[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Spiritmon]

Heart have his own heart in the mouth when hearing the bravery from Shiva battle. "Wait wait wait! You fight, and defeat a Drudgigon and two Nuzleaf alone?!" Heart don't if he is proud of her or deadly worry. No time for this now. Heart bring back Rose then notion his head in Nathan direction. "Nathan, Gustav have Heal Pulse to help in the healing. Shiva, could you bring Cottonee and Marill out of the pokeballs? Nathan, could I help you in the healing process? If I recall, Ralts can learn Heal Pulse too. If we join our Heal Pulses together I know we can heal the damage from Marill and Cottonee. Ventus, help us to heal Shiva wounds too."

Action: Double Heal Pulse with Nathan and Ralts.

[Dragonstrike]

Heart have his own heart in the mouth when hearing the bravery from Shiva battle. "Wait wait wait! You fight, and defeat a Drudgigon and two Nuzleaf alone?!" Heart don't if he is proud of her or deadly worry. No time for this now. Heart bring back Rose then notion his head in Nathan direction. "Nathan, Gustav have Heal Pulse to help in the healing. Shiva, could you bring Cottonee and Marill out of the pokeballs? Nathan, could I help you in the healing process? If I recall, Ralts can learn Heal Pulse too. If we join our Heal Pulses together I know we can heal the damage from Marill and Cottonee. Ventus, help us to heal Shiva wounds too."

Nathan and Ralts just give Heart a deadpan stare.

"Heart.  I already had Ralts use Heal Pulse.  Minor wounds have been treated, and Shiva just said she sent Braixen and Cottonee to the PC for immediate professional treatment for their injuries.  Stop.  Panicking."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Shiva in return gives Nathan a deadpan stare, as if silently telling him to watch his words AND to remind him on what she asked him in return for the Dawn Stone, before she averted her gaze again. "Both of you, please stay calm. I-I'm alright though, Heart, but I appreciate your care and eager to help. Thank you! Marill is no Marill anymore, however."

To show that, Azumarill chirped melodically and made a waving motion to Heart and Gustav as if saying "HELLO, YOU TWO! LOOK AT ME AND WHAT I AM THANKS TO MY SWEET MASTER!!~"

"....Cottonee and Braixen are sent to Bill's PC, and are hopefully - probably - in medical care of a Nurse Joy in Cress." Silently and in some fear, she doubted that a Heal Pulse was able to repair a broken fox's arm. "...I-I'll go get myself a strong herbal tea, check on them and ask Nurse Joy whether I can sleep over at the infirmary to recover, then it should be fine. Please do not worry too much for me, Heart...Okay?"

"Oh, and....well, eh, yes, I defeated them alone... Hehe." *embarrased but proud smile to herself, which unintentionally looked rather cute*

[Lord Windos]

(...)

Only when the others eventually arrived, she cared to look up again to greet them. "Hello Heart... Ven... Raphael... Oh Ven... You're not looking good, so pale." She gave his hand on her shoulder a soft stroke with her own hand before laying the arm around Azumarill again. The fae rabbit blinked at the scene and the highly concerned young man that broke the touch barrier to her sweet Master like nothing, before remembering him, giving him a melodic chirp, and eventually summoning a red rose from somewhere only to place it behind Ventus' ear, pulling a shiny 50$ from there in the process! She keeps it for a moment enjoying her new skills, beforehanding the coin to Shiva who turned it in her hands in wonder before thankfully packing it away.

"What happened... Heart, you can withdraw your Pokemon. I'm....okay... The danger has been dealt with by me... It was a predator hunting on the Furret. This one here *another stroke for leader-Furret beside her* asked me to take care of it if I'd like to have him as my Pokemon and companion. It was a...........Ven, a real Druddigon... And two Nuzleaf minions. Unfair battle...... haaah... But I defeated and caught them a on my own, icy-cold wrath, they're taking care of now.............H-However..." Before Shiva continued, she hugged Azu a little tighter and leaned a bit more into her new Furret. "Braixen...got crunched, his arm got broken by the dragon... Cottonee suffered claw-slashes... Lethal wounds. Blood. Felt the pain of them like my own...I've sent then to Bill's PC, a Nurse Joy in Cress City does hopefully already take care of them. Ice Beam and Sonic Boom defeated Druddigon, he could have killed me if I'd get into his range......"

"C.....Can we please make our way to town? I'd like to check on them.... Azu, dearest one, before we leave, please wash away any blood stains from the floor and wall with your Water Gun."

