[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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Her question concerning Stair/Cheshire's fate caused Ventus to frown to himself as he thought it over, gazing into the sparkling heavens as if silently requesting their aid in answer his most beloved friend, before he let out a tired sigh. "I honestly don't know, dear. We have come so far on our journey, and seem so close to our goal....yet I feel that will hardly be the end to our efforts in saving Stair and Cheshire from those vile, loathsome Vines. From what I saw, the damage they have already wrought on the city is.....severe, and I expect it has only worsen in the time we've spent traveling to this location. Even if we do make it in time and eradicate the Vines in their entirety, Stair and the surrounding areas will be reeling from their assault for an untold amount of time....."

"But that is a possibility, far flung in the future. Let us for now focus on the present, and what we can immediately do to solve this crisis, alright Shiva?"

Having invested her new improvised stellar chart of Chresherian stars for long enough now to determine it as a good one for personal use, she closed journal and was just about to pack it away... When she noticed these eyesm glimming evilly in the dark, eeeek! Luckily Lucifer already stormed down to chase them off where they came from, before the startle became strong and the danger real. Ehm... This nevertheless was some sort of a lesson, so after having stared in semi-shock at the spot the Machoke and Machop formerly appeared with journal held very firmly and close to her chest, Shiva eventually called out Kyuu to the scene! Hah, if they dare coming back, they'll taste psychic power! She was pretty sure though these Fighting Types were not the only ones living here, possibly just waiting to strike... She held her psychic cat just as close to herself and eventually began to absent-minded stroke through his grey fur, showing that she cares for him just as much as he relies on her for food and wellbeing. Here in the darkness under the open starry sky, doing so felt pretty relaxing for Shiva, as if feeling him breathe was her reality check. Lucifer also received some thankful and appreciating strokes and pats ('See? Not-so-scary fae lady!'), if he decided to come within reach that is.

Speaking of the stars, she now faced Ventus. He seemed to consult the stars for an answer to her former curious-rhretorical question, and after a few moments, Shiva was right beside him. She let him speak without interefering or showing any reaction, then pondering about his answer still in that weak smile. Hmm... "That damage these Vines have already caused... Yeah, I saw it too from above. It's...saddining and heart-bleeding to see, and even more so to imagine how long the city will take to somewhat recover from the attack, even if we make it - I...I strongly believe so! Even if it's make-believe, but what to do if not try and keep on fighting, here in the present? If we fall, or the city falls, we at least can say that we DID something, and not little on top of that. Still, it barely ever will be the same for quite a while if we return with victory in our pockets - Ven, I've been looking forward to that Little Cup. But now, I guess I can kiss the hope to paticipate goodnight, can I? All because of...them..."

There was quite a trace of cold wrath in that last words, and just as much melancholy. She gently leaned into Ven, Kyuu still close to her. The others are up/out there, scouting the area, so not much for them down here to do than wait, fight off any mean Pokemon that come close, and keep one another warm and safe.