[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Before the Sawsbuck Event:

As soon as he felt a spike of angry coming from Nathan, he griping the armrest of the chair he was sitting in, and prepared for the worst. When the young trainer didn't explode in fury, and just calmly replied that the deyo flowers were still an option on the table for him, he relaxed his grip and let of a sigh of relief. 'I'm a bit angry that he persists in using the deyo, but that is his choice in the end. All I can do is just watch and bail him out, if things get dire enough,' Ventus thought, mulling over everything he's heard so far. "...No, I won't resort to those methods. As I said, I'll help with processing the collection and processing of the flowers. We'll be wearing gloves at all time when handling those flowers though. I don't want to deal with them anymore than I have to...." the researcher told the young trainer, looking like he was swallowing something he dislike.

"As for the rare Pokémon living around those flowers...I won't judge them until I get a better feel for them. I won't be catching them, though, unless absolutely necessary. Risk prevention is what it is, you know. Until we find another patch of those blasted flowers, let's do as you say and hold off debates for the time being." Getting up from his chair, he began to follow Nathan out of the room when the boy turned around and thanked him for his help with Ralts, and his earlier discretion. Rubbing the back of his head in slight embrassment, he waved of the slight praise he received. "Oh, I was just doing what any good researcher would do: educate a trainer about the potential of Pokémon. As for you past....I didn't hear a thing, if anyone ask. I assume you will say the same, if someone starts asking about me? Now, let us depart to festival, and see what has gotten everyone so excited!"

During the Sawsbuck Event:

Seeing the Sawsbuck throw off its winter coat with such aplomb...it was an impressive sight to say the least. Meeting up with Shiva, he decided to give a little space to the young trainer for himself, as he enjoyed the event with his Pokémon. Releasing Raphael, Apsis, and Michael, they were all within his person in some way. Raphael was in Ventus' arms, nibbling on a Ranc Berry he'd given it earlier. They enjoyed both the delicious treat and their master's company, and watched in awe as they saw the reindeer's spring transformation. Michael was perched on his shoulder, getting the best view of the scene without being crowed out by his master's other Pokémon. He looked a little impressed by the display, and his dreams of becoming a powerful Breloom only intensified. If that Sawsbuck can change into such an powerful form, so could he! Finally, Apsis was curled around her master's legs, simply enjoying his company. She didn't quite see what was so amazing about the Sawsbuck form change, but she was just glad to be around her master. Compared to the meager living she had in the wild, her master continual acceptance of her nature and encouraging guidance was a marked improvement indeed!

Ventus himself was milderly amused by the fever surrounding the Sawsbuck form change, as he'd seen the same phenomena happen dozens of time back in Unova. Still, he enjoyed the positive emotions that were surging throughout the crowd, and was just delighted to be here with his friends. "I'm used to such a sight, but it is a beautiful thing to witness, none of the less, my friends. At the very least, I'm glad we can have this moment together," he said, with a great big smile on his face. By the looks of it, his heartfelt and quite depressing backstory of DOOM with Nathan never happen. Looking at both Shiva and Nathan, he said aloud to them. "Well, while this was fun, I need to return this hat I found to the owner so I can collect and pay Valder the reward he is due. Then comes the restocking on potions and other amenities.. Can't be unprepared for the wilds, after all! If you want to tag along, feel free to do so~!" With that, he departed to find that gardener, and return his hat.