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[Action] A Bit of Misfortune

[Anastasia had come to Genessia city to go on a little walk around the area with her Sylveon. The pink and creme pokemon pranced merrily ahead of its trainer or would walk beside the girl, wrapping its feelers around her arm. Anastasia sometimes goes all the way to Garden Park so Sylveon can meet other people or pokemon.

The weather is still bad for Anastasia's health, but it was steadily getting cooler. There were many clouds in the sky which block out the sun, but she keeps her parasol on hand for when the clouds move out of the way. She didn't feel it necessary to carry any bottles of water or her cooling vest today. She felt a parasol was enough.

This was one such time when she felt the oppressive, burning sunlight on the back of her neck. Anastasia takes her parasol and hits the latch to open it. But them, a strong gust of wind flows by and pulls the parasol out of the girl's hand. The reality of her situation hit her hard, but her parasol was riding the breeze just above the ground. Both her and Sylveon ran for the parasol, but the heat from the sunlight quickly wore Anastasia down.

When Anastasia collapsed on the sidewalk, her Sylveon gave up the chase to return to the young girl's side. At first, Sylveon tried to get its trainer to stand up, but gave up to run up to to anyone near by who can help. The Sylveon whines at the passer-by and points in Anastasia's direction with its feelers, trying to coax them to help.]

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What a coincidence, Ted walks his mons in the park too! He knew instantly which one Sylveon belonged to, as his gaze was directed towards her expired owner.

"Anastasia! What's wrong?"

[Anastasia was barely responsive, feeling her strength gradually fade away the longer she is exposed to the heat of the sun.]

"H...o...t... Pa...ras...ol..."

[She weakly taps a finger in the direction of her runaway parasol.]

"All right; Gengar, stay with her!" [The grinning ghost obeyed, sliding into her shadow and mildly cooling her down, sapping ten degrees from the area. Meanwhile, Ted's mind raced. He could produce an umbrella of his own, of course, but maybe hers was some sort of treasured heirloom? He knew the sentimental value of objects better than most. And while he was thinking, it was getting away! No more time; he'd make a run for it.

And what a run! Either Ted's the greatest athlete who ever lived...okay it's life-fiber shenanigans. He leaped, he soared, he totally caught it! Even did a little flip on the way down. A panel of judges clapped and gave him decent marks too.

He ran back over just as quickly, and provided its shade. What else to do...ice packs, of course! The void was handy for keeping things cool, as he brought out and ice chest and none-too-delicately shoved some contests against her face.]

"Better? Should I call a doctor?"

[Anastasia had lost consciousness while Ted was away. Her Sylveon was gently nudging her with its feelers when Ted returned. The return of the parasol helped some. While her distressed sleeping face softened, she looked annoyed when she had ice packs shoved in her face.

She didn't come to, though. At least she's still alive and improving gradually.]

[He's already on the phone for 911, or whatever they use in Genessia. Not one to take chances on even the mildest portents. If she were doing better, either his inattention or worry would conceal the fact. It was almost enough to make him wish he had healing magic of his own, but alas, 'tis of the devil. For now he'd simply be anxious in attendance, applying his diverse means of cooling.]

[By luck and fate, Abel went outside on his way to the store to go buy food from the supermarket, as his fridge ran out of food. It was when he noticed a strange looking pink creature with the floating feelers is crying out, asking passerbys for help.

One of the feelers prod the priest, and when he saw what happened, he realized his friend is in trouble.]

Ah, Ana! I mean, your highness Anastasia.

[He rushed by her side, with the Sylveon beside him. Kneeling down on his knee, he felt her pulse on her wrists.]

Are you okay? What happened?

[When Abel come into contact with Anastasia, the girl's skin wasn't as cold and her pulse was gradually slowing down. She was unconscious when Abel checked on her.

Her Sylveon started to try to get Abel's attention. If it did, it would use a feeler to point towards the sun, trying to tell Abel that Anastasia is harmed by something related to the sun.]

