[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

As yet another ice beam misses, the trainer cuts Abaddon short. "You know what? When I'm happy my own attack misses, I think that means the battle isn't fun anymore. But hey, you have a good strategy there, and you've earned this $300. Let's cede the floor to someone else."

Ventus couldn't help but shake his head in amusement at that particular statement, a coy smile tugging at his lips as they did their best not to chuckle at them in response. "One of the many I have, in regard to my current team and their capablitilies. Most of the challenges I participate in are ones where I prefer to stack the deck against my opponent as high as I can possibly manage, or apply enough leverage and precise force that intent is to smash and/or wear down my foe. Most would call that battle style rather unsporting, but as the old saying goes : 'To each their own.' I thank you for the wonderful match, and I hope the next opponent you face is not deviously minded like I am!" he said to them, taking his prize money and gliding over to Abaddon, who was sliding all over the battlefield in childish glee now that the battle was over.

The blue demon had never experienced a Winter environment like this one before (If ever), and the thin layer of ice proved to be a fun challenge for him, as he slipeded around the arena floor in an attempt to copy the graceful movement of Zamboni's Pokémon, all while keeping his tail concealed. The cold didn't bother him either at this point, as being blasted with Ice Beam after Ice Beam tended to increase one's resistence towards the gelid Element, so the little one was quite frankly having a blast skidding around the place and raising a racket with his characteristic warbling voice. Ah, to be child, freckles and free in their innocent fun... One wonders just how long this fragile state will it last for Abaddon, before the journey to come strips it away from them completely?

Being the Insightful empath that he was (and just finding his Child's rambunctiousness cute!), Ventus let his blue demon skate around the ice for a little while longer, before moving over to give them a warm, loving hug (Just what they needed!), before saying to them : "Excellent job as always, my child! All these victories more than prove you a exemplar of your species, though I believe you need to grow a little while longer before your true capabilities are unlocked. Rest assured, you'll achieve your full strength in due time, and I'll be with you every step of the way, from now, then, and well beyond that point!" The researcher then recalled Abaddon and departed from the Gym, highly likely not to return to the frigid place in the near future unless some course of action called for it.

Taking a deep breath, he soaked in the heat and sunshine for a brief moment, enjoying his body temperature returning to its original, non-elevated state, before he let it out and flicked his wrist at the same time, summoning Lucifer with casual peace. The little devil, upon gaining their barring, immediately swooped down and landed on Ventus's sweater, before crawling into it and popping his head out, letting out an content croon of pleasure. It had been awhile since he's snuggled up their master, and after an intense morning workout and enduring the freezing cold of the Gym, the drake felt right at home, comforted and warm! Ven let out a affectionate chuckle at his Niobat's antics and gave them a scratch behind their ears, before he addressed the reason why he called them out.

"My dear Lucifer, its been quite some time since we've done much of anything together besides battling or some odd task or another, so how about we rectify that by exploring the town together, and seeing if we are not unable to find any interesting sight or experience with our respective talents? Nothing to strenuous or intense, and we can savor this rare peaceful day for us together without having to worry about our next adversary for the time being. What do you say, my brother?"

Order: Have a double bonding moment with Abaddon and Lucifer, go out and about town to enjoy the attractions with the little drake, before either heading towards the Pokémon Center and calling it a night, or leaving Ginger Town with the rest of the group and making our way towards Stair City. Please no Scimitars or really weird thing that could set of Ventus along the way...!