[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(I'm fine and no harm meant, I just don't wish that things get lost in the dust as I know you can be forgetful from time to time! >//< EDIT: Thank you!!)


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As much as Shiva may have wished to ran over, pluck Cottonee from the table, apologize herself and then make a U-Turn to her dorm again, now she seemed REALLY interested. This guy was totally friendly to her most dear Pokemon as it seemed and even pampered her with treats. Even if not roasted over a campfire marshmallows belonged to the tastiest things ever and being a partial fairy Cottonee happily dug in after giving him a thankful chirp and a ^_^-face.

Then she turned around and waved to her beloved Master, seemingly saying something like 'Look! This guy gives out sugary treats! Looooove!~'

This caused Shiva to perk up and flinch a little on the spot, but eventually she gathered her courage and CAREFULLY approached that unknown guy bearing the name of the earth if she heard it correctly.

Having arrived at the table, she gave this 'new guy' a cautious yet friendly look before she slowly looked away again. "That's..... that's my Cottonee, I'm sorry if she may have...interrupted you' she told him in a soft voice. "Eh... Good morning. A-and you are....?"

She also wondered whether she could pick up any feelings from him, did her empathic senses tell her someting worth knowing?

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

The stranger looked up at Nathan as they joined him at the table, before panning his vision over to their Pokémon. One that he vaguely recognized was Castform, but the other two.....they were nothing he had ever seen before.

In particular, the….odd doggy caught his attention, as he continued to stare at it.....before silently reaching into his pocket and pulling out some......marshmellows, and carefully tossed them in front of it. Giving a nod of his head to the strange dog, he then looked back to the boy, then at the open folder beneath him, until he reached into it and pulled out a photograph, then offered it to them.

The picture was none other than of Nathan with Kirlia by his side. Apparently Ventus managed to snap this picture of them unawares, and gave it to his associate in order to recognize him.

"Nathan?"

His voice was predictably low for such a big man, and a bit rough too, but....it was also strangely quiet and calm. Odd combination...

He waited for a moment for you to answer and take the photo, before he stuck his hand forward to the boy first and the unknown (to him) humanoid Pokémon.

"Terra. Terra Sanaa Ismat. Nice to meet you."

Glancing at the fluffy weather being in your arms, and then Gallade, he continued "Would they like treats too?"

He paused, looking contemplative, before also asking "What are those Pokémon (Points to Orthros and Gallade)? Never seen them, but they seem nice. Strong, too."

It takes Orthros a minute or two to realize that he's actually being offered treats by someone other than Nathan.  When he does, however...well, rather predictably, his stubby little tail starts wagging in excitement and he snaps the marshmallows up when they're tossed to him!  Nom nom nom!  He likes this person already!

Nathan quirks an eyebrow at that display.  That's definitely not how people usually react to seeing the doggy...



Nathan takes the photo, looks at it...thinks, 'When the heck did he snap this?'

Then he responds to the question about his name.  "Yes."

Forthright's eyes light up when she's offered treats too!  They look so soft and fluffy, too!  They must taste delicious, right?

Gallade respectfully declines.  Forthright is looking expectantly (and pleadingly) at Nathan, however, using what can only be described as 'puppy dog eyes'.  A lot of the seriousness fades away from Nathan's expression for a moment.  "...alright.  I can't say no to that.  Particularly after you've been cooped up in the PC for a week.  You can have some."

Nathan shakes Terra's hand.  Gallade does too, and Nathan points behind himself and at his best friend as the pokemon does so.  "This is Gallade.  Evolved from that Kirlia in the photo.  And this friendly little guy..." *points at Orthros* "...is Orthros.  He's a very...special Houndour, if you're more familiar with that species.  The little one I'm holding is Forthright." Orhtros gives Terra a friendly sounding *bark!*, his tail wagging the entire time.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

It takes Orthros a minute or two to realize that he's actually being offered treats by someone other than Nathan.  When he does, however...well, rather predictably, his stubby little tail starts wagging in excitement and he snaps the marshmallows up when they're tossed to him!  Nom nom nom!  He likes this person already!

Nathan quirks an eyebrow at that display.  That's definitely not how people usually react to seeing the doggy...



Nathan takes the photo, looks at it...thinks, 'When the heck did he snap this?'

Then he responds to the question about his name.  "Yes."