[Abel caught on pretty quickly. Even though he's a klutz, part of him was a scientist once, and he knew science and medicine and engineering.]

Was it...the heat of the sun?

[That make sense, since he knew Ana came from a kingdom of so much winter and cold.]

Okay, I'm going to take you to the hospital.

[He hoisted Ana up in his arms and carried her bridal style. She isn't heavy at all for him. To the pokemon.]

Let's go. The hospital isn't too hard.

[And Abel, surprisingly start running at quick pace over the blocks toward the direction of the hospital.]

[Anastasia was beginning to come to as an ambulance arrives. Though, while she was being examined, she was slipping in and out of consciousness, but she is in stable condition. For all they know, at least.

One of the medics wanted to ask Ted some questions. Her name, his name, his relationship to her, if he know how she got this way, etc.]

[The movement stirred Anastasia, but she was in so much of a weakened state that she couldn't register what was happening. All she was able to tell was how hot it was and how much pain she's in.

Anastasia tries to make a sound, but it only came out as a pathetic whimper.]

"Oh, ah, yes of course. I'm Ted, she's Anastasia, we're...acquaintances, I guess you could say, and heat stroke, or something to do with this heat anyway. The loss of her umbrella appeared to distress her greatly. Has her temperature gotten decent? Shall I remove Gengar now?" [No Ted they don't know what that is.]

[The medic took the notes, but stopped for a moment with the mention of Gengar. The medic says, "Yes, you can remove Gengar." They were going to load Anastasia onto a gurney and bring her to the hospital.

The medic assures Ted that it looks like she's going to be fine, but want to be sure.]

[Abel carried her off, huffing and puffing down the streets toward the hospital. When he arrived, he walked passed the double glass doors of the ER unit, and he approached the nurse behind the desk, hiding his panic by controlling it with calm.]

Um, excuse me, nurse? Hi hello. Help me out here! I found this girl passed out on the street from what I believe is heat stroke, but I couldn't be too sure. Please help her out. Eh? Don't give me that look, I'm just a concerned citizen! I didn't have time to call 911!

[The nurse told Abel he could've called 911 for emergencies, but nevertheless the nice Nurse told Abel to placed Anastasia on the stretcher where she'll be taken care of by the staffed nurses, who took her vitals and they escorted her to the back for further care, and beyond the double doors, it's for staff only.

Leaving Abel alone with her pokemon, Slyveon.]

Edited 2016-09-17 16:42 (UTC)

[Anastasia's eyes fluttered briefly, catching a blurry vision of someone with white hair. That was all she could make out before losing consciousness once more.

After she was wheeled away to be treated, her Sylveon sits with Abel in the waiting room, staring up at him.

Then, Sylveon raised one of its feelers, reaching up at the priest and gently pats him on the nose. It's unclear why it does that.]

[In the waiting room, Abel reads the magazines and watched the boring programs on the television. He's fretting with worry over his friend, Anastasia, hoping she'll be treated right.

It's when the pokemon pats him on the nose, in which Abel remarked.]

My nose isn't runny! It just...runs when I'm upset.

[Abel brings out the tissues to wipe his nose. Yes, it's kinda runny from the previous upset.]

I hope the princess is all right.

[Abel stomach began to rumble and he talks to the pokemon.]

Um, I'm going to get some lunch. I don't suppose you're hungry as well?

[Sylvia the Sylveon will do that regardless of noses run or not. She merely stares at Abel with a fangy smile, but really does share his feelings.

But on the mention of a snack, Sylvia wags her short, fluffy tail and made eating gestures with her feelers.]

"Vie, vie~"

Edited 2016-09-17 17:10 (UTC)

[Pokemon don't exist in Abel's world, so to interact with a friendly creature is a first one for him. A creature that understands human language and feelings.]

Okay, I'm not sure what you can eat. You don't eat dog food or cat food?

