[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

 You, Grunt, how close are you to your Ritual of Wielding?" Valder seems to be "Grunt."

 "I'm 'close'. My benefactor in that regard told me to succesfully aid and clear this objective, this being partly why I'm here".
Valder puts on a more shameful smile, "And about that... you two wouldn't have any amazing tips for me to make more of an impression? I think this mission will be enough for a gauntlet, but... you know, you never know. You two seem more proffesional than the one's I've been working with- apart from Hasmed of course!" Valder makes a respectful gesture to Ventus.

 Valder looks at Shiva on the monitor to have something to focus on. He hopes they didn't see through his lie.

Some good guessing and phrasing there. I'm gonna edit you in some XP to catch you up.

Their attitude changes a bit. "Yeah, stick close to the mages. Our kind won't steer you wrong. Do what Hasmed says. Do what your benefactor says. Maybe keep Pawniard away when you don't need him. Practice your gestures, but ONLY when no one is around. It's OK to start looking like a mage now, but don't overdo it. Start growing a beard, maybe. Make contact with a good tailor, that kind of thing."