"I'm fine, Shiva. What's my main concern is how you are doing," Ventus easily/stoically replied, his grip on her unwavering yet still gentle as his gaze swept over her form for anymore injuries that Ralts could have missed with their Heal Pulse. So intense his focus on his blessed friend the he didn't even react to the Azumarill preforming MAGIC tricks around him, though it certainly made him ever so slightly uncomfortable beneath the greater trauma he's currently dealing with.

His expression hardly changed as she timidly recounted her Encounter with the Druddigon, of how she was took on the task of excommunitcating it from the area by the large Furret by her side, how she was outmatched by the scaly beast and his tengu minions, how the drake nearly killed Braixen and Cottenee before she was able to capture them all.....it caused him to frown more severely as his eyes darkened, already his mind calculatedly brewing with thoughts of VENGENCE against the Druddigon who dared harm his dearest and her Pokemon. Were he in a more stable state of being and Shiva wasn't so......careworn now, he would have most likely have begun to rage the horrid atrocity that the Dragon and its minon, and/or become almost glacialy cold in his dealings with it.

As it stands, he was rightly concerned and angry over what happened, but the full brunt of his WRATH was directed inward in order to better cope with it and not further unbalance himself and Shiva. He had yet to deal with his problems, so it would be some time before he could deal with others....

When his fae friend declared she wished to depart to Cress City ASAP, the researcher nodded his head, before he quietly offered what little comforting words he could give right now.

"Alright, let us depart to Cress. Though the cost was severe, you have subdued the Druddigon and its minions, eliminating the threat they posed and safeguarding countless lives in the process. You have done a great deed this day, Shiva, so be proud. Be proud that you could defeat one of the most vscious of Dragon, and be joyful  you could inspire and instill such Strength in your Pokémon that they could accomplish this feat unflitchingly , faithfully, and well. Good job, Shiva...."

Nathan's eerily quiet for a moment.

"...just find a good home for that Druddigon since you caught it, alright?  Someone will take it, appreciate it for what it is.  It's...not a common Rattata, after all."

"....I'll trade it far FAR away from me and this place. Yes, that'll do it."

How she really and willingly pondered over killing his dragon, she doesn't mention towards Nathan to not worry him unnecessarily. Actually, for now she doesn't mention it towards anyone, not even to Ventus.

He was then about to offer to kill the Druddigon for her and craft them a ramant from their Rough Skin, but that exchange between Nathan and them caused him to pause for a moment. None of the less, however, he decided to voice this option to her anyway, as he was well aware the boy had the misguided tendacy to be more merciful than not and how he tried to impinge it on others, and wanted to make absolutely certain that his dearest truly wish to trade them away rather than pay evil unto evil.

".....Are you sure that is what you want, Shiva? If you wish, I can take Druddigon of your hands and.....dispose of them for you, so they may never pose a threat to anyone forevermore, and that what they did to you are your own will not go unpunished. What it nearly done to Braixen and Cottenee......its unforgivable, and it could possibly happen to others even if they take the right precautions, so......."

He almost completely ignored the small spat between Heart and Nathan over healing, other than to glance over in their direction and briefly fix them with an unamused stare that plainly said: "Too much caution is never a bad thing, or have you forgotten that already?"

Order: Comfort Shiva as much as Ventus can do right now, before still offering to kill Druddigon, as he feels its still an prospect that must be considered and not just brushed off. Sorry guys, but this is just the way Ven is, as he takes a dim view of ANYTHING that harms his group/family, and is very much 'eye for an eye' in his dealings with threats if safely able to....

[Dragonstrike]

He almost completely ignored the small spat between Heart and Nathan over healing, other than to glance over in their direction and briefly fix them with an unamused stare that plainly said: "Too much caution is never a bad thing, or have you forgotten that already?

Nathan and Ralts feel rather...nauseous.

"...says the guy who blew past the precautions I was attempting to set up and then proceeded to ignore practically everything around him.  Honestly, why am I the only one who was attempting to put safeguards in place in case anything else comes?  These caves are hardly a safe place."

...

"...let's just...go already...I don't want to hang around here..."

[Lord Windos]

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He almost completely ignored the small spat between Heart and Nathan over healing, other than to glance over in their direction and briefly fix them with an unamused stare that plainly said: "Too much caution is never a bad thing, or have you forgotten that already?

Nathan and Ralts feel rather...nauseous.

"...says the guy who blew past the precautions I was attempting to set up and then proceeded to ignore practically everything around him.  Honestly, why am I the only one who was attempting to put safeguards in place in case anything else comes?  These caves are hardly a safe place."

