[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

*Bit of a Flashforward*

Trying to keep his distance from Cosh, Kelda, Shiva, Terra, and Heart is bound to only be awkward at best.  Seriously, Nathan feels like the only (aware) person he isn't on thin ice with for one reason or another right now is Spira.

(...)

...except it's about time for Marco's daily Earthpower treatment since we just finished Encounter 3, right?  Which means asking for Heart's help with that...well, Nathan can certainly manage that, at least.  For his dad.  Marco is counting on Nathan, and he's not about to let his dad down, no matter what obstacles may come between them...

Indeed it was! So awkward and an uncomfortable curiosity that it caught the attention of Angie, who'd thus far had been snaking her way with her papa until this moment , partially to spend more time with him and partly to slake that battle thirst she had through him and her family. She tilted her head Noctowlishly at the young intellectual, observing him from afar with a faint look of concern playing out across her scales until her inquisitive spirit could no longer be denied, and she hovered/tunneled over next to him, gazing upon them with an expression that practically said 'You okay there, Drake Nate?'

If the Eggs he's carrying are in some way visible or have some sort of presence the angelic Dragon could detect (Up to you, mate), her attention would also find itself drawn to them for several second, before looking at the Lore Master with equal parts wonder and confusion, as if excited they've obtained more children, but mystified as to how. or why are they so......unique?

As for the Earthpower Treatment, she and Terra would be more than will to offer so help however they can (Mainly emotional support, but they could do other stuff too, if it's within their power) .

[Dragonstrike]

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Indeed it was! So awkward and an uncomfortable curiosity that it caught the attention of Angie, who'd thus far had been snaking her way with her papa until this moment , partially to spend more time with him and partly to slake that battle thirst she had through him and her family. She tilted her head Noctowlishly at the young intellectual, observing him from afar with a faint look of concern playing out across her scales until her inquisitive spirit could no longer be denied, and she hovered/tunneled over next to him, gazing upon them with an expression that practically said 'You okay there, Drake Nate?'

If the Eggs he's carrying are in some way visible or have some sort of presence the angelic Dragon could detect (Up to you, mate), her attention would also find itself drawn to them for several second, before looking at the Lore Master with equal parts wonder and confusion, as if excited they've obtained more children, but mystified as to how. or why are they so......unique?

I'm not sure Angie would necessarily sense the eggs, and Nathan's packed 'em away as best as he can in his bag.  One bag can only hold so much, though, of course, so maybe someone would be able to tell the bag is looking a bit more packed than usual if they were looking...

Nathan scratches Angie under the chin for a brief moment when she flies next to him, careful not to look her in the eyes.  The last thing he wants to do is fight her.  "...I'll be fine, Angie.  Don't worry about me.  I appreciate the concern, but please, direct it elsewhere.  There are more pressing things to worry about right now."

The as of yet unnicknamed (and still currently unregistered) Dratini is still curled around Nathan's arm, carefully watching everything going on around them.  For one so young, they certainly seem very calm about this situation...maybe that stems from being so close to someone they know will protect them, though...they're definitely careful to not look anyone in the eyes as well, though.  Following Nathan's example, maybe?

[Lord Windos]

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I'm not sure Angie would necessarily sense the eggs, and Nathan's packed 'em away as best as he can in his bag.  One bag can only hold so much, though, of course, so maybe someone would be able to tell the bag is looking a bit more packed than usual if they were looking...

Nathan scratches Angie under the chin for a brief moment when she flies next to him, careful not to look her in the eyes.  The last thing he wants to do is fight her.  "...I'll be fine, Angie.  Don't worry about me.  I appreciate the concern, but please, direct it elsewhere.  There are more pressing things to worry about right now."

The as of yet unnicknamed (and still currently unregistered) Dratini is still curled around Nathan's arm, carefully watching everything going on around them.  For one so young, they certainly seem very calm about this situation...maybe that stems from being so close to someone they know will protect them, though...they're definitely careful to not look anyone in the eyes as well, though.  Following Nathan's example, maybe?

