[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

"Compare to other researcher, I'm far more down to earth and sociable. I frequently did field work despite being just a student, work closely with Pokémon during studies and experiments, and formed strong friendships with not only researchers and staff at the college, but also with the on site expert trainers, so that shaped the way I conduct research and interacted with others professionally. Given my laid back, open, and friendly nature, and the fact that I approach issues like a sociologist as much as a Pokémon Researcher, most people are skeptical of my claims of being a accredited scientist. My dress style doesn't help matters either, but I do love my sweaters!" Ventus replies, cracking a joke at the end to try (and fail) to diffuse the tension in the room.

Mulling over what he said about Apsis, he very carefully choose his words to reply on the matter. "As to how I handle and care for Apsis, it can seem a bit...barbaric most unfamiliar with Predator Pokémon. My field studies had me witness several instance of Pokémon being kill and eaten in the wild, and my Pokémon Handling classes went into painstaking detail about the eating habits of carnivorous Pokémon, so you could say I've become desensitized to my snakes eating habits. Even if I find it distasteful, I'm not going to make Apsis bend over backwards to change because of my discomfort, as that its just as cruel to force a radical change in its natural diet. You don't have to agree with my methods with caring for my Ekans, but I hope you understand why I act like I do in regards to wild Pokémon."

A little happy to get that off his chest, he continued to listen to Nathan's story, patiently waiting for him to finish. He didn't think he would be taken off guard so soon after Nathan emotional outburst from earlier, but the his about how he met Ralts nearly caused him to come to tears. The sheer despair and anguish he felt...if he didn't do his meditations last night, he might have collapsed in a depressed funk. Staring at Nathan, he got up and went over to him, and gave him a gentle hug. "Oh, Nathan. I've...must be a fool for not seeing it earlier. I always knew you shared a strong bond with Ralts, but I never knew exactly the reason why it was that way. Now I see why you disregarded me: you wanted answers to help him anyway you can. Its no wonder why you where stood so adamantly against me," Venuts sad, his tone both sorrowful and regretful.

No wonder he has reacted so poorly to his approach to wild Pokémon, and Apsis eating habit. 'It must hit very close to his heart, like those flower and the wizard with me. I can't change my approach with Apsis, but I can act with far more discretion for now on,' he though, before easing out of the hug and returning to his seat. A little part of him is a bit happy that Nathan shares the same view on the Deyos, but he viscously squashes that sentiment. He will NOT take any enjoyment from this revelation.

As he though over what he wanted to say, he shook his head at Nathan. "My greatest question has been answered, as well as all my other concerns. I believe we can work out any future problems we have for now on, should they arise. Now," Ventus clasped his hands together, looking thoughtfully at them, before letting out a long sigh. He looked back up to Nathan, his calmness replaced by a tired look. Like whatever he was thinking such all the energy out of him.

"Its my turn to explain myself. If you wish, I can explain just why I have been acting so...wild about the Deyos and the Wizard we encounter, as well as my extreme distaste in the arcane and fey. Its a long story, but I'm willing to share it. Its only fair, after what I've put you through and the story you've told me."