[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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"That's very considerate and open minded of you.  Most people around here are a little superstitious.  Not that I can blame them.  It's rather refreshing to meet someone that can look past appearances, to be honest."

Yeah, Orthros and Nathan are both fine with Terra petting the doggy.  Good call on being mindful about touching that brain!  Orthros definitely likes this man now!  Treats and he's getting pets and rubs and scratches in all the right places?  Ooooh yeeeeeaaah...

Forthright loves the marshmallows!  She wants more!  "I think that's enough for now, Forthright.  Maybe he'll give you some more later."  The little cloud looks rather disappointed about that.  Why did the dog get more than she did?!

Gallade and Nathan shrug simultaneously.  "Evolving Kirlia into Gallade has some very specific requirements.  You need an item called a Dawn Stone, and only male Kirlia can become Gallade.  And yeah, you could say we're well traveled in a way.  Been to a few places we never truly expected to be visiting in the last almost two months.  Found Orthros while visiting one such place.  Let me guess...you're from Hoenn?  Not many places happen to have both Castform and Ralts living there."

Nathan nods at the statement about Gardevoir and Gallade.  "Just as difficult, and just as rewarding.  Harder, even, since Gallade fight much differently than their counterpart."  To emphasize the point, Gallade extends one of his elbows, showing off the long, sharp blade.

Nathan raises another eyebrow at the sudden battle challenge.  "...why?"

"*Another casual shrug* It is the truth. Superstitions are....meaningless and silly most of the time. I do not judge people or Pokémon until I get to know them, and even then, I know their is more to learn and understand about them. Dog looked nice and friendly, so I treated them as such. Simple."

And it was for Terra. Already, it was clear that he was uncomplicated and frank as he first appeared to be. Probably made him even more refreshing to deal with for Nathan, so yay?

He took quiet joy in Orthros' reactions, a faint smile present all the while he petted and got to know them. Yes, they were a good doggie indeed. They would get along great with his own dog, when he got around to introducing them to her. Hopefully she won't wear him out....or himself and Nathan.

"Later," was all that he said to Forthright at her pleading looks, his tone kind, delicate, but brooking no argument. He was generous with her, but he was also responsible too, and didn't want to rile them up and give her trainer trouble dealing with a sugar addled child. That was a burden that should not be given to anyone.....

Terra simply drank in the Knowledge that the boy gave him, nodding to himself as he carefully listened, memorized, and stored all that information away. 

When they asked about his origins, the herculian man seemed surprised for a moment, before calming down saying to them "Yes. Been awhile since I came here, but still....discovering and learning new things and Pokemon. Hmm....you are smart and a good trainer. *Closes his eyes and nods his head* Good combination."

He wanted to touch the Gallade's bladed arms to see how sharp they really were himself, but restrained that desire. Randomly touching somebody without their permission was just rude, and he doubted they wanted to harm himself.

At their inquiry to why he wanted to battle them so soon, Terra looked as if the reason was obvious to him, but slowly realized that wasn't the case for the boy, causing him to blink a couple of times before he elaborated.

"Need to know how strong you are, what Pokémon you use, and how you use them in a fight. See if any improvements or help is needed, and so that I can learn how to best fight alongside you. You get the chance to do the same with me too. Its also good practice for the both of us; can never have enough practice or training."

Pausing at this moment, he looked at Nathan to see if they understood. If they didn't, he really didn't know what to do then, but he would still try to get his point across to him.

"Well?"