[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Eh... Alright, Shiva would have not expected to be asked that sort of thing, and that showed in her reaction as Ven spoke his ideas and thoughts out to her. Battle that new Kingdra of his.... Eeeeeek! Σ(°△°|||) I...It's disobediant, isn't it? And he nevertheless wants to bring it into a battle, least of all against her ? H-How and why?! Ven's more experienced not only in life and love but also in having Pokemon battle, she considered him way stronger than she was and that draconic seaho........ Wait a moment. Kingdra is partly a dragon. Hehe, of course it was, how silly to forget that at first, whyelse would her the oddball of sociologist be eager to bring it into his care...?

He also called her fairies worthy opponents - that caused Shiva starring at him for a few moments in wonder ('Did he really said that?'), before it allured quite a bashful reaction consisting of her averting gaze from him in embarrasment, a faint bluh and a pretty coy smile as well a thankful feeling. The literal dragon to fight and slay... "C...Can be done after we've finished today's task at the Shelter, and as soon as we find a pool of water your kingdra can...battle from", was all she said concerning this.

(...) In stark contrast to what one might expect, Ventus just didn't immediately begin socializing/handling/earning the irate fire lizard's respect, but rather decided to play a mostly supporting role to Shiva's own efforts, carefully observing by her side. While he was more than qualified and experienced to solo this task with minimal hassle, the veteran researcher was extremely curious and interested to see what her proffeciency she has in this field as a Breeder, and it provides her valuable experience for her to learn how to manage Disobedient/Scary Pokémon. Of course if things go sour/become difficult, he wouldn't hesitate to step in to render aid/pacify Charmeleon! (...)

A big part of her was silently awaiting Ventus to step forward after she has moistened the room with her Marill's Water Sport and her Vaporeon unexpectadly pulling of a show about it - which indeed earned her Shiva's praise, pets and a handful of dried berries to munch as it was just sweet for her to see.

He didn't though, and kept himself behind her.

Was he... What did he expected to do... or from her...

.........................Oh. OH! Oh no.


Having realized that he likely wanted her to continue dealing with that Charmeleon, she gave Ven a startled/suprised/'Why would you do that?!' look and expression. Shiva's experienced with handling young and small Pokemon due to her background of learning under her father's guidance and having bonded with an Eevee from scratch enough to evolve it at an early age, but that Charemeleon definitely NOT fell under any of the categories! But... With all that fireproof gear, the room being damped, Ventus nearby as well as two Water types directly beside her, there was a chance that it could be.......safe to approach that hot-headed Fire Type? Maybe it was...

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Shiva kept her respectful distance towards it though, even if she now leaned down to some degree to be on eyelevel with Charmeleon. Hot-headed was a good thought, a-actually... Carefully, not to accidently put it on edge, she drew that Iron Ball from her stuff, and placed it with a audible *whump* next to the Fire Type. Her voice...It was noticeable that to took efforts to sound authoritative, yet not outright demanding. "Alright there, Charmeleon... We've been told you have the high chance to soon evolve into a Charizard, reaching an appearance that matches your nature. A nature that loves to battle... One that constantly needs to face strong foes... Today, that Iron Ball will be your foe. Later this day, a huge Arbok will be it - right, Ven? - As you will notice if you haven't already, your firepower is weakened within this room, and that's my work. You need to find a different way to show strenght and display your power, think about it at first, then attack. Do not worry about destroying this Iron Ball, neither the latter big snake, feel free to go full force - however, you need to rely on somethingelse than fire today. Take it as a learning experience, to test your other strengths and display that you don't solely need fire that melts almost every material to show that you're a strong and capable Pokemon. Seeing how you can deal with such a situation also has a chance to make you more attractive to a possible new owner - because once they see that you are not going after the plan 'Attack with what we already know' but are able to think and adapt to an unexpected or even unfavorable situation, they might feel better accepting you as their partner Pokemon. Also, they too will likely ask you to hold back your intense firepower on occassion, for example to prevent causing a forest fire that will put BOTH of into danger and trouble."

"Begin if you like and feel ready. Behave and follow instructions and you will be rewarded with some of this spicy Pokemon Food - the spiciness will fuel you from internally -" *placing a bit of it infront of Charmeleon to eat it up as an appetizer* ", a learning experience as well as our awe at your display of strength. But misbehave or attack us, and my two Water Types" *gesture towards Marill and Vaporeon* " here will teach you that such behaviour is not tolerated."


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Mechanics:
The Charmander-line belongs to the Dragon Egg group, that much Shiva in-chara knows - so maybe that thing about a dragon's respect is earned via strength can be used in this case too? Maybe Charmeleon's respect can be earned by helping it growing stronger, by helping it hone it's other skills than the trademark firepower?