[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

*Meanwhile, in the shared room of Shiva and Ventus*

Hunched over his research notes/documents at the spacious rooms communial table, pen in hand scribbling away and with a seemingly calm expression on their face as he was updating/editing them, sat Ventus, as he valiantly managed to wrestle his raging stress, worry, and temper over that vile abomination's Reveal to his dearest, most blessed friend in the world. It was understandably, however, an arduous task indeed to stay focused and commited to his work and not use Extreme Speed himself (Somehow) to rush over to Shiva's rescue and make things worse than it already is, so he took a couple of precaution to prevent such impulsive actions.

That precluded to having his Black and Blue Egg on his lap as he toiled away at his work, swath in a nice and toasty blanket to pin him in place as he toiled away at his notes and offer his mind another outlet to focus his anxiety and protective/caring urges. When he was incubating Raphael's Egg so long ago, it always brought him a certain measure of comfort cradling them close him as he conducted his daily business, and this proved no less true in for this Mystery Egg as well. 'I wonder what Pokemon you will be when you hatch from your shell, little one? I'll love and nuture you all the same, regardless of type or origin, but I would be dishonest with myself if I didn't admit I am curious. Ah well, in due time we'll find out together, won't we?' the empath though, briefly looking down at his Egg with a small, tired, but genuine smile on his face as he gave it a loving carass, before he refocused his attention back document/editing his findings in Cheshire.

In addition to his odd Egg he had also let out Abaddon and Haneal to explore their surrounding and stretch their legs after remaining in their Pokeballs for such a long time (In Abaddon's case in particular). The lava cameal was lounging by her master's feet, providing a nice warmness to the air surrounding her and occasionally acting as a re-heater for the blanket to keep it within acceptable temperatures for the Egg. It had been awhile since they had the chance to really move around and spend more quality time with her new master, for now she just wanted to relaxed after the intense training he put her through just a little while ago. She also sensed that master was in a particular stress and foul mood, and simply decided the best thing to remedy that was to passively provide her support to him. After all, sometimes all a person needs to get better was the good company of friends and family.

Abaddon, meanwhile, was roaming around the room with a curious, fascinated expression on his face, letting out warbling noises as he uncovered new and (to him) strange things he never seen before. His new father had promised to take good care of him and show him the world during their travels through Cheshire, but it was still hard for him to imagine all the new sights, sounds, and Pokémon he would be accoasted by! Tempering this awe and their natural inquisitiveness, however, was his own worry about Ventus, as they clearly picked up they were not the most well off at the moment, and decided to give them space for the time being in contrast to Haneal's approach. Still, he wanted help his father with whatever was bothering him so much, but he didn't know how or where to start.... (@Iron : If you'd like, you can write a reaction for Abaddon here, or just let him explore his surroudings for now)

All in all, everybody was more or less fine right now, but the tension in the air was still ever present, as if they were all waiting for the other shoe to drop any moment....