[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Baby Absol nuzzles Nathan and falls asleep on his hand for a bit. Golda laughs. "We're going to have to feed this little one plenty of Chesto berries. Train him to stay awake a little longer!"

Brief Flashback

Heh.  He didn't know if Absol had understood or not, but he was at least receptive to the care.  He really hoped the little guy would be okay.

With the baby Absol tuckered out and Shiva and Ventus moving on to other things, it looked like it was about time for him to move on as well.  

Before he leaves for some training of his own, though, he passes by Shiva and offers her a brief "Thank you for the invitation to meet this young Absol" after telling her what he'll be doing in the meantime.  And Kirlia gives her a big ol' hug as well.  Hanging with the baby Absol had been fun for him, Kirlia, and Calam, but the thank you was for just a little more than that as well.  Nathan wasn't going to breathe a word about that, though.  Too much was at stake.  But Nathan felt he had to show at least some appreciation, even if Shiva didn't necessarily pick up on why.  He also thanks the daycare owners on his way out, mostly for their hospitality.  The hidden meaning of his thanks would certainly be completely lost on them since they don't know what Kirlia's been through.

Now then...time for a battle.  He needed to get himself in order before facing Ventus and Shiva...