[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Now with the issue wrapped up and Ven showing regret and compassion, things shall be fine, shouldn't they... They'll be better soon enough, he won't investigate on his own nor inform Nathan about her Mission...right? Yeah, they will. It'll be okay. No more suspicion, no more. Let's move on...

Ven's reaction to her thankfullness only increased the smile she gave him formerly, before she stepped out of the room to reunited with Nathan again. Cottonee and Azu were rejoiced to see their Master again, and promptly received a tight yet loving hug. True, after such a revelation, she was in need for the resistiveness and loyality of her Fairies...

Luckily, Nathan did not ask what they talked about nor whether something's wrong, so it was time to leave the Dojo and head to Fireweed Forest for some well-deserved rest. At some point, Shiva asked if it's okay if she finishes some quick business in the Pokemon Center before stepping out of Corsage, which was on their way anyway. Both agreed to wait outside the Center for a few minutes. (I assume they do, since I see no point why they should deny my request.)

Within the Center, first thing Shiva was heading upstairs and gathering back the black-spotted egg. About the Dream Catcher, there was still something odd about it as she stroked through the feathers, yet it was physically unharmed and such... But again, her feelings very barely lied to her. Though... heading downstairs again. At the PC on the counter, she swapped Helios in her party with Fennekin to have him by her side again. Simply because she appreciated his Fire Type for the hatching process now that the group wanders around again, as well as the fox originated from Fireweed Forest and might enjoy being there. Still, it pained her a little to be forced to decide between those two... Oh, the old issue of carrying Pokemon Eggs in the party.

She also asked Nurse Joy whether it's okay if she'd keep the room Shiva resided in reserved for her to get the exact same room again, assuring that she'll come back. Just didn't know when. In that case, she was leaving the Dream Catcher there, as well as a new circle of salt around the bed. Yes, much to Ven's dismay, Shiva was a little curious about that 'creature'...


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The atmosphere in the woods though... Only now, outside of city, it was noticable how refreshing it was to her. It energized her spirits... Not as much as Ven - of course she noticed his change of mood as well as his clearly relieved smile - since the whole revelation exhausted her additionally to not getting enough rest for some days, but it was only a matter of time for her to be better and fine again.

While she has just returned from Berry Search - and managed to indeed find something thanks to Fennekin's knowledge of berry bushes around!~ - she could not miss that Nathan was...sneaking away from them. Why did he do that...? Ah, was it because of that rustling bush there? Hmm. Most likely a Pokemon hiding there... But it was unknown what kind of Pokemon it was, better not think about the possibility of it being a harmful Bug Type...

Seeing that Ven was busy with setting up the tent, she decided to follow Nathan on his way. She put him into enough dismay already, and after all, she still cared for him. Quite a lot. No way she would allow him to bring himself into danger by walking away from the group. Therefore, she made haste to catch up on him and gave him a friendly look as she did so. Eager to show that she did not hold any grudge against him. "Yeah, right... Me too picked up there is something in those bushes. We don't know what it is... But I won't let you tackle it alone. It could be a furious Bug Type, after all."


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Mechanics:
Joining Nathan on the Mandatory-Encounter! A moderate challenge is what I wish for, and I'd like to rebuild bridges with him again.