[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Day 24 arrived!


Shiva awake at the normal time this morning. Not later, not earlier, and she made it to get at least some hours of sleep and one phase of deep sleep for completeition. Having Cottonee by her side as well her shed fluff as an extra pillow soothed her a lot, and possibly prevented her from sliding down in her mood when there was actually absolutely no need for misery.

There was one thing Shiva clearly realised though/experienced first-hand when formerly there was only an assumption that it's true: Whenever you are lonely, down or simply not okay, a close and beloved Pokemon is always there for you. Is that...something only a Trainer would experience? Something one learns only while traveling a region... Likely.

After completing her own morning rituals to a decent amount, she served her Pokemon breakfast, only Dry Food today. This time though, she'll stay around and watch. Yesterday evening she heard no fights or riot among her Pokemon/Comite did not cause a ruckus that she might pick up from bathroom and being forced to intercept. Weird... the astral rock even came close to her on his own, something Shiva NEVER expected. However, given that she was still somewhat wary of this particular Pokemon, mostly because she barely knew anything about it and therefore was unsure how to handle it properly AND this Pokemon was likely way too heavy for her lift, it was Azurill with her Huge Power in the end who gave Comite that desired ride.

So, sliding over the orchid-patterned plate to her companions, Shiva resumed to distangle and brush the split ends of her hair before tying the bow of her outfit out of a pitchblack ribbon with bright yellow ends today, resembling another Eeveelution she's close to. And taking TWO of each meds she received at the pharmacy in Corsage. She needed that now if she doesn't want to break. All while silently keeping watch over how her Pokemon behave and interact with Comite. As soon as they finished and expressed themselves ready to be recalled, Shiva got herself a heart and directly turned to Comite. Carefully, but with clear intentions. "So... I haven't introduced myself to you yet, have I? Well eh, Shiva is what they call me, and I had the luck to encounter you in the wild. I'll be your Master from now on, and while I sadly know little about you, I'm willing to learn and provide everything you need to grow and enjoy my company. A-Alright? So... You allow me to touch you?" Carefully, she extended one hand into its direction, expressing the intention to carefully stroke over an area below the pinkish stone Comite partialy consisted off.

(Betatesting things between Shiva and that astral rock now, @Iron! )


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As usual, it took a little before Shiva arrived at the Lobby since she has a dorm on the highest floor, still something that was her free and own choice. First thing she did upon arriving there was thankfully accepting Braixen back from Nurse Joy! Fox was all healed up and has been added to her party. Placing Helios onto Bill's PC, she withdrew that female Nidoran in return. She disliked having her in the party due to the ordinary Poison Type, but she needs that since a stop-by at the Trading Post at the camp was on the agenda for today.

Before that could happen though/before she leaves the Center, she also stopped by at the Cafeteria for the usual coffee in the mornings. (Today: Mildly strong brewing, double-dosed sugar). She has just turned around and made attempts to head over to the Lobby, when she spotted Nathan out of all costs alone at a table. O-Kay... She didn't expected to see him this morning, especially since she was somewhat late (interacting with Comite took its time) and he actually should be training for The Running. Looking around, Ven was nowhere to be seen.

... It wasn't hard to spot that he was not okay at all. Something was definitely wrong with him, was it fear of participating and the potential Absol appearing? Whatever it was, looks like the Trading Post and the Daycare have to wait a little.

She didn't approached him right away though. She headed back to the Cafeteria, only to arrive at Nathan's table a few minutes later. She didn't just arrived there though, Nathan would look up as he'd hear the sound of a glass being placed on the table and slid over to him, upon further investigation it was filled with brightly-coloured orange juice, possibly mixed up with Sitrus Berries for the taste. Before he could comment anything on it though: "Greetings and good morning. I know that you don't enjoy coffee, but a few more vitamins don't ever hurt, do they?"

No words came from her however as she joined him on the table, neither did she say anything for a while. Just enjoying coffee alongside him while Cottonee, outside of the Pokeball for the time being, placed herself close to Shiva on the table.

... Finally some words came from her in a soft a voice. Dierctly nailing it. "So... Nathan, you're not good at all at hiding it when something ails you. What is wrong, is it still the issue you told me about yesterday (participating and Absol), or something else? Or... " She moved a little closer to him and lowered ther voice, "...have you seen Ventus concidently this morning and triggered his protector-feels as you told him about your participaton?"

This was nothing more than an assumption/the most logical believe why Nathan was somewhat not okay. Whether his was true or not... Well, Shiva cannot know that for sure. She also has not much time to talk than she'd actually wish for due to plans for the day.