[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"....What's wrong? Are you okay, Shiva...?" Terra asked, eyebrows scrunched together along with a look of light concern as he spotted the rather obvious sign of her new spit take. Maybe he DID say something wrong after all, if she's become so unnerved by (to him) seemingly simple conversation about his habits. Oh dear, not again....

Her swift turnabout to honest curiosity and enlightened interest only served to confuse the plain monk even more, as he began scratching his head and looking both thoughtful AND befuddled. "....Maybe when I was little, but not now. I sleep lightly and......confidant in my and my Pokémon Strength. If a Wild Pokémon came to cause us trouble, we took care of them or scared them off. (…) *Smiles and relaxes a bit* Yes.....it is. The stars tell stories, and I am always happy to watch them."

*a few last coughs before she caught herself again* "Everything's fine. Ugh.... Don't, eh, mind me too much... The simple thought of finding sleep like that is a little beyond me, but it's understandable if comparing how we grew up and what we're used too. Don't worry, really!~" To wash away any remaining confusions/wondering/concerns Terra may have, she does grant him a light and honest smile.

'The stars tell stories' - that sentence of the wandering monk Shiva does greatly enjoy, and she couldn't agree more which was indicated by her smile growing a bit more warm. She doesn't comment verbally however as her mind wanders high up into the clouds to dream herself to the starry skies. Haaah, being back at the surface and under the sky again was a good feeling indeed.

*Nods head* Yes. That is the way of true battling: giving it your all until you can not, or it is pointless to continue. *Pauses* ...At least, it is for me. (…) *Nods his head again* Agreed, and I know. Nathan told me about this yesterday, but thank you for the......reminder. Meet you outside and on the battlefield, Shiva. Prepare, and give it your all in battle, for I will too."

On that however, Shiva's not too sure whether she can agree or not; part of her would, but a bigger part of her is influenced by noble N's biased view on Pokemon Battling AND seeing some Pokemon she holds dear succumbing to pain was a look that she tends to take to heart. But, it was Terra who requested that battle, so she'll adapt to that without making a scene. Luckily a Pokemon Center was not too far away!

Waving Terra temporal goodbye for now, she told him that she'll indeed meet him in a few minutes, right after she cleaned up after herself as well, withdrawn Raphael and Vaporeon and arranged her team of six Pokemon on Bill's PC (It'll be secret, looking at the Party Listing Doc wll not reveal anything.) His 'Give it your all in battle for [he] will too' ringed back in her mind for a little, causing an anticipitated and slightly ominous feeling. So curious what Pokemon he owns and trained!

There is an excellent savanna south of the city, mostly grass and just a few thistles to watch out for. And a tree here and there for trainers to find some shade under.

The thistles are investigated by Shiva with much interest, but she doesn't believe that any of her Pokemon would want to eat those.

Not too much time for things like that now though as there's a battle incoming! As for own preparations, two Pokemon appear in semi-privacy but nearby: An elegant bipedal fox whose fur resembles the robe of a wizard, and a female-looking figure held mostly in black and white that reminded on a goth lolita. They both gave out a feeling like having full trust in Shiva, and the air just around them almost brimmed with psychic energy. With a silent hand gesture, the fox took a deep breath and began a melodic chant that softly rolled over the whole scenery, filling everything from the leaves on a nearby tree to the dusty ground with a sense of luck. The other Pokemon remained completely calm, but she gave a highly concentrated appearance as she waved her arms a little; indulcing a feeling of DREAD and PAIN over the side of Master's opponent that will prevent any wounds from being healed.