[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Only when Shiva closed journal again in a swift movement, she faced Heart, still looking somewhat calm and serious. "Many thanks for you contribution, Heart. I've noted it down." *packing away of journal* "Uhm, for discussing plans... I'm planning to see Mr. Finder tomorrow to make a definitive contract, which means that I'd be happy if you we could head down into Mount Sentry the day after tomorrow. Preferably in the morning, but if anyone of you needs to finish some business or make some last-minute cash, we can delay departure to the afternoon, there is no day-and-night-circle inside a mountain. Is that...fine with everyone? If not, please speak up."

(...)

This time Shiva didn't choke on the gateau, and instead calmly listened to what Ven had to tell and share. Eventually and pretty subtle and calmly, she got a hold of the edge of his green sweater with one careful hand. "The Safari Zone is on the way to Elanor...and there are rare plants I'd like to...collect, so I'd enjoy to visit this place one day.... As well as that Zen Garden - " 'Imagine the calmness dwelling there! The grace, the peace...', she silently added in her mind as a joyful anticipation awoke within her, "...as well as the Nature Preserve. Pleeeeeaaaaaseeeeee... I won't cause any trouble for you. I just want to...expreience this place... See what Pokemon live there."

Heart's donation to the Mr. Finder fund was something he initially took with non-chalance acceptance, as it was something he expected the rare collector to do post haste once he received funds from selling his Sableye Garnet, but when it prompted Shiva to announce + set the due date for Anthenum Search that caused Ventus to take rapt attention in the conversation.

"That sounds like an excellent plan, Shiva, as we've lingered in Cress long enough to recuperate and I don't desire to give those blasted Scimitars anymore time searching for the Anthenum, or Reshirim forbid find it. *Sighs* ....Unfortunately, my own personal funds have run low since the last time we discussed our plans, so I will likely need until The Day After Tomorrow Afternoon to accure my promised $2000 Poke contribution towards the Mr. Finder fund. Rest assured I will be ready by then, though, so we can all proceed to leave ASAP without me delaying us any further, alright."

The pun lover's declaration to challenge Tanuki tomorrow did receive a surprised look from the researcher, as he figured everyone would challenge the Gym after they made efforts to search Mt. Sentry for the hidden trove of ancient secrets, but in the end he just nodded his head with a smile accepted their decision. He didn't imagine Heart would have an easy time despite the considerable Fighting type coverage and Percival acting as a staltward shield for their team, as he read/heard that the Gym Leaders in Cress have been dealing with such adversity for generations and would be well prepared for such tactics. Still, hope for the best for his friend, and hope they prepare for the worst as well too!

(...)

Ven full attention was on his fae fancy when she tugged his tweed sweater, and hearing/feeling the eager yet shy response caused a gentlely radiant smile to blossom on his face as he reached over to fondly rub her hair.

"Of course you can join me, dear. You won't bother me or hinder my research in any fashion, and I know I can trust you not to cause anything to go amiss, at least not intentionally so. I'll tell you when I'm ready to visit each place and my plans when the times comes, so rest assured you will not be left out unless you choose to, ok Shiva?"