bamfsecretary | twenty-fifth form; Happy Tanabata + Git Yer Eggs Here~! {Video/Action for Ecruteak} (dated 07/07)

{When the feed clicks on, it's obviously been done by accident, as the first thing you'll see is a shot of Nanao's face - but she has a thick strip of cloth across her eyes as a blindfold, and she's talking to herself.}

Well, at least the nausea's gone. And the headache's receded to a tolerable level. And I can mostly remember things. {She grimaces.} It's a pity my balance is still off, but at least that's not as bad as the light sensitivity. I really don't like that.

{She shifts about, and cocks her head to the side, listening to the sounds of the crowded streets, and she frowns a little.} I wonder what's going on... Well, no better time to ask.

Excuse me! {She calls out into the street, and miraculously, some poor man with blonde hair and a lovely purple yukata responds. Those who've faced the Ecruteak Gym might know him - it's the gym leader, Morty.}

Yes, ma'am, can I help you?

Thank you. Ah, I was wondering, what is the occasion today? There is so much hubbub, and since, well... {She gestures to her face, and smiles.}

No, that's no problem. Today is Tanabata - we always have a few street vendors out on this day.

R-really? Well, thank you, sir. {Her surprised expression melts into a kind smile.} May your wish come true.

And yours, ma'am. Good day.

Good day, sir. {He bows politely, she does too out of instinct, and he wanders off, and Nanao is left alone, sitting on the verandah of the Inn.}

Tanabata already..? Well now, that's a surprise. Another year has passed, and I've survived it.... just. {She raises a hand to her mouth, and chokes back a sob.} T-to think.... N-no. I'm not going back there. I'm stronger than that.

{She sniffs, straightens her spine, and brushes down the lap of her pale blue yukata.} I'm one hundred and thirty-seven today. I think that I shall enjoy my birthday this year, instead of hiding inside.

{She stands gingerly, reaching out a hand to the nearby wall of the Inn for support. Slowly, moving one foot at a time, she makes it back to her darkened room, the door thumps gently against something. Frowning, she slips inside, and removes the blindfold, letting her eyes adjust. And then she gasps.}

I - I - what. How did this - how are there so many - ? {She is, of course, talking about eggs, which are all over the room. Her Alakazam and Furret freeze, in the middle of putting an egg onto the bed.} I - I don't even know. Wow. Um.

What a birthday present. {Annnd the feed finally times out.}

{{OOC: For those that claimed eggs here, this is the place to ICly collect them! Video replies will come while she's still in her room, but she'll be wandering the streets with her blindfold, staff and seeing-eye-Riolu later on if that works for you, or she can just be. Hanging around the Inn some more. And, last but not least, HAPPY TANABATA, GUYS!}}

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[A chuckle at that part.] I've met a few people who are into their thousands and look quite young too... So I suppose it is not mad to think you will.

My name is Lion Ushiromiya, pleased to meet you.

Well then, it seems I'm in good company.

Ise Nanao, and likewise, Lion-san.

Tanabata is a nice date for celebrating a birthday...

I like to think so. It certainly makes catering easier.

And you get fireworks too.

This is also true - so I suppose I'm quite lucky.

Hopefully if you get more surprises today, it will be pleasant ones, miss.

I thank you for your kind sentiments. Gods only know I've had more than my fair share of bad luck since I arrived here.

That doesn't sound too good...

It isn't. I've been attacked by Pokemon more times than I have fingers. It's not fair, really.

Were you traveling in groups, Ise-san?

{Shakes her head} No - it was just myself and my Pokemon.

You should think about it for the next time you travel... It's much less risky.

I will - but I do like being alone every now and again, and I've found that travelling is an easy way to do that.

Yes, that's understandable... But sometimes safety has to come before our personal preferences.

...I'll remember that, Lion-san.

I have no desire to be seriously injured again. {HA HA HA}

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