[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"We have all kinds of charms! This here is a tiny sliver of eggshell from a Chansey's egg, embedded in swirled glass. That's for luck. For protection, you want this Aron facemask or an Aron cufflink. Aron are a desirable species to encounter in the Running. People often fight over the chance to catch one. For speed, you can't beat these Doduo deelie-bobbers - a headband with two springs with Doduo heads attached. They swing back and forth as you run. They're made from actual Doduo feathers, so they're sure to charm your feet with speed. All our charms are $200."

Needless to say, but Shiva was rather interested in hearing everything about their crafted charms. Because...well, because charms. That's all she needed to hear.

She took a little time to take every of species of the offered charm into her hand to carefully examinate it from all sides. "Weird... That's the second time I hear about Aron being encounterable during The Running. I thought they're rather slow and not up for running at all, but maybe it's indeed nature that drives him to do so nevertheless... or hunger for railroad tracks." According to her image in the provided mirror, the headband with Doduo heads didn't look good on her, while she got the feeling that Meowth- or Litten-ears would. If very bold and for more style, Delphox-ears.  However, more speed is never wrong, especially if one's not very physically strong like Shiva was.

"So... These are actually intended for those that participate in the event, isn't it? I won't run by myself. But, more luck is always appreciated and I enjoy the swirl of the glass, so I'll take one consiting of the eggshell sliver of a Chansey's egg. Alright? There you go." *handing over 200$ and thankfully receiving one of the luck charms* "Many thanks! Even if it doesn't happen to bring me luck, it's a wonderful memento of the event. Well, see you then, and until then!~"

Off was she, on the way to the Pokemon Center. She didn't run  neither made haste since alongside the way she attatched the newly obtained charm to bagpack right next to the Talonflame she once received from Belle (and that brought her a Fletchling as they left town, hooray). Thinking about that, she began to wonder whether they are present here as well somewhere, camping with their RV or even participating with Miltank? Eh, likely not, she'd guess that they'd watch the event with great eager and fun.



*arriving at the Pokemon Center*

Alright, first up Shiva was slightly huffing that the main entrance at the front has been sealed off and she had to take the extra turn to get to the rear entrance. Can't blame them though, it's a safety measurement during The Running... Guessing from all the barriers and walls that has been put up on the Main Street, the Center was likely not the only place that closed the front entrance... Meh.

Anyway, priority for her was getting Braixen healed up. Fox did very well against Xiani and defeated Woobat to make room for Cottonee, but now he clearly needed some rest. "Greetings, Nurse Joy, I hope I'm not to late to get one of my Pokemon healed up? It's a Braixen, he's not fainted directly but unable to fight. No, my other Pokemon are fine, thank you." She thankfully handed the Pokeball containing her magical fox over into Nurse Joy's care. "I'll pick him up tomorrow morning then if that's alright. Besides, he's not...doing that well lately, been upset and sad due to something, in that order. Not because of me, I strongly doubt he doesn't like me as his Master, it's something else. Please take good care of him over the night, alright? I doubt he'll desire to eat something, but if he does, please let him have something." A hinto of sadness and worry could not be overheard in Shiva's voice. She still wasn't sure WHAT has agitated her fox, only assumptions... But it was more important to her to make her fox feel better than to dig for answers, so...

"Besides, you still have free dorms? I'll stay in town for a little and the beds of the Centers are rather comfortable compared to a tent. I don't mind not being able to see The Running from my dorm, in fact, I'd appreciate one facing the opposite direction and at the highest floor possible." ... ... ... "You have one? Perfect, thank you! Good night and until tomorrow if we don't see one another again." They keys of her dorm wandered into a pocket of skirt, the same one where she was keeping her occupied Pokeballs/party. Easier that way, and no need to openly show that she was a Trainer. Well, at least on her ID Card. (@Iron, if you want to add/change something about the obtaining of dorm or Nurse Joy has something to tell me, please do so and I'll edit this part to match.)

Once that has been wrapped up and she was in possession of a safe place to sleep and stay, Shiva got herself comfy at the PC next to the counter that everyone could freely use. More out of a whim and curiosity, she clicked herself through to the 'Phone/Video Call' Function and...but as expected, all the screen displayed was 'Connecting failed. Please try again later, or turn to Nurse Joy if you feel this is a consistent error.' Well, should have known, the connection to Castelia City was bad and if it does connect, it'll likely be out of pure luck.

Nevermind, placing Kyuu onto Bill's PC for now, not without feeling a little sorry for semi-parting ways with her psychic cat, she withdrew that modified Roggenrola into her party (Comite), and took notes in her star-patterned journal of its learnt and learn-able moveset from the info on the screen. She didn't find out more about that particular Pokemon beside what Nathan already told her... The thought that this Pokemon will gain Psychic as a second Type during first evolution kinda excited Shiva though. Another Psychic Type for her, nice.

She's concentrated and doesn't really expect to see Nathan around, so it'll be his call to approach her.