(08-20-2018, 12:42 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote:

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Shiva was still busy with stroking Raphael but she did notice when the mountain of a man faced her, that was when she looked over to him as well, hearing what he had to say as a response to her request.

She sighed impercibly at first, before soft-surrendering and putting on an agreeing weak smile. "That's fine. Yes, thank you... Maybe, whatever... Maybe, or, eh...hopefully we'll find time later to do things together or hang out or anything." That's all.

Doesn't seem to feel much better, but it's way better than nothing and she doesn't feel like elaborating further. For a moment she felt an urge to screw it and go back upstairs to her dorm, but that'd be the coward's action - Shiva didn't want to choose that way anymore, plus it'd damage things more than necessary (which she knew for sure)!

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Onwards then to Lapis!


Shiva IS bothered by the rain and prefers to stay under a black umbrella with Raphael by her side and Tanuki on her head/in her hair, unlike Terra and unlike Azumarill who even found joy in dancing around and making it rain EVEN MORE. Eeeeeeehhhh!~ Finally she gets to spend some time around sweet Master again, even will head on a cave adventure with her! The fae rabbit seems to be wuite aware that Master was valuing her a lot on such trips due to her sporting the physical strength Master was lacking, so no way she'll gonna disappoint her - a quick hug of confidence shared after she fully materialized emphasized that, yes!! THIS swiftly elaborated Shiva's deceased mood quite well.

Azu is carefully avoiding Terra's closure/is eager to have Shiva between her and him, she hasn't forgotten that explosion that hit her the last time they battled. 

Though when that big and long and precious and *add more adjectives* Milotic was summoned by the wandering monk, Shiva couldn't help but to stop in wonder and GASP, being pretty caught by that grace and beauty Milo send out of EFFORTLESSLY. She's never gotten the chance to be so close to an exemplar of the species, nor even meeting one! Upon him saying his version of 'Hello' to them, figurative sparks were flying and Shiva instantly understood why some people argued for Milotic being banned in Pokemon Contests. 

She meekly looked over to Terra while Azu was carefully offering a summoned red rose to the waterly serpent, as if to silently ask whether it'd be really okay to stroke her forehead. She'll only do so if he/Lapis himself allow! "Such a....precious Pokemon.... With a fitting nickname....~ How long is he with you already? Have you helped him evolve?" *eager raising of her voice* "Oh, you....You HAVE to tell me at some point how he evolved and what you did to help him on that and what it was like, okay? Please!! If you're...from Hoenn, have you already participated in a Contest with him for the experience or is that not your thing?"

The Note from Ventus

I leave this and, by extension, all that has to do with Genesect and Silverfish, to do with as you wish. Regardless of the adversity and strife that lies between us, and the difference of beliefs we hold, there is no other person I would trust this than you Nathan, for I know you will never conceive of doing ill with the information that lies within. All that I ask of you in return is to prevent Silverfish’s fate from being repeated with any other of its kind, should they ever be unearthed and revived. Nothing deserves to be exploited, least of all a being innocent of mankind’s vicefullness. Nothing. 

PS: …If you happen across my old friend by some old turn of fate, and they don’t try to blast you to smithereens and/or eviscerate you on sight, tell them that…..Venny misses them, and he’s sorry he couldn’t do more for them. 

….Scratch that, tell them I’m your friend by name first before you speak with them and share my message. Hopefully that will dissuade them from attacking you and the group on site, or at least given them enough pause for though for you to convey my message, before beating a timely retreat (preferably by Teleport or FLY, whichever is more feasible/available).

PPS: Included below this note is Cynthia’s number, as I have not forgotten your desire to meet my old friend, even though I still don’t entirely understand why you are so fascinated with her to this day. I’ll contact her myself and tell her to be expecting a ‘Nathan Warren’, as well as put in several good words for you (I will be sure to exclude anything you consider ‘personal’, as those matters are not mine to disclose). Just remember what we discussed about how to conduct yourself, as I do not want to hear back from her criticizing your behavior. I believe that would be an embarrassment neither of us could live with, or at least not easily…

(Insert Phone Number Here)

Quote:...hey, I know I'm probably the last person you want to hear from right now, and I know you're you're probably busy and probably don't want to answer this question, but...have you been feeling any more of those...weird lurches recently?  Like the ones that we experienced in the tunnels.  Having your input on this would be...helpful...very helpful...

(08-20-2018, 02:10 PM)Lord Windos Wrote: Her inquiry about him participating in contests were meet with a smile and nod, however.

"Yes. Me, Lovely, Shiranui, Basteele, and Genie....participated in many contests. They were good practice, and fun to do. *Looks thoughtful* Hm....got Master Rank in Toughness with Shiranui and Basteele, and Hyper Rank in Beauty and Cleverness with Lovely and Genie (respectively). *Shrugs* Never could get to Master Rank with them. Not smart enough to help Genie win Master, and Lisia always beat me with their Alteria in Beauty. *Smiles* Never lost in Toughness contests, though. *Chuckles* Shiranui, Basteele, and me had lots of fans there. Made good living doing Contests sometimes, until I came here. *Shrugs* That is all."

