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She hears the swears only briefly before she could actually figure out the person - that's because the person is running towards Katharina, in a way - or rather, running into. The nurse has no idea what's truly happening, but instinct and intuition tell her when she's dealing with a person that's been driven out of their mind by something.

Katharina generally has a complex relationship with respecting personal space - it and its opposite are both needed in her occupation. She usually uses split-second judgement to decide what's the correct one, and deals with the consequences later. Here, she can't just let that youngin - probably still a teen - run around on her own, like a headless Torchic into a lair of Rockets or, frankly, whatever might still be out there and be worse.

Her hand has reached out to grab the purple-haired's shoulder, bearing a similiarity perhaps to another person she has seen ... which has also been confirmed by the shouts before. "Listen, nothing good will come out if you're running around like this - I can help you search, okay? It'll all be figured out." Her grip is firm, unyielding in a way that people usually find comforting - she isn't sure if this would also apply with the teen here, but she could try.

"I haven't seen her today, but I think I know who you talk about. Black, a bit purple, haired kiddo? About this size? Kinda ... dreamy?" she asks, releasing her grip on the other's shoulder. She recalls Chrysanthe from Sea Mauville where the kid somehow has managed to stumble into danger. "I'm nurse Katharina, but you can just call me Kat, too," she also adds and shows her medical license so the other would know that she, probably, is someone trustworthy. IDs can be faked, but well ... there's nothing she can do about that.

The Espeon and Hatterene would be able to only sense steadiness from her - a direct mind that focuses on the task at hand at the moment, professionalism devoid of emotion as she can't worry right now with someone to worry about right in front of her.

Lavinia Kubrick
post count: 1
50 MP have your character recall a past thread or event that they have participated in or not (link the thread).
50 MP showcase your own character's strength(s) meaningfully. (firm approach of an angry person)

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It's a relief to see the other calm down, a relief that Katharina doesn't linger on too long - but even things that she considers as certainty are something to celebrate, however briefly. She gives the younger one a short, reassuring squeeze before letting go of her shoulder, and nodding. "You're welcome," she says, before nodding. So it is Chrysanthe Kubrick after all. "Lavinia ..." She is about to make a lighthearted quip about babysitting gone wrong, but the next words make her slightly falter, in fact.

"Uh," she makes, slightly stunned - she's heard that phrase before, sure, but the intensity is ... a bit on the alarming side. "Well, we're going to prevent that," Kat decides to bulldoze past it, seeing as there might be more than she could do as a stranger. Her voice takes a more gentle tone as she comes down from focus mode, nodding. "Those psychic pokémon are yours, right? Do they sense anything nearby?" she asks, before also taking out one of her pokéballs. It's already shaking in her hand already with restlessness, and covered with various stickers that Teein wanted to have. She throws the ball upward in a decisive motion, and out of it a Natu comes flying.

She, however, also settles quickly on Katharina's head, as she can't properly fly just yet. "Dear, we're looking for a kid, I'm thinking of her right now." She feels a clumsy psychic nudge as the Natu enters her mind briefly, before she nods affirmative on her head. Katharina doesn't see it, but assumes it happened. "Can you teleport around and see if you pick up any Psychic signature? From anyone, actually - we can use any awareness we can get."

As Teein disappears in a flash, she turns her full attention to Lavinia again, regarding her once more with the look of a nurse. "Let's patch up some of the most grievous wounds - wouldn't want an infection here." She pulls out a firstaid kit - which frankly, is half of a suitcase with the kind of emergencies she needs to be prepared for - as well as calling for her Audino with the same quick, decisive motions from before.

Lavinia Kubrick
post count: 2
50 MP reference (tag) another character that is not in your thread in a meaningful way.
50 MP involve the pokeballs of your pokemon in a meaningful way (e.g. type of pokeball described to reflect the pokemon or character, damaging them, seizing them).
50 MP describe your character's pokeball throwing style.

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It seems like the teen is more fractured and scattered than Katharina has first anticipated. And she is far from complacent as Lavinia commands her pokémon, or snaps at them rather. The nurse doesn't raise her voice at this, merely looks at the other with a barely raised eyebrow as she assesses Lavinia in the peace of not being perceived at the moment. Wonders if there's anything to do except helping the search come along, with Teein being able to quickly blink in and out of existence at many places, even if ... unwanted ones at times. Her psychic abilities are strong, still, so even a brief moment should be enough to sense if there's anyone befitting the description.

Kat does wonder what that comment about sensing pokémon might be ... but probably just something about not wanting to be surprised.

