[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Poffineering Time, wheee!


Still adorable to watch how much Ventus seemed to have the whole time. Maybe he was looking forward to this just as much as she did. In the end, it was his idea to actually make Poffins, but in fact it started with him mentioning he can bake as they all encountered the RV... She just carefully picked that fact up. Wouldn't be here if she did not!

*poffin forming and filling them with berry pieces* First up, Ranc Berries! Those elusive happiness-triggering wonders with the beautiful flowers. Too bad they mostly grow in moist areas of forests and therefore a little hard to reach in case one stumbles over them.

"Eh, how many Poffins out of all the berries, you said? Nine, right...?" She carefully layed those containing the Ranc berries a little aside on the (already prepared) baking trey, overall five from the dough. Now waiting for the other half of it!


Oh, and this talk of course.
How about a theme? I find Waterfall rather matching...


That smile he gave her as expressing his thought of the Fortune Teller likely being a real one... There was more behind it. Shiva meanwhile was certain of this. There was a clear difference between his honest smiles and those...faked ones. Oh well, why does he have to force himself to smile when there is no need to do so... Maybe he hoped not to worry his company. But by doing so, he only raises her awareness even more.

"... ... ... If you say so. After all, I was not present, so I cannot give you my impression of the matter. But two Pokemon from the Gothitelle Line should not be underestimated, that's indeed right..." ... "Let's hope for the best - that the forecast turns out to be not life threatening, if it it turns out to be true at all. The Skull Ruins themselves are somewhat South East from here." In a somewhat calmer voice while facing him directly she added "If there are any vicious Fairy Types involved, please leave them to me."

Now there it was. The offer to tell her about the cause of Phobia. Shiva's not asked for it, the offer came from his side only. It was...like with the Eevee at the Daycare - show that you care, and approach carefully. In case of avoidance earned respect that and provide the space and free time needed. If it comes on its own in the end, you did it right. Just way swweter than at the beginning.

She could feel though that the offer was plaqued by...was this fear? Is his story that horrible and painful for him? Likely... But...
...it does not feel right at the moment. Like if time to dig into his background is not ripe yet. Therefor...

"No. Not now."

Of course she was interested. But if something advices against elaborating the issue just now...

Hesitantly, she continued with her concern. The one that was likely the...most difficult one. But it has to be done now, before it may cause something that could have been prevented in the long run.

"Ven... Listen. Please. I don't mind that you're that empathic, nor that you somehat enjoy this versatile world of emotions I happen to have. But... it is important you not get any ideas by this talent that may lead you into worry, or paranoia if things are getting serious."

"Thing is... I'll likely act or feel suspicious for you from time to time, starting from now on. Likely even both. You may pick up feelings that do not match the situation, or wher you wonder about the origin. This is because... it has to do with my work at the Daycare. I've been asking them to keep me updated on a certain matter. A matter that I am not allowed to speak about." ... "It is NOTHING to worry about too much. It is nothing dangerous. Nothing fey, nothing shady or illegal. In fact, it is a thing between me and them, It only will affect me" - well, for now - "and it DOES not hinder us as a group. I'm not keeping any information that might be a threat to us."

"All I am asking you is to please not to ask me about it if you spot something that direction. I know what I am doing. None forced me to anything, it was me who wished to be updated, me alone. I know how to spot danger when it approaches. Just...don't worry too much for me... Just...trust me that I am aware of what is going on."

"And least of all, do not engage in any investigations. Don't...corner me. I promised the Daycare owners thatI will not share any details. I saw what you were doing with Nathan as you thought he's hiding something from you. Do you really have to repeat that with me? Have you not learned a thing out of the issue? You really have to shatter my trust in you just because you are worried for me?" At this point, the thought of them in a fight because he is just caring for and and wishes to protect her from harm when there is none - it was just...scary. And depressing.

"I'm just wishing for you to understand. Not much, but it is important that you do."

The next part scared her even more. In fact, her voice got more quiet and jitery between the lines. "If you... do not... then it would not only be me you'd hurt drastically. It would also be the Daycare owners. You know, I feel that they are putting some sort of trust in me. This feels...like...you are important. Someone values you, you see? Let me enjoy this. Don't shatter my connection to them. You would betrayal them, and they do not deserve this at all. They would have a hard time dealing with the misuse of their trust. You'd ruthlessly destroy the hope they are putting in me, and ruthelessly destroy my will to help them where I could. You'd hinder me strongly in my future, since I would love to enjoy an apprenticeship there. Destroying this hope just because you think I am in danger...is something I would find hard to forgive, if ever."

... Plain meaningful silence now began to linger in the room.