[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

For the sake of pace and progress (of course the scene at the Pagoda can carry on as long as desired), small flash-forward to the start of the meeting already, rest from my side will come tomorrow as I'll turn in for the night then.

She was up and about to head onward to the Violet Tent to see the Medium there, before she remembered something when thinking back (and already looking forward to re-visit) to that Tent - immediatley but impercibly, she perked up before she carefully *cough* attempted to catch the attention of the others. "Uhm... People, you remember how I've sent that round-message yesterday? Yes, I...eh... wanted to share something a Nurse Joy told me - affects all of us! - and eventually roughly discuss another thing... *time-checking on cell* "Well, can we head to...my dorn then, please? Nothing too delicate, but it'd be better if we're not pondering over this in the Lobby of the Center."


If they all agree, onward they go to the Eastern Pokemon Center of Cress City, where Shiva would at first get a plate neatly filled (but not overloaded) with an assortment of all sliced fruit and berries the Cafeteria was currently offering, before heading upstairs to Room 91 - the dorm she occupied in this Center. "Oh, wait a moment, where did I put they keys.... *rummaging sounds in pocket and backpack* Oh, here they are! *she unlocks the door and opens it semi-wide* I'll let some fresh air in in an instant."

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"Uhm... K then, find a seat everyone, somewhere, I guess..."

It's somewhat obvious that she's not used to holding meetings at her place, but she'd rather does so here than in a backroom of the Pokemon Center.

*Flashback!/Not Future Events!*

Ventus graces his most precious and kind friend with a simple honest warm smile as she gathers everyone's attention, dipping his head towards her in agreement as he replied. "Ah yes, I indeed remember you wished to discuss some matter with all of us, my dear. Well, I certainly can attend this, as I cleared my morning schedule when I first got the news! After all, time discussing something important is time well spent!"

Meanwhile (@Dragonstrike)
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Ventus pulling him aside on the way back to the East Center kinda catches him off guard.

"Honey...? $100 each...? Uuuhhh...oh yeah, right...sorry, been awhile, so I...kinda forgot...yeah, sure, alright. 3 large jars of Honey for $300.

Cha-ching! Just made $900 in one encounter. Sweeeet! Potentially one step closer to that Telekinesis TM...

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The sociologist smile reaches for his wallet and pay for the 3 Large Jars of Honey, stowing them all away in a nice safe place in his satchel, before they suddenly clasped Nathan on the shoulder and give them a grateful and congratulatory smile.

"Here you go then! My deepest thanks, as this will certainly tide over my boss' sweet tooth for awhile and keep her from needling me for it! I would also like to say you and Forthright did spectacularly in your match against Jolteon and their trainer. She may be inexperienced and naïve to such conflict, but she certainly showed great promise with her neat Tackles and her playful weaving! Her Happiness with you is certainly and indicator of that, and infectious too! A fine performance on both your parts overall, and I must thank you yet again for the opportunity to witness such a delight!"

He then let them go, and continued to walk with them to the Pokémon Center

Upon arriving, the researcher proceeded to offer to carry the plate of nutritious and delicious fruit for her with another of his patented heart warming smiles , before he enters the room and takes a seat near Nathan, releasing Azrael (He hadn't changed his party yet at this point!) and gently pulling them into his lap for a nice cuddle/stroaking session, to which she responded by letting out a cute/eager cry and latching onto his hand to happily nibble on it instead.

Papa is here with her, protecting her from all the things she can't see, but knows is out there (She can smell and hear it!), and providing lots of love! Nice, warm, and safe...... He just chuckles in response and switches to his other hand to freely pet his beloved dark angel, for now unbothered and endeared by such antics. When she starts growing in her teeth, though......well, that will be the day some restraint will have to be taught! (How does all the Pokémon react to Azrael? Yes, this is important, as she IS a rather notoriously Disobedient species, so some might have more caution than others/unique reactions)

Ventus himself is put at ease in such familiarly characteristic surroundings and the boy and his cadre's own relative comfort/relaxing vibes, brushing off their (Nathan's) unease as another minor case of their own nature acting up. Their seemingly random (Ven didn't hear the old man) comment, however, catches and draws his attention to the boy, tilting his head and eyeing them curiously as they did so.

"Hmm, what's that about, Nathan? Forgive me for asking, but I'm a bit out of the loop on this matter, so...."