[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

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That *sigh* was something Shiva did by far not miss, and immediately and in a very swift movement she had turned her head to face Nathan instead of Mr. Finder within barely a second, giving the first one a look that was, to put it mildly, not too impressed by the words he spoke out. The roof she has formed with her fingertips remained.

"Nathan, at least a bit money I'd ask you to contribute, please. This is a thing that affects ALL of us in the same degree, so I'd be happy if we could share the costs for the hirering between all of us just as well. It's only fair. My own funds aren't endless either, and there's always the possibility to find a job, an activity, something to sell or a battle outside of Cress City to earn some additional cash if needed. Also, IMAGINE-" At that word, Shiva broke that roof and clapped her hands together in silent anticipitaton, "what wonders, treasure, hidden secrets await us down in that Library!~"

The opening that he has another thing he want to speak about with her earned Nathan a somewhat stunned expression in a tilted head, now even more confused then the last time where the sentiment was only the Tutoring of a move. She kept her gaze on him for a second longer than what would be normal, then checked the time on cell. "I have one hour left until I'm expected in front of the Tent for trading, so if you'd keep yourself short, you can surely speak to me about...one more thing."

Nervosity silently flooded Shiva, starting from her core. W...What was it this time?

Once everything's said and done with the conversation with Mr. Finder, Nathan pulls Shiva aside for a quick, semi-private chat.

"Look, it's not that I don't want to contribute, not that I don't want to know what's in that library's records, it's just that...I've got other things I need to save what money I have for as well.  Really expensive things.  I'll work on getting some more, I'll remind Valder and Heart...I'll work on it, though i really think that should go without saying by now.  I have a few ideas...and that Pay Day TM.  I've been thinking about how to best use it...but it's been tricky.  It's not a move anything but Meowth and Persian really use in serious battles, typically...could easily help with that cash problem, though..."

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"...one more thing.  Take what all the shopkeeps say with a grain of salt.  Ralts didn't detect anything malicious, but...every single one of them is at least slightly dishonest.  Including Mr. Finder.  They're probably exaggerating a few things, and that's why I decided to give Mr. Finder that test.  Probably not much to worry about, but I figured I should tell you anyways."

Nathan backs off from Shiva.  "Well, I'll let ya be on your way now.  I'll be browsing the wares here for a bit, then I'll be heading to the museum.  I'll remind Valder and Heart at the end of the day.  See ya later.  Come on, Furret, let's get goin'!  We're gonna do some window shopping!  Maybe we'll find something you or Emolga would like!  Or maybe something a Carvanha or Ralts might like, even.  Who knows!" (Carvanha being mentioned is probably a little weird from Shiva's POV since Nathan hasn't exactly shown off that egg much so far)

Off into the marketplace Nathan goes, with a smile on his face, his best friend by his side, a flying squirrel on his shoulder, and a ferret trailing after.  What a group, right?

The Telekinesis TM obviously catches Ralts and Nathans' eyes (he'd previously heard Cress City sells the TM, but it's good to know it's here specifically!), but is there anything in particular that Furret or Emolga find interesting while in the tent, @Iron?