[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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."

(That...that means on Day49, I can visit Route 4 AND afterwards hold Gym Battle against Dagny, so that Shiva's ready to move on to Cress City right away at the next in-game Day? Hooray, thank you, I'm very very appreciating that!)

Eeeeeek! P-Praise from the Director personally has such a sweet taste that is almost too much for Shiva to take! Only 'almost', though, as she allowed herself to accept that praise and feel maybe, subtly, just a bit...proud. Huh, when was the last time she felt this? Must have been when her father was happy about her having evolved sweet Azurill... Hmmmm. These are good moments, moments that will become memory, memory that she'll later can look back upon or be reminded on when feeling bad or despressive issues arise, and Shiva felt somewhat thankful that this one time, Ventus let her initiate contact with that Charmeleon... Did he trusted in her enough to know she could do that?

"Ehm... well, eh, thanks, Director!" That was practically all she was capable to say among fighting that blush that inevitably tried to force its way out, but that delighted smile eventually reached the surface. "I'll...see if I can't continue sending my Tropius' fruit to this place after having fulfilled our agreement of work and obtained Gothitelle..."