[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

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"*Shrugs* I believe you would have taken it well regardless, but she won't be bothering you again.....at least not for awhile, at any rate."

*Gives Nathan's hand a good pump!*

"Agreed! When we do get around to exchanging TMs, would you care for me to watch Castform summon Sandstorm and see its form change? I admit, while I'm familar with the species unique transformation in various weathers, I never seen the phenomena myself, so I'd like to correct that post haste if you allow."

(...)

Ventus just can't help but smile at the cheerfulness eminating from Emolga, as finding a wild Pokemon that was this naturally sociable outside certain species was quite rare!

"Hard to image, given how thoroughly amicable he is, even compared to his own species, but he'll certainly not be wanting for good company now."

The researcher then sticks his hand into his satchel and pulls out an apple, holding it out for the lively mouse to grab, if he so choose. He's aware that rodent Pokemon often have a voracious appetite, so it might appreciate the snack!

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"......No, its not, but neither is it so abhorrent and meritless either Nathan. Their former owner did a fine job of raising her his way, I agree, but I will let you know I plan on letting Misdreavus feeding on my own fear and that of the Pokemon that Apsis hunts if she finds it acceptable, as she deserves to have that choice. If she find such a diet is distasteful, I'll respect her wishes and not force the change on her. Similarly, you could continue caring for your own Pokemon the way you best see fit, but on occasion come with me to hunt and let them sate their carnivorous appetite to give them that experience seldom others would. *Sighs* I'm not asking you to abandon you current method of feeding them, Nathan. All I'm asking is that you try it, and see the results for yourself. Not for my sake, but for their's."

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"An eccentric aspiring artist and local celebrity on top of a Gym Leader, hmm? Well, she sounds certainly energetic and outgoing, if nothing else. I'll have to see myself to truly judge her character, but I don't image that I won't get along with her well. Unless she deliberately tries to annoy me, that is...."

"Then I'll pay the muesem a visit as well, as the more I learn of this region's culture, the more context I have for how and why its inhabitants act the way they do. Its fascinating, to see such strong bonds between humanity and Pokemon, compared to the ultilitarian and proffesionalistic attitude of most of Unova, save a few sub-cultures."

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"*Shrug* I am a Pokemon Researcher, so its hardly remiss of me to know what a given Pokemon's species is capable of. Worked quite to get my doctorate in this field and countless hours researching Pokemon, so I would hope that all of that experience amounts to more than nothing. Of course, I hardly know a thing at all about Tandorian Pokemon like my Lilith and Shiva's Comite, so my knowledge base isn't infinite either."

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A nod of Ventus' head was the only respond he gave to Nathan on that remark, but the boy could clearly see the gears churning in the researcher's head as he added this account to all the other information he possesses....

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"*Nods* Very well. Just be on your best behavior when the time comes to contact her, alright? I know your admiration for her is.....high, but I dont want her being under such praise unless she allows it. She is my friend, after all, so I want her treated well. Understand?"

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"Ah, that's good to know. Hopefully he can guide us to the Secret Library, or Anthenum if that's its true name, or at the very least help narrow down our search. I for one don't want to spend the next few decades wandering Mt. Sentry's cavernous depths, if its all the same to you......"

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Sighing in relief, the empath gave them a small smile at the news all was well between them and their mother.

"Good. That's....good to hear. Sorry for asking, but....well, you understand where my concern comes from."

At Nathan's discrete but knowledgable jab, a look of dull surprise washed across Ven's face, as he didn't expect the boy to cotton on to such......feelings between him and Shiva. 

Reshirim be thanked greatly, though, for just moments later Shiva, like an merciful angel descending from the heavens, swooped into the lobby to 'rescue' him from having to answer the boy's question (both stated and implied)! He was careful not the show/radiate any relief that would give her/Nathan any material to gauge his true feelings, but his body did simultaneously relaxed and stiffened under his most blessed friend's touch, and a simply happy smile appeared as the empath looked up to return her greeting.

"Hello to you too, Shiva. No, me and Nathan were just finishing up discussing various topics, so need to fret. I'm....I'm ready to depart when you are, Shiva. Let us....enjoy our night together, my dear...."

(I actually have time to respond to these questions now, so...)

"You've got a short memory then.  Already saw her Rainy form in Stair, remember?"

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Emolga's status: nom nom nom.

"Creshirean Emolga are semi-nocturnal in addition to reclusive according to the pokedex, so...yeah.  He was pretty grumpy when I woke him up this morning completely on accident, but the good company brought the smile back to his face pretty quickly."

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Nathan's not in the mood to talk about this further right now.

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"I actually plan on visiting the museum another two or three times in the near future.  You're welcome to join if you wish."

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"Ever hear about the Brothers of Metal?  Or the Sea Monster Trio?  I should tell ya about them sometime..."

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"No need to worry about me overdoing it when ya make that call.  You do your thing, I'll do mine."

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"He's fairly certain he can find his way out if he gets lost.  Still might be worth talking with Tanuki before we set out, though...maybe."

(...)

Shiva walking in and interrupting things is certainly convenient for Ventus, that's for sure...

Spoiler

To her credit, Malphena immediately relaxed her threatening posture once Shiva rescinded her earlier orders, giving the fearful woman a magnanimous and aloof look that pretty much said 'I forgive you this slight, but I won't forget it,' before choosing to float over to Nathan's side of all places, as her master side was clearly occupied. Nobody but in this group but her new master seemed to appreciate a good scare and dose of horror, and so she'll likely have to stop 'greeting' his friends like that if she doesn't want to cause unwanted trouble. What a utter drag.....but still, given how gung ho that abnormal Ralts was being, she certainly had other venues of entertainment available, so she wasn't going to be found board at ALL, tehe....!

For his part Ventus heaved a great big sigh of relief, and after sparing Nathan only a brief deadpan (if chastised) look at his comment turned to face his most blessed of friends an Mareepish, apologetic smile for his mischievous spirit's prank. 

"He he.....yes, indeed I have. Traded for her in Corsage while I was doing some business there from a hapless Youngster named Pug, and now she's a part of my big, wonderful family. She's well trained and disciplined, so she won't conjur up any mischief upon you nor feed on your fears unless WE (Points to himself and Shiva) permit it, so be at peace with this knowledge. As for why she decided to scare you, I permitted her earlier to try and do the same to Nathan as what I thought would be a humorous scare, so she must have assumed doing the same to you was perfectly acceptable. Forgive me for this and the schadenfreude, my dear. It won't happen again, I promise you...."

The researcher perked up and gave his mystical friend a curious look at the mention of her acquiring a new Pokemon herself, but he decided to let that matter go for the moment and nod his head in agreement, letting her go and recalling his sister back to her Pokeball/whatever type of ball it is and following after. If he was completely honest with himself, he was nervous and slightly terrified of this 'not date' with Shiva, with both feeling doing their level best to tie a knot in his stomach despite his efforts to control those feelings. However, he would be lying if he tried to tell himself he wasn't looking forward to this as well. Oh, what a night this will be....

Well, the point seems to have been made...

...though Ralts isn't exactly pleased that Malphena decided to drift over in their direction.  He makes shooing motions at the ghostie.  'No, go away!  Let me stare at this book in peace and quiet!'  Nathan doesn't particularly mind as long as the ghost isn't causing any trouble, though.

What a relief it is for Ralts when Ventus finally recalls her and leaves...particularly now that he doesn't have to deal with receiving all those weird, mixed up feelings from both Ventus and Shiva...how exhausting...