[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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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!

(...)

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."

(Sweet, Apsis stands victor once more! How much XP for this battle [2-3XP, maybe] , and you never got back to me on the collecting Snake Skin idea...)


When Charmeleon aims and lands that brutal looking Slash at his beloved sister, Ventus composure faltered briefly as he looked both highly concerned and slightly irritated.....before he let out a sigh as his expression evened out into neutrality. 'I did say that Lethality and Burns were condoned in our battle, so what he's done is......not an issue presently. Charmeleon's  a Disobedient Pokémon, and Apsis has an most likely will continue to be in no significant danger from his attacks, so I will not react negatively towards this......' he thought, before resuming watching the ongoing battle. Such was the nature of handling such viscous Pokémon: you are more likely than not to be harmed, and only experience and quick thinking on your part determines if its minor or severe.....

On the less dour side of things, it appeared that the fire breathing dragon to be was indeed listening to his advice when he starting using non-Fire moves against his regal snake, or at the very least was a quick understudy. Eventually, almost inevitably concluded in favor of Apsis, and as he went over to assess the extent of her injuries (Who was currently preening over its victory and the attention her master was lavishing her with), the empath decided to turn towards the Fiery Pokémon to see if they had truly learned anything from this battle........and found that they have. Ventus passively returned their stare for a moment....and then smiled at them and extend his hand forward in a gesture to help them up. Whether they do or not, that doesn't change what the researcher had to say to him after all was said and done.

"You did well, Charmeleon. Not many can inflict serious injury on my Arbok, nor adapt swiftly to an battle in which the odds were stacked against them, so know when I say you are well on your way to becoming an formentable Charizard that I mean it. I hope and pray that whomever will be your new Trainer in the future, they'll be able to appreciate those qualities and the draconic might you wield, and that they'll do their utmost to bring out your full potential. As you will do the same for them in due time, I hope! Now, how about we get your own injuries treated, shall we?"

After the fiery drake was taken care of and Director North voiced his praise and thanks for their hard work, Ventus gracefully accepted it with a smile and a bow of his head. "I'm just preforming in my capacity as a Pokémon Sociologist and what any good hearted person would do, so your thanks are not necessary sir. Appreciate them greatly none of the less, though! Hmm.....I would continue helping the Shelter regardless of compensation or not, but I thank you for considering my work so highly you that you would allow this Director. Now, I'll be coming back to the Shelter tomorrow, so if you have any tasks that would be best served by assigning them to me, then by all means hold them until I arrive! Have a great night!"

The researcher then left the Shelter by himself (After making sure Shiva would be ok by herself, of course), and going to a street corner to preform on his Shamisen with his dear child on a whim and some Poke. His music didn't receive a warm reception from the bustling crowds, but he did make some pocket change and managed to brighten the day of some with his songs, so he considers it a positive experience overall. One that he won't repeat in Stair given the lack of reception, but there is that at least! Afterwards, he headed back to his room in the Center - not before he found Nathan and handed him back his Pokemon, of course, and bringing back Haziel and his Black and Blue Egg into his party - and slumbered, letting Shiva cuddle him if that is what it took to comfort her. That, and he enjoys cuddling!......not that he would ever say that to her face, though!

Day 48 Start:

Ventus woke up at the crack of dawn with a bright smile on his face (As usual), and gently/carefully got out of bed without waking his fae friend. The sociologist noticed from looking out the window that the rain had finally abated, causing him to perk up a little morning at the though of foul weather no longer ruining the days of the myriad citizens in Stair, nor make anyone else ill! After this brief insight, he completed his morning rituals, getting got and headed downstairs to grab breakfast for the both of them, and headed back to their room, and then went over to shake Shiva awake.

"Dear....dear......its time to awaken. A new day dawns, and so to should you if you want to complete your work at the shelter in a timely manner! Breakfast is on the table, so let's dig in, shall we?"