[Abel, that's gross food for the pokemon. As if he doesn't know. Abel hit the hospital cafe. There are things the fairy-type pokemon can eat! The fruit salad that is contained in the plastic domed shaped bowl for instance, or the triangular sandwhiches wrapped in plastic next to the fruit salad and yogurt for selection. Just to name a few.]

[Sylvia didn't follow at first, wanting to stay put and wait for Anastasia. But eventually, she did follow Abel to the cafeteria and waited for a hand-out.

Are pets even allowed here?]

[Actually there was a sign outside stating no pets allow, but none of the staff seem to be complaining. It's pretty laxed here.

Abel bought...quite a lot of food on his tray. But then again, he always eat a lot of things with a huge appetite. It didn't take him long, and within ten minutes, he found a table, a spot to eat by himself in the dining room by the window.]

I hope the princess recovers soon. While summer is over, it is still quiet hot this season.

Ah, what do you want to eat? Do you like fruits or meat?

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[Knowing her owner, Sylvia has a feeling Anastasia will recover well before the end of the day. Maybe even as soon as they finish their food.

Upon the question, Sylvia reared back on her hind legs to see over Abel's table, and extended a feeler to try to take some meat from off his tray, if he doesn't give her something first.]

Oh you wanted to eat the beef jerkies? They are still in their plastic wraps. Here, let me just...

[He tears up the plastic wraps of the beef jerkies, all of them. He has about...10 of them. Abel doesn't mind splurging his money to eat so much.]

Eat as much as you want. If you want one of my sandwich, you can have it as well. Eat as much as you need.

[Sylvia is satisfied with just one, and it ate it happily.

Soon, there was a call for the white-haired man who brought in the girl to come to back to the desk.]

[Abel ate his lunch with her pokemon by his side. What a pleasant and intelligent animal, he thought.

When he heard the call.]

Let's see if she's all right.

[And he got up to visit the front desk, the nursing station, asking the nurse questions.]

Um, hello nurse. Is Anastasia all right? Eh, what my connection to her? I'm her acquaintance. I'm Father Abel Nightroad, I'm a priest. Of course, I have to ask. I was worried about her. Her parents? Yes, she has parents. She lived in....

[There was a conversation between him and the nurse, as the nurse takes in the information for identification purpose. But because he has no relation of kin, he wasn't allowed to see her for privacy and protection purposes.]

Okay, but this is her pet, is that allowed?

[Thankfully, the staff knew some people carry their pokemon on them at all times. So yes this is allowed. So he turns to the pokemon.]

They said you can go back to Anastasia. I suppose this is where we part and say good-bye for now. She is safe, so she'll be all right for now. I'll let her parents know she is here.

[One shrill whistle later, out pops the ghost. Finally, Anastasia is exorcised. Ted breaths a sigh of relief.]

"Thank you; ah, good afternoon. Let me know when she recovers, all right?"

[When Sylvia turned to find her owner, she stops and smiles when the young girl emerged from the doors. She was wrapped in towels soaked in cold water. She was still weak, so she was being helped by a nurse. The nurse says that Anastasia is free to go, but just needs to keep her temperature down.

Anastasia looks at Abel with apologetic blue eyes.]

Oh, I was about to leave. I thought you're going to stay over night. Wait Anastasia, I'm going to ask the nurse if you're stable enough to come home.

[He's going to talk to the nurse team at the desk for a bit. He just wanted the green light that she's good to go home. Meanwhile Sylveon is reunited with her owner.]

Yes, it looks you're free to go home. It wasn't a bad case of heat stroke, but I need to keep you cool until we make it to Fayren.

[Anastasia ought to be glad that hospitals aren't in the habit of experimenting on people. At least her deficiencies are easy to figure out and counter.

Anastasia slowly approached Abel, she was being helped by Sylvia. She looked up at him, but she can't remember anything that happened.]

"...Abel...? What happened...?"

