[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

...and that little show of glee causes Nathan and Kirlia to back away fairly quickly, feeling just a little more uncomfortable for various reasons...

Meanwhile, the gym's doors are completely freaking out due to Porygon-Z's presence...

The researcher good cheer diminished somewhat by the young trainer's skittishness around him, before he lets a small sigh and walk towards them, keeping a respectful distance between himself and them so as not to pressure the boy, but close enough so that they could hold a small conversation. Mindful of the fact of Shiva being around, he keep his voice low and almost toneless, focusing it so only that Nathan could hear what he had to say.

"...I'm no longer that person, Nathan, so please do not fear me doing anything along those nebulous lines. As...dogged and overly perceptive I can be from at various times and situations, my reasons for acting as such are never malicious in intention towards you and Shiva; I just want to protect the both of you to the best of my ability. *Sigh* Though it seems that such effort is often detrimental, as I have come to realize far to late. I...I don't want to push you away like I did with my sister, so I'll avoid intruding upon your personal space until you feel comfortable around me once more. Let's just...keep this between ourselves, alright? I don't want to give Shiva anymore cause for concern about us, least of all on such an important moment for her like this. ...Until we speak again, my friend."

Ven then quietly walked far away from him and Kirlia, leaving them to continue their celebration with Shiva while waiting around in the Gym. He already demonstrated his own happiness to her, and he could always continue it with her later in private, so he would sit on the sidelines for the time being. Perhaps maybe finding a battle with one of Zamboni's acolyates to hone his skills some more...

Order: If its possible, I'd like to have a battle against the Lapras trainer in the Gym, and will place a $300 Poke wager on it against a battle with Abaddon. Need to train up my blue demon, so what better target than another tanky blue creature?