[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Helios can hardly imagine a more peaceful place to teleport too!

An Eevee runs up to you and makes a woofing noise! Golda pokes her head out the window and waves. You can smell pie coming from the open window.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Ok, you can do that if you don't spend quite the whole day with Nido.

Let's see. Tynamo still doesn't seem ready to generate his own electricity, but he improves every day.

Clauncher gets a training roll! (6)(5)(1)(5)(6)(2)(4)(3)(5) 6

He likes smashing rocks with his water moves OR his claws. He's been growing a lot, especially his claw.

And of course they all get 1XP from the training.

"Great work everyone! Including you Gustav! You getting stronger and stronger! I think you will soon evolve to Clawtizer soon!" After that training, Heart was returning to Star City. Tynamo was out of the pokeball enjoying the journey. How much time it was since the party come to this City? Many types of events happen until now: The Invasion of Tangrowth and Claydol. The journey until the end of the earth. The flying mount of Primal Altaria. The race with the Metagross. The ambush in the cavern and the meet of the Earthpower Sage. The capture of Tynamo. Many and many events happen until now..."And even with the training in Mt. Sentry, we still not able to make you create your own energy production. *Sigh* I already knew this would be dificult to actvied, but never cross my mind it would be THAT dificult." Heart was a bit frustrated. Tynamo indeed make some improves from the first day they meet, but still not close for him to evolve. "Hey Tynamo, how are you feeling? Be honest with me: Did you feel different from the time we first meet? A bit stronger perhaps?"

Action: Moment of interaction between Heart and Tynamo. Battling and training its not everything. Its always important to have a moment of bonding with your pokemons.

[Iron]

Insight + Empathy: (2)(1)(4)

Tynamo nods. He shows that he has gotten stronger at channeling energy, even if he hasn't quite learned to produce it on his own. Then he cuddles around one of Heart's ankles to show that he has learned to prefer Stair City over his puddle in the swamp, a bit like Starmie.

Tynamo gains 1 Happiness.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Insight + Empathy: (2)(1)(4)

Tynamo nods. He shows that he has gotten stronger at channeling energy, even if he hasn't quite learned to produce it on his own. Then he cuddles around one of Heart's ankles to show that he has learned to prefer Stair City over his puddle in the swamp, a bit like Starmie.

Tynamo gains 1 Happiness.

"Heh. I very thankful Tynamo. I feel you have a lot of potential inside you little one." Heart cuddle a little in the head of Tynamo. "But, we might leave the Star City soon Tynamo. We are going to Cress City. I still need to stay in the City for a while to take care of Caesar and finish his training. I have no idea what kind of City is Cress City, but its looks like a interesting place from what I heard. I hope I may find a Gargryph in the Cathedrall of Cress City, even with low chances, since they usually live only in Tandor. I kinda envy a little about Ventus and Shiva, since both of them have pokemon from there. One of them be a asteroid pokemon from space and one with status of Forest Lord Pokemon who even fight against a pseudo-legendary pokemon acording legends."

"And Nathan have a delta pokemon in his side...damn, its not like I have bad pokemon, each one of you have great powers and great potential, but I kinda feel a little behind them. They fight a bunch of deltadogs, battle against magicians or something like that and beat them with 0 problem, and have time to return for dinner, almost like some kind of super sentai of heroes." Heart sit a little in the ground. "And me? I just some kind of awfull comedian, who pass his time collect puns and pokemons. *Sigh*" Heart then stay there sitting and thinking. He know he join late in the team, and from that time, its obvious they would be stronger and more experience from the adventures and dangers the members of his team face until now. But that doesnt mean this would make him give up!

"You know what Tynamo?" Then Heart stand up with a more determined and fierce face. "That strengh of them only make excited to get stronger and stronger. That can only mean I must do more fierce will to be strong as them. They strengh and adventures only inspire me to continue my training and become stronger." Then Heart smash one punch to each other. "And the first step is challenge Shiva in the future for a Pokemon battle, when got the right time AND moment. Shiva have a strong potential, and in my opinion can become the strongerst of the team. But for now, lets focus in our training, okay Tynamo?" Them Heart thinks for a second. "I didnt give you a proper name until now. Call you Tynamo looks too much generic to me. Hmm what name I should give to you...how about...Typhon? Acording to the legend, he was feared by the great Olympian gods, and was a big titan with many serpents. You final evolution is not exactly a serpent, but it pretty similar to one! And that way he was very powerfull and would have no visible weakness. Like you. I think its a fit name. What you think?"

