[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Upon seeing the Togepi come out of the pokeball, Nathan was surprised.  Togepi is an incredibly rare pokemon, such that they didn't even appear in the surrounding area.  How the heck did this researcher in a sweater, slacks, and sandals get his hands on one of those?  Well, he guessed it wasn't too surprising, seeing as the professor seemed to have at least some respect for Ventus despite his motley attire and bouncy personality...Nathan glanced over to see Ralts had joined the Togepi in munching on the poffin that Winston was ignoring in favor of curiously eyeing the rare baby pokemon...all he could do in response to that was sigh...

Nathan turns to Ventus and replies sarcastically, "How observant of you, Ventus.  Considering I just got told my Ralts may or may not have been involved with a dubious organization doing experiments of questionable origin on pokemon and documenting the results before selling the methods to the general public, I would be at least a little perturbed, no?  Now, I don't know what you're doing here, but unless you're going to help me figure that mess out, I don't see too much of a reason to talk to you at length on the matter.  No, I'm over here to talk with Vincent, seeing as he's our escort on this trip, and I want to make sure I know that we can count on each other.  I don't wish to get involved with this 'Almanac' group if I don't have to, but if they did something to Ralts...well, let's just say they're not going to enjoy what's comin' to them the day we find them."

With that, Nathan turns to Vincent, mostly ignoring Ventus.  He keeps a steady eye on Ralts and Raphael though.

"Now, Vincent, I know you probably have concerns about me saying that, but I don't have any intentions of going after them right away.  Ralts doesn't even know Confusion yet, nor does he have any egg moves.  We'll have to get stronger first if a day such as that is going to come.  And for that, a journey is required, regardless of whether we end up taking down that organization ourselves or with the help of the local law enforcement.  One which you'll be escorting us on if I heard your orders correctly.  Regardless, we'll have the support of both you and Wilson while you're with us, yes?  I can't imagine an ex-police officer would dare let such injustice stand."


At this point, Ralts and Raphael have finished the poffin, and Ralts returns to Nathan's side.  Ralts moves slightly behind Nathan due to sensing his ire of Ventus, but is quite happy to see Raphael has wandered over to continue socializing with him, particularly since Nathan has no negative feelings concerning the Togepi itself.

Ventus eyebrows shot straight into the air at the sheer vitriol in young Nathan's tone. What more, his Ralts immedianlty reacted to his mood. Such a reaction means that they share an especially strong bond, judging by how quickly and pronouncedly stressed Ralts became. Oh dear. "Nathan, there is no need for such hostility for what was a simple inquiry. Call me nosey, but I couldn't help but be interested when I saw a connection between you and... Alamanc," Ventus hesitates as he says the name, a grimace shooting across his face in an instant. "They sounds like Team Plasma; a group of people with a seemly noble goal, only to try and achieve it using...dubious means." Ven deflates as he mention the Team Rocket organization, seemingly depressed by the topic. He didn't like thinking about them. Not after...

He sighs, clearly unhappy about how negative things have become. "Nathan, I only asked because I was worried. Call it a bad habit, but I try my best to understand what is wrong with someone, and help them through it. Its part of the reason why I became a sociologist to begin with. Perhaps I may have overstepped your boundries, but all I wanted and still want to do is figure out what is wrong and just help," Ventus said plaintively, beginning to look distraught about the ongoing situation. Raphael, noticing how unhappy his trainer was, waddled up to his legs, and started to jump up and down in front of him. Ventus , distracted by his Togepi, wanly smiled and picked him up and began to pet it soothely. "I'm alright, little one. Just worried, that is all." Distracted by Raphael, Ven began to calm down and regain his stability. Looking back to Nathan, he just simply said "Perhaps now is not the time for revelations, my friend. I'm sorry for inconveniencing you, Nathan." He then started to exit the lab.

Before that, though, he looked at the Ralts in the eyes, quickly shifted his view towards Nathan, and back to the young Psychic type. Knowing of Ralts empathetic capability, he tried to impress upon it the feelings of comfort, then quickly shifted his view towards Nathan, and back to the young Psychic type. Hoping that he got his message across, he walked outside and into the downpour, trying to get away from a greeting gone bad.