[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Shelter Charmeleon Round 2

Charmeleon doesn't respond to this kind advice, but he does come scything in with claws in a direct attack. Like most Pokemon, he's not great at judging the impact of a move, but he does realize his power has been sapped by that acid. Just not what to do about it!

Slash 1
7 dice - 2 actions -2 pain = 3d6
(3)(5)(4)
2* Str +3 power -5 vit = 1d6
(4) Apsis takes 1 lethal dmg. She's now at -1 pain.

Bite 1
9 dice, -1 pain, -3 actions = 5d6
(5)(1)(1)(1)(2) Enraged, Charmeleon is thrusting his claws forward into Apsis' mouth. Incredibly, she bites down directly on those claws, sort of pinning her mouth open while Charmeleon readies his next attack.

Flexing, he unhinges her jaw with a soft "crack."
Dragon Rage 2
(4)
Apsis takes 2 dmg. She's taken four total.

Bite 2
(1)(6)(5)(4) Her jaws close anyway and her jaw pops back into its hinge - few Pokemon heal like an Arbok. The Necklace slows her healing a little, but she is still among the most resilient.
(6)(6) Charmeleon takes 2 dmg 1/7hp -3 pain.
Flinch: (3)(4)(6)(1)(2) Charmeleon falls to his knees. He grates his claws against the floor. With all his rage he barely laid a scratch on Apsis.

Insight + Empathy: (2)(1)(6)(4)(2)
Disobedience: (1)(2)(4)

Charmeleon's eyes, as he gazes up at Ventus standing fearlessly over him, contain a grudging respect. He can see the relation between Ventus and Apsis when it comes to toughness - his strength is hers and vice versa. He's never known that kind of brotherhood, so he doesn't understand WHY it happens, but he can definitely see what is going on here.

Charmeleon's disobedience reduced by 1.

Burn: (4)(2)(2) No damage.

Director North passes by and sees the signs of violence in the room. "Having a battle with Charmeleon, are you? Hm, looks like you have taught him some respect after all! If he evolves soon and is a less disobedient Charizard, he'll find a new owner in no time! Fantastic job, you two. Shiva, I'm reducing your fee for Gothitelle by the equivalent of a half day's work. Haven't heard a complaint out of you after all this hard work. And Ventus, your help is invaluable to us. I hope you return every now and then, as you've been doing. We keep a ledger of everyone's volunteer time, so just know that if you ever come back and you see a potential partner in one of our inmates, you can be confident we will consider your contribution."