[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

As soon as Shiva and Ventus walk in the door to the Center's lobby, Kirlia can tell something's up.  He was analyzing the two trainers and keeping Nathan informed per his instruction.  He could sense a slight tension between the two of them among the large variety of other emotions they were feeling...nothing that might disrupt Nathan's plan, but it would need to be addressed later...

Nathan's got a neutral expression on his face, and isn't feeling much of anything again.  Except it's by choice this time as much as necessity.  His reply is straight and to the point.  "4 pokemon per side, no items, no fainting, and no Lucky Chant for either side.  I want to see how well we all perform on our own merits even if we aren't going all out."

What he's not saying is he needs to see how well Shiva and Ventus work together. He won't get the desired result if he does, though...their actions need to be voluntary, not forced...