[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Clapping his hands together in glee, Ventus give the little one a small smile. "So that is what is bothering you, little one! Well, I'm a Pokémon Reseacher, and I know just how to make you evolve! Essentially, all you have to do is be happy! So happy that it triggers the latent energy lying dormant within you, bringing forth your inner power and transforming you into a Marill! Of course, if you never cheer up, it will be impossible for evolution to occur, so just start thinking positively! If you can't...well, there are artificial means to raise a Pokémon's happiness, but they usually in the form of drugs that are highly dangerous for the user. I don't want to seek out those types of things, so let's work on cheering you up!" the researcher declared, much happier now that he has an idea on what to do for the little one.

When Nathan rejoin him - he didn't even notice they had left!- Ventus caught him up on to all the little details he found out. Hopefully, the young trainer can help him find a way to cheer the little blue mouse up!

Of course, while he sympathized with the Azurill's plight, he didn't exactly want it in his party. 'I already have two Pokémon with weakness to Poison, although Shroomish is partially immune to its worst effects. Maybe Shiva would like a new addition to her party?' Just as he thought of this, the lass walk right up to him, and asked about the top hat in his hand. Quirking an eyebrow at his friend, he noticed that the mouse had retreated inside of it, afraid of the new stranger approaching them. "Now now, Azurill, its all right. Shiva is my friend, and so loves Fairy types of all background! How about you introduce yourself to her?" Ventus said, gently drumming his finger on the bill of the hat. Slowly, the little blue mouse rouse out of the hat, squeaking slightly at the sight of the female trainer.

Smiling at his friend, the researcher introduced the two of them. "Shiva, this is Azurill. Me and Nathan spotted them floating down the river, were he rescued the guy and put him in my care. They are awfully depress about being an Azurill for some reason, so perhaps you could help with that? I don't believe I have the right touch for helping out this blue mouse, but I do know you are fond of Fairy types, so what do you say?" With that, he handed the mousey tophat to her, and proceed to get out of Apsis grasp. Fortunately, she wasn't tightly gripping him while slumbering, so he managed to slip out with ease, where he then recalled the giant Arbok to its Pokeball. It was starting to get a bit late, so perhaps it was time to set up camp and call it a night?

(I assume Shiva will take the Azurill and add it to her growing party, but feel free to interject Iron! Also, since 2 Encounter has already gone by today, does that mean this day is almost over? If it is, Ventus needs to start setting up camp!)