[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(Ah, I thought he'd be prone to detect some of this as well. But good to know~ The burnt Dream Catcher is still hanging in the window though.)


...If there was another thing that Shiva greatly appreciated, than it was the support of people whe cares for exactly in times she needed it. In fact, seeing that it was indeed the person she suspected it to be the most aside from Nurse Joy, she could not help but to wrap both her arms around the researcher's neck to pull him into a tight and affectionate hug just before he handed coffee to her! Doesn't matter whether and why he began to act strange around her, seeing how he cared for her was just adorable. And greatly appreciated.

Still in the hug, she told him in a nevertheless weakened voice "Fine, maybe. Well, not yet. Better, for sure." before letting go of him and accepting the coffee from him, before adding twice as much sugar as usually to it. It still had that interesting 'colourful' taste, and it'll surely help her reenergize.

Ven's smile was practically blinding her and as far as she culd tell it was an honest one on top of that, so she could not face him for more than a little, and she focused her gaze on the cup in her hands instead. Its content warmed her nicely. "*cough* Well, better for sure, but not 'fine'. I'll stay here for a little more before I'd be up to leave the Center again. It's comfy here..." In truth, barely a thing of the former despair and self-blame was present in her anymore. That was her Pokemon's doing. Her OWN Pokemon's doing. Who thought...that they can be that helpful... However, she was also silently hoping that Ven does not leave her side that soon, but she was outright too coy to voice that.

As he mentioned creepy dreamland, some fear emerged in Shiva though. Fear of the unknown, as well as dislike for that place. Kyuu being the expectation, however. He was a positive reminder of that event. A reminder that things can indeed become better. She promised herself to take good care of that little Espurr and hoped that it'll return the care.

She carefully listened to what Ventus had to say concerning Nathan. She could sense that discomfort and pain the issue was causing Ven... However, her first reaction was wrath. Silent cold wrath. "He's STILL not over the issue? After he said he won't dig anymore? Ugh... Damn his blasted pride. Maybe all that victories in battle got into his head in the end. Likely. See, that's why I am not that fond of all those strong but yet young Trainers... They're too inexperienced and are way too prone to become naive and too secure if they feel like they can achieve anything and solve any problem with a Pokemon battle. The fall is even higher and the collision with ground even more painful."

Her second reaction was compassion. A rather quick switch. "However, seeing that you suffer and he suffers... I am NOT surrendering the mission. Never. Nor will I reveal it to him as you forced me to do towards you, Ven. But... it'd be fine if I tell him one detail of it as soon as we meet him again and hope that he remains silent and satisfied afterwards. Because quite honestly, you are experienced in keeping things secret after engaging in Project Silverfish... For Nathan, I'd feel uneasy at the thought of him knowing what the mission is. Doesn't matter whether I am helping him out from the comfortable shadows."

After a little break and a few sips of sugary black coffee: "Besides... You kept your word and did not tell him about it. Therefore... Thank you. For checking on me as well." He then received am honestly appreciating and dear smile from her, but it only lasted for a few moments.