[Heeey, hospitals are meant to help people, not experimenting them. Anyway, he handed her back her parasol.]

"I found you unconsciousness on the street. Your...pet indicated it has something to do with the sun. So I thought you probably passed out from heat stroke. Anyway, the nurse and doctors signed the papers for your release. I got your parasol too. I'll be able to take you home if we take a cab, and then once we reached the gate of Fayren, a horse."

"So then..."

[A slight blush began to creep up on her cheeks as she got back her parasol from Abel.]

"You... saved my life?"

[Abel nodded and give her a goofy smile. He felt stoked, because he felt he saved the day.]

"Of course. I couldn't leave you there to melt under the sun's merciless rays. I think what happened to you is an accident."

[Anastasia was easily effected by Abel's smile, making her smile as well.]

"It was... A strong wind pulled my parasol out of my hands. ...I'm glad you were near by."

"You have to hold onto that parasol tighter next time." He said, chiding her lightly.

"Anyway, if you're ready to go home, I'll be more than happy to escort you home."

"Do we have to?"

[She wants to spend some time with her hero.]

"If you insist, will you walk me home instead?"

"Your parents will be worried where you went. And night is falling."

It gets dangerous at night, especially when travelling between two cities. Abel is more than capable protecting her during the trek at night.

"It should be cool enough for you to travel on foot, but if you feel weak you let me know."

Abel is going to take the lead to walk her out of the hospital.

[Anastasia smiled, happy that he was accepting her request. All though, she can't truly determine why she wanted this. To spend time with her hero, yes, but why did it mean that much to her?

Still, she followed Abel, and Sylvia returned to her ball to rest. Evening was upon them. Anastasia wanted to strike up a conversation, but continuously failed.]

[Abel isn't thinking much of anything. He is quite settled in by now, though the first month was busy and crazy difficult. Two months here, and he's doing well with his business.

There isn't much to talk about, but while walking down the several blocks toward the Fayren gate, Abel passed by a coffee shop.]

Ah, Anastasia. Would you like some mocha frappes? I think drinking those will help cool you down. I'm gonna get one.

[Anastasia reacted to look at Abel as soon as he spoke. He was offering her something to help her, and that made her quick to reply.]

"Oh, yes please. Thank you."

[Yet she has no idea what a mocha frappes is.]

[She'll soon find out! She never tried one?

Abel gets inside the store, which is cool with the A/C on. Ah, but he's the door for her first. He did that out of habit though, holding the door for other people.

Once inside, Abel gets in line, orders two mocha frappes from the friendly, smiling barista. Once the clerks made their order, it appears to be a dark, chocolate concoction of shaved ice blended with mocha topped with whipped cream and a swirl of hot fudge, and they made it ready with a straw.

Abel handed over her cup, and one for himself.]

Here, try it. It's delicious.

[And he start sipping.]

[So many thoughts went through her head, and she can't decide on which thought to examine. But now where was a drink that looked sweet. Anastasia felt that Abel wouldn't lie to her, so she picked up the cup and brought it to her lips for a drink.]

"Oh, it really is delicious. Thank you, Abel."

[The drink is chocolately and icy cool. The cool will help her lift from her previous sickness and aid in her recovery, he thinks.]

"Glad you like it."

[Abel isn't in a particular hurry and enjoys his drink. He watch the people passing by out the window while he took one of the high seats by the table. Hey, it's Genessia's version of a Starbucks, okay?]

[Anastasia was quick to finishing her drink. She relaxed in her seat, looking at Abel, feeling a mix of appreciation and other feelings she can't quite explain. She wanted to ask him a question, and took her some time to finally come up with something to say.]

"Abel? I want to repay you some how. Please, name it."

[Upon hearing that request. He smiled and said gently.]

"I can't think of anything. My only concern is for you to get well and take you home. Get some rest, and then you can repay me later."

Edited 2016-11-02 03:25 (UTC)

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