[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

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The ruggeder wanderer has a small but humble smile  as his 'Lovely' Lapis Lazuli manage to endure the Dark Prophet's fierce assault and prevailed, while Basteele couldn't help but let out a hum of excitement and approval at her long time companion's success! 


He then walked forward and gently rested a hand on the smooth, luscious skin of their's and looked up at them, while they simultaneously turned to crane their neck down to meet his calmly and happily meet their stare, openly display their feeling the warm sastifaction of accomplishment and victory to their caretaker and partner.

"....Excellent job. You've come far, and I know you will only grow stronger and more beautiful as we train together and grow stronger. Now take a long rest, Lovely," he said with great pride and quiet joy, before returning them to their ball along with Basteele. They both deserved some respite along with the rest of his partners, and in aquatic serpent's case it was more necessary, since surviving on land for any length of time was difficult for them.


…..But not before Lovely had the chance to share nuzzle them for his kind words. He wasn't about to let them get away without a sign of affection for them, no matter how drained, parched, or tired he was fighting those tough opponents!

Terra then walked forward to Nathan, and stuck out a hand to them.

"You did well yourself. Not much I can say to help you improve, so that is good too. Thank you for the great battle, my.....friend?" 

The last part was said with a certain amount of hopeful trepidation, with a faint underlying fear he'd be rejected for making such an offer after just beating them. 


Still, he had to try, for what better way to bond with some than over a good, tough, and fair fight?

"......Who is Hayes, though?"

He couldn't help but bring that question up, as it was someone he obviously didn't know anything about due to his status as a simple foreigner.


His gut feeling told him it was....someone special, though, especially if such a capable trainer like Nathan was aiming to defeat or overcome them....

"Not much I think you need to improve on either.  I'll tell you about Hayes another time.  That's a story for the whole group."  For the record, there's nothing in Nathan's tone or body language to suggest he bears Hayes any ill will or anything.

Nathan returns the handshake.

"Well, I suppose it's time we head back to the Pokemon Center, then.   I need to prepare for a battle with Cress City's Gym Leader, and I've got a whole list of other things I need to do, too.  And I'd like a detailed summary of what Ventus told you, if you don't mind."