[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Yep, Orthros fears Ventus. His first instinct is to leap behind Nathan. He doesn't even make aggressive motions such as snarling or growling or snapping. Tail between legs, brain throbbing in fear. All the Pokemon here have been well briefed on their role, and none of them move to attack.

A Tense Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1po1hbAwALc

Nathan immediately turns his attention back to Orthros, trying to calm him down...

...though it's not very successful.

He turns back to Ventus.

"There.  Happy now?  He's terrified of you, and his first reaction is to hide behind me instead of running off on his own or returning to the Dream World.  I think that says a lot, don't you?"

Nathan's surely comment didn't phase the empath at all as he continued to Stare at Orthros, squeezing his hands crossed and clasped in front on them with such force that most cause bruises in most others. "Honestly, Nathan? Yes," Ventus said, the confirmation hissing out into the air with tangible force and thinly concel contempt for the cowering creature in front of him. Pathetic. "It means that this dog learned from happened to its kin when they dared to hunt myself and Shiva through its wretched domain, and now know the consequences should it ever cross me or the ones I care about in such a way again," he continue, still staring the animialistic abomination as he suddenly tightened both his hands immediantly at it. The meaning of such a gesture would be lost on their trainer, but it should all to well remember what those hands of his were capable of doing to its ilk...

The researcher stared at the dog for another minute, before he looked over to archangel (who was hovering over him protectively by his side and frowning intensely at Orthros) and attracted their gaze and held it, an unspoken conversation passing between father and child in but an instant. Raphael mulled over what was 'said' for a few seconds, before they nodded their head at him, giving them a reassuring smile for their decision. Receiving permission, Ventus turned to face the young, foolish trainer, flick his wrist to produce his child's Pokeball, before tossing it at them and forcing them to catch it. "I've decided to leave Raphael here with you while you introduce Orthros to Shiva, as they will provide a soothing, comforting presence for her and act her guardian angel since I was not permitted to attend. If the dog harms even one hair on her, their judgement shall be meted out with Extreme Speed and prejudice on my child's part; if its does not, they will do naught as well. I expect to have them back in my care later tonight or tomorrow morning once this 'showcasing' of your is finished."

With that said, the stoically irate sociologist face towards the exits of the room and made his way towards it, Apsis covering his rear and casting a baleful glare at the boy and his Pokémon to dissuade them of the notion of stopping him. If they had their duty to protect and uphold the will of their master, than so to did she, *Hisss*! Just before he opened the door and began to make his trip towards the Secret Training Grounds, Ventus called out to Nathan without turning to face them in an almost abscent minded manner, saying: "Oh, and I suppose you were correct about Orthros Loyalty, Nathan. Keep it on a short leash and away from me and my own, and I think we'll get coexist spectacularly. Good night."

Order: Leave Raphael with Nathan to act as a soothing presence for Shiva (And only Shiva, if possible), with standing orders to ES spam Orthros if it tries to harm or malicious and intentionally threaten her. Ven will now make his way towards the STGs, Apsis will choose to fight an Robo Pikachu specifically, as its about time she avenges the lose of her fellow might snake! Afterwards, he'll head back to the Center and wait in his/her room together for Shiva. Tonight is still young, and very much lengthy...