...

"...let's just...go already...I don't want to hang around here..."
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That got Ven's attention, as he fully turned and gave the boy his full and undivided focus as he Stared them down, looking stoic and displeased.

"Forgive me then, Nathan, for my main priority with how Shiva was doing after such a brutal experience, rather than focus on other matters entirely. I suppose such a thing would go over your head, though, so I shouldn't be that surprised. As for safeguarding this place, we have multiple Pokémon out that would detect and defend us against the slightest threat, and we can summon more in an instant, so don't lecture me on safety boy...."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"...let's just...go already...I don't want to hang around here..."

"G....Go ahead if you like, we're almost out of Mount Sentry. I only need one moment, please... Azu, please return to your Pokeball now, you deserve some rest as well." In a swift movement, Azumarill was recalled, but not before Shiva gave her another delighted hug which Azu returned just as dear. <3

Shiva mostly ignored that not-so-hidden complaining from Nathan as well as how Ven fired back rather strongly - which, in her view, was not unreasonable, plus the dragon has been contained safely in one of her Great Balls and sent to Bill's PC (She has one of the Nuzleaf and the Furret at her person in return for Cottonee and Braixen) - all while catching up on breath and gather some more strength to actually stand up. When she has done so, she wordlessly held her hand out to Ventus, if he's a gentleman he'll get that she's asking for his help to get up from sitting possition.

"Alright, let us depart to Cress. Though the cost was severe, you have subdued the Druddigon and its minions, eliminating the threat they posed and safeguarding countless lives in the process. You have done a great deed this day, Shiva, so be proud. Be proud that you could defeat one of the most vscious of Dragon, and be joyful  you could inspire and instill such Strength in your Pokémon that they could accomplish this feat unflitchingly , faithfully, and well. Good job, Shiva...."

He was then about to offer to kill the Druddigon for her and craft them a ramant from their Rough Skin, but that exchange between Nathan and them caused him to pause for a moment. None of the less, however, he decided to voice this option to her anyway, as he was well aware the boy had the misguided tendacy to be more merciful than not and how he tried to impinge it on others, and wanted to make absolutely certain that his dearest truly wish to trade them away rather than pay evil unto evil.

".....Are you sure that is what you want, Shiva? If you wish, I can take Druddigon of your hands and.....dispose of them for you, so they may never pose a threat to anyone forevermore, and that what they did to you are your own will not go unpunished. What it nearly done to Braixen and Cottenee......its unforgivable, and it could possibly happen to others even if they take the right precautions, so......."

Was Shiva proud of what she has accomplished today? Ohhh, how she was.
It simply didn't show visible and she was exhausted from that stressful but eventually successful battle, but she felt like she accomplished GREAT today. Awww... Such a wonderful feeling.

She took a little longer to reply to Ven's question whether she really wants to trade it away instead of....disposing, pondered, considered, mulled over it, remembering the icy-cold wrath the dragon put her through... But she has already made up her mind before Nathan asked her to find a good home for Druddigon.

What was probably suprising, was how Shiva was anythingelse than shocked or worried over Ven's offering to kill Druddigon for her, maybe his empathy would even pick up how she wasn't TOO put off by that idea, actually. "It IS highly unforgivable, Ven, and I won't forgive it ever... B-But I don't want to stain my hands in blood. Neither do I want you to do that for me, dear. Vengence... I almost took it by myself, but Duddigon could and WOULD likely attack me directly if I'd... well..... No, I rather trade him away to some Dragon Tamer or such. Okay, Ven? Dear?"

[Dragonstrike]

That got Ven's attention, as he fully turned and gave the boy his full and undivided focus as he Stared them down, looking stoic and displeased.

"Forgive me then, Nathan, for my main priority with how Shiva was doing after such a brutal experience, rather than focus on other matters entirely. I suppose such a thing would go over your head, though, so I shouldn't be that surprised. As for safeguarding this place, we have multiple Pokémon out that would detect and defend us against the slightest threat, and we can summon more in an instant, so don't lecture me on safety boy...."

Ralts is visibly shaking, looking like he's about to collapse from the stress.

"...I was trying to help her when you interrupted things."

Nathan picks up his bag carefully (the egg is still in it after all), then picks up Ralts.

"...Valder, Furret, let's go.  There's too much...anger...fear...pain...Ralts needs to get out of here right now.  It should be safer in Cress City..."

