[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"Actually, I know it's unrelated to what we're currently talking about, but what kept you out by the river for so long, if I may ask?  And what was up with that Spearow back in the dojo?  Does it belong to you or Ven?  Was meaning to ask both of those questions, just couldn't find a good time to do so..."

It took a moment to look up from her notes and realize that Nathan asked a question to her. "Hmm... Wait, what? Eh, sorry... Ah, that Spearow is in my possession for now. However, only temporarly since maybe you picked up what a fierely fighter it is and how fond it is of Martial Arts. Found it knocked out on Route 3 and decided that I couldn't just leave it there. But, I don't believe anyone of us three could be a proper Master for it, the most capable one would be Valder in my view, but he refused as I wished to give this Spearow to him." ... "So, I'll likely pay the Dojo another visit and leave it there under Sensei's care for a small protective charge, I noticed he expressed some liking for this special bird. Within the same breath..." At this point, Shiva smiled down to Azurill nesteld in her arms and top hat, still recovering from her wounds, "you are allowed to train thre once again. I saw how much fun you had. I believe you're also ready to learn a stronger variant of Water Gun? How does that sound to you, dear one?" (Iron, how does Azu react to this declaration?)

"As for what I did in the morning... As I said, I went to restock on fresh water, when I , eh... accidently stepped into a Zangoose's territory." ... "Before you start panicking now, NO, it did not harm me too much, neither me nor my Pokemon suffered ANY dangerous wounds. You know, the claws of a Zangoose are a dangerous and precious weapon, but with a few kind words and care I managed to convince that catlike ferret to fair and not-dangerous battle. Training for both of us, and I let it go as I had it at the point of almost-fainting. It retreated into the woods afterwards."

Silence followed. Calm and enjoyable silence, but the longer it lasted, the more eager grew into it. When Shiva soke again, she faced Nathan with an expression that meant...well, it was an expression that she had not displayed before, at least not towards any party member. "So... Nathan, actually, this whole thing yesterday as well as that zangoose showed me a thing. Thing is, I beleive I need to get stronger. Not physically, I mean it in the way that I have to get stronger when it comes to Pokemon battle.  There is some potential in my own Pokemon, I know it, but if I wish to get them stronger, I need to get stronger by myself first. Battles are a big aprt of rainsing Pokemon properly, after all, and I wish for Helios and Fennekin to reach their final form of evolution one day under my care. Like, I still refuse to challenge Corsage's Gym Leader, but maybe, just maybe if I have some type advantage on my side, I might challenge one or two other Gym Leader during our journey. Not for the badges, they may come along as well additionally, but rather for the training and for my and my Pokemon's experience."

"I have to start at some point though... And that's where you might help out. Question is, would you be up for a friendly battle? Not today, maybe not tomorrow, but as soon as Kirlia is all well again. Double battle prefered, those are more fun to me and feel more educational. It'd only benefit you as well, I believe." ... "Additionally, if I'd win you'd have to help me out on paying for the Breeder's Lisence. If you win, you can do it anyway since you wished to do so!~"

Damn, so many words... Shiva was not quite used to that as well as speaking out what has been running through her mind, but her words only spoke the truth and she'd never get to grow stronger if she'd keep that hidden and unspoken. And nthan seemed like the one who'd understand most likely.

She took a longer look at her notes concerning Double Team again, but maybe just for having an excuse to not face Nathan there. "So, what are your thoughts on this? Oh, and Kirlia... You mind to show me Double Team agian a few times? I believe I haven't gotten the mechanics completely yet. Please concentrate on creating only two or three copies of yourself, please."