[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Hmm, seems like the cold was still causing issues, he wasn't out of the woods yet. Didn't matter, it got better, it only can get even better if not overworking oneself. Nevertheless, Shiva mentally shook her head before drawing another small unused package of tissues from her belongings, before handing it to Kirlia with the words "Here, you two can keep these as well. Make sure your Master doesn't overdo it today, alright?" This tissues depicted multiple Roselia, dancing gracefully in breezes of petals.

"Good luck then on your Gym Battle. I'm sorry that I cannot watch you battling - you know, work, but I'll have my agreement to obtain Gothitelle - Lilith - by noon tomorrow. (^v^)☆ Yes, Ven, my dear, I know - but this name has an astrological meaning that I'm enjoying connecting her with, I'll make sure that it doesn't cause confusion when both your....what was it again... Quetzoral and Gothitelle are outside of their balls. A-Alright? Oh, I'll probably have her outside quite often... "  "B-Back to topic. I'd be, eh, happy to know what Pokemon Dagny used and how your battle was later then, Nathan... To know whether I can... I mean, to estimate how my chances to win are standing. I...I know it'll be hard probably, but....hmmm... ANYWAY, doesn't matter!" >_<


"I would like to ask you one more thing before we all depart to conduct out respective businesses, Nathan." Shiva got visibly more serious once she had spoken this out - she observes the floor for a little while gathering her thoughts, thinking about how to phrase the sentiment and whether he'd share... But... Now she finally faces him again, after having casted a glance over to the dark oddball of sociologist beside her to gather the courage to speak it out. "What do you actually know about Relic Stones? What do they have to do with sweet Celebi, and what does Chresire have to do with both?"


(This does not mean you shall let her know about Shadow Pokemon, but if it fits it can be integrated.)

(Nathan wouldn't say a single word about shadow pokemon specifically in such a public place anyways)

Kirlia gladly takes the tissues.  Nathan had gone through almost the entire box of whimsicott ones already.

"...you'll do fine.  Between Pancham and Braixen, you should be able to do some real damage.  Marill will probably do very well too, now that she's no longer weak to Steel moves."

*sniff*

Nathan keeps a straight face and never looks away from Shiva the entire time he's talking about Relic Stones.

"...I've said what I can about Relic Stones.  Only one found in recorded history is the one in Agate Village in Orre, and it holds a fraction of the mythical's power, which makes it a metaphorical key to opening a pokemon's heart.  It wouldn't be a significant landmark at all if Celebi wasn't clearly associated with it.  It'd just be a weird pillar of rocks.  The stone itself isn't important, it's the power it contains.  Why it contains that power and how long it's been there are still mysteries to this day."

...*sniff*...

"...Celebi is said to rise from the ground once every few decades in Cress City, and it does have a shrine in the ancient forest near the town.  Celebi's never been seen visiting the shrine before, though, and nobody's ever gotten a clear picture of the mythical showing up here.  Plus, it's highly unlikely to be the same Celebi as Orre's or Johto's, and there are no known Relic Stones outside of Orre.  I don't even know how Valder knew what that pillar was called.  There's no guarantees a Relic Stone is in Creshire unless we find or hear something from a reliable source that implies otherwise.  And even if there is a Relic Stone here, there's no guarantees it contains some of Celebi's power.  It could easily be the power of some other Legendary or Mythical."

*sniff*

While Nathan is by no means lying, Ventus probably has suspicions that Nathan knows more than he's letting on...

(Shiva can press Nathan for more detail if she wishes or also suspects Nathan's withholding info, since most of this is just a repeat of the information he gave originally, but that's going to start delving into the dangerous topic of Shadow Pokemon, which Nathan is discreetly trying to avoid)