[Iron]

Typhon flexes his tail to show he has potential too! Great name.

[Lord Windos]

Nathan's quietly thinking...

...when he does speak to Ventus, he doesn't jump into the expected topic right away.

"...ya know, it was nice to see Charmeleon genuinely enjoying himself there.  It was...kinda relaxing.  A little."

After spending what felt like several highly pleasurable hours celebrating with Shiva, Heart, and the rest of their Pokémon over their collective victories against the mighty Dagney, Ventus notice eventually drifted over to where Nathan was currently quietly thinking. This caused them to let out a somewhat tired yet quite put upon sigh and shake their head slightly as he realized why they were doing so despite their partners joining in on the festivities: He was waiting for their schedueled talk over Shadow Pokémon and Cipher.



Frankly, the empath had been doing his best to ignore them since their 'conversation' during their dear friend battle, as he was far from in the mood to deal with their pentulent and moody behavior over his advice and Heart's presence ('When am I ever, honestly? Also, note to self: get Heart's side of the story regarding the incident between him and Kirla/Nathan...."), but he knew that their was hardly a point in delaying the inevitable conversation they would be holding tonight. For one, The boy desired to reclaim the Knowledge their mind had obliterated due to sheer psychological distress, and so sought him wishing to rekindle that discussion. If he tried to dodge the topic or outright fabricate a story to ameliate them, it would likely end with them in an even less favorable mood in short or long term interactions, be it abrasive hostility or more sullen moodies on their part. For the other, he gave his word such a meeting would be forthcoming this night or in the near future, and he almost always makes good on it (his word) whenever possible. He may be have been/still is in some aspects a dubiously ethical individual, but he never once broke any his promises without extenuating circumstances forcing his hand, and he wasn't planning on changing that trend ever.

So it was with a weary heart that after the party died down and everyone else departed to their rooms for the night that the sociologist went over to sit with them. Shiva's disappointment and subtle reaction of distaste neatly mirror his own thoughts on the matter when he informed them of his plan, but ultimately it did nothing to persuade him against it. It had to be done sooner or later, so he might as well get it over now while fortified with cheer from the celebration(s).......

To his surprise, however, Nathan had decided to instead speak of Charmeleon's enjoyment of Shiva's match, which quickly turned to thoughtful (and thankful - any chance to delay/derail things was phenominal in his eyes!) curiosity as he pondered over the boy's lighter topic.

".....Agreed. Indeed, I was pleasantly surprised by how ethusiatic they were about the whole affair with Shiva's Gym match, though in retrospect I can understand why he might have been invested in the first place. Seeing the adversary that beat you down receive their commupance is a heartening and joyful occasion, even if I feel its a bit too vivicarious for my tastes. This is still a positive development with them however you define it, though, so I hope you'll find more ways to bring out that side of him. Training, handling, and properly encouraging 'good' development in Disobedient Pokémon is a difficult and often thankless task, but I know you are quite capable of doing so, Nathan."

He says this last part with a kind smile, before going silent and letting them set the pace of the conversation. No need to rush things if he can avoid it.......especially since perhaps he could possibly derail their thoughts entirely on last night 'conversation'. Most likely not, but still.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Helios can hardly imagine a more peaceful place to teleport too!

An Eevee runs up to you and makes a woofing noise! Golda pokes her head out the window and waves. You can smell pie coming from the open window.

Aww, what a warm welcome it was as she and her Kababra materilaized again right there at the Daycare Shiva has visited so often meanwhile! Teleporting was something she got relatively used too as well, at least it didn't make her feel dizzy anymore. The visions from Gothitelle and once from Kirlia do play a role in this.

As that Eevee came up to her before she could even react or realize what was going on, Shiva could only let out an amused chuckle, knee down to the Eevee and let it sniff on her hand, then fondly pet its head if it allows, all while casting a smile to herself. The resemblence with her home, where Spectral would practically jump at her to lick her cheek and her parents would welcome her back with a hug felt so...sweet to Shiva that it warmed her heart, for a slight moment the sun and positivity must have won over the dreadful shadow following her ever.

