[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Ventus gave an understanding nod, taking a few bites of food as he mulled over his answer, before he responsed. "Each and every trainer has their own methods of capturing, training, and fighting Pokémon, and while some methodologies can be inhumane or cruel, they are all valid in the end. Persuading Pokémon to join your team, rather than fighting them or bribing them with some resource, is a rather fruitful strategy if you can consistently do it, as you have extremely happy and loyal Pokémon that are usually adjusts to trainer life in an expedient manner. In my case, I employ persuasion, battling, bribery, emotional appeal, sympathetic appeal....really anything that would help me capture a Pokémon. Unfortunately, in Ariel's case, our first imperssions were not stellar, and she has been somewhat resentful of my command ever since. She's perfectly happy, don't be mistaken about that, its just that if her Pokeball were smash or deactivated....I imagine she'd make a beeline to the nearest body of water to resume her old life. In time, things will improve between us, but I'm taking things slowly with her for now. Hopefully I'll be able to assimilate them into my family in due time..."

The researcher was unfazed by his cute dear friend softly rejecting his name choice, as he was just offering his own opinion on the matter, and was not too invested in regards to Cherrubi's ultimate name, and just smiled at her. When she brought up Abaddon's rare ability, Ventus didn't share her joy in that regards entirely, and just clicked with his tonge in disappointment , somewhat discontent about the discovery. "Telepathy is normally a nice ability, especially for an empath like me, but on Wobbuffet its less than...optimal. Shadow Tag, while the more common on the species, is far more desirable, as the ability to instantly trap all but Ghost types, Pokemoon holding a Shed Shell, or possessing the moves U-turn and Volt Switch is extremely powerfull. On Abaddon, it also increase their effectiveness exponentially, as anything it switches into is trapped with no recourse, and when combined with Charm, Encore, Counter, Mirror Coat, and Destiny Bond, it has to power to take anything down, given good odds and a fair chance. I'll see if I can't coax that power out of them eventually, as it will prove quite useful in the long run," he said, before he took a deep breath and began his lecture and its prelude.

At Shiva's first question, Ventus shook his head, and proceeded to correct her on this assumption. "No. While a trainer can indeed try to make a martial artist out of a Alakazam, such a descision would be pure folly at worst, or just stubbornly misguided at best. Each Pokémon are capable fighters in their own right, but have their own niches, roles, or battle styles that, while customizable and flexible to an extent, clearly define the Pokémon. Gallade and Alakazam are both primarily Psychic types, but they both have well defined specialties that make them distinct, unique intities, even compared to their previous evolutions. One is about pure telekinetic power and exercising it with their full ability, while the other uses their to augement their fighting style and enhance its abilities in melee. If you had a Kirlia that trained to be a Gallade, but ended up evolving into a Garvadour, the psychic has to more or less adapt its fighting style to their new evolution's powers, rather than the other way around, and vice versa. Each unique species of Pokémon are unique, Shiva, and therefore must be uniquely handled to an extent in order to get the most out of their power."

Hearing her next questions and detecting a strong undercurrent of discontent and worry, the empath reached out and gently grabbed their hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Shiva, despite how tumultchtous your mental state has been since we entered Corsage, you are more than sound of mind and spirit to properly command Psychic type Pokémon. You have so much passion and affection for your Pokémon, and care deeply for them with all your heart. Even with the occasional dip in positivity and emotional stability, you have forged a strong, loving connection between them and you that its almost impossible for them to feel they are without you. Prolonged and severe depression would certainly negatively affect your Pokémon in the end, but as long as you have us and are properly monitoring/treating your condition, I highly doubt things would ever become that severe. Have faith in your abilities, my friend, for you are a truly remarkable individual..." Ven said, giving one last squeeze before removing his hand from hers.

