[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

"As a Gym Leader, it is my personal duty to protect the humans in my charge. I do that by spreading useful technologies, defending them from forces that try to take their rights, and using my power to increase value for all. Naturally, my power comes from my Pokemon allies, so there is much I owe them. I made no promises to this mysterious eremite, so I feel my hands are not tied in this matter, but I will allow you five to do as you please."

"That said, my constituency would not have prospered without your intervention. So, what would you like to do from here? Shall I clarify that it was not I who saved the city, or would you prefer your anonymity be preserved, leaving you free to act without bother? Either way, I should like to give you something in light of your service. I possess some Beldum or Magnemite eggs and new hatches which you may have. I will give you first priority for gym battles, and I will give you one golden Nugget apiece. These are from my personal stores and do not represent the official position of the Stair City Gym or League."

"What are our next steps in assaulting the Skull Ruins? Should we leave it alone, watched, until a new threat arises? Shall we delve inside, identify this Golem character (which I must research), and assault it directly?"

Nathan snaps out of his thought process when Dagny speaks up, and is quick to respond.

"...I'd prefer some anonymity.  The battle is won, but the war is far from over.  To win the war, we need Mesprit's aid.  That's going to be hard to obtain if Kirlia and I are pestered at every turn...besides...all I really did was figure out where we needed to go.  Not much else, really..."

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"...keep defending the city, Dagny.  We can't fully commit to delving into the depths of the ruins until we have the firepower and/or knowledge needed to fight whatever The Last King had planned..."

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"...I'm not usually much for Steel types, but...a Beldum does sound nice.  And you can expect to see a gym challenge from me soon.  Gotta do a little prep work before I challenge ya, but it shouldn't take me too long to prepare.  The nugget will help a ton, too."