[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

The expression on Nathan's face was priceless too. And as much as Ventus didn't want to admit it, he was obviously in a lot of pain, hiding those feelings or not. Trying to walk with slashed ankles was not a good idea, and completely masking the resulting pain from a psychic pokemon was near impossible. Particularly when the snake started carrying him and the surprise dropped the facade slightly. "Maybe we need to teach you Heal Pulse in the future, Kirlia...if we end up in more situations like that one, we're probably going to need it...I don't care if he's been on the wrong end of a Skuntank's poisonous claws. Scyther blades are sharper, and he could have very well lost his limbs..."

On the way back to camp, they run into Shiva! And she looks...VERY worried. "Scyther got the drop on us, and attacked before Ventus had any pokemon out. He insists he's fine, but he's not going anywhere in that state. I'll make sure of that. If he tries to go anywhere, Kirlia's going to Teleport him back to our campsite. Come help me set up the tent so I can get those wounds properly dressed. He'll be fine after some rest, as long as he doesn't exert himself." That last part was aimed primarily at Ventus.

After setting up the tent and dressing the wounds as best he can, Nathan makes sure to set up a seat for Ventus to rest in. "Remember, Ventus. Rest. Kirlia's gonna make sure you stay right here. Train your pokemon if you must, but stay seated. You're in no condition to go anywhere right now. I'll be training my pokemon nearby, so just holler or tell Kirlia if you need anything."