[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Ventus looked tired and resigned from Nathan's outburst, and let out a long suffering sigh. "Nathan, I very well know how dire my situation appears to be. I had to put quite the effort to painting a pretty picture of the events that transpired at the pond, though on reflection I should have stopped Sage from pushing the bastard into the water, however much I hate to utter those words. Hindsight is 20/20, though, or so they say. My standing with Cheshire is none of your concern, however. I have...dealt with the law before on similar matters, and I have connections that I exploit to better my case against that monster. As long as I maintain my defense and think things through in court, I should come out relatively unscathed for the most part."

"As for my treatment of the Pinsir, you are aware that Apsis was not the only one inflicting damage on the creature. She didn't even do the most damage to it, just kept it pinned so that the other Pokemon could land their hits better. As for the severity of the damage...it was doing its level best to try and kill my Pokémon, Nathan. What was I supposed to do, keep holding back and risk the safety of not only Apsis, but of Shiva, her Pokemon, and myself? I admit that permitting Lethal Damage was a bit excessive based on what I knew at the time, but I made the best decision that would be most effective in safeguarding the group. Hate what I did if you have to, but don't begrudge me for protecting my friends," he said, trying his best to assuage his friend worry on the matter and attempt to make an argument for himself. If he made a terrible mistake at the pond (Legally speaking, of course; he felt completely justified morally), he is more than capable of handling it himself without dragging in the others into his mess.

'Well, at least not anymore than I already done so,' Ven though, his expression changing to a saddened one as he recalled the boy's support of Lumen. "...Nathan, I have good reason to distrust that Ranger. Disregarding your argument justifying his behavior towards me, informing him in greater detail about what transpire would only put the group in greater jeopardy, not less. Information has a tendency to disseminate very quickly among the untrustworthy, so if we fill him in completely, we very well may end up in a far bleaker situation than the one I am currently in. If you insist on still informing the Ranger of everything...then I'm afraid I have nothing more to tell you. I won't let the group come to harm because of loose lips, Nathan, so if you go speak with him, then you will not have my support in this matter."

"What 'good reason?'  Everything he said to you was completely reasonable considering the situation...you're not wrong about telling him everything putting everyone in even more danger, but it would be from the law, not from...whatever that trainer is associated with..."

Nathan's not sure what else he can say on the matter...except..."The Creshire League is ruthless when it comes to law enforcement, Ventus.  There's almost no chance there's corruption, particularly since this is the Rangers we're talking about.  I talked with Lumin earlier today about why there was a statue of Genesect in the middle of town, and it was very easy for Kirlia to tell that he genuinely had no idea where the missing wedges for the statue were.  And where do you find one?  On an underwater door that our mysterious and probably dangerous Pinsir user disappeared into.  I'd say that's reason enough to trust he has no ties to whatever group that trainer is a part of by itself.  On top of that, there's the whole reason the statue is even there in the first place..."

(Maybe that will pique Ventus's curiosity)