[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Just that Gothitelle seems somewhat interested in the technical aspects of the statue-hologram. She seems to be considering how she might do something similar with her space-distorting powers if she got enough practice.

Shiva does pick this up for sure, but she seem innocent how she can help Lilith directly to do such a cool thing - that, and she likely (definitely?) will need to take off her infamous tinfoil hat to set these space-distorting powers free. Humm, one thing after the other - first these two need to form a strong enough bond to share visions, maybe by then things will look different.





Exploring Atheneum, Part 1 of ???
(I'll split things to prevent huge and maybe confusing posts if it's fine. And I'd like to spend lots of time in Atheneum/enjoy the location, please!)


Haaaahhh, it was an almost ceremonical moment for arcane-interested Shiva as she took the first step into the Secret Library!~ Actuall, not 'almost' - the quest has been hard, long and effortful, so many obstacles had to be dealt with and so many wild Pokemon tried to give them a hard time - on the bright side, so many valuable things were met (Pokemon and items alike), so unique places have been visited that probably have never seen a human in decades (or even more) and experiences were forged that would never be possible at the surface (Captain Bridge Encounter springs to her mind first). Now, as she took a deep breath and stepped forward to explore the destination of the journey they've all longed to finally find - it was almost saddening for the moody fae enthusiast.

They've made it, prooved themselves worthy to visit this place - Shiva will not leave and openly refuse to do so until she has explored everything she wanted to explore.

Gazing around, she mildly frowned, which happened to look rather weird with the radiant smile she also casted. The reason for this reaction was that to some degree Atheneum was exactly how she imagined it to, and to some degree it totally went against this picture she painted in her mind. But one thing could be said for sure: She instantly feels comfortable and welcome in Atheneum. <3 When the massive Slaking introduced herself to her, she met it with a delighted chuckle followed by a rather deep bow to express her respect. Gothitelle follows this gesture. "Be greeted, mighty Slaking of Atheneum! You must be the librarian of this place, am I right? It fills me with joy to have made it to your lair after the long journey from up at the surface, I'll make sure to be a welcomed guest to you and handle things properly and carefully. That One Question... I'll come to you concerning this later, alright? Yet I am undisclosed what to ask and the choice should be wellthought, maybe I'll get the spark of inspiration while browsing through things."


The first things Shiva does is looking around to decide what to do first, by coincidence she spotted both Heart and Valder while doing so: Good opportunity to bring the message Nathan emphasized her, so she'll carefully approach them: "Eh.... Hi! Well, I just wanted to let you know that Nathan will come soon and help you on things, he remained at the shack that we two examinated for a little longer than I did. Don't ask me for details, I'm just the messager!~ I think I'll get along myself here, so please grant me some needed alone time unless you need my help specifically, alright?"
Luckily Ventus/@Lord Windos was with Valder at the moment, so here's the chance to bring an info to him that waited to be brought to him since yesterday: "Ven, dear! I....well, I just wanted to...inform you about the state of the Delibird Egg you gave into my care.... Do you remember? The good news is that it's doing fine. The less good news... It'll likely hatch tomorrow (in-game Day 63), but since I've been carrying it around almost immediately after you received it, the young one may be more prone to recognize me as a parent instead of you. I......well..... I'm fine with that and keep the hatchling for myself - but the questions is, are you?" After a small break, she also adds something more in a lower and appologizing voice while looking away from him: "Please.....don't look at me like I was a stranger or a threat again, Ven. That gaze from you a little ago.... To say it didn't hurt me would be lying, but to say that I can't understand why you reacted like this would be lying as well. The Gauntlet wasn't malicious AT ALL - in fact, it was friendly. Very friendly. It called... I just seem to be rather susceptible for such calls. Please don't blame the object though - blame me if you want."


Once that has been wrapped up/cleared, Shiva feels more free. Free to explore!~ Let's see the things she'll do at first/have priority:

1. That burgundy carped with the light of particular color washing upwards from it caught her attention - humm, since none really reacted to it I'd actually like to, I don't know if it's important or has a purpose or I'm just interpreting things weirdl - but what things/titles can Shiva read when standing in a light green light?

2.1 Healing her Pokemon at the Healing Machine! It won't tale long as only Mightyena needs to have his 3 points of damage patched up. While doing so....

2.2 ....she takes a stroll through the place, searching for the rare belt of a seasoned fighter - an Expert Belt. (I know I could get Alakazam's Megastone, but I don't want to). 5 Insight + 3 Survival + 0 Alert -2 penalty = 6d6, I wonder if Azumarill could lend a Helping Hand if Shiva fails the first Roll?

3. After having the Slowking with a Steel Type-Shellder as a crown (!) a greeting gesture, she swaps Tropius for Braixen and Mighytena for Nightshade (Cherubi). Both of them get summoned from the scene to be dragged into a CLOSE AND DEAR hug! Awwwww, how Shiva has missed her magical fox and sunbringer! She doesn't want to let go, but eventually has to - Braixen can stay out of his Ball to accompany Shiva now as well.

4. Getting comfy at the TM-part of the Library. Let's see:
- Nightshade gets to learn Nature Power, which was a TM since Gen.6. This will be a cool move for her.
- Luxi gets to learn Attract, which was a TM45 since Gen.2. (I know I asked whether this move is possible for Alola Vulpix, Iron - but looking at things again, I figured this move would suit Luxi's lower HP and highened Vitality better.)
- The last move..... will be thaught to Braixen after he hopefully evolved to his final form after the quick-battle with Nathan.


Phew, cutting here to await the outcomes of these actions. Next is the battle, then Shiva gets to explore the rest of things. When the more-than-human-traits have their apprance, is up to GM, I'll look forward to seeing these!~