[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Spoiler

"I never feel bad about defeat or victory. My job is to test, and I will always do it to the best of my ability. When it comes to a life-or-death battle....I do not lose."
Her accompaniment of Magnemite buzz threateningly.
She sprays a Full Heal.

"Go! Lairon! Metal Burst!"

Mach Punch 1
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The two Pokemon meet, and the explosion makes the metal gym ring out! When the dust clears, Michael is the only one on his feet. He's rubbing the knuckles on his right hand. Soon, purple ooze has healed his bruises as Dagny wheels forward to congratulate you.

Ventus gains 22/11XP and $800.

"You and your friends are getting stronger, forged in the fires of adversity and adventure. I do not think your party will struggle in defeating normal trainers any longer, and soon even Gym Leaders will be a cakewalk. You've reached a higher tier of strength and experience. Take this Ankerite Badge to prove it!"

"Well said, Dangey. Well said. I follow a similar philiosophy in my life: whenever something you care about is on the line, do whatever it takes to ensure its safety. Fortunately for us, this in neither here nor their to test our ideals, so let us simply enjoy this battle as you said it was: a test of our skills and dedication towards our Pokemon!"

As he said raised one hand, clenched it into a fist, before throwing it and re-opening in an explosive fashion! This was it! The penultimate clash of wills, the Steel Wonder vs the Natural Sage!!! Who would be the one to prevail?!

(...)

When the dust settled to revealed his brother Michael was standing proud and tall, a fierce grin of utter happiness appeared on Ventus's , before he rushed over to scoop his shroombro up and gave them a great big fist bump to congratulate them on then knock out victory, and a solid friendly thump on the back while he was at it! "Michael, you Strength has one more brought us triumph on the battle field! Once I've healed Abaddon, I'm taking you both out somewhere nice to dine for all hard effort the both of you put forth till this moment, and hopefully beyond! You've earned that much and more my brother, and I grateful I have you as a part of my family! Thank you!"

Once that bro moment has passed and his other stern but still very much appreciated friend amply rewarded him with both material and mental wealth, which he took with a firm nod and a toned down but still delight smile. "On behalf of myself and my friend, I thank you Dagney. For trusting us with so much responsibility, for being so patient and generous, and for simply for being a wonderful person. I suppose that's why the people call you the Steel Wonder, eh?"

Ven left out a small chuckle at his friendly batter as he took all that was giveness and safely tucked away, before his expression became a bit more.....serious.

"Dagney, if you have the time, can I request a private, secure meeting with you? I wish to consult with you about something that should be relevant to both our interests, the information of which best remains.....quiet."

"Very well. Follow me." You're back in her office once more.