Fifty-second Song || Video/Action for Goldenrod

[restardom]

Almooooost... got it... there!

[ not far outside of Goldenrod, there's a Steelix suffering through the bane of its existence.

A bath.

Of course, considering this lovely thirty-foot wonder is weak to water, her trainer has had to improvise, hence why Rise has been scaling the thirty-foot wonder with a bucket of warm soapy water and a sponge and

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[Action]

[tiercelet]

[Hovering near the Steelix, and staring up at Rise with A Lot Of Concern, is Merlin.]

Are you sure that's safe? [While he doesn't doubt Crystal's loyalty, his friend is extremely high up, and it's making him nervous.]

[Action]

[restardom]

It's okay, Merlin! She won't let me fall.

[tiercelet]

If you say so. [Have a doubtful look, Rise. Merlin edges a bit closer.]

There must be a better way of going about this.

[restardom]

If you've got any ideas-- [ she's half-flopped on top of Crystal's head now, rubbing at the Steelix's craggy muzzle. ] I'm listening!

[tiercelet]

Have you tried having a water pokemon spray her gently? 'sides, using a bucket of water would take ages to get the job done.

[restardom]

Well, the problem is that Shoelace isn't that great at spraying anything gently, and Sorbet isn't exactly the nicest either.

[tiercelet]

I could let Freya try, if you want? [Looks between Rise and Crystal inquiringly.]

[restardom]

It's worth a shot, if it's not much-- but be careful, she thrashes.

[tiercelet]

[He releases his Lapras, who nudges him in greeting as soon as she's out.]

Let's see...how's Crystal with rain?

[restardom]

... Nooot that great.

[tiercelet]

Thought as much. [Merlin shrugs, eying Crystal thoughtfully.] Can she use Harden? That's supposed to help increase defenses and lessen the pain, right?

[restardom]

-- Ooh, I didn't even think of that! I bet it'll help!

[tiercelet]

Let's find out. [He gives Freya's shell a light pat and she shuffles closer with a soft trill.]

[restardom]

[ at which point Crystal sloooowly swings her head around and stares.

AND KEEPS STARING. ]

[tiercelet]

Er. [Yeah, that's unnerving. Merlin looks over at Rise, raising his eyebrows.] Might want to, you know, warn her first?

[restardom]

[ she gives the Steelix a comforting pat. ] Hey, Crystal, if this works, this'll go by much faster. Hold still for me, 'kay?

[ and Crystal rumbles unhappily, but does indeed stay put. ]