[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

"Hm. I did not know we'd have access to such an efficient clearance move, no no. And with a dozen Pokemon able to use it at once, yes. I will have to re-evaluate our path. If I were to find a Rock-Smash shortcut, would you want to take it? I would. It might mean passing by some rare Pokemon, but the sooner we get out, the better. That's what I say."

"For now, our path is obvious. Growlithe is ready to melt some ice or Rock Smash it. There's plenty of ice ahead, yes yes. And Ice Pokemon. Let's keep hiking,"

Any other preparations?

The researcher mulled over Mr. Finder's alternate solution through getting through the rest of Mt. Sentry's depths briefly, before he spoke at his mind on this matter.

"Reaching  Antheneun in a much more expedient manner would indeed be a great boon if we create shortcuts,  but their are two problem to doing that: we don't know whether or not these shortcuts will end up safer than the 'main path', and if we create these shortcuts, no doubt that those twisted Scimitars will utilize them as well. The question we have to ask ourselves is thus: do we create shortcuts despite these drawbacks, or do we simply continue as we stand and 'deal with the devil we know?' That said, I'll remain neutral on this choice, as I can't with full confidence decide which option is the better one.

As for additional preparations, the empath is quick to pipe up before everyone gets ready to move on, saying: "We should all heal our Pokémon that sustained damage in that......horrific battle with those Sableyes, as we don't know what else lay ahead on our journey. Nathan, Heart, would Ralts and Gustav be willing to lend their Heal Pulses towards this end?"

Once that was done/the other decided to hold off on it, Ventus is ready to go on ahead, with both Raphael and Lucifer by his side ready to scout the way ahead and support the group if need be!

@Lord Windos
In case of meeting any enemy ahead, Heart release Rose to keep everyone warm and of course Abbandon. Both for him to strech his arms and to him to acompany Ventus for a while. "Well, we are ready here. Rose can help in melt ice or break any kind of stone. And her fire/fighting type can deal some damage against any foe."

Ven was a bit taken aback that Heart would summon Abaddon just for them to spend some quality time together, but in the end he gave the rare collector a smile and clasped him fondly on the shoulder for his thoughtful kindness.

"Thank you for doing this, Heart. Such kindness is appreciated, and I promise that'll I return it in full for you. Of course I was already doing so, but I should let you know such, yes?"

The sociologist then goes off to check on Abaddon, and see his reaction/mood in being in these dark tunnels + being cooped up in his Pokeball for so long.