[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"I did some trading with the sailors from the HMS Challenging Gaze. I believe I made a profit overall, though we did not trade in money at all.

Haha... She surely was quick when it came to the obtaining and trading of treasures. How delightful to hear. Azurill was still nestled in both the top hat and her owner's arms... Shiva enjoyed the mouse cuddling up to her. (How does Azu react to the place she's visiting alongside me?)

"Speaking of treasures... That shard of duskglass you gifted me the last time surely is a great item. It's as you told me, seemingly they can be crafted into evolution stones. Hmm... I don't think I have use for a Dusk Stone currently. But I like the shade of purpe and they're in, so I gladly look out for more of those! Also found they're selling Seaglass in the Aquarium, but I didn't bought one." Although they were so pretty...

"However, there is something weird about that particular shard you gifted me. It might be just coincidence as well, but one of those people I am traveling with - all together, we are three persons - has been behaving rather strangely shortly after I received that wore that shard of yours. Like, not in a bad way - but...strange. He's acting nervous when I come close, although he tries hard to conceal that on the outside. And randomly called me 'adorably beautiful', which he never did before. I don't mind that, but I wonder what's wrong? You think that may come from the globe the shard originates from? Or maybe the energy the shard emits makes the mind of members of the opposite gender all fuzzy? He has empathic skills, maybe that's a natural reaction... But at the same time, the Kirlia of one of us doesn't show any similar reactions."

"I find it weird, but also an interesting thing... Decided to keep wearing that shard and observe how things develope. You think that's a good idea, or would you rather go a different path?"

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Back at the Center, he makes sure they find a quiet back room nobody will disturb them in.  Once the door is locked and he's satisfied that nobody else is around, he asks, "So, what do you want to discuss first?  I have three things to talk about: The Breeder's License, my explanation, and since you want to get stronger, a couple general tips for battles.  We can discuss them in whatever order you wish."

Back at the Center, Shiva did three things before Nathan led her into a secure back room:

1. Return the Temporary Ball to Nurse Joy. "Thanks you for lending it to me. I found a good place and owner for the Spearow."
2. Accept Cottonee back, and immediately being greeted by a cuddle from the fluffball. "Haha... Did you miss me, although I was away just a few hours?... But to be honest, I did so too. Glad that you're doing all fine!"
3. Get a cup of coffee from the Cafeteria. She asked Nathan if he wants one as well, but he refused. The taste was delightful, a little 'colourful'. Do they import Ranbow-Pokebeans from Alola?


Welp, there they were now. When was the last time both of them were in a room for a serious discussion the last time again? Feels like ages ago... Indeed, it gave Shiva waves of both anticipation and cold shivers. Let's hope his backstory is not as tragic as Ven's, she doesn't believe she could take another shock like this.

"The order does not matter to me. Please start with that one most comfortable to you, and end end with theone least comfortable. This way, the battle afterwards will likely take your mind off track of possible negativity. Additionally, feel free to ask me anything you might be curious about."

"You mind Cottonee being around? Fluffball refuses to return to her Pokeball again..." Currently, she was resting on the table beside her owner. Looks like she wasn't very fond of coffee, however.