[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Shiva stops midway upon hearing him sigh and voicing those few words... Oh, she should have known. She should have damn well known that. He's a fierely fighter, so he would most likely struggle with that matter.... For longer than she actually expected him. It didn't felt like his pride was wounded by the fact that, well... She unknowingly overtrumped him without the intention to do so, which resulted in triggering his closest companion to evolve. But it clearly gave him things to mull over. Maybe there even was a hint of sadness, but she couldn't tell for sure.


Looks like bedtime will be postponed a little more...
Well , we're down with that, dear, are we?
Hmm...


She turned around on her path and placed the Pokemon she was currently holding in her arms carefully down, before telling them to head inside the tent already if they wished to do so. And if, to please take the fainted Spearow with them. Master will follow as soon as possible.
Next, she gave Nathan a compasionate expression for a while, saying nothing... Only the wind howling in the tops of the tree was audible, occassionally the chittering of a Bug Type being added.
Before she slowly walked towards Kirlia, and slightly petting the Pokemon's head, taking care not to touch the red horns. As expected, Kirlia seemed to enjoy the care as well as her presence, and replied with a slight smile and a chirp towards Shiva.

" ...Nathan, there is nothing to worry about. Everything's fine. I'm glad you don't blame me for what has happened, nor turned hostile towards me just because it weren't, I'm sorry to speak it out so directly, you who triggered dear Ralts' evolution.The thing is, however, I'm suprised over it just as you are..."

She took a short break before continueing. "Maybe you picked up by now that I'm somewhat good with Fairy-Types. Cottonee became my closest and favorite companion within almost two weeks, while others might need a whole month to come that far. Azurill, who didn't replied to your effort cheering it up, almost immediately grew fond of me instead. I have a liking for members of this Type, and they seem to return this favour. Fairies are selective over who they decide to like and trust, and every single one has a personality. Sure, every Pokemon has a slightly different personallity which distinguishes it from other members of its species... But this trait is most prominent in the Type of Fairies.  Remember, the evolution-family of Ralts is part Fairy, beside Gallade. By the way, that arises the question in me... Is your Kirlia a male or a female exemplar?. Both look and behave the same way, so it's hard to distinguish unless bringing up direct breeding partners to it."

"There's also that fact that while you and Ven were out in the woods in Trillium - without Pokemon on hand - it was me who cared and watched over lil' Ralts. Lil' one was pretty upset once it has picked up that something with you was wrong, and it was me who was there for it at this time."

Let's not mention the more vicious and dangerous nature of selected Fairy-Types, neither the issue with F.A.E.S. ... It'd only upset him right now.

"There's also... the fact that I'm a somewhat highly emotional person. No, not directly 'empathic' like dear Ventus is.It's on a different level. Mostly I stay calm on the outside, but you saw by yourself how quick and unexpected my mood can change as you questioned me about the egg that was formerly in Vincent's possession. It's a gift as well a curse to be sensitive to emotions. They're practically speaking nothing else than energy, but I'm drifting apart here... Thing is, I feel like this is a trait 'magical' or 'elusive' Pokemon including most Fairy-Types find interesting and appealing. They don't seem to fear approaching me, especiall once seeing that I pose no harm by not being a natural fighter and encouraged to outright attack and capture them. Fennekin is a great example for this." ... "So, in short, I strongly believe Ralts must have picked up a happy and delighted mood in me that originates from the work at the Daycare in Ginger Town, and enjoyed it that much, that it randomly decided to evolve."

"... You can be proud of you, having such a wonderful Pokemon as companion."

'I just want to do my best AFTER...' Oh, was this the day Shiva would get to know Nathan's backstory as well? Ven's was still fresh in her mind... However, she greatly appreciated the fact that he seemingly has gained some sort of trust in her to mention into that direction at all. Good job here, you're fine to entrust her things... She'll gladly listen. Hoever, she clearly saw that he was still hesitating.

"Nathan... I give you the same thing I already gave Ven: That I will absolutely not pressure you to tell me anything about your past. Such a thing is highly disrespectful in my view. I will glady listen once you feel like revealing things to me, but feel all free to take as much time as you wish. I'll surely wait, and will make sure not to miss a single word of yours."

She stayed a little longer, still carefully stroking Kirlia's head, before... "For now, I wish you a good night's sleep. Stay safe."