Forthright's eyes light up when she's offered treats too!  They look so soft and fluffy, too!  They must taste delicious, right?

Gallade respectfully declines.  Forthright is looking expectantly (and pleadingly) at Nathan, however, using what can only be described as 'puppy dog eyes'.  A lot of the seriousness fades away from Nathan's expression for a moment.  "...alright.  I can't say no to that.  Particularly after you've been cooped up in the PC for a week.  You can have some."

Nathan shakes Terra's hand.  Gallade does too, and Nathan points behind himself and at his best friend as the pokemon does so.  "This is Gallade.  Evolved from that Kirlia in the photo.  And this friendly little guy..." *points at Orthros* "..is Orthros.  He's a very...special Houndour, if you're more familiar with that species.  The little one I'm holding is Forthright."

While not the most...perceptive of people, even Terra can tell that Nathan was surprised by his generosity, to which he shrugged and simply said "Dog is dog, no matter what they look like. Treat them well, and they treat you well. Have a dog myself that likes sweets, so I though they would like some too."

As if to reinforce this point, he pulled out a couple more marshmellow to Orthros, this time holding them in his hands. If they accept and they (both the dog and Nathan), he pets their muzzle, as petting their brain didn't seem like a good or polite thing to do.

Once Nathan permitted it, he gave the young Castform a couple of the white treats and no more, mindful of the fact that giving a bunch of sugar to a kid was a poor idea unless you wanted them to bounce all over the place.

His handshake for the both was firm, yet not crushing, for this rugged man was mindful of how....strong he was in comparison to most other people. Didn't want to make a bad impression by grind the boy's/Pokémon's bones, so care was taken.

The boy's explaination of their Pokémon caused a expression of mild surprise to appear on the herculian man's face, as he looked at both of them in plain face wonder.

"Never knew Kirlia had a different evolution, and didn't recognize dog as a Houndour. Don't know many Pokémon not from my home, so sorry for my.....ignorance?"

The man seemed to stumble at the last word, slowly enunciating it as if unsure if that was the right word, before nodding his head and saying "Yes, ignorance. Cheshire Houndour different, but they are still good doggies if trained right. Garvedours hard to train to reach full.....potential, so likely same with Gallade. Castforms are rare, so you are well traveled. Hmm....good job with them all."

He punctuated that statement with a nod of his head and closed eyes, before opening them, crossing his arms and bluntly saying this next to them.

"We need to have a battle."

No elaboration for now, just a simple, direct statement. You feel he'll give one if you ask, though.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(I'm fine and no harm meant, I just don't wish that things get lost in the dust as I know you can be forgetful from time to time! >//< EDIT: Thank you!!)


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As much as Shiva may have wished to ran over, pluck Cottonee from the table, apologize herself and then make a U-Turn to her dorm again, now she seemed REALLY interested. This guy was totally friendly to her most dear Pokemon as it seemed and even pampered her with treats. Even if not roasted over a campfire marshmallows belonged to the tastiest things ever and being a partial fairy Cottonee happily dug in after giving him a thankful chirp and a ^_^-face.

Then she turned around and waved to her beloved Master, seemingly saying something like 'Look! This guy gives out sugary treats! Looooove!~'

This caused Shiva to perk up and flinch a little on the spot, but eventually she gathered her courage and CAREFULLY approached that unknown guy bearing the name of the earth if she heard it correctly.

Having arrived at the table, she gave this 'new guy' a cautious yet friendly look before she slowly looked away again. "That's..... that's my Cottonee, I'm sorry if she may have...interrupted you' she told him in a soft voice. "Eh... Good morning. A-and you are....?"

She also wondered whether she could pick up any feelings from him, did her empathic senses tell her someting worth knowing?

Terra seemed content and happy that the living ball of cotton was enjoying his marshmellows, but when they turned to wave at Shiva he naturally looked over in that direction and locked gazes with her.

In his eyes, Shiva would see....calmness, simple kindness and respect, and a certain.....wistful wanderlust faintly hidden behind the other feelings.

He was silent as she approached him and chattered about her....Cottonee and their intrution. So that was what this mysterious Pokémon was....and they didn't bother him at all. In fact, they were a welcome surprise, as they reminded him of his fae princess and gave him an opportunity to take a break from reading that portfolio. Ven's detailed and elaborate writing style was.....hard for him to understand, so taking a unexpected break was for the best, really.

