[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

During the trio's tour of the Art section of the museum, Ventus quietly took in the various works with an analytical, speculative gleam in his eyes as he tried to understand the motivations/creative design behind them. Besides his expertise of Pokémon and their various aspects depicted in all media and deciphering the cultural meaning behind artworks, the researcher didn't consider himself much of an art enthusiast , as he was usually too busy conducting his own important affairs to take the time to gain a deeper appreciation. That isn't to say he was completely disdainful of the field, as evident by the his newly obtained yet still greatly cherished Reshirim plushie in his satchel ('Oh, how I adore her so...') and love/fascination of fashion/make up, its just that is not a primary interest to him in the vast majority of times/cases. Oh well!

It was while he was examining the Gyrarados Painting with an pleased *Hmm* , mentally noting how the artist managed to capture the likeness and ferocity of the Atrocious Speces with masterful and stunning detail compared to the real thing (which, since Ven had the 'pleasure' of fighting one, made such a depiction all the more wonderous), that he overheard Nathan questioning a Docent about Keni Morgusi. The name tickled the neurons of his mind briefly before causing them to fire off and recall that was the very artist that Card Loving Trainer back in Ginger Town requested a Training Card by him! His interests now fully piqued, Ventus waited until the young scholar was finished questioning the docent before walking up to them and, with a curious tilt of his head, asked him about the shy artist.

"Nathan, I couldn't help but overhear you speaking of Keni Morgusi, and was wondering if you could indulge my curiosity about them. I've first heard of them from a trainer I challenged some time ago in Ginger, but since then I've hardly more than nil about them, so I'd like the opportunity to learn more about this elusive artist if it isn't too much a bother for you."

"GAH!"

Nathan wasn't really paying too much attention to who else was nearby in the room.

"...what the...Ventus, where the heck did you...*sigh*...nevermind..."

Nathan (and Ralts) similarly tilts his head curiously at Ventus's question, faintly surprised.

"You've seriously never heard of Keni Morgusi?  He's only, like, one of the most respected and talented artists ever.  To the point that there's stories about him making impossible journeys to paint Legendary Pokemon, who would even sit perfectly still for him while he painted."

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"...of course, saying it out loud like that...I can kinda see why he might be a bit of a recluse...but my dad told me all sorts of incredible stories about him, even as they got more and more outlandish in concept...the guy is basically a living legend.  His art is just THAT good.  I was hoping to finally see some of it for myself here, but...guess looking for one of those super expensive trading cards is going to have to do..."