[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Once that was settled, the sociologist turned his focus on the area, already giddy with anticipation to see his dearest have her chance to demonstrate her artful and devious prowess against the Steel Wonder! He did spare enough attention to engage in some idle chatter with Nathan before the match, however!

"I see you acquired Charmeleon for yourself, Nathan, and it appears you two seem to get along warmly. Splendid! If you need any help discipling him or advice on how to better care for their needs, I'm always delighted to render aid an assistance! Given their species carnivorous diet, I'm also willing to hunt with him to provide proper substenance, along with your Galvantula, so don't hesitate to ask this of me!"

Charmeleon rolls his eyes.  Really?  Nathan knows this guy too?

"I'm fairly familiar with the Charmander line already.  Those descended of noble blood in this region often use them, along with Dratini.  Charring Cross has a whole coming of age ceremony based around finding a wild Charmander in the Great Divide.  How to properly care for them is fairly common knowledge.  Dratini are a bit trickier since they're much rarer."

That, and Dratini are also proper Dragon Types without having to Mega Evolve.  Nathan doesn't say that in front of Charmeleon, though.  It's a...sensitive topic for the Charmander line, particularly super proud exemplars of the species.

There's a...quiet nervousness when Ventus brings up hunting...while in Dagny's gym...that definitely doesn't go well with Nathan's own personal qualms about engaging in such training methods...

"...not the time nor place for that, Ventus..."