[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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She holds the Ball close to her heart for a moment before packing it away alongside the umbrella though, silently praising the fox: "You did wonderful, dear one. Know that I am thankful for being able to be with you, and let us do more great things in the future. Rest now, I'll bring you to healing waves as soon as possible, alright?"

She looked up just to see a wave of psychic energy taking down Manetric, stunning her for a moment. "Whoahw. Eh, I'm sorry for that, Terra! But.... *meekly looking away*...YOU wanted to battle until fainting. I hope Manetric won't take it too hard? Good battle though - It's noticable that your Pokemon are pretty tough, where does that come from, do you train them in a special way?"

Terra couldn't help but smile to himself at the consolatory praise the fair lady, as it was a clear display of how loving and caring she was for her Pokémon. 'She has a big heart.... shares it and her love to all her Pokémon. They grow strong, Loyal, and very Happy from it, and give their all in anything she want in return. Me and other Trainer do the same.....but not as good as her. Shiva is special, like Ven said....' he pondered, before he had to stop and recall Melly after she was finally overwhelmed by that Psychic type's prophetic powers. Despite that, the rugged wanderer still felt confidant in his chances to win, as Basteele was still in robust condition and her opponent hanging on by a thread, so he wasn't overly bothered by her Fainting.

He said as much to her, and a little more: "No need to....apologize. Fainting is a part of Pokémon battles, and my Mellow fought hard and well, so I am not upset with you at all. Instead, take pride for your victory over her. Shows how strong your Pokémon are, and how good and clever you are to use their Strength well."

In response to her question about the fortitude of him and his partners, he thought about it for a few seconds.....before shrugging his shoulders.

"Me and my partners lived in the....wilderness most of the time back home. We trained long and hard on some days, traveled, foraged, and explored on others, and got into battles with Trainers when we could. That is all."

All of that said in a matter of fact, nonchalant tone. From what could be felt/told, Training and Surviving were just second nature to him (if not first) due to his past/present lifestyle choice(s), so he really didn't think much of his/ his Pokemon's own prowess, besides that they had it and that it was useful in AND out of battles. 

In other words, he views his hardy, monkish living and rigorous training regiment is nothing special. He's a simple man in many ways, so he doesn't put much thought in significance of his actions (bar socialization and special occasions); he just does, and handles things as they come.

From the looks of it, Terra's words of not minding fainting himself did only so much to ease fae enthusiast in her worries, but eventually she did her best to not dwell on them for much longer; how he praised her for having accomplished the defeating of jolly electric wolfdog.

*somewhat embarrassed headscratching* "If you.....say you're okay... Then it's fine I guess, you wanted to battle until fainting. A Center's luckily....well, nearby. Ah, and that's the nickname of Manetric, Mellow? How cute!~ Maybe...at a different time and a more peaceful setting, you're fine with sharing a bit of what you experienced there in living in the wilderness?" It may be nothing special TO HIM, so much Shiva does notice, but given that it's a lifestyle so vastly different from her own, she'd actually be interested in hearing a little more of it - not now though.  This gets emphasized by an encouraging and honestly but carefully interested gaze towards the wandering monk.