[A lot of people have been coming in and out of the Pokemon Center today. It's raining, so naturally trainers have been seeking shelter from the rain periodically. So it's probably not much of an abnormality for Emil to hear the automatic doors of the Center open as someone steps briskly inside, the sound of their shoes squishing against the floor audible over the low chatter in the building. The footsteps stop once they reach the counter, and a voice can be heard speaking.]

Ah- excuse me? I need some help, please...my Smeargle has a thorn or...maybe a piece of metal, stuck in his paw? I can't really see what it is and I can't get it out myself...I'm worried I'll hurt him if I try.

[Kaneki's voice is low and hushed as he holds the small Pokemon in his arms, his head resting on his shoulder as he whines and buries his face into his collar. His paws are all covered in mud and water, leaving his trainer in a similar state. He'd been fine letting Hide run around in the rain and splash in mud puddles to his heart's content, but he didn't think there would be anything in them that he could hurt himself on.

The Nurse says something to him before eaching for the Smeargle to take into her arms. It takes a bit of doing as Hide keeps his grip tight on Kaneki's sleeves, but eventually she manages with some gentle coaxing on both her and Kaneki's parts. Then, she turns and walks with him to a back room to be examined.

Kaneki sighs deeply, brushing his damp bangs from his eyes as he turns to head to the nearest seating area where Emil and his Pokemon are. Of course, having only seen him once, he doesn't recognize him right away as he finds a seat. He's distracted enough, not having looked his way much yet. However, it's impossible for him to miss Stilzchen for long, acting the way he is.]

...Emil-san?