Eh, well, if you say the Eggs are well put up, then I'd say that Angie would miss them. Her eyesight isn't the greatest, as she did evolve from the mostly shortsighted/blind Dunsparse, so she's in the dark about them like the rest of the group!

It's also probably for this reason why she's not been nearly as Fight hungry as most of the local Pokemon and the rest of the group, as you can't really get fired up from eye contact all that well when it's not a particularly strong suit of yours! So she's able to behave herself perfectly well around everyone as a result (with some occasional venting), and fully enjoy her Dragon friend's affections without giving them a tight, overeager hug of her own, *SsszZzZzzz!*

However, she did NOT appreciate him trying to deflect her concerns, whomping him relatively lightly on his noggin a few times and letting out a displeased and disappoint *SzZ!*, her whiskers caressing him all over his face to better judge his reaction without direct line of sight (as well as give him a tickle punishment he rightfully deserves)! NO! Drake Nate, why do you say such silly and hurtful things?! How could she not be worried about one of her papa's and her own best friends, especially with how glum and stressed out they've been for a looooooong time! It wouldn't be right if she ignore it, no no! She just want to make sure you're okay or will be okay, okay? Because it would NOT be okay if this was a whole big problem for you! Not for her, and not for YOU! No no no, *sZz!*  

Because of the bulk on her attention is now (angrily) fretting over her dear friend, the pond lindwurm goes ignored this time around. She'd socialize with them later, but now her primary objective was cheering Drake Nate up, no matter what!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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That's a lot of Dexterity this Klefki must have if it scored so high in Init.
Or their survival instinct are very high, or both.
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Oh boooh, Crafty Shield in addition to the illusionary copies efficiently foiled Raphael's chain of debuffs, but if only this made Shiva want to take this Klefki into her care even more. It's like THE move for her and her mischievous secret-ace-up-in-sleeves- style of battle!~

Klefki cleverly having 'dismantled' her archangel and blocked their way causes her to smile slyly. "Oh you, you're thinking you've got us now, do you?~ Well, not quite yet unfortunately!~~" Raphael's obviously forced to stay out, but Shiva's drawing another occupied Ball, whispers some quick order to it and then summons the content: A graceful feminine Pokemon held in black and white appears, and she immediately applauds Klefki for their flashy show!

Accuracy Roll Lilith's Single Action Flatter: 4 Dext + 3 Fight + 4 Allure = 11d6
Effect: Reduces Strength by 1 while autoconfuses.
Secondary Effect: Can you confuse a sleeping Pokemon? I think so??


The very moment this particular Klefki is alseep and confused (solely asleep if a soozing 'Mon can't be confused), Shiva with her massive insight and Lilith with her psychic powers will determine the real Klefki among all the illusionary ones and then toss her remaining two Steel Balls at it until the capture suceeded. With 4 Seal Strength and their persistance it should work out at some point! ( ÒωÓ)و☆

[Iron]

Fighting Horde Round 2

Wide Guard 1 from Hitmontop
(1)(4)(1)(5)(6)(3) (1)(2)

Wide Guard 1 from Doublade
(1)(2)(5)(5)(5)(3) (2)(5)(5)(3)(3)

Gustav is awesome because his attacks can get through Wide Guard.

Muddy Water 1
(6)(2)(3)(6)(4)(2) (5)(6)(1)(3) Critical
(4)(6)(5)(3) All foes take 3 dmg Conkeldurr 2/10hp. Everyone else has accrued 6 dmg (they have 8 or 9 hp).
CD: (2)(5)(4)

These fighters have had experience with Ghost types before, so they're focusing on Gustav.

Close Combat 1
(3)(3)(1)(4)(2)(2)
(3)(1)(4) Gustav takes 1 dmg, mostly protected via Wide Guard.

Seismic Toss 1A-B
(4)(2)(2)(6)(2)(2)
(4)(2)(6)(3)(4)(1)

(5)(5)(5)(5)(5) Beautiful
(3)(4)(3)(1)(1) This Machamp sucks though. Gustav takes 5 dmg as the Machamp tag team him and fling him to the floor over and over again, once with each strong arm. whumpwhumpwhumpwhump whump. Heart heals the worst of the damage with a Potion, so Gustav is only down 2hp right now.

