[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

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First thing that came to Shiva's mind: When did Ven got a Slowpoke, and more important a King's Rock? 
Second thing: Eh, doesn't really matter I guess...

Once again a few seconds passed while considering how to solve this. Since actually, she wanted to... "Oh, that's the thing, you wanted to teleport over some distance... Hmm, I'd have nothing against lending you my shortly evolved Kadabra (there was still a hint of awe in that part, since it gave her the feeling that she WAS able to get challenging things done!~), however I'm afraid I cannot do that currently... Because, eh, he might not obey you? And I wanted to find a battle for him in the city... Trying out Double Team and his psychic powers, you know... ... ...Ah! Buuuuut I can offer you that he simply uses Teleport on you to send where you where you want to go! This way, he'll stay with me and you keep Kirlia fresh to teleport back. Sounds agreeable? Maybe? I can look into Skiddo and your fierly horse and maybe let the magic happen with a Destiny Knot later when I'm less busy..."


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Once that has been solved, we'll get to...the hatchling!~



Immediately Shiva's mood raised. Not that it has been bad in the first place, but simply thinking of her panda delights her and will probably do so for a few more days. Or weeks? 

"Sooo... Told ya that the black-spotted egg hatched, right? It did so this morning, hearing the cracks in eggshell was like an alarm clock. The Pokemon that hatched...Is a proud and noble Pancham!~♡ From checking his Stats on PC he also knows two rare moves. Let's see..."

It was quite useful that half of the Pokeball turns transparent when the owner(?) touches it. (You know, like in the manga --->https://i.imgur.com/i5A1a.png) Young Pancham was sill sleeping cuddled up to Cottonee's fluff, the shard of the eggshell was hidden away somewhere it seemed. "Oh, he's still resting as I asked him to do, means I cannot show him to you in real... Later, probably. Here, take a look anyway.*showing it to Nathan while keeping it in hand* Isn't he cute?!"

(Nathan didn't actually say anything about a King's Rock.  Just said he was evolving a Slowpoke.  I was actually expecting Shiva to ask why Nathan has to go to Vapor Falls to evolve Slowpoke, tbh...)

"Teleporters have to go with their passengers, unfortunately.  It's not quite the same as teleporting small objects.  If you're worried about him not listening though, I don't expect him to.  All you have to do is tell him to Teleport me there, and then Kirlia can Teleport us back on the return trip.  Shouldn't be any problems if you're the one asking Helios to Teleport, right?  I promise I'll not burden him with anything he doesn't wish to do while I've got him.  And I'm sure Skiddo won't give you too much trouble...maybe...he is a little rowdy...but it should be fine if I explain what's going on to him...I think..."

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Nathan looks at the pokeball carefully, and has pulled his pokedex out to get a more detailed summary of what this Pancham can do.  "Huh...a Pancham...that's a really rare species to see in Creshire...hm?"

He's pulled up the 'known moves' section...

"Drain Punch and...Bullet Punch?  Those are definitely some really rare moves for him to know...particularly Bullet Punch.  I've only ever heard of Pangoro being able to use that move, and only if they're from Alola..."

Nathan draws back from the pokeball now that he's done examining it.

"When he's awake, would you mind if I took a picture of him?"
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When it comes time for the loan, Nathan summons Skiddo to inform him about what's going on.

"Hey there, buddy.  Ya know, I've been seeing more of your species than I've been expecting, lately.  So, how about a nickname?  I was thinking 'Yule' sounds pretty nice.  A nice and strong, passionate name.  I think it suits ya, but what do you think?"

"Also...I need to borrow one of Shiva's pokemon for the day, so...well, I've said she can have you on loan for the day in exchange.  Yes, I know Swiftfire's still with me, but hear me out.  Shiva might have a few tips for you on how to win her over.  Maybe a trick or two that might help as well.  You'll probably have to be on your best behavior though to hear them.  Okay?"