[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

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Shiva was... well, 'amazed' is pure underestimation. She had to adjust glasses to make sure thsi is no imagination. Because...this was it! The Savannah, Tauros! Camas Desert, Skorupi! The mountains they're on, Ursaring major! But...the sea...eh... Nowhere? Probably behind this spire... Such a pretty view, indeed.

Ven's question about what to do now caused her to impercibly wince (Concentration, my dear!) and stare at him for a moment, processing that he actually asked a question. A moment later, she progressed a reply. "Eh... Ven, dear... Heading down to the desert or savannah may cost us time and effort we might be better saving. But, I don't savour sleeping at an insecure place, as you say... But, how about we move on to the base of the spire, then rest there for an hour or two before exploring? We don't have to build up the tent, we don't have to sleep... But, let us just take a break. Let us explore with a clear mind and regained power, please. I don't know about you people, but I'm exhausted..." *in a silent and anticipated grumbling* "And I want to be out when it's getting darker to see the stars..."

"...Heart, we're on the top of a very, very dangerous mountain range in the middle of the night.  You've already seen how powerful the pokemon that live here are.  I don't savor the thought of running into a Tyranitar or Aggron even when there's 5 of us.  Plus, these Metagross are more than capable of scaling the mountain no matter what the terrain is like."

Nathan looks at Shiva.

"...if you're tired, we can take a rest, but we do have to keep moving.  I'm willing to try pulling an all nighter if we have to.  Fortunately, Orthros is the perfect watch dog if we're nodding off.  He barely needs any sleep.  There's also the option of taking turns sleeping while the others keep watch, particularly if we have to do it on the move.  Would probably require some stops to switch off for the person on metagross #3, but that shouldn't take too long as long as we're away from any obvious danger."

"Okay then. Then we will do the search in ground. Shiva, Valder. You two should rest. Ventus it would be better if you stay here to watch everyone against any might danger. No that dubious about the strengh of any of you, but like Nathan say, its dangerous here. Nathan, you and I should take a look in the surroundings if we can find any clue about where to go. In ground of course. That way we can both rest and find clues. Is this a better plan for you people?"

With everyone now speaking up at once on what the group course of action should be , Ventus initially had a hard time keeping up with the flow of conversation and the plans being outlined within it. Heart's intial plan of action of splitting up the party at night and on especially hostile/dangerous terrain earned a firm dismissive shake of his head for fairly self explainatory reasons, while Shiva suggestion to take a few hours respite at the base of the spire held more appeal in the empath's eyes. The researcher wholy rejected the notion of letting that vile mongrel watching over the group in ANY capacity, but didn't necessarily mind pulling an all nighter if it meant they would be one step closer in eradicating those nasty Vines and saving Stair (and by extension the entire region). Then of course was his own plan of just camping in the savannah for the night to avoid the dangers of traveling/exploring the Great Divide at night, even if it would cost them precious time in the long run.

When the rare collector proposed a modified version of his plan, Ventus pondered it for a moment and compared it to other options at hand, before deciding that it was an agreeable enough compromise between the group's need for rest and making progress on their quest. "I find this second version of you plan sound Heart, and I'm perfectly capable of keeping vigil while you two explore. I'll send Lucifer searching for you should something troublesome stumble upon this resting point, or if you don't end up returning within an hour or two. I don't necessarily believe such misfortune will befall us, but better to have a fallback plan than not, right?"

Nathan has no objections to Heart's second plan.  It's actually a decent compromise.

Nathan just goes quiet at Shiva's comment to him, though.  Looks away, towards the spire, shoulders sagging...

...the lack of confidence is back underneath that desire to do something.  Anything.  And quickly.  He knows the ritual was tiring.  Kirlia wasn't doing a very good job of hiding how tired he is, but they have to keep going...Stair City and Creshire were counting on him...

"...then let's get started with searching.  If we can find that cave, we can probably rest there in relative safety if we have to.  I hope..."

Alright. So who is searching and who is resting? Or is everyone searing first?

(I believe Nathan and Heart are searching First, and Ventus will be staying behind to watch over Shiva and Valder while they rest/act as a sentry, right guys?)

"Thank you Ventus. Do not worry, we will not find any trouble, but it is a good idea to keep Lucifer what over us just in case. We fairly imagine what lurk around here or how much the vines change the bioma here. Better be prepare then sorry." Heart then go in direction of Ventus and grab his shoulder and talk in a way only Ventus could hear. "Also, this is a good chance to leave you and Shiva alone to not bother. Dont do anything funny when we exploring alright? Heh. Also: Dont forget to dream with Shiva :3" Heart stop whisper and leave the shoulder of Ventus. "We will back soon people do not worry! In two hours or less we might return. We go back soon people!" Then Heart follow Nathan, ready to begin the exploration. "So what way we explore? We will use the Metagross or we going explore by feet?"

(Yes it is Heart and Nathan going explore and Shiva, Valder and Ventus go resting)