[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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..."

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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!

True story, Shiva did not wanted to work herself up over things, especially not in the morning and especially not on a day that promised to be a rather nice one according to the weather and the city visible from the window. Oh, and especially not with Nathan, she felt like that's just not worth it, as she was aware of his stubborness and logical way of thinking. Though, on the other hand she simply couldn't have her own thoughts and ideas get lost in the abyss completely - a part of her was fearful that the more confidence she's silently building up, the more likely she is to get into arguments with Nathan simply because they disagree in aspects like these... Doesn't matter, she - or rather her mind - told herself that this shall NOT be an obstacle to hinder her, she shall be strong enough to follow her own beliefs even if she'd prefer to sometimes do that from the background.

Therefor, she was actually relieved that Ven soft-saved her from going down in bad mood or start the day with a bad taste in her mouth, and simply decided to leave things now as they are, and not say anything more about that in the way 'Fine, have it your way while I'm having it my way'. Plus, she was wondering what was so special about Chresire's Celebi - as since she doesn't really care about Legendaries, she has quite a liking for the Mythics, acompanied by knowledge about their quirks. Seems like this region here was different though.

As for that apologetic look Ven gave her - Shiva kept eyecontact when he did that, casting a faintly suprised expression in a tilted head. However, sadness was not detectable in her. No, it was somethingelse, something that didn't really fit together:
First, there was wonder, some sort of mystification about why he was going so far to not only accompany his Gym Battle and invite him over to the Shelter, but also to praise him in some way after all that struggle and hassle he has put the oddball of researcher beside her through. Yes, she remembers these - has he forgiven him, or did he decided to put it aside to not cause a ruccus? Or was he just too kind to... If he was, that was just another side of Ven she didn't knpw of, but it was a sweet one nevertheless.
Second, there was a feeling of this actually being a good idea, which she expressed by leaning over to tenderly hug one of Ven's arm. Hey, if they wouldn't make it a secret that they'll eventually start a romantic relationship (at least, she wouldn't enjoy to keep it a secret of the group)... Plus, he called her 'dearest' before breakfast, which deserves thankfulness. "No need to give me such a look, Ven, it's actually not such a dumb idea. As a spectator of the Gym Battle you'll not only have the possibility to bring silent support, but also get a different viewpoint from the one the attendant of the battle does and see how Dagny's Pokemon behave, maybe what weaknesses they have... Can I hand you Plusle and Minun again to make sure they can cheer as a replacement for me, please?"