[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

Ventus' reaction to entering the Cementary was similar in many regards to Shiva's, as he kept silent and grim as the graves that currently surrounded him, and winded his way through the hallowed grounds with utmost care and delicacy. What differed was mainly a matter of the driving intent behind these actions beyond not wishing to cause a ruckus of respect/dencency. Given the sociologist was EXTREMELY and extraordinarily paranoid + fearful/loathing of almost all things remotely arcane/supernatural, being in a graveyard at the dead of night HUNTING FOR GHOSTS was perhaps one of his most nerve wracking nightmares that could possibly manifest for him.

Which, after experiencing the Nightmare Plane conjured into by those foul, diabolical ,and twisted demon dogs that masqueraded as Pokémon, he honestly couldn't discard such a possibility now automatically now. Oh, how this journey through Cheshire has introduced all sorts of wonderfully nasty, supernatural things/phenomena that plague him and his group. Joy....

Fortunately (or not), his recent protracted REVENGE turned redemption quest against Chandelure and his brief but still utterly abhorrent and profoundly disturbing foray into the Skull Ruin had at this point greatly fortified him against spiritual terrors. That, and coupled with his iron clad grip over himself/his emotions and his lovely sister Malphena literally at hand (who was now focusing her attention on the scene for possible threats/targets for a right nasty scare!) ready to defend him, and his current local was less a nightmare experienced and more just discomforting, stressful, and all around plain unpleasant. Still, he would endure such unsavoriness and much more putting on an impenetrable brave/comforting presense as he could to be with his beloved girlfriend and guard from dangers seen and unseen, ever cautious and vigilient whether they be real or imagined.

The researcher wished he didn't have to and that Shiva would have dropped the dangerous prospect after seeing her Cleanse Tag work on their own Ghosts, but alas that was not to be. '*Mental Sighing*......At least she informed me of her plan and gave me the chance to join her, so it shows she's internalized my......concerns, and desire to keep her word she made, despite how....harsh I was last night. *More Mental Sighing* .......I do love her with all my heart, but at times I wish she was exceedingly less earnest and resolved in her ventures, especially ones like this....'

After scooping out the given area himself and coming much the same conclusion that his fae fancy had (IE: This place wasn't crawling with Ghost types), Ven let out a small breath of relief and minutely relaxed his guard a little as he kept watch while Shiva explored/investigated, completely ignoring the gravestones and their inscriptions as he did so after he glanced/analyzed the first few he spotted (FYI: He doesn't see the 'WARREN' Stone). He would not let himself be distracted or diverted from his main objective of safeguarding his most precious girlfriend for more than an angstromsecond, which meant him keeping watch of their surroundings trumped conducting any desire to conduct his own investigations (If he had then in the first place [He doesn't]). That, and being in Cementary had thoroughly killed his curiosity in linue of amplifying his Survival instincts, so when the mystical lass decided to REALLY investigate the WARREN STONE, he just ignored it for the most part. Oh well!

What he did not ignore was the two Marowack that were squaring off in the distance, as he occasionally sent out a glance at them to make sure they were not going to bring their impeding fight over where they were, but since they didn't appear to have any interest to do that right now he filled them under 'Low Level Threats' and didn't engage/sound the alarm. If he could (safely) avoid a fight and wasting his/his sister's energies in it, then that was the plan of action! Shiva's later discovery of them and her subsequently asking for his opinion on what approach to take that got him to think further about handling bone wielding dinosaurs, before he calmly and quietly replied:

"I already am aware and have studied the Marowack line's behavior in nature and civilization from the records made by Kantoan Scientist as a part of my main research and......out of personal interest in the breed (Hint: Family Problems!), so I have no pressing need to idly observe them at this point. *Gives them a faint, charming smile* I do thank you for being considerate, though, my love. As for what is to be done about them, I am in agreement that they need to be subdued and contained (IE: Fought and captured) so they do not make a mess of these resting grounds in their squabble for territory. Fighting them also serves as good practice for our Pokémon, my lovely Malphena, who will have very little to fear from those Marowaks can do, unless they have the rare Ancient Power or Iron Head Egg moves, and the profit we can make off their capture can help us further cover the costs of our expedition into Mt. Sentry tomorrow. Is this all reasonable, my dear?"

Saying that and assuming she agrees in some fashion, he lets go of Malphena and begains to quietly convey his orders for her to go sneak up on both Marowak and chill them to the bone with an Icy Wind, or bar that serve as a distraction while Shiva/Gothitelle come up with their own plan of attack on them. Hopefully with both the creatures distracted with each other, it being the dead of night and Malphena's natural affinity for sneaking/spooking, they should pull off an successful Ambush....

Order: Attempt to have Malphena go up and Ambush both Marowak with a Icy Wind in order to take a bite out of their HP and hobble them from the get go Initiative/Accuracy wise. Given the situation and her practically being in her element right now, perhaps some bonuses for this might be in order? Regardless of whether the Ambush succeeds or not, she'll be using Icy Wind 4 times per Round of combat against them, as its the best possible move to use in this situation to quickly take them down without a fuss. Once KOed, we'll have to decided whether either Shiva and Ventus get one Marowak each, or if one of them get both. Worry about that later though, time to get them Ground types a properly bone chilling they'll not soon forget, hehehehe.....!