[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

The researcher didn't react what so ever to the flash of rage that Nathen gave him, as he expected such a reaction from his blunt and cold blooded words, but he wisely decided to let the matter drop when Kirlia intervened on their part and nodded their head. While they have made it abundantly clear to the boy time after time his stance on things that prove dangerous to the group (Kill&/Maim them, or make them wish they were), Ventus knew that Nate would never share or endorse his perspective. Still, he offered to 'dispose' of the Skorupi anyway, just in case; circumstance are subject to change, especially if a cherished friend is involved.

With deftness and grace, he reach into his satchel and pulled the King Rock Minerals (2X) he found, and placed it in between themselves, before he began recounting his fight with the water sloath. "Yes, though I technically don't have a King's Rock, per say, but rather the components to make one, provided we find someone with the expertise/willingness to forge these two mineral clumps together with Ancient Power. Since we are heading to Stair City, one of if not the biggest commercial cities in Cheshire, it should not be arduous to find someone capable of the task...hopefully."

"As for the Slowpoke, it was a larger than the average member of its species, though that extra bulk didn't help it at all against Apsis Elemental Fang attacks. I currently have them transfered to my PC, and from what brief reading I got on his - I believe I'll name him Solomon - feelings, he doesn't resent me from capturing him, so we should not have to expect any resistence or trouble on his part until we evolve him," the researcher explain, gesturing to the King's Rock minerals and the general direction they were going before placing his hands back down his side once more. Just as he did so, though, a look surprise appeared on his face as he remembered the treasure he found today, before he reached into his satchel to pull of the enigmatic watch that his devil bat found earlier and gave Nathan an appraising, curious look.

"  Oh, and while this is off topic, I managed to find two rather percular artifacts while combing the area for treasure with Lucifer: This watch and a necklace that I have given to Apsis. This device *points to Eternally Gold* seem to force a Pokémon to entering a state of being where their life force is set to an absolute value, while the necklace grants the wielder an ability almost exactly the same as Serene Grace during conflict, at the cost of the use of their innate/natural one. I normally detest anything magical, as you are well aware of, but these items seem innoculous from my crude investigations, and having them on hand certainly outweighs whatever downsides they have. It makes me wonder what was ancient Cheshire like, if they could produce items of such complex and wonderous design.... If you want a closer look at the watch, I would not mind at all, but I would have to let Apsis out if you wanted to examine the necklace for yourself."