[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Aww, so much praise in the mornings surely flattered Shiva. But it was true that she looked forward to the egg hatching greatly and now it all paid off... When Ven mentioned raising her new hatchling to a mighty Pangoro, her smile only grew wider. Or rather, more mischievous. "Haha, it just hatched and you already think of the evolution? How cute... Eh, I'll look into being a decent caretaker for him. First up bring him to the University as supposed, then we'll make sure to get you a few battles soon to prove your strenght!" ... "You're forgetting that with Spectral I already somewhat own a good Dark Type (no mentioning of Poochyena just now), but she stayed at home in Castelia..." For just a few moments, Shiva dwelled in the pleasant memories forged with that Pokemon, her black fur so soft to stroke through it'd hurt while calmly purring under the care... Before rather brushing it off before it'd make her homesick.  Need to call Dad at some point during the stay in Stair City anyway not only to introduce Ventus to him, so no need to be sad over the distance between her and home! "Thanks, though! I'll get going then." No reaction on Ven not wearing his green sweater or rather no sweater at all, given that she wasn't wearing much more than that long nightdress... If that happens more often, she might begin to wonder whether this had any aim or intention. o.o



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When Shiva finally returned from bathroom some minutes later, one could carefully wonder whether she was able to use Dazzling Gleam because she seemed to invisibly shine or sparkle. Must be the remaining happy feelings from having cared for and hatched a Pokemon egg on her own for the first time, but wearing a complete fresh set of clothing (nothing particularly special or different from what she usually wore though) surely helped. If discretly looked closer, one would also realize that she took the effort to apply a bit of white eyeliner to inner lid in the means to open her gaze aesthetically and a decent scent of patchouli on her.

Definitely ready to explore the city with Ven. No vines and no Tangrowth shall overshadow today! Researching in the library doesn't run away, and why sitting in there when Shiva wants to see so much of Stair?

"Do forgive that it may have took longer, Ven... So, you're ready to head down the Lobby and see what the city beholds once you finished morning rituals?"


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Mechanics:
I'll let you reply to this first before actually heading to the Lobby, as I certainly know that Shiva will run into Nathan there - I dunno whether Ven wants to be in his surrounding or rather discretly slip away, or express the desire towards Shiva to train his Pokemon meanwhile or talk with Heart instead or such.

As for Pancham...

Shiva carefully took him off Ven's care and gave the young yet eager panda a last soft hug enjoying the closure and his blackwhite fur before drawing the Pokeball coded to the egg and showing it to Pancham. "So, we'll head out to the city then. However, for now I desire you to rest and maybe take a nap in the security of your Pokeball. Okay?"