That woman calls everyone her child, she's been doing it for years. I... don't think there's much anyone can do to help her.

[Then again, has anyone even tried?]

It's nice to meet you, Penny. I'm Captain Ash, and I'm sorry to inform you that you won't get anything resembling services until you get to Cherrygrove, emergency or not. New Bark Town's not exactly meant for us to stay.