Hammer Arm 1
Conkeldurr has taken one of the Machamp's nunchucks and is swinging at Clawitzer, though he gets a bit tangled up in the process.
(6)(1)(2)(2)
(1)(1)(2)(4) It does no damage, but it does cause -1 Dex for Conkeldurr.

Two Wide Guards, I'll roll these later if it makes a difference.

Muddy Water 2
(1)(2)(5)(5)(4)(4) (3)(5) Critical
(4)(2)(5)(5) That's enough damage to faint the last of the foes as Gustav's immense summoned wave. Conkeldurr's concrete mutations slowwwwly retreat back to their original shapes, as if they're made of rubber putty. The ground is littered with the massive unconscious bodies of Fighting types descended from Sarimanok's shock troops.

That fight was worth 20XP, and amidst their possessions you find an Iron capable of granting a +1 defense surprise. They also have $12,000 worth of gold which they use as weight in their training.

[Iron]

The Scimitars come back with armfuls of items. They dump a bunch of treasure at your feet, enough for each of you to have an additional $7,500. "This is for you if you don't ask what we found. We won't be taking questions at this time."

"But good news! We're extremely close to the Helm's presumed location!"

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

However, she did NOT appreciate him trying to deflect her concerns, whomping him relatively lightly on his noggin a few times and letting out a displeased and disappoint *SzZ!*, her whiskers caressing him all over his face to better judge his reaction without direct line of sight (as well as give him a tickle punishment he rightfully deserves)! NO! Drake Nate, why do you say such silly and hurtful things?! How could she not be worried about one of her papa's and her own best friends, especially with how glum and stressed out they've been for a looooooong time! It wouldn't be right if she ignore it, no no! She just want to make sure you're okay or will be okay, okay? Because it would NOT be okay if this was a whole big problem for you! Not for her, and not for YOU! No no no, *sZz!*  

Because of the bulk on her attention is now (angrily) fretting over her dear friend, the pond lindwurm goes ignored this time around. She'd socialize with them later, but now her primary objective was cheering Drake Nate up, no matter what!

"...I said I'll be fine, Angie.  Gallade's not worried, okay?  Don't stress yourself over this."

Indeed, Gallade's simply standing off to the side, coolly observing their surroundings with his empathy, keeping an eye out for danger.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

???????? Shiva's caught pretty off-guard by the Scim's sudden generosity. This kinda feels like bribery, and that suspicious look on her face speaks volumes - she kinda wishes to ask whether Pokemon had to die for these treasures, but since they also said they won't take questions at THIS time, she abstains from doing so and packs the loot away. She's feeling rather rich, and that without having enetred the Throne Room yet!

[Dragonstrike]

The Scimitars come back with armfuls of items. They dump a bunch of treasure at your feet, enough for each of you to have an additional $7,500. "This is for you if you don't ask what we found. We won't be taking questions at this time."

"But good news! We're extremely close to the Helm's presumed location!"

...uh, okay.  It doesn't stop Nathan from thinking the question, though...that's a lot of money...not nearly as much as what the group found being guarded by that Dark Shellder, but...

What kind of emotion is Gallade able to sense from Kelda specifically at this point in time, out of curiosity?

[Iron]

You can confuse a sleeping mon but not a fainted mon.

Flatter 1
(5)(4)(6)(6)(3)(5) (2)(5)(1)(2)(2)

Steel Ball: (1)(5)(3)(3) v (2)(5)(3)(4)(5)(1) Nothing

Insight: (5)(2)(6)(2)(2) = 2 successes

Steel Ball: (4)(4)(5)(3) v (6)(6)(2)(3)(3)(3)

As soon as Klefki is caught, all the keys on it disappear (except the one that's its body).

Gotcha! Klefki was caught!
2/2/2
0XP moves, Fairy Wind, Astonish, Spikes, Crafty Shield, Draining Kiss, Foul Play, Torment, Imprison, Play Rough, Magic Room, Heal Block, Switcheroo

12XP.