[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Damn. As Ventus left the RV shortly after Nathan did, Shiva tried to hold him back for good. Knowing somehow that he saw this as an opportunity to reach and speak to him. But he didn't pay any attention to her words... It's nice to see that Ven's so eager to clear the matters up and get along well with him again, but that's no excuse nor reason to stress on it. He might overrun Nathan, or mess with his trust in him even more if gets the brilliant idea to pursuit him secretly...

Shiva stayed inside, awaiting the other's return. Again. Larry was napping in the opposite corner, there wasn't much to be expected from his side right now. Felt a little like being left behind... But, at least she was safe here. And once she got used to it, travelling with the extravagant RV and its owners wasn't that bad as she might have feared. In fact, did she begin to enjoy it...? Maybe. Meanwhile, Vincent was out there in the woods, somewhere, according to the text message she received. Yeah, always up for something. She was sure though that he knew how to take care of himself and that he's smart enough to recognise a dangerous situation when he sees one. Ex-Cop, right? Hopefully he didn't accidently run head first into trouble...

Making good use of the current situation seemed like a good idea... From bagpack, she drew a medium-sized ceramic plate with a decent pattern of white orchids and placed it in her lap, before emptying not one but two packages of Dry Food on it. She then called out her three companion-Pokemon from their balls and slid the plate next to her towards them. She was fine for today, but her Pokemon probably weren't... Those were her own, and they rely on her for food! "Dinner, my dear ones. There's much more if desired, so enjoy!"

She then watched her very first own fosterlings thankfully helping out themselves, being left alone with only her mind for now. From what she caught up so far, Cottonee was a female exemplar and most likely originates from a breeder. It - no, she - was used to be around humans and took food from her owner's hand without problems. She's unwillingly been thinking about a nickname for her fluffball for a while now, one that would match even after it evolved into a Whimsicott - But hasn't found one yet she was pleased with. Plusle and Minun were wild Pokemon, but they nevertheless jumped right into her as she was doing nothing else than picking berries. Maybe before they decided that Shiva was an awesome playmate, they were used to approach picnickers from time to time for food, playing or just messing with them. Well, if they happen not to like the Dry Food, she still had the Razz and Bluk berries. Maybe she can make Poffins out of those, if she gets her hand on a mix for those... Do they sell those in Ginger Town? Maybe she can also get Ventus to help her making them - He mentioned he can bake, right? Shiva surely knew how to make them by herself,  just was a bit shy about running around in a kitchen she wasn't familiar with... Or an open fireplace... Oh, home...

Cottonee nudging her and asking for more food prevented Shiva from mulling over an advice on Pokemon feeding her mother gave her while she was packing stuff for the journey. After that's been fixed, she stood up and turned to Belle.

"Ehm... You, hm, you'll be selling beaded Pokemon keychains on Ginger's Festival...? Really? Selfmade?! " While she asked this, there was a curious and fascinated sparkle in her eyes behind the glasses.  She had a faible for such crafts, and a selfmade one from Belle would be a great souvenir of the couple and their special vehicle!

(Jumping now to where Nathan asked for her's and Larry's opinion)

"Well, eh... Not quite sure actually. I wish to arrive in Ginger Town soon... But it's gonna be dark soon and swamps aren't to be taken easy. Especially not near and in forests. And definitely not at night. I'm concerned about this mist as well (she could see it from the windows)... It cannot be ruled out that it might come from one or two of the not-so-harmless Fairy-Types. Most likely, Shiinotic. ...Ventus, you should know this species. Nathan, do you do as well?" 

After a little break, she added in lower voice to Ventus "Don't worry. If we indeed stumble over these, I'll make sure that they don't come near you."

Facing Nathan again, she continued. "Exeggcute and its Evolution, you say... Psychic Energy... definitely something to think twice before tackling it. But... if we stick with one another and work somewhat together, I think we could indeed handle this... If we're careful enough. You have a Ponyta to burn them down. Ven, you have a" - she shivered a little at the next words - "poisonous snake on your side. (She doesn't know yet that you have a Shroomish) Larry has one, too. Cottonee would definitely dislike fighting in a moist and darker area, but with Plusle and Minun I have Paralysis, a move that always hits and speed on my side. And with Mime here to help Tramp and Co. leading the RV safely over the path and us taking care of any wild Pokemon that cross the path, we might indeed have a chance to get through this relatively unharmed." ... "But, we should really stick with one another and stay as close to the RV as possible. No alone trips this time. They would be more than dangerous now, if not outright suicidal."