[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(Quoting Masterpost incoming.)

"Ah, I suspected as such from what  information I've gathered on the subject, but you would certainly know more on the subject of Breeding than I do, so for now we will let this subject settle between. Perhaps we can talk about the topic again at a later point, though? My knowledge is concentrated in the fields I've mentioned, but I have certainly took a myriad of course and conducted all sorts of researcher while I was working towards my Majors and Doctorate. What better way to pass the time than by learning, after all?" the empath said, returning her smile with a brilliant one of his own. With the drama and twisted sub-plots laid to rest between him and her (for the time being...), it was rather nice to just have a pleasant conversation with a good friend, rather than tactical meetings or arguments of all varieties. He wishes for more of these, obviously, but given that he still has yet to speak with Nathan....

"Oh, sure we can talk again!~ Always when I'm not busy with other things like my Pokemon needing me. Feel free to approach me with questions or simply an exchange of information concerning the care and breeding of Pokemon whenever they arise." ... "Besides, my offer to you to lend you my Electric rodents or that Comite for studying those is still on the table. Eager to learn what your findings will be!~"

At 'may Reshiram protect you protect you while you conduct your errand,', she looked up to him in a...very sppreciating expression mixed up with some amount of suprise. That was quite a powerful wish-well he gave her there and she must mean a lot to him if he hoped for the Truth-Seeking Dragon to protect her... It felt a little like being under the effect of luckychanting, and it filled Shiva with warmth and safety that she was in need for just now. Ven's empathy likely picked this up.

It indeed felt noce to her to have a rare pleasant conversation with Ven, Shiva felt like she could talk and listen to him for hours without getting bored. From what she could tell, Ven was feeling just the same way. How adorable! Sadly though, their talking will likely be interrupted by Nathan arriving anytime now, so for now comfortable silence was the choice. She didn't speak out that she was enjoying his unusual inherited hair colour.


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Nathan just sounds really tired, like there's a huge weight on his shoulders.  "No, Calam wasn't 'toying with me,' Shiva.  Not much of a chase when you're being lead somewhere, though we certainly were moving quickly.  Okay, maybe he toyed with Kirlia a little in our battle, but whatever the case, we pulled through practically unscathed in the end."

Kirlia smirks at that remark, while Calam shrugs.  They'd both done their best, so he didn't mind.  It certainly showed how skilled Nathan and Kirlia are.

"Speaking of which, thank you for lending me Braixen.  I don't know how much it actually helped, but it certainly felt like luck was on my side for quite awhile after he used Lucky Chant.  Things certainly could have gone a lot more badly than they actually did, I know that much...Kirlia also joined Braixen in the Lucky Chant and learned the move himself, so that's good if I happen to need its effects later.  Lots of good outcomes from this Run, I guess...though I hope Braixen didn't mind being in his pokeball all day. I was kinda focused on...other things...oh, uh, right...here."  Nathan hands Braixen's Pokeball back to Shiva.

Shiva cleary noticed that Nathan was tired, exhausted and probably needed some good rest currently, but she didn't dared to come closer and appreciating pat him on the shoulder. She couldn't estimate how Absol might react, and it's better to not stress things with this particular exemplar.

So, she took and effort to sound appreciating instead. Somehow. At least let him know that she's glad that he made it back to the group safely. "Okay, sorry... No 'toying' then. But, seemingly doesn't matter much in the end since he joined you either way."

Also, she gladly accepted back the ball containing her beloved fox!~ He'll be needed tomorrow morning after all. Staring at it for a few seconds with a warm and thankful smile, she packed it away safely to the other occupied Pokeballs she carried, before facing Nathan again. "Glad that chanting was helpful to you, and thanks for returning him in one piece. Oh, nevermind that he stayed inside for most of time, he'll enjoy lots of action tomorrow in battle."

On his decleration of Kirlia having learned the move from her Pokemon though... She had to take efforts to not let the smile fade to a plain expression and arise questions from Nathan what was wrong. "...It's pleasant to hear that Kirlia joined chanting adn you ow can rely on its effects whenever you wish. Though... Don't overdo it. Calling for the stars to help is nothing to be taken lightly, the move itself is more powerful than one might believe in the first place. The Ralts-line is surely capable of doing helping their owner by protecting them from harm and misfortune that way - even more combat-orientated Gallade can do so when trained well enough - but a big part has to come from the owner themselves. ...And... do excuse me to say it directly, but" *looking away* "...a logically and scientifically thinking person like you are should definitely be careful with the move. Like, using it moderately and only when really needed. The stars will grant you their guidance when asked to do so, but calling for them only to take a benefit during a battle while not caring for their other aspects is something... Well, it just feels wrong to do so. I personally..." *facing him again in a neutral expression* "...well, my fondness for fae and natural magic is an open secret."


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Zamboni can be seen icing up windows whenever there's not enough lumber and plywood. He is capable of producing a perfectly clear ice, which works great for this purpose! He looks busy, but looking around, most of the windows have been fixed.

Neat... Okay, actually not, since the Running cleary paid its tribute to the town. Shiva could not help but to somewhat feel gloomy over all the broken glass structures, especially with keeping in mind how pretty and decorated the town was back then during the Festival, but looks like this was just the way it was... If she'd ever reside in Ginger Town for a longer period, she'd certainly have to get used to both events occuring. She was confident that she would do so though, but stopped herself then from thinking too far into the future and letting her mind wander off too far.

That Miltank clearly reminded her on Belle and Tramp, if she recalls correctly they should linger somewhere in town as well. A slight pity that Shiva didn't made it to visit them again so far, but for now she's too busy to do so anyway. Maybe tomorrow things will be better.

No sightings of Valarie or Xiani, but a few meters before Shiva arrived at the mart, nonelse than Zamboni in real and in person was standing close! Seemed busy and not busy at the same time. Oh hell... Well, this must be it then.

Taking a deep breath in an attempt to gather up all her valor, she stepped closer to him. "Uhm... Hi! You're free for a moment?" ... "Thanks. Well, thing is, dunno if you remember, but I was watching the battle of someone in green tweed and a Togepi a while ago, not battling myself. However... Well, things and circumstances ever change, and now I...uhm...decided to challenge you on my own. Okay? You're free tomorrow morning?"

"Also, you'd accept a Double Battle with battling until fainting? These are more suitable for my skills and Pokemon. And, am I allowed to know how many Pokemon you will use, and how many I can use to try to defeat them? Does it have to be the same number or can I use my whole party? (This is highly important to know for my planning.) Any restrictions on the use of items as well?"

"Girls can eat our Gourmet Pokefood. But satisfaction guarantee does not apply on human consumption! Gourmet food is specially formulated organic protein sauce, no preservatives, organic cornmeal, Miltank milk, secret herbs - secret! - and he come in fun shapes like Pinap berry or Pokemon head."

Well, the first comment got her curious. A perk to be the only female of the group?

"Thanks a lot. Organic never hurts, and it seems suitable for every Pokemon, may it be herbivor, carnivor, or omnivor. Right?" Funny how Shiva hasn't noticed the last time she fed this elusive stuff to Helios and Braixen that it's even shaped non-randomly. Guess it was just a matter of time until the retailer would get the idea to colour them non-synthically to make the food look like sweets.

"Aha... Well, if that's the case I'll pay attention whether I'll stumble over one piece shaded like an Eevee- or Sylveon-head within all the packages I bought today. If so, I'll certainly remember that I'm capable to eat it by mself."