Before Shiva would get to Golda though - she waved back to her, motioning that she'll come in a moment - she turned to Helios, giving him stroke over the left ear to catch his attention if she hasn't it already. "Thank you for lending me your aid once again... I'll need it later again to return to Stair. Quite honestly, thanks... I don't know where I'd be without your teleporting skills. So, while I have some business inside the house to follow, would you want to spend some time here at the place? It's still early, the sun isn't shining too bright yet, how does some meditation and honing of your psychic powers at the top of this waterfall to you, dear one?" *points to a high spot up at Vapor Falls a Kadabra can easily reach by teleporting up, surrounded by flying Pokemon hunting midair* "I'll pick you up later then, we can also find a battle for you afterwards. I also got a new Psychic Type that I feel controls similar strong psychic power as you when you'll reach your final form as an Alakazam, you are free to get to know her. Have fun then!~" Lilith gets summoned to the scene as well then, and is told the same. Of course she can't teleport up the waterfall, but the pasture is wide enough for her wander and find a place to her liking.

Now, with that taken care of, Shiva does finally walk up to the window to look up to Golda, probably followed by Daycare Eevee. Ohhh, the smell of pie was mouthwatering on its own... "Uhm, hi there! I hope I'm not disturbing or interrupting you and Wir on breakfast or such... But I wanted to stop by here again after a while for reasons I'd be happy we can discuss inside. May I, well...come in?" She casts a coy smile at expressing these sentiments, but it's more meant in a friendly way than a shy or hesitiated manner.


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Mechanics:
Can this actually be a Training Session for Helios and Lilith while Shiva has business to follow with Golda and Wir inside the house? The first is free to do what I've described up there, honing his psychic powers to bend his silverly spoon better than before by using Kinesis, while Gothy is actually free to do what she wants... Shiva would be happy if she'd simply enjoy the calmness of the Daycare's pasture in the morning with the sound of Vapor Falls crashing down and use it to hone her psychic powers a little as well, but that's up to her.

Oh, and Shiva is carrying her Sturdy-Magnemite Egg currently.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

To his surprise, however, Nathan had decided to instead speak of Charmeleon's enjoyment of Shiva's match, which quickly turned to thoughtful (and thankful - any chance to delay/derail things was phenominal in his eyes!) curiosity as he pondered over the boy's lighter topic.

".....Agreed. Indeed, I was pleasantly surprised by how ethusiatic they were about the whole affair with Shiva's Gym match, though in retrospect I can understand why he might have been invested in the first place. Seeing the adversary that beat you down receive their commupance is a heartening and joyful occasion, even if I feel its a bit too vivicarious for my tastes. This is still a positive development with them however you define it, though, so I hope you'll find more ways to bring out that side of him. Training, handling, and properly encouraging 'good' development in Disobedient Pokémon is a difficult and often thankless task, but I know you are quite capable of doing so, Nathan."

He says this last part with a kind smile, before going silent and letting them set the pace of the conversation. No need to rush things if he can avoid it.......especially since perhaps he could possibly derail their thoughts entirely on last night 'conversation'. Most likely not, but still.

"...yeah, Dagny roughhoused him awhile back, before he'd evolved, from what Director North said.  Figured he needed the help more than Pyroar, who seems to be doing just fine for the most part."

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"...his previous trainer abandoned him after determining he was too weak to be worth raising...never mind the fact that half of Dagny's team is able to heavily damage most fire pokemon."

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"...I was kinda worried he might overreact if Excadrill came out.  I'm glad he didn't...means I made the right choice, asking if he wanted to watch...though I can't help but wonder if that would have gone as well if Shiva had lost..."

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"...I suppose it's not too big of a worry, though.  He'll have plenty of chances to prove himself soon enough."

Nathan's clearly trying VERY hard to stay calm (there's no single, clear cause that explains why, either).  As is Kirlia.  Talking about something like this definitely seems to be helping.  The upcoming talk is definitely still hanging around in the back of Nathan's mind, he's just addressing some other stuff first.

[Iron]

"Yes, Shiva, come inside!" When you step in, you can see Wir in an armchair reading a newspaper. He puts it down and smiles, then holds up an extra mug of tea or coffee that he can fill for you.

Kadabra and Gothitelle gain 1XP, and wander off on their own.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Awww. How could Shiva have ever imagined that she's that welcome at Ginger Town's Daycare? It all started with that one job Professor Mallorn mentioned to her so long ago. How lucky she felt.

Still somewhat coy she returned that smile, her expression seemed to say 'It's me again here, hi!' before giving a thankful nod, eventually accepting her second cup of coffee of this morning.

As soon as she has placed herself at the table (or anywhere where's room) and finished pouring sugar into coffee, she'd break the ice lightly. "Hehe... It's sweet to see how you two welcome me, thank you... So, ehm, did anything significant happen here in the meantime? I saw that Eevee is still an Eevee, but it seems to do his task of protecting the pasture pretty well."