[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

He reacted rather icy at her question whether he would tell her later - that was even more unusual for that kind researcher she knew. However, she understood it as the intended clear sign to please not ask into that direction anymore, plus what he gave as reasons matched with what she somewhat assumed could be the cause. Skunktunk-'Containment' was likely another big reason, but it was way better to not hint on that. So, she ended that line with a simply "Fine... I won't ask into that direction anymore. Sorry if I got...too curious on this. You have your good reasons, and that's enough to know." There was no anger neither sadness in her voice and emotional pattern, this topic was now Fairy Locked.

At hearing about the minerals and crafting of a King's Rock, Shiva could not hel but to feel amazed by that - minerals are another big part for Natural Magic aside from plants! - but that only lasted for short as Ven told her of his successful(!) battle against a Gyarados. The awe about this decleration was real, and immediately he found her arms around his neck, pulling him down and close into a praising embrace. He said he didn't mind cuddle, so... "You indeed won against a blasted Gyarados? How wonderful to hear!~ You're indeed rather strong... No wonder you succeed in the Gyms... " She stayed for a while in the hug, in comfortable silence, before continuing. There were no butterflies in that hug, by far not yet, 'only' a warm 'I like you'-feeling.

...So he DID notice the cuddle, blush was incoming, but she quickly brushed that feeling off before it got intense ot awkward. Nevertheless she had issues to look him into the eye on the next words. "....So you did notice that? Weird... I thought you were asleep. Must have happened intuitively somwhere during sleep, you were so...peaceful and soft and warm... Usually I have Cottonee or that Snivy Plush from you for night cuddle - or occasionally Spectral at home - but then you were there right beside me. Thank you for letting me sleep over..." At hearing her name, Cottonee joyfully punced into her Master again and rubbing her fluff playfully against her cheek, what Shiva soon affectionately returned.


... ... *a litte later, as he was just about to leave* "Wait! Just a moment... Before we arrive at town. You heard about The Running, did you? Nathan told me about it... His cousin will participate. He also told me that YOU will participate, is that true? It's your decision, but please stay safe during it okay? I persoanlly...Am not that much interested to see it first-handed (Iron, but gladly over the PC!), and I'll be busy enough first and foremost with paying the Daycare another visit, getting my Breeder's Lisence and Gym Battle 'gainst Zamboni...Enough action for me, I feel."