[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Kirlia looks very interested by what Nathan is doing.

Staryu doesn't have expressions, but it waddles up to the stone, gazes at it for the slightest moment of hesitation, then touches the stone!

Blue and white, brilliant light plays about Staryu. He spins in the air, his color washing out. His gem becomes faceted, his arms become many, and he turns a gorgeous shade of purple!

Staryu has evolved into Starmie.

"Alright, if that's your decision, then.  Welcome to the evolved pokemon club, Starmie.  According to the pokedex, you should know quite a large variety of moves now.  The most notable is the ever powerful Hydro Pump.  There's also Swift, Spotlight, Rapid Spin, and Recover.  With those moves, I think you'll be able to really show some of your best potential.  If we find any TMs or get a chance to tutor you some more moves that could be useful, I'll be sure to let you know.

"And for the benefit of both you and Kirlia, let me explain my reasoning for asking you first: as I'm sure we're all aware, evolution is a big deal for multiple reasons.  And with Stone based evolutions, they can happen at any time.  I've read about many trainers who've evolved a pokemon with an evolutionary stone, but the pokemon was unwilling or didn't like its new form.  I wanted to make sure that you were okay with the change before I exposed you to the stone.  It's significant, and more often than not, it stops most natural growth as well.  I'll give you the same choice if we happen to get a Dawn Stone, Kirlia, though I'm pretty sure I know what your answer will be.

"Anyways, I'd like you to try your new moves a couple times on the practice dummies in the Center, Starmie.  And then after that, I need to make a phone call.  And then we'll call it a night.  Again, job well done today, guys.  Especially for you, Starmie.  I'm glad we decided to bring you along with is back on Route 01."

Nathan heads inside the Center, prepping the training room for Starmie.  By the time the practice is over, the target dummy is sopping wet and beat up.  Satisfied with the starfish's performance, Nathan recalls it and heads to his room to make that phone call...