[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(...) When the pink petals the Nuzleaf had are brought up...he certainly finds that odd.  And that Druddigon had some Nuzleaf helping it too?  Nuzleaf aren't exactly cave dwellers, either...this is definitely weird...he'd have to ask Shiva about those petals later... (...)

(I don't know if Shiva would be up to openly speak about how she's collecting petals of Gradicea flowers. ._. The group knows that she has a liking for plants and herbs, so it's nothing too odd, and she's a type of person who doesn't share everything [every woman has her secrets?]. We'll see~)

"At least an hour or two's walk. He's disturbing a lot of soil, whatever he's doing down there. Durant is with him. And that bat Pokemon." (...)

With a bad feeling Shiva took what Mr. Finder had to say, his voice seemed to came from far far away and reached her somehow muffled. Still, it DID reach her at all, and to show that she faintly nodded once in thanks before she ends up plucking Cottonee from her head and holding her very close to herself, safely locked in a hug. Her Starter's soft fluff was tickling her cheek as she was all happy to provide some safety and comfort to her beloved Master... One worried look was also enough for Raphael to understand, and the archangel floated over to the known fae-enthusiast to half-wrap his wings around her shoulders, all while cooing in compassion - but Shiva could feel that he too was a agiated to some degree. 'Why has dad gone so far away, and can we please follow him? :C ' Yena on the other hand protectively took a stance in front of Shiva as he noticed that she's scared, and began to SNARL intimidatingly at something unseen. (Not using the move with the same name though, although that'd be a perfect move for him to learn - can I put a TM of that move onto wishlist, please? Maybe a shop sells it, or trading for it?)

Only half she also noticed what Nathan spoke, and as an instant and intutive reaction he received a pretty deadpan glare from her that she held for a few seconds, it was all speaking 'Don'tchu just d'cide on things alone!' without forming audible words. Then she averts her gaze a little and resumes to cuddle her fluffy Cottonee. Her voice was lower when she spoke up. "Fine... Ven's tough, if he....gets in trouble, he can handle it to some...degree.... But, eh, yes, maybe we should indeed...follow him. Can't leave him lurk alone down here! That bat Pokemon you mean, Mr. Finder, that's his Noibat, Lucifer. If he's out, bet he's having a Tailwind on his side... Means, if we don't run to catch up on him, our chances to catch up on him in these one or two hours decrease. If you and Valder want to go ahead, Nathan, then please do so. But only a little! Regardless how much faster you are, we shouldn't leave each other's ear- and eye-sight."

A mild sigh escaped her, as she looked down into the darkness of the dripping tunnel. Only darkness and the sound of something, well, dripping down greeted her, Shiva felt like the darkness was mocking her. 'I devoured your love, hah!'

On the run and in her mind, a huge conflict awoke, she is completely on the fence about things.

One way leads to what we're after, the other is which Ventus has followed.
I know. The third leads to ancient ice.
What's more important for you, my dear, what has priority for you?
I don't knoooooooow.
..........Think again. Stay calm.
Finding the Library is what we're here for... Can't abandon this, want to see this place, must save it...But Ven is headed the other way, following a Shedninja....
He's searching a GHOST TYPE down here? Now, good luck then, buddy.
SILENCE! >:V He's tough and he said he's used to rough terrain.... But I.......
You're feeling uneasy about the thought of leaving your dear friend and shortly-found love behind, do you?
Uhumm. What if he still gets lost? What if he gets trapped, caught, hurt and somehow can't continue the way?
Nah, before you get lost in thinking up horrible scenarios - he's not weak, dumb nor very prone to take obvious risks, and he knows he promised to take good care of himself to NOT fall into a horrible scenario. Both of you promised to keep yourselves safe, for the respective other.
I do remember... So maybe it'd be better if I'd...we'd...?
You're a bad girlfriend, leaving him behind.
I'm not! Or... I guess not, he's the experienced one!! But....
Hey, now there, look. The others desire to follow him as well, lucky you.
That's nice to see and hear.
Stick to them. For their sake, for your sake, for Ven's sake - my dear, do you know that saying that speaks about setting free what you love?
If it returns on it's own, it's forever yours. So, yes. What do you mean by that...?
He'd return on his own SOMETIME, you know that, I know that. Following him is just a huuuge safety measurement!
Seems like it, he has the tent after all. Some rest would be...appreciated...
Ah, it'll take a while until you can sleep. For now, it's running! Believe in him. Be patient, pray to the stars for his safety, and move on...
I'm already moving. Fastly. Stop distracting me!
Get going!~ He'll come back... You'll see him again, you and Raphael, just wait.
....Fine. If that ends up being untrue, I'll know who I'll blame.
There's none left to blame but you, my dear. Quiet now, watch your steps.

That Dittoddish who's still running around like nothing also began to make her nervous and uneasy, it likely won't take too long until she'll ask to have it recalled, whether it wants or not. So far, the cooler temperatures didn't bother her.

Do not take any unnecessary risks. [That's Absol's job.]
These were Golda's words, and they were ringing in her mind the whole time, her conscience was biting her.