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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...sometimes, Yao, you really do confuse me. {She thinks he's odd, but hasn't yet made the connection in his mind between him and Nation-hood.}

And that would be very welcome - the sooner I can send these off to their new homes, the better.

...I get flashes every now and again, and I've woken up screaming more than once. _{Those memories are most definitely not ones that I'd care to relive.}

Oh? How so? [He knows what she means, but still... How much did she remember from his dream?]

[Within ten minutes, there will be knocking heard at Nanao's door.]

Just... the things you say. The references to things that you shouldn't be old enough be old enough to remember.

{And Nanao will be opening that door straight away, sky-blue karihimo falling loosely around her frame. She's lost weight.}

Actually, Nanao, to tell you the truth, I'm... Well, I'm older than you are, aru. I have four digits when it comes to counting my age.

[Though the smaller waistline does cause some concern, she might notice that his belt is wrapped around his waist tighter than usual since he's also lost weight thanks to the Shedinja. He smiles and gives a wave.]

Nihao, Nanao!

. . .

{She doesn't say anything to that, but instead smiles at him, and from the creases around her eyes and the bags under them, it's clear that she hasn't had an easy time of things.}

Hello, Yao. Please, come in. And don't mind the eggs.

Of course.

[He steps into the room and is careful not to step on any that are still on the ground. He looks at all of them curiously. He points at one of the Skarmory eggs.]

What Pokemon does that one carry, aru?

{She bends down and picks up two that are still down there, and deposits them next to the Skarmory egg, before picking up the large, metallic-looking egg.}

This one holds what will become a bird made entirely of swords.

{She giggles.} In other words, a Skarmory.

Oh, I've heard about them and I've seen them before in the wild, aru.

Would it be alright if I choose that one?

Of course you can! {And moving chest to chest with China.} Here - just be careful, they're surprisingly heavy.

[China smiles.] Xie xie!

[He takes it into his own arms and sure enough, there's a sudden amount of pressure being put on them now. Being a soldier, however, China is able to keep himself from bending down with the weight.]

I'll take good care of it, aru. Oh, and do you mind, if I stick around for a bit? I can at least offer you some company for your birthday.

You're welcome.

{She gestures at her room.} Of course not, Yao. Make yourself comfortable as you wish.

[China takes a seat in one of the chairs, still holding the egg in his lap.]

How do you feel celebrating your birthday here in Johto, Nanao?

{Seating herself amongst the eggs on the bed, and laughing lightly.}

Old, actually. Judging by some of the comments I've had over the 'Gear, many are surprised at my age... or apparent lack of it.

[China chuckles.] Am I among those who are surprised at the lack of it?

I meant no offense whatsoever, so please forgive me if I sounded rude, aru.

Apparently - and no offense taken, Yao-san.

But I am curious... about what you said just before.

You mean about my age having four digits to it?

[He is still smiling gently.]

Y-yes, that.

Even among my people, living over a millennia is exceedingly rare...

Well, among mine, living for over a thousand years is definitely something, but it is not rare, aru.

But living for over four thousand... now that's rare among us.

....Yao, who are "your people", exactly?

We're embodiments of Nations, aru. You know, our souls are connected to the land itself as well as the people who live on it?

{GHJKLKJHGFGHJK}

{Please excuse her spluttering, this is bizarre to her.}

{When she calms down, though, she just... looks at him. Calculatingly, assessingly.}

You're not lying. {It's a statement, not a question.}

I am not lying, aru.

[He's just smiling as always.]

I'm the only one of my kind here either.

I know of France, and England, and now you too...

{Fiddling with the bedsheet.}

I'm just surprised that we as Shinigami were never informed of this.

Maybe it's because we are from parallel universes?

Because I've met plenty of people here where the countries do not have human embodiments, aru.

{action} I figured that ;w; It's okay, I do that kind of stuff too.

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