[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Spiritmon]

"Not cool Nathan. Not cool. Kurp just wanted to help. He is a cool guy."

[Lord Windos]

"I've been in contact with Nathan, for he had some ideas that no one else has had yet. I asked him to bring anyone who might be tangled up in all this. Are you all up to date?"

Ventus gives a respectful bow to the Steel Wonder herself, quickly introduces himself before saying : "No, I am afraid I am not. I've been wrapped up with my own affairs at the Shelter for the past few days, and Nathan has been busy accomplishing his own personal endevours, so the rest of our group have not been briefed about the information you allude to. Forgive my ignorance in this regard..."

[Spiritmon]

Heart give a gesture in compliment the gym leader. "Good morning sir. Well, not so good, but you know what I mean. I have some things to do yes, but is some issues I can deal later. Besides, that vines problem is more important in this moment. What is the situation about it?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Oh... Okay, then no tiny Magby helping.

Wait a moment, if they were supposed to meet Dagny, that means they'd likely have to enter that...fortress of Steel calling itself a 'Gym'... Ugh. *very subtle cold shivers, but there's absolutely no way she'll back off no simply because of that* However, she stays close to Ventus and reminded herself on Ven's protection, the trust in her magical fox, as well in her still present will to help.

Inside, she was somewhat amazed by how everything seemed to work together - the people and the Steel Types seemed like one unit, aiming for the same goal. What an enjoyable look to be honest, even if it didn't last for long as they where directed so quickly to the office Dagny was waiting for them...

*after introductions and everything* She asked whether they were all up to date... Was there anything more to know apart from there are vines that waited to be burnt to a crisp? Hmm... Probably, now to think about it. However, there'll hopefully be enough time to talk later. The longer they waited, the longer additional help in firepower was held back. "Uhm... We did get the newsflash and prepared ourselves to help with our own Fire Types, that is." That was actually all Shiva said; for now she'll await what the others will say.

[Iron]

The voice coming from the hooded figure, perched in a nice wheelchair, is female. A hum comes from the wheelchair.

Dagny: "Nathan and I believe the Claydol are controlling the Tangrowth, which in turn control the vines. There may be something controlling the Claydol as well. The Tangrowth, I have found out, are spawning at increasing speeds. Even a brief dip into the Skull Ruins boundary reveals Tangela Eggs studded everywhere. They quickly hatch and evolve."

"Nathan's Kirlia found out two possible solutions to this problem. I've been researching the two solutions with his help. They were cryptic. Nathan?"

[Iron]

As the hooded figure speaks, Ventus has a sudden realization. This hooded figure, if it was standing upright, would look and sound a lot like the one he has made several trades with! The voice is different, but not so different that it couldn't have been modulated. The biggest difference is that wheelchair!

[Dragonstrike]

"Not cool Nathan. Not cool. Kurp just wanted to help. He is a cool guy."

Nathan doesn't comment on this.  It would be clear why soon enough...

(Side Note: Heart's almost guaranteed to have gotten a good look at Orthros by this point. He was right beside Nathan the entire way to the gym, then recalled when they got there since Dagny's office was going to be crowded enough as it is.)

In response to Ventus...

Ventus gives a respectful bow to the Steel Wonder herself, quickly introduces himself before saying : "No, I am afraid I am not. I've been wrapped up with my own affairs at the Shelter for the past few days, and Nathan has been busy accomplishing his own personal endevours, so the rest of our group have not been briefed about the information you allude to. Forgive my ignorance in this regard..."

"No reason to apologize, Ventus.  We didn't think it'd get this bad this quickly."

In response to Shiva...

*after introductions and everything* She asked whether they were all up to date... Was there anything more to know apart from there are vines that waited to be burnt to a crisp? Hmm... Probably, now to think about it. However, there'll hopefully be enough time to talk later. The longer they waited, the longer additional help in firepower was held back. "Uhm... We did get the newsflash and prepared ourselves to help with our own Fire Types, that is." That was actually all Shiva said; for now she'll await what the others will say.

"Don't worry about needing to contribute more firepower too much, Shiva.  The League called in Stable Z from the ranch.  That's the stable with a good portion of my mom's strongest, most experienced Rapidash and Ponyta.  Fire Blast, Flare Blitz, Inferno, Heat Wave, Overheat...if anything can keep those vines charred to a crisp and those Tangrowth KOed, it's my mom's best fire horses.  We have...other things to worry about right now."

The voice coming from the hooded figure, perched in a nice wheelchair, is female. A hum comes from the wheelchair.

Dagny: "Nathan and I believe the Claydol are controlling the Tangrowth, which in turn control the vines. There may be something controlling the Claydol as well. The Tangrowth, I have found out, are spawning at increasing speeds. Even a brief dip into the Skull Ruins boundary reveals Tangela Eggs studded everywhere. They quickly hatch and evolve."

"Nathan's Kirlia found out two possible solutions to this problem. I've been researching the two solutions with his help. They were cryptic. Nathan?"

A Very Serious Problem...: Hidden Highland - Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky

'The Tangrowth are coming faster...we're going to be overwhelmed eventually if we don't act fast...'

Nathan has a dead serious look on his face as he turns to face Ventus, Shiva, Heart, and Valder, Kirlia standing by his side as usual.  That 'shouldering the weight of the world' feeling is back once again...

"Forgive the formality, but I need to know for certain.  Before I continue, can I trust you all to not breathe a single word about this to anyone without my prior approval?  This is sensitive, need-to-know information.  If word gets out, it could cause a panic.  Or worse, completely ruin any chance we have at stopping those vines."

Kirlia would know if any of them made a half-hearted promise. Nathan didn't think that would be a problem, but he had to be sure...

[Spiritmon]

"Without my aproval" who you think you are to boss us around like that Nathan? Is there a vote without us knowing anything? First, you rude boss around us before comming to here, not even leave us to eat a good breakfast, and now you threating us like a bunch of childs talking some thing like "You cant talk without my persmission". I know this a delicate situation but you cant threat our group like that. Oh, and lets not forget how rude you was with both Valder, Shiva and Kurp." Heart was very displeased and irritate with that kind of situation.

[Dragonstrike]

"Without my aproval" who you think you are to boss us around like that Nathan? Is there a vote without us knowing anything? First, you rude boss around us before comming to here, not even us eat a good breakfast, and now you threating us like a bunch of childs talking some thing like "You cant talk without my persmission". I know this a delicate situation but you cant threat our group like that. Oh, and lets not forget how rude you was with both Valder and Shiva." Heart was very displeased and irritate with that kind of situation.

Nathan just lets out a very heavy, very, very tired sounding sigh.

"I didn't ask to be put in this position, Heart.  I'd much rather not be in it, to be frank.  But I'll do what needs to be done to save my family and my home.  Save your judgments until after I've said my piece, please.  Unless you'd rather not be involved?  You're free to leave if you wish.  Nobody's asking you to stay.  The only ones who I know have to stay are Ventus and Shiva, and their word is purely formality since I know they can keep a secret already. Same with Valder as far as keeping a secret is concerned.  Now...what's your decision?  Can I trust you to keep this information quiet or not?"

[Spiritmon]

"About hide information I good. My mouth its a tomb. Any information here will not get out from my lips."