[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

One more thing came to Shiva's mind, and now that Professor/Reverend Cottonwood was still there and gladly accepted questions, it felt like a good moment to bring it as well. "Ehm... One more thing, is any traditional clothing that I might not have required or helpful for that ritual? o.o A yukata in a particular pattern or such, or how formal clothing is worn during participating in a Pokemon Contest."

She was still wearing an artificial Ran Berry flower in her hair, but that was practically all she'd be able to bring up. If something more would be required, her hopes fell onto an Elder of the native and traditional Mamo.

"Well, you're quite welcome! And indeed, the Chikorita I have is female."

"In that case, Reverand, would you accept my Carnivine in exchange for your Chikorita.....and give it to this charming young lady here? I owe quite a lot to her, and her trust companion Maril just evolved the prior night, so what better way to show my appreciate for both events than gifting her with a Pokémon that has caught her interest" Ventus said with a affable smile, motioning towards his friend and holding out the poisonous flytrap's Pokeball out in front of the man. Well, he sure hopes she enjoys this surprise of his!

"How neat, I'd gladly take it then! I don't know how much I'll use her in battle or during journeying actually, but I'll take efforts to properly take care of her. Hopefully she'll enjoy soaking up some natural beams of sunlight alongside my other Grass Types! We'll also tell the other ones belonging to our travel group when we'll meet them. Now, ehm, where did I put that Pineco..."

Soft-busy by looking through every Pokeball she carried on her before finally having found that Pineco one's and about to offer it to the professor/reverend, Ventus gently stopped her from doing so as he spoke up trading HIS Pokemon for a Pokemon she was interested in - at first, Shiva was kinda confused about that ('I just explained why I'd choose that one from the offered ones, so why in Reshiram's name does he...oh.), but that rather quickly developed into an expression of pure suprise, pleasant anticipation and flattered embarassment, both because of this act of kindness and the fact that he called her 'charming'... Aww. A sweet smile had trouble to break through her face and shine openly, but it was certainly hidden between the lines. As for her emotional pool... It felt like it's been flooded with cottoncandy, making everything sugary sweet and beaming with a joy- and thankful feeling. She's by far not bold enough to display this via kissing him on the cheek now in the middle of the trade, but she might (will) do so once the trade's done and they're free for a few moments before...visiting Nathan will be it. She actually wanted to add something to his words, but she'd decided to keep things for herself now and it was pretty clear that he desired not to elaborate on this anymore just now. Shiva thankfully adapted to this.

When she spoke up, the pleasant suprise in her voice was clearly audible! "Ven... Wait a moment, are you...really sure about that? I enjoy your offer, greatly, but...well..."