Refusing treatment is something that they do see rather often in their line of work, so there isn't even an exasperated sigh at Lavinia's harsh refusal, until the last words. "What the," Kat whispers under her breath, inaudible, as she actually halts for a moment, letting Lavinia get ahead of them for a couple of steps, before regaining themself. At least Zuzu's fairly strong to carry the kit on his own for a bit, too, so they quickly jog up. "No, you don't," Katharina retorts decisively with a frown, "Besides, I think Chrys won't be too happy to see your face all scratched up," she says matter-of-fact-ly, walking ahead of Lavinia now with a short sprint to subtly slow her down by standing half in her way. "And we don't know what'll happen out here. Any wound treated is a win for the future, really."

Maybe, there's a hint of exhaustion that they share with Zuzu as he brings up the rear. As they're both primarily nurses, they share the same sentiment regarding Lavinia ... and the Audino looks ready to start the treatment whenever, looking carefully at the teen's state should there be anything else bruised - any irregularity in step, anything.

Kat however quickly bats the exhaustion away, and instead asks "When did she go missing? She probably didn't manage to go too far, so we can limit the range, too. Stand still for a moment - everything will be okay. Chrys sort of has a way, I got that feeling from our encounter. And, breathe, take a deep breath," Kat adds, now grabbing both of Lavinia's shoulder with gentle force and a vice grip if needed, and comes to a halt.

"Chrys is fine."

Lavinia Kubrick
post count: 3
50 MP have your character's Pokemon symbolize or represent in some way, the condition of your character. (zuzu and kat in nurse mode)
50 MP have your character directly or indirectly spotlight another writer's character's strengths. (from before: triggering lavi's organising of her pokémon for the search for chrys)

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Katharina can clearly see a teen struggling with suffocating expectations, even if Lavi might not really be aware of it herself - or even too bothered in any other situation, frankly. His expression both softens and hardens at the words, weighing how to take a firm stance on the other not having failed when in her rational mind, every logic would lead to this. The jab brings irritation, but she can't really get angry over it. "It's alright, Lavinia," they eventually reassure, out of their depths as they do not know how to deal with it - that's a case for a therapist that will probably never see Lavinia as patient, if Kat can make any guesses.

At last, however, Lavinia agrees to being treated - the nurse hopes that it might also be a moment for them to calm down, but now that they think about it, it could very much also result in the opposite. Well, she will do her damnest to keep Lavinia from spiralling while she can help it. "You're welcome," she replies to the thanks with a grin, attempting to lighten the mood, just to notice that the other doesn't see it. "I'll grab the things I'll need and get going," Katharina then narrates her doings, before also adding another question for Lavinia to focus while Zuzu opens up the kit and grabs the disinfection alcohol and bandaids, while Katharina puts on sterile one-use gloves and small pads.

She nods along, smiling faintly at Lavinia's clear fondness for Chrysanthe. Then, she snorts a faint laugh at Lavinia's impatience. "I've got everything now, and it'll be over in a flash." Wartime more than anything has taught her to be quick about treatments. However, being so close also makes her stop for one moment, looking at Lavinia with a frown in her face ... there seems to be something else wrong, with how much of a sudden discomfort she's showing. But they'd better get those scratches cleaned first, before the teen changes her mind again.

"It can sting a little," Katharina announces before cleaning out the cuts and scratches in Lavinia's waves with firm strokes, taking hold of her chin lightly to gently move her face this way and that. "Zuzu, a SU-04 Heal Pulse, and then hand me the bandaids," he tells his Audino, who nods with an affirmative coo. The Heal Pulse subtly touches Lavinia, helping along with healing up some of the smaller scratches while also having the small additional effect of refreshing Katharina as well.

"Putting on the bandaid on one nasty one here, and we're good to go." Katharina removes the gloves from her hands and gives them Zuzu who puts everything back together. She pats the normal type on the head with a smile, "Thanks, buddy," before turning back to Lavinia.

"Feel any presence of your pokémon returning yet?"

Lavinia Kubrick
post count: 4
50 MP have an antagonistic exchange of dialogue between your character and another writer's character or NPC. (also from previous post, the argument about guilt)
50 MP showcase your own character's weakness(es) meaningfully. (can't even imagine pokémon-phobia as a pokécenter nurse)
50 MP showcase a meaningful moment between your character and their Pokemon. (treating lavi together with zuzu)

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There's an inaudible click of Kat's tongue as they regard Lavinia for a moment, once more reaffirming that she deserves punishment for her mistake. It's ... he holds a breath in, letting out another inaudible sigh as the treatment wraps up. They nod at Lavinia's words about her pokémon, adding, "Teein likewise. It's a bit unpredictable sometimes, but she'll definitely be back if she finds anything." Ideally with Chrys in tow, too, but it's really hard to tell.

