[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

"Hurk!" Venture chocked out, literally surprised attack by Shiva's hearfelt hug, nearly falling forward onto her and almost spilling the Coffee onto the bad. That would be a hot mess, but he quickly compensated and leaned into it, trying his hardest not to blush from the contact. 'By Reshirim, I expected them to be thankful for my support, but not to this extent! Well...the hug is nice regardless, but I'd rather not had it when I'm trying to hand her a steaming cup of coffee...' he thought, causally existing her grasp with a faintly bemused expression on his face.

"Glad to see that you are well on your way to complete recovery, my...snugglely friend! The fact that I'm picking up no despair or negativity from you also heartens me greatly; I hate seeing you distraught, Shiva, so I'm especially elated that your recent defeat and subsequent...rest has not detracted from your cheer! I can only hope some breakfast in bed will expedite you from bed rest, or at least let you start the day with a full belly!" he kindly said, pulling up a chair to sit beside her as she dug into her meal. He wanted to be there for her, and by Reshirim he will!

He thought he detected a pulse of fear from Shiva, but it was so faint and went away so fast that he didn't bother bringing it up with her. No need to bring up latent fears at a time like this!

(After his Conffesion and Shiva's subsequent reaction)

Ventus was startled by the unkempt rage they directed towards the young trainer, and his cheerful smile slowly dissipated as she badmouthed his other dear friend. "Shiva." the researcher said, his face now almost painfully neutral as he spoke to them. "I do believe you are projecting your own views on the boy, not truely seeing the anguish that you caused him by constantly lying and misdirecting him on this issue. Nathan may let his emotions get the better of him from time to time, but he's not the arrogant, prideful welp you see him as. He's a dedicated trainer that cares deeply about his Pokémon, wanting to do his very best for them to succeed, but he's also a understanding and sensitive boy that wants to help us out, and for us to do the same for him. Demeaning Nathan and his accomplishments just because you begrudge him of his earnest search for answer is deplorable behavior, especially coming from someone so normally kind and understanding such as you. So please, if you don't have anything nice to say about Nathan," he leaned into her face and angrily whispered to her, "Then kindly keep your mouth shut."

When Shiva quickly changed her tone and permitted in telling something of worth about the her mission, he leaned back into his chair and just nodded to her, a little pleased that his friend will no longer completely in the dark. "He's our friend, Shiva, and has done quite the many things for us, so it's only fair that he know at least a part of your Daycare mission. I may have more experience in keeping dark secrets, but that doesn't override the possibility that Nathan could keep the truth to himself as well. *Sigh* I suggest the part pertinent to Kirlia's evolution, as that will quell most of his anger over the matter quickly. Whether he'll trust you so soon afterwards, though...that will be up to the two of you to work that out. Send him a text or voice message saying that you wish to speak with him later today about this, after he's had time to regain his calm and conduct his business'" Ventus said, before standing up and making his way to the door.

Without turning his head back to her, he responded to her thanks by saying: "No thanks are necessary. I was just keeping my word. I just hope you see fit to trust Nathan more in the future. I do believe he deserve that much." The researcher then exited Shiva's room, leaving her to mend on her own. He didn't feel like spending too much time with her now; not after she slandered Nate so...

Order: Ventus is going to abort his plans of body guarding her for the time being, and go out to find a Trainer Battle instead to take his mind off this swirl vortex of drama. Bet will be $300 Dollars, and he's going to use Apsis and Michael in the battle. Ventus may care about Shiva greatly, but he equally care for Nate as well. You dun goofed, my love...
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