After a moment of staring at them, they looked down and reached into the folder and pulled out a picture of Shiva and offer it to her, which depicted her and Cottonee resting on their hand; yet another secret snapshot taken by the eccentric researcher. Quite the sneaky bugger when he put his mind to it, eh?

"Shiva? My name is Terra. Terra Sanaa Ismat. Nice to meet you and the fluffy one."

He then looked at the Cottenee at her arms and back at them, and said "Can you tell me about her? Never seen a Cottenee before, so I am curious."

It was as he said: he was utterly clueless about her fae cottenball, and you didn't need to be an empath to see as such and the curiosity written across his face.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

While not the most...perceptive of people, even Terra can tell that Nathan was surprised by his generosity, to which he shrugged and simply said "Dog is dog, no matter what they look like. Treat them well, and they treat you well. Have a dog myself that likes sweets, so I though they would like some too."

As if to reinforce this point, he pulled out a couple more marshmellow to Orthros, this time holding them in his hands. If they accept and they (both the dog and Nathan), he pets their muzzle, as petting their brain didn't seem like a good or polite thing to do.

Once Nathan permitted it, he gave the young Castform a couple of the white treats and no more, mindful of the fact that giving a bunch of sugar to a kid was a poor idea unless you wanted them to bounce all over the place.

His handshake for the both was firm, yet not crushing, for this rugged man was mindful of how....strong he was in comparison to most other people. Didn't want to make a bad impression by grind the boy's/Pokémon's bones, so care was taken.

The boy's explaination of their Pokémon caused a expression of mild surprise to appear on the herculian man's face, as he looked at both of them in plain face wonder.

"Never knew Kirlia had a different evolution, and didn't recognize dog as a Houndour. Don't know many Pokémon not from my home, so sorry for my.....ignorance?"

The man seemed to stumble at the last word, slowly enunciating it as if unsure if that was the right word, before nodding his head and saying "Yes, ignorance. Cheshire Houndour different, but they are still good doggies if trained right. Garvedours hard to train to reach full.....potential, so likely same with Gallade. Castforms are rare, so you are well traveled. Hmm....good job with them all."

He punctuated that statement with a nod of his head and closed eyes, before opening them, crossing his arms and bluntly saying this next to them.

"We need to have a battle."

No elaboration for now, just a simple, direct statement. You feel he'll give one if you ask, though.

"That's very considerate and open minded of you.  Most people around here are a little superstitious.  Not that I can blame them.  It's rather refreshing to meet someone that can look past appearances, to be honest."

Yeah, Orthros and Nathan are both fine with Terra petting the doggy.  Good call on being mindful about touching that brain!  Orthros definitely likes this man now!  Treats and he's getting pets and rubs and scratches in all the right places?  Ooooh yeeeeeaaah...

Forthright loves the marshmallows!  She wants more!  "I think that's enough for now, Forthright.  Maybe he'll give you some more later."  The little cloud looks rather disappointed about that.  Why did the dog get more than she did?!

Gallade and Nathan shrug simultaneously.  "Evolving Kirlia into Gallade has some very specific requirements.  You need an item called a Dawn Stone, and only male Kirlia can become Gallade.  And yeah, you could say we're well traveled in a way.  Been to a few places we never truly expected to be visiting in the last almost two months.  Found Orthros while visiting one such place.  Let me guess...you're from Hoenn?  Not many places happen to have both Castform and Ralts living there."

Nathan nods at the statement about Gardevoir and Gallade.  "Just as difficult, and just as rewarding.  Harder, even, since Gallade fight much differently than their counterpart."  To emphasize the point, Gallade extends one of his elbows, showing off the long, sharp blade.

Nathan raises another eyebrow at the sudden battle challenge.  "...why?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Original Post

Spoiler

(I'm fine and no harm meant, I just don't wish that things get lost in the dust as I know you can be forgetful from time to time! >//< EDIT: Thank you!!)


.......?????????????????????????????????????????????

As much as Shiva may have wished to ran over, pluck Cottonee from the table, apologize herself and then make a U-Turn to her dorm again, now she seemed REALLY interested. This guy was totally friendly to her most dear Pokemon as it seemed and even pampered her with treats. Even if not roasted over a campfire marshmallows belonged to the tastiest things ever and being a partial fairy Cottonee happily dug in after giving him a thankful chirp and a ^_^-face.

