[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

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"Such calamitous events are seldom seen and rare still encountered by us, thank Reshirim, but no matter the situation I've always been by your daughter's side, ready to support her and rendor aid, regardless if its necessarily needed. The people under my vigil are well safeguarded, so Shiva has been well protected, sir. Hmm...you mentioned you dabble in some Pokémon research yourself, so if its within the perview of your own knowledge, could you inform me of the current topics of interest in Castelia? With how far Cheshire is from other regions, its....difficult to keep myself updated on current event at home, so any Insight would be appreciated!"

"Right! There've been a few economic disasters...a ship that overturned, a cargo pallet stolen in a separate incident...the news doesn't have any people harmed though. A big increase in tourism lately. The tourism board is asking everyone about their opinions on human treatment of Pokemon - thought you might be interested in that! I hope this isn't a resurfacing of the old Plasma sentiments, but it seems like it's a more wholesome concern for Pokemon in light of our status in tourist's eyes. Our Daycare is really popular right now. Apparently our love for Pokemon shines through!"

"Burgh is away on business, so the Gym challengers are a bit stalled. But he's well within his rights to take that much time. There's an artist renting a back room in the Gym. His goal is to paint one of every Pokemon, from a live model! He's got over 300 species already."

The mentioning that there might be an resurfacing of old Team Plasma sentiments surely got Shiva curious, faintly expressing that by a tilted head and an even fainter...hope. Or desire. "People are being asked about their opinion on treatment of Pokemon? Dad, that sounds weird... But you know about my view on that Team. Their sentiments are actually nothing bad or reprehensible. Sometimes, Pokemon are better left to live in freedom. It's just that... you know, Ghetsis strongly misused that idea and ended up mentally broken, which, quite honestly, was inevitable... But N is a true hero, innocent until being used and stained by him. Do you think this all has something to do with him? Likely not, but...who knows...." *shrugs*

"Daughter, I actually agree with you. Every city on Earth has facets of their relationship with Pokemon they could be improving. Here's the thing: when more and more trainers from other regions appear, those attitudes toward Pokemon have more potential to come into conflict. Nothing more, I'm sure. Don't worry about the nasty side of Plasma resurfacing, either."

Short break before continuing, telling silence dwelled. "Oh, eh, sorry, you asked for a story, right? Hmm... Right!" Instantly, Shiva's expression and mind warmed up! "You wouldn't believe how many Psychic Types I gathered so far!~ They're really cool and interesting to raise... I won an Abra at a casual game on a Festival - just lately it evolved into a neat Kadabra thanks to my care. I don't know WHEN I'll evolve him into an Alakazam, but that'd surely be cool... The Ralts belonging to one of my further travel companions evolved due to me as well, even if I did nothing particular to trigger it... Speaking about that, you remember that weird astral rock I asked you about last time, Comite? From that person I got to know that Comite gain Psychic as secondary Type when they evolve into...what was it called again...Cometeor. I also met a sweet Fennekin at a mythical place in a forest, and it decided to come with me - he became a Braixen after a battle that I won by a hair. Hopefully he'll become Delphox one day... There's also an Espurr under my ownership, having its Hidden Ability even. Me and Ventus also been at a Shelter for Disobediant Pokemon today, where he met a Kingdra he'd like to adopt and I got to know a Gothitelle I'd like to obtain - yes, the real Final Form! We'll head to this Shelter tomorrow again concerning the adoption of these two Pokemon."

"Psychics? I thought you were into Grass and Fairies. But I have a tidbit of info for you about Psychics, gleaned from years of breeding them: Psychics get more powerful when they're around other Psychics, whether as members of the same team or as traveling companions. Their abilities outside of battle are particularly affected, and their evolution may even speed up! So maybe that's what's going on with that Ralts. And maybe your Pokemon, especially Gothitelle, will benefit from it. Espurr should learn control more rapidly under these circumstances too."

"An Azurill we've saved from a river has gained a liking on me as well, that blue mouse was so sad when we met her... It's sweet to see how happy she grew meanwhile. Oh, and do you rememeber that elusive egg with the black spots?"

"Of course I do! Tell me it hatched!!"