place just gets more and more interesting each week....

Ise Nanao, but you might have known it already. A pleasure.

I've heard of that move, but I haven't seen any of my pokemon use it yet, aru. I guess it's probably because we haven't been in too many serious battles.

[He chuckles.] As am I, aru. I got much experience while I was raising my eight younger siblings.

[He is equally surprised.] Y-Yes, aru. I was actually one of those child soldiers before earning a bigger role in the military.

[He bows his head.] The pleasure is mine, Nanao.

Ah - it's actually a TM. I bought it from the Goldenrod Department Store. I think only one Pokemon learns it naturally.

{A sage nod} Ah, children. The greatest test a parent - or sibling - can ever face.

{SURPRISED FACES EVRRYWHERE IN THIS POST} N-no way! What is it with this place, that there are so many soldiers here?

Ah, no wonder then, aru. I'll just have to make a stop there once I reach Goldenrod then.

[He also nods.] It definitely wasn't easy, aru. We didn't have anyone else, so the task fell onto me.

I really have no idea, aru. It's not just me, but my siblings too and all the people I work with back home.

Speaking of which, where are you from, Nanao? If you don't mind me asking,

...I could loan you mine. They work repeatedly on different Pokemon.

Someone had to do it, even if it wasn't pleasant.

Ah, I see... {She pauses, and bites her lip before answering.}

Seireitei. Technically... It's in the afterlife.

Oh? Well, if it's fine with you, then how can I refuse? However, I need to get to Goldenrod first except... Cherrygrove is a long walk, aru.

Still, it was worth all the hard work. I got to see them grow into the adults they are today, even though we aren't as close as we used to be, aru.

Oh? So you've been to the Spirit World? [His voice is very calm.]

Why don't you ride Lien-Hua? I did that, and it somehow counts as training, too.

Things change with time, and rarely are things left as they once were.

Yes. It is a rare thing that I venture forth from there. {And hers is equally as calm, although she's a mite bit worried about that reaction.}

I've ridden her before, but only for short distances, aru. I usually ride my Onix for the long distance trips, even though he still needs to be tamed.

[China's expression is filled with a calm curiosity.]

I used to see spirits when I was a child, but I've never been to the Spirit World myself, aru. Is it filled with demons and good spirits?

I see - an Onix is probably more durable, and more suited to the purpose, I suppose.

{Ah. One of those lucky people. She bites her lips, before she answers.}

Not quite - the divisions between 'demons' and 'good spirits' is a little hazier than that.

It is, but mine is also very hotheaded, aru. Still, he's never injured me, so I'm hoping that's a sign that he doesn't completely hate me.

Care to give me an example? I haven't had contact with spirits since I was given a charm to ward them off, aru.

That is always a good sign - some of mine are surly, but not overtly aggressive.

I didn't know there were such things. Hmm... However, broadly speaking, there are two types of spirits - 'Pluses' and 'Hollows'. Hollows are what can be called corrupted or fallen Pluses. With me so far?

[China nods his head.]

Yes, I am.

Although, even when I did use to see spirits as a child, I don't think I've ever heard of Hollows or Pluses before, aru.

{Sigh of relief!}

Good. And don't be surprised, it's a term we shinigami use.

Pluses usually head to the Afterlife straight away, but sometimes they stay behind as ghosts, and that's when we head to the Living World, so we can cleanse them, and send them on to Soul Society.

Sometimes, however, we don't get to them fast enough, and they degrade into Hollows.

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