[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Gym Leader Dagny Round 8

Dagny stares straight into Ventus' eyes, across the court, as Abaddon responds with the KO.

Mirror Coat 1
(6)(1)(6)(5)(3)(2)
(2)(2)(5)(5) Bronzong faints.

"It is, interestingly, rather rare that a trainer comes in to fight me with the slow subtle strategy rather than speed, super effective moves, or other more traditional methods. I suspect most just don't have the patience. Or perhaps it is because these moves belong to the Grass and Psychic types, which lack direct offensive capability against the Steel type."

(I did change my orders, but since this round went quite well I don't mind this at all!!! Keep it this way please!)

As the ancient Bronzong was toppled by the might of its own moves, Abaddon once more snapped off a smart, eager salute towards its fallen opponent and while letting out a jubilant cry of triumph! Yes, he did it! He rung that big old gong's , with hardly any difficulty on his part! But it can't relax right now, for their are even MORE foes that need to be taken care of for their father! He's not going down without a fierce Struggle, that's for sure!

In stark contrast to his regular serenity, Ventus was outright cheering for his precious blue demonic child, heaping out a generous amount of praise for their easy victory! "Fantastic work Abaddon! I knew you would be able to dispatch your opponent in due time, but once more you exceeded my expectations and did so in record time! Keep it up, my child!"

Dagney's comment on his general 'slow and steady' strategy did not go unnoticed, though, and it took him a couple of minutes to think of an adequate response for the Steel Wonder. "Hmm.....well, I'm a great deal more experienced with Pokémon than the average trainer, and my overall personal qualities and occupations lends itself more to thoughtfulness and deliberation, so I tend to employ more pragmatic and slow paced strategies than just blithely rushing down a given opponent. I've learned well the consequences of not 'looking before you leap' and having a healthy caution of all things, so I try to minimize hazards and difficulties to be non-issues whenever possible......."

Ven said this last part with hints of ruefulness and bitterness, as if the memories his words conjured left a bad taste in his mouth...

Order: Respond to Dagney's comment, and keep Abaddon out for now. That's all!