...Well, what do you know, Terra's accomplished in Contests. Who'd have thought the hulking brute was capable of THAT?

(08-20-2018, 02:28 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote:

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Nathan blinks a few times.

Seeing the Milotic again is no surprise to him or Gallade, obviously.  What surprises Nathan though is Terra name dropping one of Hoenn's premier Contest stars...

"...wait...you know Lisia?!  As in, Wallace's niece?  The one with the Mega Altaria?  She didn't scout you for contests, did she?"

(08-20-2018, 03:09 PM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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Terra was momentarily taken aback at the scholarly trainer's stunned outbursts, blinking several times and instinctively shrinking back a little as he thought how to answer them. The living gemstone tilted his head curiously at the Nathan, before he started humming a soothing melody to hopefully calm both their and his master's nerves. It wouldn't do for either of them to get too worked up this early in the day, now would it?

Though its effectiveness can't be spoken for the boy, the mountainous man was able to recollect him much more swiftly, giving Lovely a thankful smile for his help before turning to answer them (Nathan).

"Yes, I do. Also know Wallace too. *Shakes his head* No, she didn't. Decided to do them myself, out of.....curiosity. *Looks reminiscent* Did come see me later, though. Said she wanted to.....'meet the dark horse that's been blazing a trail through the competition and making a name for himself.' *Shakes head* Her words, not mine. *Smiles* We became fast friends.  Very.....peppy, and good company. Inspired me to do Cleverness Contests with Genie, and Beauty Contest with Lapis. Tried Cute competitions with Melly, but......she was too....eager for them."

He shakes his had at that point, looking somewhat embarrassed as he remembered what a show that was, before pushing onwards.

"Became rivals with her later, after I beat her in Master Rank Toughness Contests. *Chuckles* ...Repeatedly. She got....spirited about it, but wasn't mad, *Chuckles*. Always beat her in Tough Contests then on, but she always beat me in Beauty ones. *Smiles, and chuckles* Was all good fun for us, though. Never held it against each other. We only tried harder to get better, and have good time. *Frowns* …Was sad to hear I was leaving Hoen…*Smiles* ...but was happy for me too. Gave me her number to call her when I wanted. *Shakes his head* Haven't yet, but....hope she is still doing well."

Ending with that, Terra falls silent, still smiling to himself as he remembered all the joyous moments and frenetic excitement he had back in the Contest Halls in Hoen. Its a shame to him (and his partners) that Cheshire didn't have them to his Knowledge, but eh, what can you do about it?

(08-20-2018, 03:26 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote:

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"...you've met Hoenn's Champion and his Milotic too?  Wow...that must have been quite the day..."

Suffice to say, Nathan's rather awestruck that Terra's gotten to meet such famous people.

Hearing about the Cute Contest thing with Melly...well, Nathan has a thought concerning that.  "...never tried a Cool Contest with Melly?  I think I remember reading somewhere that Manectric are popular picks in that category..."

Next question:  "...how about May?  Did you ever run into her, by any chance?"  (For reference and as a reminder, the events of the Hoenn games took place 10 years ago, and May is a contest star in Hoenn, Kanto, and Johto in this universe)

(08-20-2018, 02:10 PM)Lord Windos Wrote: Terra let out his own much less subtle *Sigh* of relief at being able to appease the Fairy woman's desire for company, missing the more subtle undertones of mulish resignation in her gestures and reply.

"*Smiles at her* Your are welcome, my friend. *Nods* We can. You and Genie have a.....playdate planned? Right? *Presumably he gets agreement, and nods* Okay. Maybe we can do it later today? Have no other plans, so I am.....not busy. All of us can spend time together, and she (Genie) would be glad to see you again."

Quote:Lapis Lazuli couldn't help but preen a bit at the awe inspired and near rapturous expression Shiva was giving him, before they graciously accepted the rose by delicately pluck it out of the blue bunny's paw and placing behind one of his feelers, and craning his head down to allow them to pet them. He always enjoyed the attention he receives for simply being a Milotic, and the fae lady's ministrations were no exception.

As for her question about evolving L.L.L, Terra looked contemplative for several seconds.....before he shrugged.

"Not sure. All I did was train him. Take best of him I could as a Feebas. Grooming, feeding them Pokeblocks, and other stuff. Did this for years, until one day, he just.....evolved. We were VERY surprised.....but very happy."

...By the sound of it, the simple monk more or less evolved Lapis Lazuli into a Milotic through sheer accident and dedication to them. Wow.

Her inquiry about him participating in contests were meet with a smile and nod, however.