Then she turned around and waved to her beloved Master, seemingly saying something like 'Look! This guy gives out sugary treats! Looooove!~'

This caused Shiva to perk up and flinch a little on the spot, but eventually she gathered her courage and CAREFULLY approached that unknown guy bearing the name of the earth if she heard it correctly.

Having arrived at the table, she gave this 'new guy' a cautious yet friendly look before she slowly looked away again. "That's..... that's my Cottonee, I'm sorry if she may have...interrupted you' she told him in a soft voice. "Eh... Good morning. A-and you are....?"

She also wondered whether she could pick up any feelings from him, did her empathic senses tell her someting worth knowing?

Terra seemed content and happy that the living ball of cotton was enjoying his marshmellows, but when they turned to wave at Shiva he naturally looked over in that direction and locked gazes with her.

In his eyes, Shiva would see....calmness, simple kindness and respect, and a certain.....wistful wanderlust faintly hidden behind the other feelings.

He was silent as she approached him and chattered about her....Cottonee and their intrution. So that was what this mysterious Pokémon was....and they didn't bother him at all. In fact, they were a welcome surprise, as they reminded him of his fae princess and gave him an opportunity to take a break from reading that portfolio. Ven's detailed and elaborate writing style was.....hard for him to understand, so taking a unexpected break was for the best, really.

After a moment of staring at them, they looked down and reached into the folder and pulled out a picture of Shiva and offer it to her, which depicted her and Cottonee resting on their hand; yet another secret snapshot taken by the eccentric researcher. Quite the sneaky bugger when he put his mind to it, eh?

"Shiva? My name is Terra. Terra Sanaa Ismat. Nice to meet you and the fluffy one."

He then looked at the Cottenee at her arms and back at them, and said "Can you tell me about her? Never seen a Cottenee before, so I am curious."

It was as he said: he was utterly clueless about her fae cottenball, and you didn't need to be an empath to see as such and the curiosity written across his face.

Naturally Shiva flinched a bit upon being stared at from such closure, but much to her own suprise she didn't seem to be...scared. She didn't felt like there was any reason to be from the warm feelings and especially that calmness that she noticed. Wistful wanderlust, huh.... She already found something that distinguishes him from Ven as it seems.

It gave her a comfortable feeling, and given how Cottonee developed a liking for this man, it probably was... alright, was it? She hesitated a little, but eventually she gave a mental nod to herself: She'll stay true in her promise to give the successor of her oddball of researcher a chance. So fast she won't make it to stop mourning for Ventus, but she can DO HER BEST that he stops being omnipresent in her mind.

The offered photo she simply accepts, take a look at it and then...began to chuckle in an amused and adorable tone. That was just cute from Ventus.... She handed it back with a MILD smile on her face.

The request to find out more about her most dear Pokemon caught her off-guard and she blinked in suprise, the fluffball mirroring that. Her plans to make a small stop-by here at the Lobby and then head off to her dorm seemed to bite the dust right in front of her, but...it'd be all but kind to deny.

So eventually, she let out an impercible sigh and nodded before another mild smile formed on her face. "If...you like, sure.... I guess." She took this as a permission to take a seat at his table. And that despite she was partly still in the same clothes that she slept in and hadn't cared to brush her hair yet. "Coffee?" She shoved her cup to him. "What a...BEAUTIFUL name. I'll just call you.....'Terra', I guess, alright? And, well, you're right, I am indeed the one on the picture. Shiva, yes... Shiva Amaranthine, but the first name is enough. (Congrats, you're the first one apart from GM who gets to know her last name.) But before, has...Ventus made this folder for you? When did you arrive here, it's still early in the morning? And...has he....told you that I've been...eh, AM his girlfriend...?"

"*cough* Well, Cottonee." Mentioned fluffball perked up in delight and expressed that she wasn't just SOME Cottonee, but THIS SWEET PERSON'S Cottonee by dearly cuddling up to her. "That's... in short, a Pokemon from distant Unova. Have your heard of this region? It's where I come from, I grew up in the biggest city there. These fluffballs usually can be encountered in the forests of this region, but also in some selected places in other regions. This one here has been given to me by Professor Mallorn when I came here to Chreshire as my first Pokemon, and we became a heart and a soul rather soon. They channel Grass and Fairy energy. Usually Cotonee are, ehm... shy creatures and prefer to flee by shedding their cotton as a distraction, but they can also be incredibly curious and playful, as you've...seen yourself. Or...playfully mischievous, hehe."

