[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Nice. It seems like Shiva belonged to the few people of the group, if not the only person of the group, who was able to get some relatively fine rest this night. As fine as possible in a tent somewhere in a swamp, far away from civilization... The more she thought about it, the more certain she grew that Arrowroot Village will be quite a culture shock for her. On the other hand, she WAS interested in these Mamo, and being surrounded by nature had an elusive charm on its own, especially if coming straight from impressive Stair City.

She was the last one to wake up though, and was greatly irritated by both these...footprints that looked like they'd belong to small Grass Types being led by a bigger one as well as this haze... Yesterday, the weather was way better... Was this an indicator that they were close to reach the village? She was hoping so... Braixen welcomed his Master with his basswood stick already drawn and enlighted - which eased the haze a bit in the immediate surrounding enough for Shiva to at least SEE SOMETHING - and radiating pride. This earned him Master's hearty praise and pets for sure! "Seems like you fulfilled my plea of being a night guard brilliantly. Wouldn't have had restful sleep if it wouldn't be you... Thank you, dear one! I need and gladly will rely on you furthermore - please stay close to me and keep your wand enlighted until we passed the depths of this swamp and the haze, alright?"

After breakfast and feeding her own Pokemon - in a way more straightforward way than usually this time - Shiva spend a few minutes brushing out the most mud from her Ranger's cloak while the others dismantled the tent. Looks like she'll keep wearing it, and she thanked Reshiram for the sensation that not too much moisture reaches her clothes under cloak despite the cloak being drenche. The hood was pretty comfortable as well when put on. There was another sensation as well - a WAY less pleasant one: Nathan was setting himself aside from the others. He didn't seem to care. Kirlia seemingly didn't either, but he threw glances over glances over the others, and especially to a familar and dear oddball of researcher... Now, Shiva was SURE that something must have happened again. Actually, it didn't take her long to assume what it possibly was. Out of curiosity and slight worry, she concentrating her developing senses for a shy and careful moment on Ven himself while hoping he wouldn't mind if he'd notice, he seemed overly fine to her. Along with a big amount of loathing for doing something she couldn't figure out. Sighing imprecible, she struggled but stood adamant about the decision to leave them handle things on themselves this time. If anything, she would be there to to provide some sort of damage-control to Nathan - if he'd allow and appreciate, that is.


Turned out Braixen felt like a valuable companion for Shiva for another reason, as she'd feel WAY MORE scared and worried about loosing track of the others if he wouldn't illuminate the nearsest surroundings. Therefor, she managed to stop as well when Heart in front of her stopped instead of running into him head-first.

Heart fight to get though the haze. After a lot of time Heart meet a Whiscash blocking the way! He decides to bring his tree Pokemon Viktor to clear the path. Heart look Shiva and asks. "Shiva, would you mind if I join with you in this battle?"

According to the sudden flash of light, he just called out a Pokemon, didn't he? Her startle became real as the words of a BATTLE, right here, reached her, causing her to step closer to seek comfort in her magical fox. Comfort that he gladly provided, and just in case he already snarled maliciously at any yet invisible threat.

"BATTLE?! Which battle...? I don't see anything to battle..."


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Mechanics:
Awaiting Initiatives first! As soon as Wishcash has shown itself to Shiva, Yena will be send out. Let's see whether he can't handle this catfish on himself alongside a Ghost Type (that he should actually ward off) before we pull out Double-SE-Grass STAB from Nightshade.