[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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When Shiva eventually arrived at the bonfire, she 1. kept Kyuu on her right shoulder and probably will do so during the whole ritual and 2. she was nervous. Incredibly nervous, behind that calmness. Kyuu's purring and closure were able to diminish that nervosity though before it might hinder her. She also has wrapped that Ninetales-Scarf around her neck, leaving one end longer than the other to follow every great movement of hers.

Nathan arrives shortly afterwards, carrying the Castform egg, Orthros and Kirlia both by his side.

He seems...moderately less depressed.  He doesn't start any conversation himself, though.  Just sits on the opposite side of the bonfire from Shiva.

Kirlia's kinda nervous as well...this has to work...it HAS to...otherwise, Nathan might....no, he didn't want to think about it.  He was going to put everything he could into this Lucky Chant to make sure that potential outcome doesn't come to pass.

Orthros is happy to see Kyuu again.

Hard labor and sweltering temperature of shoveling peat into the furnance made Ventus greatly appreciative of the occupation, and equally greatful that as a traveling Pokémon Researcher he had much less intense means to make money. Still, the work was not terrible or overwhelming for a man of his gargantuate Vitality, so the sociologist dutifully conduct his given task without complaint, got paid for his efforts in supplies ('I would prefer Poke for my job, but when you live in tribal lands....'), and swiftly departed towards the Bonfire with Shamisen soon in hand and Lilith even sooner on his shoulder. Upon arrival, his vision scanned the gathering and rapidly picked out Shiva and her trusted Pokémon partners preparing for the Ritual, causing a smile to slowly grow on his face as he made his way towards her......until he spotted Nathan and his Pokémon.

Kirlia he expected, as they were practically inseperable, but then he saw Orthros sitting beside the boy with nary a care in a world.

Instantly whatever positive vibes the researcher had vanished, and his face twisted into a thunderous, severe look of utter contempt and disgust as he gazed upon the abominable animal with a Look that plainly stated to the psychic beast: 'Keep away from me and Shiva, or suffer my wrath, unfettered and bloody.' For added emphasis he unsubtly tightened-untightened his in front of it as he stared it down, reminding it just what those hands of his were capable of doing to it should it ever step out of line. After sufficiently cowing/intimidating the vile hellhound, Ventus abruptly turned away from it and continued his march towards Shiva, his expression shifting to one of serene joy and comfort at seeing his dearest friend once more.

"Greetings, Shiva! I trust you've had a productive day like I have, and made significant progress towards summoning the Southern Wind Incarnate? I'm ready whenever you wish to begin conducting the Ritual, with me and Lilith doing our utmost to enhance your efforts and better entreat it to answer our plea!"

Order: Ready to begin the Ritual whenever you are guys! Also, Ventus obviously has Apsis Pokémon on hand and ready to send it out should Orthros try to approach them, as an angry hissing snake is a great way to deter unwanted company. She not going to attack him unless he does first, though.