[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(Posting this part, then I'll be off for a little again for the sake of dinner. Shouldn't take too long!)


Azumarill remained close in Shiva's arms at first, even if the fae mouse was very battleready and completely unafraid. Noticing this touched her, and a last squeeze later she placed her down by her side again. Both she and especially Yena were silenced by a friendly yet demanding hand-gesture however - those Ghosts they have met here pose no threat, so there is no need for any agressive actions. They stay outside of their Balls however, just in case,

At first, Shiva deeply bows to the Captain and his two companions, slowly she raises again and places her hair back before she reaches out to stroke over Dizzy's white head. "The Future Sight that hit you... It came from this Pokemon that's currently under my care, and I honestly ask for forgiveness over this, Captain Bridge. It could not be seen by me who was approaching us, from all mist and clanking of metal I intuitively grew scared and hoped for my own Pokemon to defend me of any attackers that'd approach us with ill intentions. Now, I know you pose no threat, so I'm sorry that I leaped into early conclusions encouraged by being asking to prepare for a battle...."

"Atheneum, or the Secret Library which I prefer to call it, you mentioned - it acting as a 'lodestone' if it too seeks those who are in search, you said. Actions make a difference - that I know. Aggressive actions are what I'm usually averse to under normal conditions, Atheneum will know -  It's....soothing to hear from you that it's noticed. Thank you." She bows once more, not so deeply as at first though. "Yet, this also means that the place we seek out is aware that in nature, the killing for food and self-preservation is not an uncommon thing, and may know that I don't want to deny something that's all but natural - but it knows I'll pray for the soul of the slain. As Ventus here hinted," if possible and allowed, she carefully strokes over his hand, "good and bad may be way too often two sides of the same medal."

She continues after a small break. "The Sentry Fern you mentioned... By that, do you mean the Central Fern down in the mystical cavern of ice and grass? ...We all entered this cavern, saw this Fern, met its presence. What I found weird and intriguing was that...this Fern called for me. All silently, and I'm not sure whether my mind was playing tricks on me or not, I've actively trained and am still training Pokemon with strong psychic power. But, anyway, I felt being dragged to the Fern and its might. When I was close, 'it' seemed happy that I came, it welcomed me - I felt good in its presence. Protected, guarded, pure, safe despite there were a ton of wild Pokemon directly nearby. I recognized this feeling - it dwells through the whole mountain. In my eager, I wished for some reminder of this protective feeling - it eventually came as one of the glowing fern leaves...well, 'joined' me as I've plucked it, and my Furret 'captured' a bit of the shadows that enwrapped the Central Fern to accompany it, I'll show you the jar if needed."

"I'm feeling...almost blessed by this alone..... But yet I'm innocent how I shall interpret this. Is there...more than the eye can see, or am I better off accept this as nothing more than a generous gift? I did feel that there's definitely more about the Central Fern itself, it can't be otherwise. ...One thing's for sure though, I'll keep this fern alive. I'll...care for it, and will bring it with me to the surface..."


'Sprites' the ghost of Captain Bridge also mentioned - inevitably, Shiva had to think of the four elements - Earth, Water, Air and Fire; above it all Aether as the quintessence.