[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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Hangover check!

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No hangover at all! Surprising. Chalk it up to Vit 5.

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Shiva's nocturnal sleep was pleasant and relaxing, mostly because she wouldn't let go of Ventus/her newly found love for the night and now that she had her battle against the Kimonogirls she doesn't have to get up when the sun was rising. When she woke up eventually and somewhat relucantly and sleepy rolled herself over until she was laying on her back and looking up to the ceiling of the room (EDIT: Given Ven's failed Hangover Roll he'll probably still wake up with the sun, but it'd be mean if he'd left the room or the B&B, w...would it?), she took a glance over to the clock of cell laying on the table beside the luxurious bed and rubbed her eyes before she sat upright in the bed and put her glasses back on. It was a few minutes after 8am. (Sorry Heart, but Shiva has no reason to get up early this Day - she'd love to see the Tea Ceremony once more, but to get up on time she'd have to set an alarm clock)

(...)

Because she didn't do so yesterday evening, now Shiva spent a little time brushing her hair in front of that mirror beside the bed, finishing it with tieing the bow of her outfit of a ribbon that resembled the ribbons a Sylveon sports. The weather forecast on TV brough rain, which she took with mixed feelings. Only sprinkles, but still.... anyway, guess that'll grant her time to do other things now that she concluded that she wouldn't find much fun running around in Cress City sightseeing while there'll be...rain....

Eventually, she'll carefully come over to Ventus to give him a dear and coy kiss on the cheek as a good morning wish, looking at him in an awaiting and a tad bit concerned manner. How heavy was his hangover she wondered, and how does he feel this morning? "Ven, dea...." Shall she adress him with 'love' as well? Uhm... She didn't knew, and didn't end the sentence due to growing meek, "H....how do you feel today after these drinks of yesterday? Any plans for the Day? I guess I'll....stay in today... Tomorrow I can still finish some business. How ready do you feel heading down to Mount Sentry in search for the Library, actually?

As Ventus awoke in the early hours of the morning, the lingering after effects of all that alcohol leaving him somewhat mused/muddled and l a slight acrid taste in his mouth, but no hangover of any sort, to his dull surprise as he tried to rise up and rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. He figured getting sloshed on the hardest drink imaginable and then some after abstaining from drinking for so long would have had a more severe impact, but no, he was more of less in perfect health. 'I don't know whether its my immense constitution or Reshirim taking mercy upon my soul that left me without a pounding migrane, but I am thankful regardless......'

Further thoughts were halted as his ascent was prevent by heavy weight on his torso, causing a momentary sense of confusion as he tried to comprehend what was prevent him from getting up. 'Hrmm....did Apsis release herself to sleep with me last night? No, she only does that while we are out on the road. Raphael? They never released themselves, though, so I don't imagine them doing so now just. Errrr, damn this alcoholic haze clouding my mind! If it wasn't for it I could think more clearly and discern the cause of.....wait a moment, why was I drinking in the first place......?'

It was at that moment that empath blearily opened his eyes to stay down at the source of his impendment and found it to be none other than Shiva herself, triggering the return of memory. His sleepiness and remaining mental inhibitions were cleared in an instant as his eyes widened as he stared down on his sleeping beauty resting her head on his chest as he remember every little detail of last night flashed by before his eyes, from the drinking to them snuggling together under the covers. Ventus face slowly turn a bright crimison red as he processed everything, and he had to muster his self restraint not to begin figiting uncomfortably, least he rudely wake his most blessed friend while he had several realizations.

Shiva was his girlfriend now.

He was Shiva's boyfriend.

They were a couple now.



Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

That was the metaphorical sound in Ven's head as his panic rised to the forefront of his mind and start to make a mess of things, sending feelings shocks of embarrassment, shyness, fear, and...well, shock throughout his consciousness, forcing him to get himself together and spend the next hour or so waging a viscious battle of control over his emotions. Far longer and much more effort than it would normally take him, but since he had to also carefully moderate his physical reactions and had the very source of his panic sleeping peacefully right on him , he could forgive himself for the delay. Eventually, though, the sociologist prevailed against his raging malestorm of nervousness, panic, and anxiety, tearing them to pieces and completely banishing them from his mind, no longer feeling like he was going to suffer a breakdown. Taking a deep breath, he let it out in a silent, heavy sigh as he took final stock of his situation, closing his eyes and laying prone on the bed as he did so.

'.....Yet again I have made a fool out of myself- I will never get drunk on a date again -, but this time I believe.....I believe more good than ill has come from it. ....I'm now beholden to Shiva as her suiter, she is behold to me, and together we are a now I couple. Even thought I made such a commitment while in an alcoholic stupor, I....I don't regret the choice I made. My....feelings.....my love for her......all the wonderful qualities she so effortlessly embodies.....the moment we have shared together on our journey.......being there for each other when we needed it most....none of that is invalidate by my inebriation. I'm embarrassed that I act so.......forward , and I still find myself highly wanting and unworthy of being her partner, but those are my concerns and failings alone, and bears no impact on her asking me to be her boyfriend.'

