[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Director North is passing by and he nods and smiles at Shiva's plan, then continues on his way

Shiva's Insight + Empathy: (5)(1)(1)(6)(5)
vs
Disobedience: (4)(1)(3)

This roll doesn't try to get Charmeleon to obey, but rather tries to get through to him so he understands the logic of the situation.



An Iron Ball? How can that be a match for a proud and mighty firebreather like Charmeleon? He roars and breathes flame - Shiva can feel the heat through her protective gear - but the Water Sport weakens it, and the ball simply steams. Normally it would have glowed and warped, but not been destroyed by any means. Now it just steams and steams, increasing Charmeleon's ire.

He pauses to think, not because Shiva told him to, but because his plans have gone awry. But the effect is the same. A trainer's command has entered his brain and started him down a different thought process.

Unfortunately none of this does anything for Charmeleon's temper. Soon, a Dragon Rage is brewing in the room. That Iron Ball is slammed against every concrete surface of the bare room and wreathed in the blue 'fire' of draconic power. That attack is not weakened at all, and the Iron Ball is soon covered in deep dents and scratches.

At the end of it, Charmeleon is panting and smiling. You're not quite sure if that is an evil smile or a satisfied one, or indeed if Charmeleon has learned any kind of respect.

For a brief moment Ventus had a concerned/unhappy looking frown as Charmeleon decided 'creatively' overcome the numerous fireproofing safeguards that had been put in place, but that was soon replaced by a patient smile as he detected that they were just being plain orney and tempermental, instead of maliciously so. He also saw/felt that at the very least the fire breathing lizard had learned to not being mindless with its aggression, though at this point the researcher wasn't sure whether or not that was a positive thing right now. After all, a brutish Disobedient Pokémon, while still a HIGHLY dangerous being to deal with, is much more preferable to a wickedly cunning one......

The fact that Shiva did spectacularly well with the fiery subject managed to brighten his already chipper mood to no him, with him thinking fondly of his mystical friend as he discretely watched her. 'My dear managed to get through a Disobedient Pokémon the first time, with no diabolical mishaps nor much help and experience with this! Astouding! She's certainly on her way to becoming a world class Breeder if she keeps making strides like this!' Still, despite how well she did, Shiva had absolutely no interest in dealing with Charmeleon after such a bracing  first impressions with it, and so deferred to him after feeding them and scruying off elsewhere to find another assignment. Ven couldn't help the slight worried frown at this, but in the end he shrugged it off ('Not everyone is inclined towards handling Disobedient Pokémon, so I can hardly blame her...')and approached the fire breathing lizard to assume responsibility of teaching it respect.....

.....and what better way than by a show of force?

"Thinking outside the boundries to overcome the limitations of all the heat resistance, I see.,..... Hmm, I have to say that's rather exceptional of you, Charmeleon! Keeping in mind Type Resistences and Strength, Battle Field Conditions, and creative application of your Moves is key to continuely grow into a strong, powerful and draconic Charizard, so by all means hone that intellect of yours!"

The researcher then crossed his arms across his chest, and gave them a charming looking smile, tilting their head as they did so.

"That being said, possessing great Strength and Knowledge is meaningless if you do not learn how to discipline yourself, or testing yourself against opponents that can truly challenge themselves to the fullest. If you can't control your temper, nor be considerate of others more than your own base desires, then all you ever will accomplish in your life will be endless frustration, despair, and perhaps worse still as all rejects and condems you as a raging beast, unfit for anything but staying locked up and in captivity."

He then shakes his head ruefully, as if distress by a sudden realization.

"Of course, I doubt you'll agree with my assessment, much less understand it, so how about I teach this via another method you'll be sure to love: a Pokémon Battle. I have a particularly tough Arbok that would surely love to have a challenging opponent such as yourself, and can take quite a bit of abuse due to her immense bulk. So much so that even Lethal Attacks or horrid Burns should not prove too worrisome, so you don't have to be even the least bit concerned in holding back."

He gestured towards them invitingly, with a inquisitive, curious stare this time.

"You have nothing to lose by fighting me, and can only grow stronger if you manage to win......perhaps even enough to Evolve! What do you say, Charmeleon?"

Order: Challenge Charmeleon to a 1V1 Battle with Apsis, with no limitation on the battle whatsoever (Including Lethal Damage) if he agrees! Hopefully he does, 'cuz then he gets to see what a mighty Dragon Group Pokémon looks like.....