[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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"Your visit filled me with so much joy and delight. Someone cares for me! Enough to worry for me and check on me! How wonderful, you deserve thanks. But...your visit quickly elevated into something bad. You know, I didn't mean to drive you away... You came to me, enlightened my day, but then left me alone coldhearted because of a dumb misunderstanding? I nEVER EVER meant to badmouth Nathan! I do care for me, equally to you, I wouldn't go to clear matters with him and wish him good luck on the Gym Battle if I wouldn't! That comment you must have gotten wrong wasn't for him, it really wasn't, I meant all those who leave their safe home in the young age of 10, gathers a Pokemon and jump headfirst into trouble and arrogance because although without an inkling of knowledge about the Type Balances and different kinds of Pokemon, they succeed magically! They don't see they may have won a battle out of pure luck. No, it was their non-existent skill that brought victory! Such fools... When they fall, their fall is high and devasting and it's their fault. But Nathan is never such kind of person. He has knowledge, he has skill, he is an outright good person. When he wins, he won due to his cunning and skill, not thatnks to fortuna entirely. And still, he doesn't get arrogant... That is a valuable trait that should not be forgotten."

"You see what this misunderstanding nad your following abandoment caused in me, alongside the issue with him - but these at least have been cleared. I love that secret mission, I don't get why you people have to bother me about it, why it is causing so much dicomfort when it's actually my chance to shine! You know that old spat between a tough hero in the spotlight and the quiet one in the background? Although the latter's performance may be better, it's more likely that the first will be recognized and titled 'true hero'. I...have enough of being overshadowed and not taken for full, is it just because I am no natural battler? WHY? Why is it that way? Am I not allowed to taste spotlight when given the chance?"

"Your abandonment over a foolish bad phrasing has hurt me greatly, you know how the mind is a powerful thing? What if it begins to tell you are worth nothing, your mistakes and actions have driven away those you care for, it's your fault, you don't deserve to live on top of that! Never, NEVER leave me like this again, I don't want to go through such a trail of thoughts... Don't hate me when you called me 'your best friend' and 'adorably beautiful' formerly, you could have stayed at last to tell you I dodn't mean it instead of destroying the joy I had from your visit when I was in need for support... You said my support to you eases you and lightens your quest, why am I not allowed to ask for a little support in return? I don't...understand it... I don't want to... just stay with me when I need it, is that too much to ask for?"

Next, she leant onto his shoulder and begab to cry. All silently, but the tears she tried hard to hold back refused to stay hidden. She didn't even cared if she was moisting his green tweed, only now she realsed how cozy it actually is...

Looks like she only wished for Ventus to stay with her this time and protect her over the night, as well as leaving Corsage soon enough to be distracted from any issues.

"..."

Ventus was left speechless . No eloquent came to him to comfort his dear friends . No inspirational speeches to lift her spirits , as she lay there crying on him , desperately trying to bleed out the pain he causes . The trauma that HE caused . All over a stupid misunderstanding , something he could have easily unraveled If he has just stick around and felt her emotions , or just listened more attentively at what she ment in her earlier tirade.

A part of him was certainly happy that the situation with Nathan was on the mend , and that he is at least SOMEWHAT. He understood exactly why it was important for thier friend t o be partrtialy in the know , as being left out and in the dark about the mission 's true purpose caused him great emotional distress , especially since it was pertinant to Kirlia 's evo . They still would not completely reveal the secret to Nate , but at least things can began to get better between the group .

That was at the afar recesses of his vmind currently , though , as he was smack dab in the middle of a total breakdown of his friend that HE caused . Ventus just nimbly sat thier , his mind strangely empty yet FILLED with the both his and Shiva 's emotional distress , as he held gently held his friend as she cried and cried and cried . Lucifer was now quite worried himself , as he scooted closer to the fairy lady to pet her back with his wing while letting out saddened croons . The lady might intimidate him somewhat , but no one dwarves to be this sad ! 

' ...Why must I always be a fool? Why can I not avoid harming my friend ?  Why is it seemingly impossible for me oto just be just another part of the group , instead of an agent of Chaos ? Why ? Why.... ' he though , thouroughly disappointed in himself for his actions , and fast approaching depression himself . Ventus refused to let himself EVER return to that state of mind , though , and quickly got a right tight grip on his emotions . He tried to think of what little positive was left in his sitiational , and ANYTHING that could make his friend feel better.

' I have not ruined my friendship my sweet Shiva irreparablely , but it's clearly in tatters right now . Even after what I did to get , she still wants my company , and seeks my solace despite me being the reason for her distress . I...I can still salvage this mess I have made , but how ? How do I show that she is important , a valued member of the group , and that she means the world to me ? ...Wait . That could ...that could work , but she ' s ...! ...No , it must be done . I need to show that I care deeply for her , and this is the directest way possible . Reshirim , I pray that this works ...'

Slowly , yet timidly , Ventus pulled Shiva away from his shoulder , and wiped her years away with a gentle smile . "Shiva... I'm so sorry for this . So sorry for doing this to you , for creating such a horrid state of mind . It shoulder never have occured , and I'm such an idiot for letting it happen . What good is my education and empathy If I cause this in my dearest friend ? You ... You are so dear to me , Shiva , and I want to show you just how much I mean it . So...as a form of apology ... would you care for me to treat you to dinner by the sea? I know of a place that serve great seafood and allow Pokemon in their , all for a resonable price. You don't HAVE to accept , tbut I want to treat you like the true treasure you are tonight..."

The nervous , somewhat flustered empath awaited her response , desperately hoping his plan does not go up in flames .