[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Yay! He let her join! Another trip to the forest, this time not alone but rather with Ventus and his mercenary. She noticed that the latter did not talk much, even less than she does, but he did definitely not pose any threat or harm. He seemed older in age than Ven was, but for some weird reason he did not looked depleted or scared from...wherever he was and whatever he did before. She did not feel uneasy around him, not at all. As long as he proves his ability to keep that Pawniard under control, it will continue this way.

The forest was deeper here. The chattering of Bug-Types was clearly audible here, but luckily there was a real path to follow. Better not think about what may happen if one gets lost here... The foliage around was as bright and warm as seen on the part before the town, and gave Shiva a cozy feeling, like being cuddled up in a warm blanket on a cold day. Still, that Fire-magic Guidebook mentioned... That caught her attention. Maybe... are there any Fire-Types that call the Fireweed Forest their home? That sculpture of a special foxlike Pokemon argued for that. They'd probably like the colors around, all the benefits the forest provides and would be more than capable to defend themselves from vile Bugs. Maybe that library she spotted on the way to the path they were currently on would fill out any gaps of information... (likely no, if there are only books for entertainment. But she can still ask an NPC around in town!)

She was so lost into that thought, that she did not pick up Ven's sudden shivering.

She only looked up as he and Valder stopped halfway. Huh... What was wrong? Then... Oh. THAT was wrong. A Poliwhirl was blocking the path. And what a huge one! Didn't know they can become so big in size...

But that was not important right now. It was blocking the path in his sleep - It didn't move much, nor did it notice a little group of people approaching, so she assumed it was sleeping - while they had a sick Pokemon to deliver. Such a behavior cannot be tolerated!

Before she even realized there was a PERSON laying nearby the Pokemon though, Ventus already stuffed the Shelmet into her arms, right beside Aurill in her beloved top hat. (Yes she's still carrying around the blue mouse outside her Pokeball.) At the sudden adding of a Bug-Type the mouse shivered a little and pressed herself closer to Shiva. Oh... Hmm, things may get serious. Azu shall not suffer any damage or experiences that might have a bad impact on her. She placed the top hat down to the ground, told them mouse in a soft voice "Listen there, Azu. For now, you need to return to you ball. Safety reasons, maybe you hear all the chittering of bugs around. I don't want anything to happen to you." and withdrew her then.


Then, she called out Minun. The rodent was yawning at first upon being called out from a pleasant slumber, but was high at spirits rather quickly at the sight of her caretaker and all the noises around. Maybe there are Pokemon to electrify nearby? Then, she turned to Valder. "So... listen... Can you take care of this Shelmet for a moment? I want to investigate that Poliwhirl, but the Pokemon we have to escort shall stay safe." *assuming that he accepts* She handed him the Shelmet carefully, giving him her thanks and turned towards that Poliwhirl next.

She approached it slowly and steady, taking care not to be in range to be hit by any movements it might make in his sleep.



(This is where any Insight Roll comes! Maybe I can find out why that Poliwhirl is here before we try to wake it up.)