[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

The rugged wanderer catches the fishy fox's appraising stare with a look of his own, and held it for a beat, before they reach down on their tray, picked up a wedge of apple, and offered it to her. Just a simple kind gesture, to get to know that strange Pokémon a little better. He also returns the young lady's gaze with a small smile and nod of his head, then immediately resumed his breakfast.

...

He pauses for a moment to consider her questions, spoon in hand and another stroking his chin beard in thought as he stared down at his oatmeal, before he looked back up to her and slowly nodded his head.

"Good, and yes. Don't sleep in beds often, so my rest was extra....comfy. Ended up oversleeping.....sorry about that."

Terra rubs the back of his head, looking apologetic at early being 'tardy' for their battle, and then continued.

"Hmm....I am. I have my own rules for it, but if you have any.....suggestions, that would be fine with me too. Want battle to be challenging, but fair for us both. Okay?"

He gives her a calm, curious look as he finishes, and patiently awaits her response.

Curiously inhaling the scent of fruit being close, Vaporeon did lightly uncurl from her place, and STARED at Terra after having recognized that she is being offered food. Hummmmm.... Could this mountain of a man be trusted? Was it safe to take a treat from him?? Her gaze wandered up to Shiva, who returned the waterly Eeveelution's look with a soft one of herself. It was as if she was non-verbally saying 'Yes, it is safe. Do not worry.' With a twitching tail Vaporeon eventually came a little closer, sniffed a little at first at Terra's hand and then at the wedge of apple, before she took a heartfelt bite of it, gave him a quiet 'Thank you', then curled up again to lick her paws a little. Fruit taste fine, but fish is definitely better! That or sea weed. Or whatever Master serves.

Shiva herself could only chuckle lightly over these antics. "She usually isn't up for much interactions, don't take it to your heart. Ah, but...." At Terra's opening that he 1. overslept and 2. doesn't sleep in beds often Shiva ended up STARING at him as well in wonder and confusion, also checking the time on her cell. "You don't have to be sorry! T..thanks for apologizing anyway, though... But really, it's fine. As said, usually I'm not up either that early. If you...well, don't sleep in beds often as you say, may I ask where and how you USUALLY sleep? I can't think of many other places where comfortable rest is possible, I grew up in my parent's place in a big city so even finding rest in the tent during our journey was difficult for me to get used to."

"If you're having own rules for the battle, please share them! And, ehm, yes, challenging but fair and enjoyable is very agreeable for me. Suggestions... How about a Full Team Battle, 6 Pokemon of yours against 6 Pokemon of mine? Would you also be up for....a Double Battle? I've developed the feeling that I usually do better in these than in Singles."