[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

... ... *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."

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"Yes, I have; a text informed by of the event this morning, but I didn't know that Nathan had family joining in on it as well. As for Nathan's comments, I initially wished to join in the annual event to observe/record it myself, and perhaps try and catch a creature myself, but seeing him with that League Official made me realize something: Ginger Town is likely to be swamped by Law Enforcement and federal agents. Seeing as I don't want to bumps shoulders with them, if at all possible, and quite strongly DONT want to cause a public disturbance myself, I might just hole up in the Pokémon Center until the event is over, and all them disperse to much more reasonable levels. A bit disappointing and knackering, but I would have plenty of time to review/edit my research notes and train my own Pokémon, so its not all bad. If I end up not seeing you until the Running is over because of this, then I will wish you the best of luck with your 'business' with the Daycare, acquiring a Breeder's License, and over Zamboni like Nathan and I did."

Shiva just shrugged away his innocence about Nathan having family joining. "They live where the event takes place and have a Ranch full of Ponyta... It's not THAT odd that someone of them actively joins or at least watches. However, Nathan himself didn't display himself that fond of it. However, with a League Official with him and the town full of them, I hope he'll be able to cope... Ah. I'm actually sure that he'll at least fell way better to have authorities around. I personally don't mind them that much. While what the Rangers did to us two (Note: The fine etc.) wasn't that pleasant, they had their reasons. Hmm... Whatever." She quickly ended that part of the conversation, before Ven would get too fired up on this and increase his dislike even more... No need to fan the hate unnecessarily, right?

Considering for a little, the idea of Ven staying inside the Center was actually...agreeable. She expressed that with a accepting smile for him. "It's probably better this way. I'll sure pay you visits whenever I can!~ Take care of yourself, okay?" She was just about to playfully nuzzle him too as a goodbye for now just as she did with Cottonee, before... An idea came to her adult mind as he mentioned his research notes. That could actually work... Nothing spoke against that as well. "Ven... Listen, you're a trained Pokemon Sociologist, aren't you? Interested in the interactions of people with Pokemon as well as Pokemon to Pokemon. How about... I lend you my Electric rodents to study a little there at the Center? They developed quite a fondness for me meanwhile, they likely lived with one another there at the clearing with berry bushes ever where I met them, they're a Breeding Couple and despite their playful attitude, especially Plusle has a prankful nature. I might need them for the Gym Battle, but maybe for some hours, you could have them... What do you say?" She awaited his answer with a curious smile on her face.


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(Flashing forward a little for the pace! Ventus can still reply and keep the conversation up as long as he desires.)


She watched Ventus leave then with that warm feeling still present in her. Reshiram must have blessed her that those two met there at the lab in Trillium. She couldn't help but to wonder where their friendship will lead them to, in what direction her Pokemon will develope, how she herself will grow on the progress as a Trainer/Breeder/Performer/whatever title she'd adapt in the end as well as what more is there to come not only for her but also for the whole group... Three weeks and one day if she's not mistaken has passed since the journey began, and so much has happened meanwhile on the good and bad way.

Following the main path for a little more, Shiva soon spotted Nathan in the distance and joyfully sped up her steps. As she went, she felt that she was still exhausted from the battle against Xiani and needed to relatively quick stop, catch up on breatha nd continue slowly. Probably better this way, not to unnecessarily startle or overrun Nathan, especially if he's seemingly with a League Official.

Arriving at the scene, she greeted Nathan as usual in the soft tone. That crack in trust didn't mean that she'll act cold or avoiding towards him. "Greetings, Nathan. Sorry if I'm a little late... I've spend a while residing at a flower field I came across, where I also caught a new Pokemon and soon got involved in a battle against a Healer/Herbalist on a Ponyta. I see that you made new company meanwhile... Who is she?" Given the atmosphere at the place was somewhat warm and non-threatening - or it were just her aftermaths of running into Ventus shortly before as well as having a good time with Cottonee - as well as they already arranged a campfire, she assumed they were no harm at all. Ventus was right, from the uniform she wore, she must be someone from the League. Keeping her fluffball close to her in her arms, she greeted the unknown woman with a respectful bow, awaiting Nathan to introduce them to one another.

(Wonder how Valarie will react to Shiva? It's somewhat visible that she was at a flower field [Ventus wasn't triggered by that, better this way] due to her having a daisy and a few petals in her hair, as well as Cottonee wearing that Blue Star flower on her fluff.)