Nathan recalls Starmie and starts making his way out of the caves and towards Cress, with Valder and the motherly Furret following close behind presumably.  Furret even gets to still ride on Swiftfire.

"...see you guys in Cress."

If nobody wants his help, then fine.  He'll just leave.

[Lord Windos]

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(...)

When she has done so, she wordlessly held her hand out to Ventus, if he's a gentleman he'll get that she's asking for his help to get up from sitting possition.



Was Shiva proud of what she has accomplished today? Ohhh, how she was.
It simply didn't show visible and she was exhausted from that stressful but eventually successful battle, but she felt like she accomplished GREAT today. Awww... Such a wonderful feeling.

She took a little longer to reply to Ven's question whether she really wants to trade it away instead of....disposing, pondered, considered, mulled over it, remembering the icy-cold wrath the dragon put her through... But she has already made up her mind before Nathan asked her to find a good home for Druddigon.

What was probably suprising, was how Shiva was anythingelse than shocked or worried over Ven's offering to kill Druddigon for her, maybe his empathy would even pick up how she wasn't TOO put off by that idea, actually. "It IS highly unforgivable, Ven, and I won't forgive it ever... B-But I don't want to stain my hands in blood. Neither do I want you to do that for me, dear. Vengence... I almost took it by myself, but Duddigon could and WOULD likely attack me directly if I'd... well..... No, I rather trade him away to some Dragon Tamer or such. Okay, Ven? Dear?"

He automatically took her hand and with easily/gently lifted her off the ground, as it didn't take an empath or scholar to understand she desired that sort of aid. The sociologist gave once last cursory glance over Shiva to be dead certain she hadn't sustained anymore lasting injuries, before nodding his head. All was well with his most blessed friend, at least when it came to the physical.

Ventus also rather easily detected the feeling of warmth and accomplishment now flowing through her, causing his stoic expression to loosen up in a small, thin, but real smile just for her. It was soon erased by her decision to spare it, but that was more due to surprise than any displeasure he could have in her choice (which was none), as he COULD feel she despised the Druddigon more than even he did. Never the less he quickly recovered and gave the fae woman a nod of his head, having no complants for her.

"Very well, Shiva. If you don't wish recompense from it, I'll respect you decision and leave it at that. I trust you'll find someone worthy and formidable enough to handle this drake, or whatever means you choose to put it to best use. You were able to take the beast down in the first place, so its fate I will leave entirely in your hands."

Saying this, the empath then gave another nod of his head to his dearest before he began to depart from the group, Raphael (Who mostly focused on producing that calming aura of its while inquiring with Shiva's Pokémon in its own investigation into her condition) quickly launching themselves into the air to glide after them.

"I'm going to head toward Cress and clear the way of any threats, and meet you and the rest of the group at the Pokémon Center. Until then, farewell."

He and his archangel then left, clearing the trail ahead as he headed towards the old capital of Cheshire, 'eager' to get there and obtain some rest and get started on his various plans, brushing past Nathan/Valder/Ralts without sparing them another glance or thought. He was done with them , and in no mood to be even remotely tolerant.

Order: Help Shiva, agree with her decision, then have Ventus depart from the group for more alone time/clear the trial ahead, as he expect that Nathan/Heart/Valder will a do great job in defending themselves and head into Cress, where he will then go to the Pokémon Center, inquire the status of Shiva's Pokémon if able, and then head to bed. My character is still in a bad way, so he need more time/his VENGENCE to fully recover, so initiate isolationist Ventus!

[Spiritmon]

Heart then put in the middle of Ventus and Nathan. "Can we drop this battle between us? Shiva is hurt and as much I think is awesome she takedown a real dragon and all, I still worry for her. Let's drop this for later okay?" Then Nathan go ahead to other place.

In that moment Heart came a little close to Shiva and talk again with her. "I just want to say one thing: You was very brave to fight that big dragon alone. You live up by your name as a Fairy Dragon Slayer, heh." Smile Heart but then he make a worry face as a friend. "But it was very dangerous for you to fight alone against that thing alone. Even more with the disavantage you have face. Drudgigon is a infamous species of Pokemon very much violent. When I heard that roar..." Then Heart make a face to not think.

"I join with you guys for just a time, but never in my life I feel so much conectc with people incredible like you all. To me, you are important friends. I know there are battles each one have sometimes to face alone. But if the danger is to much, don't forget you have friends to back you up. This PUNisher here is ready to punish anyone who threat the life of my friends. You can count with me when you need a battle partner."