*Sighs*

'.....By the Tao Trio, I love her so much, but I'm.....I'm so afraid. That I'll ruin her. Destroying what make her so beautiful, and make her as ugly as I am on the inside deep within..... That, or I'm afraid she'll come to loathe and despise me, once she find out what type of monster I was......and still am to an extent. Neither those fate hold any appeal, and either are likely to come true the longer and closer we remain together.......yet I can't forsake my love for her. To do so would only ruin us both....well, perhaps not so severe a consequence, but at this point to deny my feelings for her would be pure fully that would only serve to hurt us both. What's more, she's seen me at my most vindictive, and is well aware of how......ill tempered and unagreeable I can be, but never the less she accepts it all and still loves me. She.....loves me. .....And I love her. '

...

'.....'The so mote it be' were her words, if I recall correctly. Then let it be so. No matter how much I dread making my problems her own, I will not allow my own fears and self loathing paralyze me for any longer. If she willing to love me warts and all, to still pursue me even after I kindly turned her down, and accept a fraction of how awful I am, then I will no longer deny her or myself the care and affection she rightfully deserves. I will not sacrifice my feelings for her, and instead embrace them. For her shake....and my own....'

'.......Reshirim, if you would hear my prayers, please......'

'.....don't let me fail her......'

With that last plea sent towards the heavens, Ventus spent the morning in bed with his most blessed girlfriend as he awaited for her to awaken. He gazed upon her slumbering form with uncertainty and not the least bit trepidation, yet by the small smile the lite up his face a sense of comfort and fondness too. It would quite some time before he would fully come to grips with and wholeheartedly/unreservedly embrace his love for the woman before him, but damn him to Kyurem's frosty domain if he wouldn't make the effort like she has done. A relationship takes two people, and he was going to do his part to uphold it to the best of his abilities, whether he found them wanting or not....

Timeskip to Late Morning

When Ventus felt Shiva stir from he slumber and roll off and unpinned him at long last, he heaved a slight sigh of relief as he fully lean up and let out a yawn. Much as he enjoyed cuddling with his fae fancy, being swaddled by her for hours on end with nothing to do was beginning to become a bit uncomfortable physically speaking (his inner turmoil has already been discussed in great detail, but suffice to say it was slightly relieved too at her waking up), so having the opportunity to stretch his muscles was greatly welcomed. Eventually he too slipped out of bed to conduct his morning rituals, for the time being remaining silent and letting her set the pace of their post coupling interactions. The researcher had a wealth of when it came to courtship, and knew that rushing could potentially trigger a panicked fit of jitters for his often times meek friend, so he choose to hold his peace for the most part, save for shooting her a couple of nervous smiles. After he had finished dressing he proceeded to feed his dark angel a healthy breakfast of apples and blueberries, chuckling as he shared some much more easily forthcoming cuddle from her, before did his routine stretches while abscent mindily listen to the weather. Even though he had long ago regained his former Vitality and limberness from his journey through Cheshire, it never hurt to start the day with some light exercise!

(...)

The good morning smooch his blessed girlfriend shouldn't have really startled him, as he meekly looked away with tiny smile on his face at the gesture, but never the less it did. Her questions, however, prompted him to set aside his feelings of unease and contemplate on how to answer that highly loaded question, before he simply decided to that the best approach was simply being straightforward. "I'm feeling remarkably fine, actually. Not certain exactly how that was the case, considering the potent drinks I ibibed on, but far be it from me to complain about a lack of a hangover. As for my plans for today and the future, I'll be meeting with Valder later on to discuss an endevour he's currently assisting me in, among other things. Assuming all goes well and we experience no other interruption, I should be fully prepared to explore Mt. Sentry in a couple of days from now at least, or a week at most if things become....difficult. Hopefully that will not be the case, as I've come to enjoy these peaceful day......especially since I have you to share their their splendor with me."

Order: Host the All Day Training Session for Haunter, Mamo, Theo, and Froakie after Ventus eventually exits the B&B, in exchange with the Evolite upfront from Valder. His merc will also be handed over a Potion and Haziel for the day to do with as he wishes, as per our deal OOC. The training will be held in the Center's training gym area, with Froakie, Theo, and Haunter getting a more skilled/technique based instruction like refining fighting stances and combat styles, the second Training Encounter will have Mamo, Theo, and Froakie endure some intense training to further Strengthen them to more ludicrious levels, and the Final Training Session would be with Mamo, Haunter, and Froakie, and had them practice their Moves and Combat Manuevers in order to get a better feel for them. If their is time in between these Training Session, assume that Ventus manages to tag along wit Nathan to the museum out of curiousity. Wheh, that was a lota words, but it was worth all the effort and more in order to set sail Ven's and Shiva's relationship! Now, time for some well deserved rest~!