Shiva felt like that was enough information as she didn't want to overwhelm him right away. She seemed a little hesitant towards Terra, but the ice seemed broken thanks to a particular grassy fae. How lucky! Outright stroking her mights still be a bad idea, but if things continue in the looong run...

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

"That's very considerate and open minded of you.  Most people around here are a little superstitious.  Not that I can blame them.  It's rather refreshing to meet someone that can look past appearances, to be honest."

Yeah, Orthros and Nathan are both fine with Terra petting the doggy.  Good call on being mindful about touching that brain!  Orthros definitely likes this man now!  Treats and he's getting pets and rubs and scratches in all the right places?  Ooooh yeeeeeaaah...

Forthright loves the marshmallows!  She wants more!  "I think that's enough for now, Forthright.  Maybe he'll give you some more later."  The little cloud looks rather disappointed about that.  Why did the dog get more than she did?!

Gallade and Nathan shrug simultaneously.  "Evolving Kirlia into Gallade has some very specific requirements.  You need an item called a Dawn Stone, and only male Kirlia can become Gallade.  And yeah, you could say we're well traveled in a way.  Been to a few places we never truly expected to be visiting in the last almost two months.  Found Orthros while visiting one such place.  Let me guess...you're from Hoenn?  Not many places happen to have both Castform and Ralts living there."

Nathan nods at the statement about Gardevoir and Gallade.  "Just as difficult, and just as rewarding.  Harder, even, since Gallade fight much differently than their counterpart."  To emphasize the point, Gallade extends one of his elbows, showing off the long, sharp blade.

Nathan raises another eyebrow at the sudden battle challenge.  "...why?"

"*Another casual shrug* It is the truth. Superstitions are....meaningless and silly most of the time. I do not judge people or Pokémon until I get to know them, and even then, I know their is more to learn and understand about them. Dog looked nice and friendly, so I treated them as such. Simple."

And it was for Terra. Already, it was clear that he was uncomplicated and frank as he first appeared to be. Probably made him even more refreshing to deal with for Nathan, so yay?

He took quiet joy in Orthros' reactions, a faint smile present all the while he petted and got to know them. Yes, they were a good doggie indeed. They would get along great with his own dog, when he got around to introducing them to her. Hopefully she won't wear him out....or himself and Nathan.

"Later," was all that he said to Forthright at her pleading looks, his tone kind, delicate, but brooking no argument. He was generous with her, but he was also responsible too, and didn't want to rile them up and give her trainer trouble dealing with a sugar addled child. That was a burden that should not be given to anyone.....

Terra simply drank in the Knowledge that the boy gave him, nodding to himself as he carefully listened, memorized, and stored all that information away. 

When they asked about his origins, the herculian man seemed surprised for a moment, before calming down saying to them "Yes. Been awhile since I came here, but still....discovering and learning new things and Pokemon. Hmm....you are smart and a good trainer. *Closes his eyes and nods his head* Good combination."

He wanted to touch the Gallade's bladed arms to see how sharp they really were himself, but restrained that desire. Randomly touching somebody without their permission was just rude, and he doubted they wanted to harm himself.

At their inquiry to why he wanted to battle them so soon, Terra looked as if the reason was obvious to him, but slowly realized that wasn't the case for the boy, causing him to blink a couple of times before he elaborated.

"Need to know how strong you are, what Pokémon you use, and how you use them in a fight. See if any improvements or help is needed, and so that I can learn how to best fight alongside you. You get the chance to do the same with me too. Its also good practice for the both of us; can never have enough practice or training."

Pausing at this moment, he looked at Nathan to see if they understood. If they didn't, he really didn't know what to do then, but he would still try to get his point across to him.

"Well?"

