[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(@Lord Windos, I don't think Shiva is seriously endangered to suffer Bipolar II Disorder, although I agree that the mood swing is a little extreme. The happenings on the Cruise did not 'cure' her, but they unlocked the door to recovery and will in the long run boost her self-esteem. ^^)


Braixen did not fully understand why this young man - he knew him and saw him as a friend of Master - flinched away, and was a tad bit hurt by the reaction. Some soothing words from Shiva and the explanation that this young man has...issues with magical things in general and not with Baixen itself eased that, Braxen understood why he was kindly ordered to not rush things with this person. Shiva was sure both would get used to one another over time, just as she got used to Apsis.

As Ven apologized for his reaction, she took one of his hands in both of hers, looked him deep in the eyes and gave him a 'I'm sorry'-smile. "There is...no need to forgive things, should have known that you'd react like this or similar. But please don't openly avoid or hate my dear fox, he doesn't deserve this... By the time we know one another, you know could have noticed that I'm capable to handle magic and magical creatures including Fairies rather well. I won't engage in any shady rituals or something else that may harm others unless there would be an urgent and inavoidable need for it, I'm more fond of natural magic, white witchcraft and herbology, so...please just trust me on this, alright?"

Only now Shva picked up that it was borderline miraculous how well she and Ventus got along and how they managed to form a friendship over the time here in Chreshire, given their opposite view on magic and mysteries. There was no need to change any of this view for the other, it was more a thing of acceptance and peaceful co-existance.

She was also greatly enjoying the smell that the incense Ven was smoking was giving out, although she doubted that using them this way was that healthy. But she's not here to hold moral lessons. Still in the hug, and flattered that he returned it timidly, she said "That smell...it's lavender, is it? Good for soothing one's nerves, good choice of yours... They're also associated with attraction and allure. Somehow, I enjoy this herb." She said that casually like she was talking about the weather outside, without having any ulterior motives, before she let go of the snuggle.
As he mentioned medication though...  Damn, he knew his business. "Eh... Well, only Vitamin D and St. John's Wort since I don't feel a need for chemical treatment... I don't have a prescription for it either... And even if I believe I'm getting better, I should...continue...taking one or maximum two of these meds daily, right...?" Shiva would have no problem with that, actually, but she'll have to develop some routine first.

As for the voice message, she was a little startled as Ven mentioned it. "Oh, um, nope, I must have missed any messages on cell. I was rather occupied there on the cruise, must have slipped my mind... I'm sorry for that." Her slightly ashamed feels were brushed off rather quickly as she heard that they were left the Gym with victory in their hands, though! "How wonderful to hear, congratulation!~ Bet you know that Ghost-Types have some nasty tricks on tehir side, so a victory against them is quite worth a thing."

Hmm? He wanted...to show her something? Wonder what... ... ... Oh. OH. This was weird... yet very entertaining. Although despite Ven's explananation she didn't quite understand what has caused Apsis to get along with Nathan that well that fast - peace offering to ensure battling together without objecting was comprehensible, the ponderousness of it was not - and got the feeling that Nathan himself might not be that fond of what happened between him and the Arbok, she didn't wanted to kill off that joy Ventus had here, so she jumped into his delighted mood and friendly chuckles.

"Speaking of the devil... Where is Nathan? And Valder? With you? Because...you know, actually... I'd be down to leave Corsage as soon as possible, including within this day. But I'd understand if you people are too exhausted from the Gym Battle and would prefer to sleep over here in the Center and leave city tomorrow all fresh..."