[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

... Sufficient? This was more than she expected. Way more. Waaay more. Oh my, looks like she'll be getting the Lisence she's pining for earlier than she expected, which filled her heart with pure joy for a few innocent moments. Aww... Generosity. How was that again, sharing is caring?

She gladly accepted the money. Yet a little shy, and not before asking twice whether it's really okay to him. But to him, it was... Still, she wished to pay the Daycare a visit and attend Ginger Town's League Office to take the needed exam. Doesn't hurt to refresh her knowlegde a bit by studying in the Daycare, and she'd surely be rejoced to see the owners again. Also, it did not change a thing about her plans to look for a proper job in Corsage. Won't battle the Gym Leader here, and there was enough time to 'worry' that creature paying her night visits afterwards, before teleporting back to the camp for a secure rest.

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At him speaking out 'I saw your battle with Ven', Shiva choked on coffee. Took a few moments to recover from that. While she absolutely didn't mind him observing the battle, she was wondering whether he saw the aftermath as well... Hell, she really did not wanted to drag Nathan into this whole hassle! If she'd tell him that Ven behaves strangely lately, Nathan would surely get worried. Or worse, ask him directly about it. Eh... Which would make this way worse. It was enough if she was wondering about things!

"Hehe... You saw the battle, huh? Then you saw as well how Apsis practically mowed me down. Dumb... Poison Types... And snakes spreading toxicity... Eh, sorry! *cough* I don't mind you seeing that battle from the shadows. Just, eh asking, how long did you stayed? Longer than the battle, or did you left as soon as Cottonee was tawed? In the first case, you might have picked up that Ven already gave me some advice. (right after alluring)" Cottonee just looked up to her Master at this point. Fluffball hated that Fire Fang after being frozen solid, but endured the hit without objecting. Being tawed immediately was definitely better than being frozen!

"As for multiple attacking... True, I picked that up as well. You know, I might just give it a try... Just to see it by myself. How nice would it be to fire of a Flamethrower followed by a Psybeam? Well, not that nice actually. Rather nasty for the opponent. Thing is, I'm only beginning to developing some skill in the field of Pokemon Battling. Battles can and are risky takes, but they're mandatory for 1. raising a Pokemon properly and 2. growing as a person as well as the caretaker of a Pokemon, so eh...I decided to look a little more into this field. Now, don't think I'll run and challenge Corsage's Gym Leader! But maybe...a different one, if the theme of the Gym is somewhat favorable to me... Other thing is, the human brain and mind is actually not made for multi-tasking, one of the actions will always get the bigger part of the attention. Maybe that's what you mean by 'they become more difficult'? Likely... But, still it should be doable to some degree. Human mind is alos different from a Pokemon's mind, so seemingly they have lesser problems using more actions in a row. Don't you, Cottonee?~ Imagine impairing the foe with Fairy Wind or future Moonblast and then sap the hell out of them with Mega Drain! Aww..."

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Oh, did Shiva say to herslef she wouldn't take another shock very well? Right, hearing 'Kirlia alsmost died once before' was enough of a shock. Still, she cannot allow herself to show weakness now! This topic was clearly a difficult one to Nathan. He needed the compassion. And she was all willing to provide it to both person and Pokemon.

So, she just listened to him speaking, making sure not to miss any word he said, just like she did while Ventus explained his background to her.

As he finished his story, Shiva came over, and wrapped Nathan in a close and appreciating hug. If he'd look closer, he would realise that she was taking effort not to shed any tears... It's enough if Nathan was in no good state after reliving early days with Ralts! No weakness now!

She spoke in the usual calm tone to him. No need...to put any sad feelings into it... "Nathan.. First of all, thank you for telling me all this. I did not pressure you to tell me, the will to explain things came from you entirerly. That's a valued detail. You trust me enough to share such a horrible experience, which is greatly appreciated."

"However, you did everything right back then. Don't imagine what would happen if you weren't there. Don't imagine having no Kirlia by your side now. Don't you dare dwelling in such negativity for more than a few moments! It's toxic to your mind. Nathan. YOU SAVED A LIFE. And this life became your best friend. Don't you value all the experiences you two share? I bet you do. Rejoice over being blessed with such a Pokemon, maybe you know that right after love, friendship is the strongest power in this universe? Some friendships are meant to be, doesn't matter whether they're between human-human or human-Pokemon. Stay close to your Pokemon. Show it the world. Show it that there are positive things to enjoy, show it how to be rejoice, HOW TO NOT DWELL IN WORRY ABOUT THE ALMANIAC! Hell, I bet we'll face them one day. And one thing's for sure, you won't face them alone. You'll face them with us, as a group, and - more important - Ralts isn't the shy anxious little being it was back then when you were not around in Trillium and I had to take care of him temporarly."

"That'S also why I'm not that fond of you constantly asking me why he evolved into Kirlia. It's fine as you asked me about it, but not to corner me about it. Don't dwell too much in the past, or you'll loose your way to the future. A future you can form with your Pokemon. A HAPPY future you can form with your Pokemon, you hear? Now, out there you go! Show the world you're not sad. Well, not longer than a few minutes."

During all this talk, Shiva increased the hug to Nathan... As well as her voice lost that calm tone, and became a brazing wave of energy instead.

"Just a last question... Is that the reason he's contained in a Premier Ball? You know the meaning of that type of Pokeballs."