[Spiritmon]

Heart takes a pretty while until he get the chance to stand up of his bed. He stand up and look to the window with the view of Cress City. He take a deep breath. "*Innale* *Sigh* Well...another day in the journey I guess." Heart still recovering himself from the depart of Ventus. Heart pokemon was around his room: Rose was in the book shelts making herself comfortable together with Gargryph. Mudkip was out too together with Clawiziter using the claw as a pillow. Trevenant as snoozing, along with Patrat making home around his sticks of arms with Typhon. Caesar was close to his bed, and Lairon deep snoozing. "They were inside that PC for almost a entire week. They deserve some break after such time." Heart then awake everyone. He then head to the lobby and makes some changes on his team. "Hm...who gonna go with me today?" Heart then swap with to this certain team:

Beldum Egg, Larvesta, Typhon, Caesar, Golett, and Delta Onix for last. "Still need to deal that Onix sooner or later. Maybe some battles do the trick." Then Heart see his group. Just to clarify, his air its a mess like usual, he is using black shorts, black green tennis, and his white shirt with PUNisher write on the front. And his Torterra bag. He see the new guy. Larvesta, Caesar, Typhon and Golett was out of their pokeballs to walk for a while. Larvesta snoozing on Heart back. He then finally aproach the guy. Heart too was with the egg on his hands. "Howdy Nathan, howdy Shiva." Heart see the what was right on the new guy. "Oh...so you might be the guy Ventus have mentioned." Heart still need to get use it to the idea. Its not like he hate the guy, but even that guy cant replace the place Ventus have left. He still need to acostumed to that idea.

Even with that, Heart decided to not fall to sadness. "Well, uh, welcome to the team I guess. The name ArcHeart. But you can call me just Heart. Pokemon Rare Collector, comedian and PUNisher in the free time. And unficial cooker of the group. Its nice to meet you." Heart offer his hand.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(Beldum Egg!~ Shiva's technically not present as she met the new guy very early in the morning, and by the time the others arrive she may even returned to her dorm unless he holds her back. Just wanted to let you know, k?)

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

"*Another casual shrug* It is the truth. Superstitions are....meaningless and silly most of the time. I do not judge people or Pokémon until I get to know them, and even then, I know their is more to learn and understand about them. Dog looked nice and friendly, so I treated them as such. Simple."

And it was for Terra. Already, it was clear that he was uncomplicated and frank as he first appeared to be. Probably made him even more refreshing to deal with for Nathan, so yay?

He took quiet joy in Orthros' reactions, a faint smile present all the while he petted and got to know them. Yes, they were a good doggie indeed. They would get along great with his own dog, when he got around to introducing them to her. Hopefully she won't wear him out....or himself and Nathan.

"Later," was all that he said to Forthright at her pleading looks, his tone kind, delicate, but brooking no argument. He was generous with her, but he was also responsible too, and didn't want to rile them up and give her trainer trouble dealing with a sugar addled child. That was a burden that should not be given to anyone.....

Terra simply drank in the Knowledge that the boy gave him, nodding to himself as he carefully listened, memorized, and stored all that information away. 

When they asked about his origins, the herculian man seemed surprised for a moment, before calming down saying to them "Yes. Been awhile since I came here, but still....discovering and learning new things and Pokemon. Hmm....you are smart and a good trainer. *Closes his eyes and nods his head* Good combination."

He wanted to touch the Gallade's bladed arms to see how sharp they really were himself, but restrained that desire. Randomly touching somebody without their permission was just rude, and he doubted they wanted to harm himself.

At their inquiry to why he wanted to battle them so soon, Terra looked as if the reason was obvious to him, but slowly realized that wasn't the case for the boy, causing him to blink a couple of times before he elaborated.

"Need to know how strong you are, what Pokémon you use, and how you use them in a fight. See if any improvements or help is needed, and so that I can learn how to best fight alongside you. You get the chance to do the same with me too. Its also good practice for the both of us; can never have enough practice or training."

Pausing at this moment, he looked at Nathan to see if they understood. If they didn't, he really didn't know what to do then, but he would still try to get his point across to him.

"Well?"

Definitely a nice change of pace.

Forthright affixes Terra with quite a serious stare.  She's going to hold him accountable for that promise!

Gallade indeed doesn't want Terra to harm himself out of sheer curiosity.  He's still trying to get used to this himself, so he sheathes the blade just as quickly as he unsheathed it.  Fighting with blades attached to your elbows isn't easy, and can also be very dangerous for both the target and the wielder.

"This is your first visit to Cress City, isn't it?  While I don't disagree with your points, battles in this location are not something treated lightly.  They're only typically done for ceremonial purposes.  Well, and self defense if that's ever necessary.  They're not forbidden, but...you might get some strange looks if you have a seemingly random battle within the city limits."

Gallade gives Heart a respectful nod when the collector approaches.