[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

*Flashback!*
' *turning away from the window* "How sweet that you're always bringing breakfast up here, Ven. Thanks! Before we head to the Shelter, I'd like to pay the Department Store a visit, as there was no time for that yesterday. I...ehm... eventually brought Skrelp into Professor Mallorn's care, and there's something I'd like to buy for the money he sent me in return... You can come too if you'd like, or progress to the Shelter." '

"*Give them a friendly smile, before ruffling their hair* I though you would appreciate such a small gesture, since it allows you to relax a little longer in the privacy of our room, instead of rushing onward into the public eye. Hmm? Oh, that's perfectly acceptable! I was planning on searching around for some sales and for a couple of books in particular, so we can go together and neatly finish our own respective searches! Thank you for giving me this opportunity, my dearest! "

*Flashback End*

*Start Lobby Scene*

During the 'earnest' conversation between his dearest Shiva and Nathan, Ventus had remained almost completely still and silent, bearing an expression that was almostly painfully neutral as watch them both converse. Kirlia's brief glance, however, nearly caused the researcher to flitch again as he was reminded of that....that.....sight, but this time he was prepared for such things and managed to keep visibly calm, even if the emotions he was broadcasting were....not. Instead of dwelling on that, though, he was focused mainly on the young scholar, who yet again was alluding to knowing sensitive topcis and then doing his best subvert any line of inquiry along those lines, choosing to rehash and regurgitate information he's more or less already told them about. Still, discussion of Relic Stone and the Time Traveler Celebi was an fascinating subject for the Pokémon researcher for a variety of reasons, and hearing a little more of the far flung land of Orre and its esoteric nature was always a boon.

Eventually, however, Ven decided to intervene into the conversation once it became apparent that it was beginning to make a turn towards the passive aggressive, stepping forward to place a hand on Shiva's shoulder and giving her a pacifying smile. "That's enough, dear. We can agree to disagree on the subject of the Relic Stone and Celebi's presence , so please don't work yourself up over it. We'll find out if their is indeed a artifact similar to the one in Agate Village, and perhaps we'll learn more of the Time Traveler's Legends in Cheshire as time goes on, so don't fret..."

"....In fact, Nathan, what else do you know on them? You've said a little about them, but if you posses more specific lore or history surrounding it and their involvement in Cheshire's history, I would certainly be interested in hearing it!" he said, turning towards the boy in question with a curious and interested look.....but their were also traces of other feelings as well. It would have been hard for even a naturally empathetic Pokémon such as Kirlia to pick those out, but it could definitely detect unease and reservation within the sociologist. Strange.....

After Nathan had/hadn't told Ventus what else he knew of the elusive green Mythic, Ventus bowed his head in thanks, and then changed the topic to something else entirely. "My thanks, Nathan. While I'm by no means a historian or lore keeper, I'm always interested in learning more about the egnimatic Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that exist in this world. Perhaps by learning more about them, we could forge powerful relationships based on understanding and trust, and pave the way for a brighter future for Pokémon and Humankind alike...... (...) Hmm......if you are going to challenge Dagney first thing in the morning, I can accompany you to watch your match after I visit the Department Store with Shiva. Sitting in would educate me on the Steel Wonder's strategy and part of her Pokémon selection, and to see how far you have progressed yourself since our last Gym Challenge."

The researcher glances over at his fae friend and shoots her an apologetic look for 'ditching' her , but hopefully she'll understand why he choose to attend Nathan's Gym match. The young scholar needs someone to show interest and support in his endevours, and any chance to prepare for his own confrontation against Dagney is something not to be passed up!

" Afterwards, your free to follow me to the Shelter, if you wish and truly have nothing pressing that needs to be attended to for the rest of the day. The Pokémon there will certainly appreciate a friendly, compassionate Pokémon lover like yourself, and you could help temper some of the more unruly creature Disobedience. I know Pyroar would be happy with more human company and attention, and Charmeleon could learn a thing or two about the power of Pokémon and Human bonds from you!"

Order: Ven's going to use his first Encounter slot to attend Nathan's Gym Match, after he goes to the Department Store to search for any sales, and books on how to craft clothing/items from Snake Skin and Folk/Natural Medicine Recipies to expand his knowledge in those subjects. Hey, if he has the resources and knowledge, he should put them into practice, yes?