[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

(Hmm, I thought it would take Ventus much longer to return to the Center, given that he did a ton of stuff and me and Nathan were just...sitting around? Nevermind, though~)


Ven! He's back! And he's safe and fine...

Before Shiva could welcome him though, he already placed that Snivy in her hands... Okay, that came unexpected from him. What...is he doing there? And, is that Snivy wearing a suit...?

"What...Eh... Your, eh, welcome? But... I've been nothing but a burden to you people after dear Plusle got injured... Forced you to search for me because I've followed a talking Murkrow... And... as that Wizard was about to attack, I got scared and had Minun return to me instead fighting alongside you... "

"Everyone contributes in there own way, Shiva. You may not be a brawler like the rest of the gang, but you are definitfly the heart. If it was not for you, our group would not have a tent to comfortably rest in; not without working a few part time jobs, that is," Ventus said, turning away from the stranger to speak with her once more. He gave the gentleman a knowing glance that basically said "Let me help her first," so he hopefully got the message.

"You can't also forget that you, out of everyone else in the group, stood by me when I was at my...lowest. If it was not for your comforting intervention, I would have ventured out on my own a long time ago," the researcher reminded her, carefully reaching over to clasp her hands. "You've been there for me in my darkest time, and the advice you've given me has certainly help mend my torn relationships. And don't discount yourself as a trainer just because of some misfortune! I've heard about how you persuaded not one, but two Pokémon to join you with nary but kinds word and some good fun. My Raphael had to get the stuffing beaten out of him before my Shroomish considered joining me!" Ventus said, giving Shiva an heartfelt look. He wanted her to known that he meant every word he said, that as far as he cared, she was an asset to the team.

"Don't forget the battle we had with that Weezing too! While what happened to Plusle is...regrettable, your two mouses were in the thick of it, paralyzing and harassing that gas bag until it gave up in an explosive fashion! I bet that you did better against that Murkrow that you think; you drove it off instead of it causing us further tragedy. We all, at times, let our emotions get the better of us. Look no further than me for proof of this concept!" Ventus quietly exclaimed, continuing to convince Shiva of her worth. He can't have her thinking that she was a burden, heaven forbid!
 
"The wizard...he was something no one of our group could have prepared for. If I didn't hear and see the magical bastard coming, everyone would be in much direr straights than now. Probably still in that horrid swamp, at that!" Ventus explained, patting his friends hand. "Shiva...don't think of yourself as useless, when you have done everything to prove that you are not. Horrible things have happened, but that is the way life is: cruel and moody. Its up to us to roll with the punches, and help other in their time of need," Ventus concluded, before giving Shiva a small smile. "So please, don't beat your self up. If you have to hurt someone, hurt me."