[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(Ah... Somehat tricky situation here. But for now, I'd assume that I get Golda's phone call just as I come back from Training Session and Ralts evolves immediately after that  as @Iron stated here, but that would mean that both Dragon and Windos have to edit their posts a lot to match with the fact that I'm practically present while you are talking about why it evolved/the vision/Ghetsis and Chreshire's King. Or you'd leave that and talk anyway, but Shiva's just too concentrated on Azurill and playing with the newly evolved Kirlia to listen to them. Hmm... The latter sounds more acceptable, personally.)


First up, Training Session! Happens in a Flashback?


Just as Shiva made attempts to leave for mentioned Training Session, Ventus following, the Fishing Rod he layed out tugged hard, and he expressed that he can't abandon that chance now. 'Nevermind!' was practically all she thought and felt about this. It was a comprehensible situation in her eyes after all, she would probably have reacted just the same. Neutral feelings about this. On one hand, she'd gladly have him around just because...she'd enjoy his presence and hearing about his knowledge on different Types of Pokemon. On the other hand, this gives her an opportunity to spend some alone time with the Azurill.

She left then, leaving the others minding their own business just as she does right now. Azurill was perking at her from the rim of the top hat she was carrying - wa the mouse scared or curious about her? Well... It immediately made direct contact as Ventus gave the hat to her, so maybe it's the latter...

Soon, Shiva found a small patch of grass, framed by bushes and maples on two sides. The fresh breeze coming from the river was noticable here as well, the air was clean. It had sunny and shady spots, depending on what you prefer, and was obviously more quiet because of being somewhat hidden. Perfect.

First of all, she sat down there and placed the top hat next to her, before calling out Cottonee and Helios. Fluffball was happy to out again, and after gazing at the currents surroundings, it floated around randomly to see more of it. Helios was...wake, at the very last. Just yawning, but it faced his caretaker upon being called out.

Shiva turned her attention towards the small Azurill now, and spoke to it in a calm and soft voice. After all, not the first time she's dealing with a younger Pokemon. "So... Lil' one... Do I get this right, you're unhappy with yourself, and would like to reach and evolved status? ... Ah... I surely can help wou with that!" At this point, she gave the blue mouse a slight smile and petted it carefully behind the ears. "But... listen to me, please. You won't get to evolve if you're overall down and depressed. I don't force you to lighten up immediately, rather for you to allow me reaching through you and work with you on your powers, please. This might as well raise your spirits, and give you a positive feeling towards yourself. A little...self-confidence."

Cottonee the noticed Master had something new around, and curiously came over to check out. Oh... just a small sad-looking blue mouse in a top hat. "Haha... Azurill, you're part Fairy Type as far as I know. Well... Fairy is practically my type of choise, this lil' fluffball here belongs to them as well. Surely you'll get along." At least, she hoped so... Fairies might see other fairies as friends or rivals, depending on the circumstances. Right now... Cottonee was rather appreciating of the blue mouse, and gladly let her cuddle up to her cotton! Adorable view. Azurill felt a little more secure and calm. At least, from what Shiva picked up.

"Haha... So, I'll leave you this one here next to you." - from bagpack, she drew one Pokeball and placed it next to the top hat - "If you agree on coming with me for now, just jump in. Of course we'll take your dear top hat as well!" She felt a little sorry for the Azurill for not being able to provide something else than a regular Pokeball - a Love Ball for coziness or Luxury Ball for comfort would be sort of a better fit for the Azurill in her eyes.

Turning to Cottonee again, she gently nudges the fluffball to draw her attention. "Now, dear one. There'll be plenty of time to play later. For now, listen to me." Short break here for the fluffball to turn her attention to Shiva instead of the new (literally and practically) blue party member.

"You did great there against the Lapras, you remember? I think... that by now you are strong enough to go further. You gained quite a strenght and determination since our fist time together against Nurse Joy, didn't you?" ... "You did indeed. So... see that bush over there?" - Shiva pointed to a random bush nearby - "Yes? Good. Please use Absorb on it, but with enhanced power. Try to drain even more energy from it than usual!"


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Mechanics:
We'll teach Cottonee Mega Drain, as soon as that succeeds, turn to Abra. I want to get it to show me some of his psychic powers. Azurill is free to stay inside the top hat, just watch what I am doing, and jump into the Pokeball.