It doesn't escape Kat's notice how Lavinia sniffles, attentive where she is else inattentive or inexplicable when it comes to Lavinia's other discomfort. "Hey," he says quietly, "Take a deep breath, and release. Do you really not want to take a break?" But anticipating a reply, Kat already also has packed up and is ready to continue on.

"Oh, I've got, actually - we should probably have more eyes around when yours are missing," she remarks, taking out two pokéballs. One is an intricately decorated dive ball with small sea shells carefully arranged on it, while the other inexplicably has tea stains despite not being a mug at all. "I'm gonna call for Numbahs, my Illumina Dewott, and Arthur, my Poltchageist. There's also Froschl, my Froggiursa, but he's still resting up from before ... and then one that we hopefully won't meet today."

Iron Thorns is still a pokémon that they're uncomfortable about using in a battle, but its power has kept them safe for sure.

Lavinia Kubrick
post count: 5
10 MP use a starmobile, shadow, illumina or toxic chain pokemon in your thread.

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With Lavinia's breathing hopefully relatively steady given the panic situation, Katharina doesn't argue as they continue down the way on search for any signs of Chrysanthe. It ends in her talking about her pokémon, though she doesn't name one. And ... huh. Katharina notices a step away that Lavinia has stopped walking and turns back to look, unsure what has happened. He's used to waiting and so he does until Lavinia speaks again, which is when Kat realises his mistake.

Maybe being straightforward would've been the better way.

"I also brought my Iron Thorns today - you know, the Paradox pokémon?" he quickly explains in a calm and reassuring matter. Though they aren't sure how much it might actually help. "It looks very intimidating, but it won't hurt you, I promise." She trusts Zuzu from keeping its core from overclocking and overheating, though it's not foolproof yet ... they should really train more. "If you haven't heard of it yet, it's like ... a mecha Tyrannitar. It's really helpful against Rocket grunts." And perhaps a nudge too much, too, though she tries to silence the concerned voice.

There's another iron added to the fires that Katharina supervises, however, as she hears something on the wind. Without thinking much, she has taken the sea shell decorated dive ball- "I'm going to call for Numbahs, my Illumina Dewott, now." Tossing it in the whimper's direction, she lets Numbahs scout ahead first, before the water type replies with a confirmative. "Guess we scored," Katharina murmurs, though doesn't move just yet - instead having Zuzu walk over first to assess the situation with Numbahs, while she's assessing Lavinia's state.

That's beyond just a fear of the unknown - Katharina really messed up at one point before, though she still isn't exactly sure where to pinpoint it ... or could it be?

Lavinia Kubrick
post count: 6
50 MP have your character make a regrettable decision or make a sacrifice. (poor wording in last post)
50 MP have your character self-doubt or cast doubt on another's confidence/allegiances/beliefs, etc.

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"Hmm-?" Kat asks, slightly confused by Lavinia's- oh. While Kat is on the lookout for Chrysanthe, too, her mind has rather wandered to an injured pokémon - and it's definitely not Chrys from what she can hear from the noise and Numbahs. "It's an injured pokémon-"

And then, another pause, as Lavinia pushes Kat's reconsideration into the right direction. "Are you ..." But Zuzu's calling stops her from saying more, and maybe, Lavinia doesn't really want them to know either, even if it probably is obvious by now. He discards that thought for now, putting it on the backburner as he approaches the injured pokémon - a Mareep whose wool is soaked with blood now. The Audino doesn't need further instructions as he's already working several Heal Pulses as ...

"Well, well, well. Seems like we got a bigger haul than anticipated." A voice rings from deeper within, quickly to be revealed to be two Rocket Grunts. "Make it easy and just surrender, won'tcha?"

And with them come a Skuntank and a Dusknoir.

"I don't have- Numbahs, help Zuzu," they call, so that Numbahs could help washing out all the blood from the Mareeps fur. He looks back at Lavinia. "Are you good with handling it quickly?" Her hands lay on two balls, one crackling with scratches, the other sticky. (Soooo sticky, and smelling like honey.)

But the Rockets don't wait for their conversation to be resolved, of course, as a Shadow Ball and Sludge Bomb come flying towards their way. "Ah goddamn- Iron Thorns, Irohta, come out!" she calls, summoning the mech as shield to tank the two attacks, as it roars menacingly at its opponents.

Lavinia Kubrick
post count: 7