"Yes. Me, Lovely, Shiranui, Basteele, and Genie....participated in many contests. They were good practice, and fun to do. *Looks thoughtful* Hm....got Master Rank in Toughness with Shiranui and Basteele, and Hyper Rank in Beauty and Cleverness with Lovely and Genie (respectively). *Shrugs* Never could get to Master Rank with them. Not smart enough to help Genie win Master, and Lisia always beat me with their Alteria in Beauty. *Smiles* Never lost in Toughness contests, though. *Chuckles* Shiranui, Basteele, and me had lots of fans there. Made good living doing Contests sometimes, until I came here. *Shrugs* That is all."

(08-20-2018, 03:47 PM)Lord Windos Wrote: Now its Terra's turn to be surprised, as what Nathan said about Wallace caught him off guard too.

"Wallace...is the Champion? Of Hoen? *Shakes his head* ….Never knew that. Meet him through Lisia, and she never said that about him. Only said he was family, and brought him to meet me to help me with Lapis Lazuli. *Smiles* Taught me lots about him. Gave me advice on how to make him more beautiful too. Nice man....but never knew he was Champion. *Shakes his head* …Wow."

It took Lovely nudging him and trilling a soothing note that snapped him out of his daze, causing him to shake his head and dispel it the best he could and continue answering their question. Quite the task, consider the metaphorical bomb the boy dropped on him, but he pressed on.

"*Shakes his head* No. After her......debut, decided not to risk it again. Didn't want to cause.....that much trouble again. *Shakes his head* Cost me lots to pay for damages, so didn't want to go broke too. Or jail..."

…

"*Shakes head* No. Heard of her, but never meet. Still doing well in Contests last I checked, but that is all I know, *Shrugs*."

(08-20-2018, 05:35 AM)Spiritmon Wrote: I would like to use Nathan stock to not use much of my own pokeballs.

(08-20-2018, 09:44 AM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: "Alright. I'll keep an eye open for small Unown, if you could lend me a Ball or two of your own just in case that'd be appreciated. That way they'll be registered to your ID and OT!~ - Though, if I may ask, do you know whether these in the cave are the usual black ones or the ancient blue ones?"

(08-20-2018, 11:47 AM)Lord Windos Wrote: (Terra only has 4 Pokeballs and $500 Poke right now, and I'd like to build up that supply a bit more of both, so getting 1-2 Pokeballs from Nathan to catch the Unown would really help. Please?)

(08-20-2018, 03:51 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote:

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Oh. OH.... Uh.... Well... Okay. Being called a friend by the wandering monk already caught Shiva's attention and she stopped mid-way in petting Raphael to give him (Terra) a flattered look, but when he offered (to her) out of the blue to at least try making friends with his desert princess today instead of sometime in the future, she had to avert her gaze to prevent Terra from seeing that embarrassed but delighted smile from her side.

"That.... That can be done, I'm not busy either, I'd look forward to it, yes..... Hehe.... T-thank you?"

Frankly, she's been feeling a bit lonely and even homesick if being honest in the past few days, as she can't just call home due to the instable connection from Chreshire and forbid herself contacting Ven for a while to not disturb him in his work. She just...glossed over these feelings, appearantly?



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Shiva felt a bit blessed and couldn't take her eyes of him as Lapis accepted the red rose from Azu, it was a bit as if a jolly Togetic would appeare randomly before her during taking a casual stroll through a healthy forest. Though when the graceful serpent openly allowed her to pet his head she was almost trembling with excitement, it seemed to take minutes instead of seconds until her outstreched hand made contact with Lapis' skin.

It felt naturally moist to the touch.
Slippery, but not in a gross way.
Incredibly soft as if every scale of him was perfectly in place.
Shiva could almost feel some grace being transfered over to her, despite knowing that a Milotic can't do that.
Though simply from interacting with a friendly Milotic, she's feeling more confident in graceful movements herself, so she's getting a 3rd point in Perform Speciality here! (-12xp) She'd do so anyway at some point, felt like a matching moment.



"Hehe... The people, the books and the media are right on you deserving the title of the most beautiful Pokemon known to mankind. You're a good gi... guy, Lapis." She withdraws her hand.

Shiva can definitely comprehend the suprise of that (as bad tongues call it) 'mockery of a Fish-Pokemon' glowing and elongating to become a precious Milotic, some chuckles escape her at imagining such a thing randomly happen. "That's....very noble of you, Terra.... Uh... N-not many people are patient enough to grant a Feebas love and proper care for so long." That's indeed a concealed compliment, don't know whether he catches it or not.

Though what really was a suprise for her was his participitation in POKEMON CONTESTS ! That was a topic of her interest, that was something she's always eager to hear more about, to learn more about or simply chat about. It displays by her attention being brought to Terra a little more while for a short moment sparks washed over her eyes behind glasses, even Azu has perked up.

*Once he has finished talking* "W....whoahw... Thank you for sharing.... *coyly returning a smile* That's so cool! ( >o<)☆ Even Master Rank...! I.... I... always wanted to take part in a Cute or Cool Contest with my...Umbreon, but there are none where I come from... D-didn't feel bold enough to travel for one. But.... One day?" A girl can dream, can she...? "Why did you, uhm, stopp if you had many fans and enjoyed it, if I may...ask?" *mildly confused glance*