[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Wouldn't even be a roll (unless it was a Luck Die).  He'd just take 1 damage because it's Toxic. :/  So yup, Nathan immediately uses an Antidote on Gallade to treat cure that poison since they're so far away from the Center at the moment.



"...well, guess it's not totally surprising it went like that since Gallade is still getting used to his new form...if you have any spare antidotes, Terra, it'd be very much appreciated if you were to hand one over since we're so far from a Pokemon Center."



Nathan then produces his last pokeball and recalls Gallade into the Dull Premier Ball.

An Ultra Ball.  Between it and the Dull Premier Ball, Terra can probably reasonably infer that Gallade and whatever's coming next are very special pokemon for Nathan...

"Well, I think it's about time I finally used a pokemon you probably will recognize.  Come on out, Calam!"


No fanfare is needed for his arrival.  His presence says it all.  The rest in the Center has definitely done him some good since the trip through Mt. Sentry.  A few scratches still here and there, but it's definitely harder to see them now, and his coat of fur is otherwise pristine.

Minus the really nasty looking scarred left eye.

The Absol looks at his opponent, his expression unreadable at first.  Then he looks back at Nathan with a questioning gaze.

Really?  They're facing a rather healthy looking Milotic?

"I know, Calam, I know.  But let's see how close we can get, alright?  This is supposed to be a test of both our ability and our opponent's."

Calam turns to face their opponent.  He doesn't usually entertain 'fair' battles against the toughest pokemon you could possibly be facing, usually just opting to avoid them entirely instead, but he can make an exception this time if it's a simple test

If Terra thought Gallade was fast after Steadfast was triggered, he's got another surprise coming.  If Calam rolls a (3) or higher on Initiative, Lovely can't possibly outspeed Calam.

Calam is very still, very quiet.  But when he does move, it's with the unmatched speed, grace, and skill of an incredibly seasoned battler.

Terra has absolutely no objection with Nathan's proposal, only nodding his head before reaching into one of his pants many pockets, pulling out then then tossing over an Antidote to them. He and his Pokémon had bee Poisoned several times throughout their journeys through Hoen, and it quite [i]sucked[/i] enduring the nauseous damage it inflicted, to put it succulently. It may cost him an Antidote for being so generous/accommodating, but the rugged man considered it a fair and right price to pay for Genie's Toxic shenanigans...

When Calam was released onto the battlefield, his eyes actually widened in both recognition and surprise at seeing the boy own an Absol, and a seasoned veteran on of that!

"So Ven was right about you owning a Dark Prophet. Strong, old and scarred one, too.  Hmm....You hold no fear for it, only great love and respect, and he fully returns it. Very rare....*Nods his head and smiles* but very good to see. Dark Prophets thought of as.....doombringers by many, but they only warn of what is to come. They do their part to prepare us for disaster, and help us if they can or allowed. It is a noble Pokémon at heart, and I am glad you could see that and bond with them."

The wandering monk's expression then firmed up again, as he motioned for Lovely to get ready for some grueling combat, to which they respond with a graceful nod of their head as they unwound themselves and slithered towards the mountain cat. He knows the great Strength and fortune Absols possess, so he must be ready to squeeze the consciousness out of them before they slash him to fishy bits! For his master and himself, he must win this!!!

"Let me and Lovely see now how strong the Dark Prophet Calam has grown under you, Nathan."

Saying that, Terra goes silent, and watches the battle unfold from here on out. It could go either way at this point in his mind.....and he couldn't help but keep smiling at that thought. How long has it been since he's been this challenged, or meet someone that could be his equal?

He didn't know, but it didn't matter all that much either.

What mattered to him, really, was the thrill and passion of a good fight, and Nathan was sure giving him one of those!