His friend next question and demonstration caused him to wince a bit, and gave her an uncomfortable look. "Shiva, please don't mess with Kyuu's ears like that. I know your intentions were well meaning, but an Espurr's ears are highly sensitive organs that are the only things keeping its power in check. One wrong, errant move, and you could have done serious harm to both them and yourself, so please refrain from doing that in the future," the researcher chided, being gentle with his remonstration, but none of the less did so anyway. He didn't want her to get in the bad habit of doing that, after all. Once things settled down from that, he proceeded to properly answer her initial question. "As with all other types of Pokémon, certain Psychic types are stronger than others, some are weaker, with the rest having a mix of traits and abilities that makes them 'average', compared to others of its kin. Abaddon, for example, is a supremely weak Psychic type, and if it was not for its Telepathy, the only Psychic power to its name would be Mirror Coat. Alakazam, on the other hand, is one of the strongest Psychic types in existence, surpassed by only a few other specific cases. Both, however, are frighteningly deadly combatants in their own right, either due to their raw power and versatility, or because they do one thing so well that they are the unrivaled champion of it. So yes, certain Psychic types are stronger than other when compared directly, but depending on their abilities, movepools, and the proper knowledge to utilize the prior two things to their fullest potential, how powerful one is quickly become a highly subjective matter. The same can be said for other Pokémon as well, so keep this in mind before deciding to choose to use a Pokémon just because its 'Strong'."

The last question that Shiva had, though, was like a punch in the gut, as it almost caused him to visible startle once he fully process what she just said. He was silent for several minutes, before he finally spoke up. "Yes, my brother Sans owned an Abra, and raised them to be a terrifying, dominating, and overwhelmingly powerful Psychic type. With his sharp mind and his knack for Pokémon, he was able to raise and train them to levels that far exceeded what even an accomplished Psychic Trainer is capable of, bar perhaps Sabrinna or one of the many Psychic Elite Four Member scattered across the world. He was even able to teach it how to telepathically direct to him in English, imbue every one of its actions with psychic power, and how to control and manipulate all of it to a monomolecular edge. Suffice to say, his Alakazam could literally tear a Pokémon apart, both mentally and physically, in a matter of seconds. A lot of the techniques he used to achieve this level of power where unique to him and his Abra, as he specially designed and enacted a training, handling, and education regemine tailor suited for the both of them in order for them to reach their maximum potential together and exceed it. I doubt that his methods will work for you, and even if they did, I doubt even more that you would actually want to employ them. He was a rather...serious person when it came to his passions, and worked himself and his Pokémon to the point that most would kneel over and drop dead, something that would impede just about any training session. If that doesn't dissuade you...then I will teach you his methods as he shared with me. Its not pretty, but I have warned you sufficiently enough that you should be able to make an informed, logical choice without my needling."

"As for triggering Alpha waves in Abra, that is a far easier and less...deadly matter for me to discuss, so I'll share what he taught me of it right away. All Psychic Pokémon have a mental and emotional connection to their trainer, as I discuss, so its possible that, with enough practice, instruction, or simply have a strong surge of feelings, to convey things between this bond. With that said, its possible to completely open up your mind to Helios and, with some guidance and know how on your part, direct his psychic sight to the portion of your brain to observe the process of Alpha wave generation. If you are feeling supremely confidant and bold, you can even attempt have them probe that portion of your brain and directly assimilate and copy the production method that way, but I would not recommend it. Sans did so in order to expedite his Abra evolution once they had done enough researcher and training, but it left him with a massive migrane that persisted for the better part of a week. For someone that is less prepared....it could render you braindead. So its best to stick with Helios observing the process and inferring the solution for himself, rather that skip ahead, as it were."

The researcher said this in a quiet, calm, and steady tone of voice, but it was clear that speaking at length about his dead brother did no favors for his good mood. It didn't tank it into the mantle, but he was no longer had that characteristic smile, and their was a tired, weary look in his eyes as he spoke. 'Good times, bad times....they are all dust in the end of time....' the empath though, before getting up from his spot by the fire, and bowing his head slightly towards Shiva. "Its getting late, and all this conversation has been rather tiring, so I'll be heading to bed now. I wish you pleasant dreams, my friend, and a peaceful awakening. Apsis, Abaddon, come!' he said, before entering his tent, his two fierce Pokémon following in tow. Apsis was mindful not to get to close to the blue demon as she slither close to her master's side, but she was mindful of what he said about them. Be nice to them, and they won't cream it into oblivion with its perfect reflection move. A hard thing for such a regal snake to restrain her full majesty, but if her master has not steered her wrong before, so.... Abaddon, for their part, was a positively curios about the campfire, tent, and the meal it had been give, and was feeling fairly happy with being with their new master! They noticed that Shiva was now all alone at the fire and, instead of entering the tent immediantly, waddled over and gave her a hug! If his master/papa cares for this lady, she must be really nice like him too, so why not hug? Hugs are great!