[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

(Iron, let just presume I bought the Snivy Stuffee for $1000. I want to get it to Shiva ASAP. And meet the new guy, of course!)

At first, he thought he would not have been able to get the owner to part from the lovely stuffee, but they were more receptive to his offer after telling him he was getting it for a friend. A few minutes of smooth talking and persuading later, and Ventus walked away with a Snivy Stuffie in hand, $1000 PokeDollars light for his purchases. "I'm almost flat broke again, but I was going to end up that way after repaying my debt to Shiva. Hopefully she'll like the plush present I have gotten for her," he quietly said to himself, still happy from his time in the fair.

Still, he couldn't help but feel worried about the lass' wellbeing. 'Last time I had checked, she was still in shock over the events that transpired today. I left her alone with Nathan so that she can someone to talk to while I was blowing off steam, but there is the possibility something else has gone wrong,' the researcher though, his worry beginning to get the best of him yet again. Shaking his, though, he put on the most serene smile on his face as he approached the Center's front door. "Now, it won't do if she see me miserable in my our problems, so I have to be at peace with her. Shiva can't recover when someone's elses worry is smothering her,' Ventus thought, before opening the door and walking in.

As expected, Nathan and Shiva were still in the lobby, waiting patiently on the status of Plusle while comforting one another. What came as a surprise was that a stranger and what looked to be a Pawnard had come up and began to talk to them. Seeing that they were getting uncomfortable in their presense, Ventus decided to quickly intervene, briskly walking over to the group. 'He might be someone unknown, but that does not mean he's a bad guy. Nothing I feel from him gives of that impression, but his Pawnard might be covering up his emotional state,' he though, smile on his face as rejoined the group.

"My comrades, I have returned from the festival, and I have not come back wanting at all! When you get the chance, you should go out and experience the myriad attractions. The stalls also have great savings on basic supplies, so restocking should be relatively inexpensive as well! I'd recommend not attempting the Shelldar game, though: I only won that venture on blind luck!" Ventus chuckled as he says this, enjoying his own little joke.

When his laughter pettered out, he brought out the Snivey Stuffie he had purchased earlier. Gently smiling at Shiva, he handed it to her, before he clasped his hands together. "With all the good fortune and saving that I received, I was able to afford a little something special for you. I hope you enjoy this token of appreciation from me, Shiva. For all the help you provided, to both group and me, I sincerely thank you," Ventus said, before humbly bowing in front of the kind woman. He hope he appreciates the gift, if not the meaning behind it.

Straightening back up, he turned towards the stranger, and extend a hand out to him. "Well, hello there! Sorry for ignoring you until now, but as you can see, I had some things I had to do first. Tell me, what brings to our small conclave, Mr....?" the researcher said politely, do his best to put a good foot forward with the man. Despite having never interacted with the gentleman before, he had a interesting feeling about him. As if he was important, somehow....