[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

As soon as Ventus was within reach, Shiva practically threw her arms around one of his arms to hug and faintly nuzzle it. "You.... You indeed came here in the end! Oh Venny, thank you... It's gettting latter and darker ever more, and I've been worried all you people have forgotten me already... Call it silly and dumb if you want, but I've been missing you already." This is spoke in volue so only Ven does hear it. "Can you keep a hold of my Electric rodents again...please?"

The often eccentric researcher let out a *Omph!* as Shiva practically rushed him down to snuggle his arms, forcing him to suppress the blush that threatened to blossom across his face with a fond chuckle and tussling their hair per usual. "Of course, my dear. Just like you've always been their for me when able, so to will I gladly return that favor....." However, when he realized his mystical friend called him Venny his eyes widened as he involuntarily flitched at the utterance of that nickname. 'She....she called me Venny. How.....how long has its been since I've been called as such? ...........Oh, how I miss you Sans.....'

He swiftly managed to get a handle of himself, though, and prevent him from falling prey to bittersweet recollections of long distant time with his dear brother. Didn't stop him from feeling a little despondent, but that was something he could easily hide or conceal with his much greater fondness and cheer he's experiencing now.

"I certainly can. Hand to me, and they'll be cheering you along with everyone else in short time, my dear!" When he does receive them, he sends Michael and Hanael to the PC to make place for them at the first opportunity!

True, as he's cleverly concealing it with fondness and cheer, Shiva does not pick up how Ven's mood decreases for short, but she'd surely notice how he flinched and does connect it with how she completely accidental and triggered by the joy she felt of seeing him again adresses him slightly different. She must have...let her guard down. Yet why he reacted the way he does, she cannot fully comprehend.

Giving Ven's arm a last squeeze, she eventually let go of it, definitely feeling somewhat embarrased but as well delighted now. Still nervous and struck by stagefright subtly, but there was no turning back now, and as this was probably the showdown she somewhat knew woud arrive sooner or later, letting her cowardous side win now of all cost was no option.

Before she could say anything, her Electric rodents made a heartfelt leap up to their Master's shoulder, Plusle one the right one and Minun on the left one, gave her some weird yet cute and honest combination of a hug and a nuzzle (not the move) and then jumped further to Ventus to place themselves on his shoulders before Shiva had a chance to return their affections, ready to be carried straight into the Gym and cheering session! More harmful sparks fell to the ground as they eagerly-mischievously squeaked and winked. "Oh... you actually don't need to send any of your Pokemon to Bill's PC Ven, as I can keep a hold of their Pokeballs as well. Take good care of them, okay?" To thank Plusle and Minun for their support even before the battle has even started, Shiva would stroke both of them under their chin and on their cheeks, not afraid at all over their electricity.

Turning around then, she realized how Nathan has seemingly already found his way inside the Gym... She frowned at that, but shrugged it off. "Oh, besides, Ven, since you weren't at the Shelter today, I've been dealing with the task Director North had prepared today on my own... But it's been alright, I was able to do a fine job on the one he gave to me, and the Pokemon certainly enjoyed what I've crafted for them. I've...well, fulfilled my agreement at last, so from now on Gothitelle - Lilith - is under my care... You've already met her with me back when we visited the Shelter for the first time, so you know about her ocassionally having visions. Lilith, due to that, Ventus' no a complete stranger to you, is he?"