fourteenth form; badge & permanent accommodation get! {video/action for goldenrod} {bd to sat 2nd}

[used_glare]

Whitney. We meet at last. {There's some rustling, and then the 'Gear finally orients itself into a mostly upright position. We will be using Ivysaur-cam for this poarticular episode of Nanao's Life.}

Oh? You already know me? Well, I guess you want to battle. I'm warning you - I'm good. {Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Nanao is finally challenging her first Gym Leader - and she's starting with Whitney. Ballsy.}

Really? All those PokeGear posts, then - surely you jest!

Grrr - ! You won't be laughing for too long! Girafarig! Go! {Whitney's Girafarig bursts forth, absolutely spitting chips at this Trainer who dares insult her master. Nanao's eyes narrow, and her fingers dance over the balls at her belts, before selecting one.}

Hmm - a Psychic. So, Shunsui! I choose you! {Whitney pales as the huge serpentine shape takes shape - the Gyarados is so massive that his head comes close to the roof.}

Th-that doesn't scare me! Girafarig! Use Psybeam! {The giraffe-analog neighs, and sends a concentrated blast of Psychic energy at the sea serpent, but the Gyarados merely shrugs it off.}

If you think those kind of attacks will have any effect, perhaps you should consider that I have two Psychics on my team. Shunsui, Rain Dance. {He roars, deafeningly loud, and suddenly storm clouds form under the ceiling, and a rainburst starts indoors.}

No way! Use Double Hit, quick! {The attack lands, and Shunsui roars in protest}

Well then, finally getting serious. {Nanao's face goes from amused to solemn in a flash} Thunderbolt!

{The flash and rumble of the attack actually knocks out the camera for a solid ten minutes, but when it comes back on, Whitney's Miltank and Nanao's Kadabra are on their last legs.}

Miltank, please, just one more Body Slam! {It moos tiredly, and slams into the Kadabra, knocking it into the wall}

Kiyone! Kiyone! {Her voice holds a desperate edge, and her fists are clenched. Slowly, the Psychic-type stands, swaying.}

I... don't believe it - how can it still be standing - there's no way! {Even her Miltank looks stunned - Kiyone's been paralysed, infatuated, and is so close to fainting that it isn't even funny.}

Kiyone... {Nanao's voice sounds close to heartbroken. Then, Kiyone looks up - and he starts to glow white, entire body glittering.}

H-hey, what's happening?

I don't... Oh. Oh. It's Return. {Her voice is barely more than a whisper, but it's enough to send Kiyone sprinting across the Gym floor, and into Miltank - who crumbles beneath the maxed power of the attack.}

I - I - Miltank! {Whitney rushes over to her fallen Pokemon - and it's completely understandable that she bursts into tears. Nanao walks over to Kiyone, who is barely standing, and enfolds her starter in a hug.}

Thank you. You deserve a good long rest, now. {Whitney is still howling after Nanao returns Kiyone to his ball, but instead of the usual complaints or comebacks, Nanao simply walks over and drops a hand on her shoulder, and stays there until the Gym Leader composes herself.}

You beat me fair and square - here's your reward. The Plains Badge is yours to keep.

Thank you. {Nanao smiles at her, and bows slightly, before turning to leave. She's nearly at the exit when a man in a suit with a clipboard steps forward.}

Congratulations, Lieutenant. Both on the Gym Badge...and your new dwelling. If you would sign here, I can give you the keys, now that you possess a Gym Badge. {Nanao signs with a long-practiced efficiency, and the Estate Agent hands over the keys. He nods, and walks off.}

Well, that's something, isn't it? First gym badge, and a house of my own... {She turns to the camera and smiles.}
It's a bit of a fixer-upper, but I now own a house with several bedrooms, and I am more than happy to have house guests, if the prices in Goldenrod are a little steep.

{{ooc: Badge and house acquisition were both mod-approved! AND YES, SHE DOES WANT HOUSEGUESTS}}