[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Well, neat, Ven was actually right in his words that they, some mixed up group of Trainers with occassional inner-group difficulties, were probably the only ones in the capacity to do something about this growing threat these vines seem to be. 

... ... ...immediately, Shiva enjoyed this! As dangerous and deep this whole thing was, it gave her a feeling that they - she included - could do something useful, something to look back upon later and be somewhat proud of the achievement. If one really wanted to use these words, be some sort of hero. However, she wasn't sure what she herself would be able to contribute to all this, but if there is one thing that was as sure/characteristic as the glowing rings on an Umbreon's black fur, then it was that Shiva will NOT give up on this and fight if there happens to be need to so so. This felt like a new, slightly weird feeling... But maybe everything she achieved so far in Chreshire - befriended a whole lot of wild Pokemon without even a battle, prevented Ven and Nathan getting at each others throats by bringing peace into the group, created a bond for life with her Starter in a little less then three weeks, managed to succeed in Ginger Town's Gym on first try which not even Ventus was able to do - encouraged this and added fuel to this deep lying will.

It also wasn't that unexpected to see how Kirlia reacted as Ven tried to slam some hope and will into Nathan, but it was still weird to see when Shiva recalls how he was still caring for others = people aside from Nathan when he was still a Ralts. Probably triggered by Ven's words about how 'unhealthy' blind and stubborn faithfulness could be, she got the feeling that her own Pokemon, mostly those she frequently uses and bonded with most, would not react the way as this psychic-dancer would regardless of not having the same meeting-circumstances as Nathan and Ralts have, but instead know what would be benefitial for their Master and act upon. If this acting upon was not protecting her when receiving harsh but helpful words, then so be it.

The fact that Shiva didn't care about history and will probably approach the Ruins without keeping their backstory in mind... Whether this was a benefit or a disadvantage wasn't very clear, but it enables dealing with the Ruins without any prejudice, probably unlike her party members? Respect and a waryness was all she feels for this place, she wouldn't shy away just because something is ancient and historically significant.

For now though, she was glad and thankful for both not running to handle these vines without a plan - mental note to take care to not be forgotten when discussing this will be it - as well as Skiddo's help on managing the further path. His grassy fur was surely more enjoyable then Swiftfire's hot mane.