Katharina hasn't expected that Hoenn would prove that chaotic. And that ... violent. While she's been spared the details by simply being in Fortree at the other end of it all, unaware yet of how to follow digital news outside of the Tower, it's ... seeing the results, the end of it is enough to make her shiver with a cold more freezing than ice.

What is this all for, she can't help but wonder as she clocked in that morning into the Ever Grande pokémon center. Not her actual assignment - that one's with Rocket now. She's been travelling more than usual even with her (affectionately) unreliable Natu-Teleport, seeing here and there where more hands were needed.

And today ... The list of wounds is horrifying to say the least. And it's nothing unusual amongst the front fighters of this war that has erupted, something she might see even more often ... She lets out a big sigh before smoothing out the wrinkles in her expression and walking out towards the lobby to fetch her patient.

"Genevieve Cromwell-?" she reads aloud, looking - and immediately, her steps are audible (sturdy shoes that sound like high heels but aren't) as she rushes towards the red-haired. "Dear, I have to ask you to not do that again ... I know it's tempting, but please. Healing skin is very sensitive." She just stops herself from actively touching the patient and takes a step back, assessing the situation - at least it doesn't seem like any skin's been broken, opened anew.

"I'm Kat, or Katharina if you got the breath for it," she then introduces herself with a half-smile - professional but still with a friendly edge (literally) as she's cross-checking some notes on her file, making sure she actually got the right person. Behind her, an Audino does a better job at being welcoming, smiling and waving at Genny and her Yamper. "If you could come with me now ... if there's any support you need, do let me know immediately."

Kat has extended a hand in case Genny might need support, but would also be happy to take her arm back as she walks towards the treatment room at a moderate pace.

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Katharina's a fairly on-the-point woman, doing things as they come. Still, there's also a patience to them that they truly need in their profession, and they nod affirmatively at Genevieve repeating their name. "Yep, that's me," they also verbally confirm with a grin before readying to depart to the treatment room, helping Genevieve into the crutches where needed before taking place next to her, walking alongside her steadily.

Despite making the appearance of going many miles per hour, Katharina actually naturally adjusted to the patient's speed, capturing it and walking comfortably without making the impression of being in a hurry. They have time, and if Katharina would have to fight Arceus for it. They haven't noticed before that the Yamper's missing his hind legs, but smiles faintly at the fact that he certainly doesn't seem to be inhibited by this. The wheels are something part of Katharina would like to examine closer, but they stop that urge for now.

"Healing's unfortunately rarely easy ... even a little scratch can itch like hell," Katharina replies honestly, "but we'll take it easy and steady. Things won't get better just because you force it - even with painful things, gotta listen to your body when it's too much." They smile encouragingly, before gesturing for Genny to take a seat first. "I'll clean and patch up, if needed, the wounds on your face first and talk to you about what's the plan for today? If you got any questions, let me know anytime."

Genevieve Cromwell

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Katharina gives Genny a small smile as she sits down without making a fuss and she gets to treating the wounds on her face. Her expression is one of focused professionalism, but deeper down, there's a hint of something else. Sadness, perhaps, some sort of upsetness that doesn't show in the way her hands move decisively, practiced, routined. Her touch and the way she makes contact isn't necessarily the most gentle, but there's perhaps reassurance in the confidence she has. "And there we go, well done!" she says as she finishes the last bandage. "Going with a few less bandages this time as things are healing up alright. The skin is very sensitive still, so try not to fiddle with them."

She chuckles as she sees Lucky run around so happily, as does her Audino that's taking the tray with bandaging equipment. "The plan for today is figuring out what exactly you'll need from physical therapy - we'll try some easy exercises to test how far along your natural healing process got so far, and where we need to help a little bit. Then after, we're going to see what exercises you can include in your everyday life, see if there's need for a diet plan while you're recovering."

"We'll start with your arms first, before we see about walking without the crutches." She glances at Lucky, smiling as she sees his energy, "We can maybe see if Lucky can also join the exercises, too. Think there should be some ..."

Genevieve Cromwell ooc. i hope this all makes sense :joy:

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Kat observes the arm movement, glad to see that those were fine - frankly, Genny probably would've still been in the hospital else, in one of the patient rooms that seem to never have enough room. But they'd figure something out ... they always had to. "Great, now-" she also grins at Lucky, before ... huh. Well, that's ... She snorts, also catching how Genny seems to genuinely crack a smile now. It's truly a great help to have the Yamper here.

"Not exactly, but ... good to know that there seems to be all good on this front either. Can you lean down to pat him?" she asks, just using this as an opportunity to test out another thing as the bed she's sitting on isn't all too high. And she doesn't seem to be the type of person who trains aesthetically so much that they physically can't bend anymore ... "And then we'll see about your legs ... The first exercises are mostly going to be me moving your leg, before we get to what you can do on your own as well while the cast's still on."

She makes a note to look up when the cast's supposed to go off, before standing next by Genny's side. "Ready? We're going for a bend first, I'm going to take your leg and move your knee closer to your chest, stretch it out a bit, while you're laying down. We can put Lucky next to you," she adds, before she would move to put her words into action.

While stretching with more gentle and slower movements now, watching Genny's reaction carefully, she also adds, "How have you been lately in general? Feeling dizzy or anything else?"

Genevieve Cromwell

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Katharina watches Genny carefully, picking up on the cold sweat that comes up even with something that otherwise doesn't seem like it takes too much effort. Leaning down isn't as easy as it used to be, but ... that's not the only thing, she wonders. Thinking back on the file, the horrifying words put down on multiple occasions as people braved a god of the sea like ... she doesn't know. Idiots, sure, but heroes, or something, too.

Wondering what would be if they'd just leave them be. Total annihiliation? Actual pace? She has no answers to this.

The movements are routined, practiced, so Katharina focuses fully on Genevieve's words. Confirmation for what she's thought before. And it makes her frown with compassion and a gentle shake of her head. "Do you want to try taking sleep medication?" she asks first, while switching sides for the leg stretches. "Are you seeing a psychotherapist?" she also adds, before falling uncharacteristically silent for a moment.

"I think you're not doing nothing right now. Healing is difficult in its own right, even if you might not feel the effort that your body does." She moves to gently pat Genny's head once. "I'm not a trained psychotherapist, but ... I can imagine that it's hard feeling safe right now. Maybe it helps to put some trust in what you did accomplish, too, keeping others safe, and let them do that in kind for you?" She knows that a feeling of safety after being put against such overwhelming odds is nothing but Herculean, but everything starts with a few steps.

"And right now ... you are doing your part by being here and not becoming too much of a repeat customer," she adds, though thinks if there might be things to do even while resting up ... even if nothing comes to mind right now.

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