[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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Everything seems to be going fine for awhile, though.

...until Nathan, Kirlia, and Swiftfire practically walk into a Gulpin and a Swalot in the midst of their inattentiveness.  Masq is overhead, acting as Nathan's eyes in the sky (and leaving a trail of sparkles as he flies), but his warning squawk comes just a tad too late for Nathan and his grounded pokemon...

*Slight Flashback to last night, before onwards!*

Quetzoral, now christen Lilith by her new trainer, tilted her head at him and though over the name and its significance for a moment...before her expression changed into one of ^ o ^  as she clapped her hands together to signal her approval. A fitting name for a cunning and mighty Dragon to be, in her opinion, and her name being synonomous to a god-like beings is just a Honey sweet idea to her!

Ventus gave her a beaming smile in response and a scratch on their head, pleased that his bequeathing got such a positive reception, before saying to her: "Lilith it is then, my sister. From this day forth, you are a part of my family, and I will do my utmost to protect and provide for your needs, no matter the circumstance. One day, I'll even help you achieve the zenith of your power and become The Legend of Bakyai itself, and show the world that your power and dominance is no myth indeed! Come, let's set together, and I'll introduce you to rest of your new family at dinner time, and my own talents when it comes to preparing meals!"

With that said, Ventus registered Lilith to the last Pokeball he had avaliabe on his person, and sent his newly caught Drilbur to the PC to free up room for her in his team, before proceed to make preparations for camp/camp safety. There would be time enough to discipline/get to know that unruly mole that Shiva skillfully KOed, but for now he wants to get to know the increadibly rare Pokémon he recently caught! Oh, the research opportunities this little serpent bird has opened up....!

*End of Slight Flashback!*

In a strange and unfortunate case of serendipidy, Ventus' morning was not entirely pleasant either, even with his recent addition of an invaluable addition of Lilith on his team (And all the interesting research possibilities opened up because of her!) still buzzing at the back of his mind and disregarding the mugged hell the swamp had turned into as they forged on through it. See, while making dinner for his Pokémon and checking over the injuries of Lucifer to make sure his wounds were not festering from residual Poison/Swamp filth (They weren't, thank Reshirim!) before returning him to their Pokeball, he had been pondering his last conversation with Nathan, and realized a few unpleasant things.

''The boy, to be blunt, is on the absolute verge of a total mental breakdown, or catastrophically spiriling into Apathy once more. His stress and anxiety levels would have already begun to cause heart problem to someone around my age, their sense of soul crushing responsible hangs heavily throughout his feelings, and a distinct lack of energy in his action belay even more serious issues, such as a lack of sleep or improper care of oneself. *Sigh*....It also appears that he and Kirlia have taken a fearful and distrusting viewpoint of me and my Pokémon, if their avoidance and critisim is any indicator. Normally I wouldn't bothering caring about the stubborn child or the trouble he bring upon himself, but the fact is that he's a vital member of our group, and that if we are going to have a chance of saving Cheshire from those blasted Vines we need him in top condition and coordinating with everyone. *Sighs* .....I suppose that means I will have to go have a talk with them to sorts this out, haven't I? *Sighs* Remember, its for the good of the group....'

After his deliberations and coming to the reluctant conclusion that he has to play therapist to Nathan, he broke off from the main group to follow after their trail, hoping to catch up with them and corner them for a much needed 'heart to heart'.

That plan was completely derailed, however, when he round a patch of Tall Grass and run smack dab into a Gulpin and Swalot duo, and by the angry looks both sacks of poison were giving the young trainer, this was not going to be a problem that could be solved by diplomacy! Without a hint of hesitation or resentment, Ventus rushed forward to join Nathan side, flicking his wrist to summon Abaddon at the same time and barking out to them: "Abaddon, raise a Safeguard for all of us now, then Charm both creatures to debilitate them, and guard Kirlia until they get their bearings! Stand tall, my child!!!"

Order: Rescue Nathan while summoning Abaddon at the same time, and have the Blue Demon's first move be Safeguard, followed by Charm on both Gulpin and Swallot. He's also going to intercept any Poison type move that comes Kirlia's way first for the first round to give them the chance to buff themselves/get their bearings. Their (Poison Duo) threat level needs to be reduced immediantly, so debuffing and Status protect be employed!