[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Being finally and safely back at the surface, having access to a comfortable bed in PokemonCenter's dorms, resting so close in Ventus' embrace when they've eventually turned in for the night and having the sweetest of all Togekiss given into her care now made a particular fae enthusiast pretty sentimental. WAY too sentimental maybe. For a long time she wished to be so close to him, and now that she was but also knew that this was the last time for quiiiite a while now caused her to smile and silently sob simultaneously as she only admired the sleeping face of her oddball of a sociologist. The urge to softly stroke his cheek was strong, but she held herself back - too scared she was to accidently wake him.

Sleeping in herself was something fearful too, as she was painfully aware that by morning he'll be already gone traveling through Chreshire himself....


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As it became brighter and a new day dawned, she abruptly woke up as if an invisible alarm clock let out a Boom Burst. Somehow and eventually, sleep and exhaustion must have gotten the better of her.

Ventus' side of the bed was empty already.

Shiva sighed heavily as the impact of this sensation hit her. Immediately, she felt her heart making a lurch as she herself felt loneliness overcoming her, patting the side he slept at didn't really ease things. It only increased her sadness. Only when she plucked up the courage and rolled over to get comfortable in Ventus' side of the bed to inhale his faint scent, feel the fading warmth of his body, and allowed a few very last and silent tears escape her eyes she felt a little better.

– From the look of things Shiva will definietly need a while until she will be happy and about again and allow herself to fully move on. Not 'depressed' but down and probably a bit more stoic than usual, which was much given that she was a highly emotional person. Dear Pokemon may be an exception. –


Eventually getting up after lounging a little, Shiva made a slow way to the window of the dorm, taking a look outside – rainclouds decorated the sky. 'Matches my mood quite well', she thought as she stepped back to the bed with a heartfelt sigh. She should be happy, she should DRIP WITH DELIGHT over being here in Cress City again and being able to great the weather, but right now and after yesterday's happenings... she seemed a little out of sorts. Cottonee, who has gotten up by now as well, gave her a melodic good-morning-chirp as she uncurled from the blanket.

She decided to take it slow for now, try her best to make a 'fresh' start. See how Raphael is doing, spend a little time with some Pokemon of hers that waited for her in Bill's PC, maybe even craft a little or other casual activities before she'll leave the Pokemon Center. That sounded like a plan, yes.... So eventually, she made her way downstairs to the Lobby of the Pokemon, still wearing the Dragon-Slayer-shirt that she slept in today. (You know, that one with this cool print.)


First stop: Getting a fresh cup of coffee, she still had snacks from during the last quest that'll serve as light breakfast. She let her head hang a little, already missing having breakfasts with Ventus.

Next stop: Bill's PC, where she brought Alolan Vulpix, Nightshade and Vaporeon into her part in return for Azumarill, Delibird and - I'm sorry - Lilith. For short, my black moon...


(Alright, @Lord Windos, since Shiva got into the Lobby very early, can it said that she 'meets' the new member while none other is around? It's for one particular reason... That, and has Ventus nothing to reply to Shiva's words in the private scene (see last PM)...? If he doesn't, that's fine, I'd just like to know for sure or get any idea how he reacts to that opening [can be via points and doesn't have to be written out])


With that done, she turned to make her way up to the dorm again, not having noticed any new guy in the Lobby or the obvious sign over a table. COTTONEE HOWEVER paid way more attention to the surroundings than Shiva, SHE noticed this weird guy there being highly concentrated on something. The fluffball can't read because Pokemon usually are analphabets, but still this person somehow caught her attention. Or rather, her mischievous and prankful traits have been tickled awake.

With a heartfelt leap and a *woooosh*, she left her place on her beloved Master's head and landed right beside this strong-looking man, giving him an interested look. 'Who are you, what are you doing here and why in my fluff's name are you concentrated so early in the morning???'

Shiva...she realized a little too late that Cottonee escaped from her, and called her fluffball as she looked around searching. Finding her most dear Pokemon on the table, she gasped a little. And frowned upon realizing who this guy was. She didn't do more than looking into his direction however with a careful expression. She waited - how does he...react to Cottonee? And how does he react upon seeing HER? Ventus has told her a bit about his 'successor', but suddenly she wondered whether he has told this person about her as well given that she was his most dear person.....


(You know how Shiva looks. If not, refer to drawings I shared. How he reacts to Cottonee might set the way she will think of him, so hopefully it'll be a good first impression, Windos....)