[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Ventus let out a long sigh of relief, glad to hear that the arch mage has finally been driven off. "Well, even though the wizard got away, we sure left a tan in there hide they won't soon forgot. May that wizard drown in his own power!" the researcher replied, before walking over to the spot where Apsis and Michael were keeping watch. Crouching down, he patted both on the heads, and gave them a brilliant smile.

"Excellent job, brother and sister. Thanks to your help, we were able to drive away that madman, so I'll certainly reward you both...once we get out of this swamp. Now get some rest, my family," Ventus said to his Pokémon, before recalling them into their Pokeball. After stowing the balls away, he finally takes a good long look at his surroundings, analyzing any detail he can pick up.  'The RV is firmly lodge into the mud; we will need Swiftfire's and the Psychict types help in dragging out and turning it around towards Ginger Town. The damage, while looking dire, should only be superficial, so the van should still be operable, thank Reshirem,' Ventus though, reviewing a plan of how to get the RV back onto the road safely.

"Shiva was stuck in there, though- I just hope she isn't too shaken up by the battle. Especially after her run in with the Murkow. Then their is the fainted Pokémon to consider...did they sustain any damage during the brawl. Oh dear..." Ventus mumbled to himself, worried about the state of the RV occupants. Feeling the sudden spike of wrath from Nathan, the researcher decided that he could put off checking on them for a moment. Now's the time to calm his friend down, just like they did for him.

Walking towards Nathan and Swiftfire, Ventus began to calmly speak with the young trainer, hoping to soothe him. "My friend, my friend, waylay that anger! The arch mage got away, yes, but everyone is relatively unharmed from there assault, so let's count our blessing indeed. I doubt this is the last we will see the mage anyway; the fey and arcane rarely leave well alone, once exposed," he said, trying his best to consul Nathan. Anger was perfectly fine, but they were in the middle of hostile territory; best vent elsewhere, lest they get ambushed again. "Now, let us dig the van out again. With Swiftfire's, Ralts, and Mr. Mime's help, would should be able to get it back on the road in no time!" Ventus said, showing his most comforting smile to the trainer as possible. He just hope his message is well received...