[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(...) Clearly the empath was.....unethused by the young trainer's choices, but if they made them with full awareness of the negative downsides associated with such practices, then who was he to argue with their foolishness? Better the boy ruin himself and learn from his mistake, then to futilely lecture them when they refuse to listen.... As for the news about camping down the mountain and the Gliscor escort, that received a much more positive nod from Ventus, as he didn't really begrudge the scropiobat due to various factors, and resting after a long day sounds rather appealing. "That is more than acceptable, my dear! Once we rest up, we'll be able to make the return trip to Stair without hinderance, especially if I have Lucifer provide a Tailwind to speed up our Metagross! Now, let us find suitable camp ground - perhaps Gliscor knows of some ideal spots? - and turn in for the night, if that is fine with you Shiva?"

Shiva replied nothing to Ven's complaining about how Earthpower shall better be left alone by mortals, but she'd disagree that it 'molests' and is a 'nasty, parasitic scourge' as he called it. She was enjoying how such a power, such a natural strength was flowing through every living being and connecting them all. Yes, them ALL, she found it a tad bit amusing that the oddball of researcher was so strong to deny any connection and couldn't help but to chuckle faintly at how he expressed his view on Earthpower (not meant in a bad way, it's just ironic!) No magic or trickery behind it, just...Mother Nature... Through her Grass and Fairy Types she already held some respect for nature, but she felt like after today, she sees this from an additional viewpoint. 'Use your Pokemon to bless the earth', he said...

As for how he was unenthused by Nathan's decision to learn more, Shiva said nothing either after taking Ven's words. She just...shruged it off, showing that this was his own decision and therefor he shall handle all consequences this decision might bring or not bring. If he'd clearly need help she'd be there, but she wouldn't accept coming crying to her because he can't handle the consequences.

She DID reply to Ven's question about turning in for the night once they found a suitable camping ground, and gave him an eager yet still somewhat coy smile in agreement. "Yes, that sounds alright then! How sweet that Lucifer is able to speed us up then... One day, I hope I'll be able to do that with Cottonee too."

Speaking of Cottonee, Shiva was a tad bit suprised as the fluffball showed her that she'd be happy to feel the energy of that black mud, but if she was sure about it then it shall be done. She helped Ven building up the tent where she could - which was, not much really, as she's not very good at that and the bright stars and planets visible despite the fog of the mountains caught her attention. Venus was nowhere to be seen though but that didn't suprise her as this planet is never seen in the middle of the night according to her knowledge. Most of the time she was just sitting there and staring up to the sky while having Cottonee in her lap and giving her soft brush strokes through her fluff, neatly removing any black stains until the fluff was innocently white again... She could literally feel how her Starter was enjoying this, every stroke seemed to subliminally strengthen the bond Master and Pokemon have created over time, until the latter drifted away into a peaceful slumber closely cuddled up to her caretaker. It was one of those moments that Shiva appreciated, serenity when things were hard and the feeling that efforts taken to defeat a threat turned out fruitful.

Later, she fell into the same peaceful slumber while keeping Cottonee close to her outside of Pokeball for the night, there in the tent under the bright starry sky.


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Mechanics:
End of in-game day for her, ready to start journeying back to Stair City then next morning.