[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Pyroar sniffs, and makes a little head-jab at Swiftfire. The horse stays calm at Nathan's quick command, and Pyroar does not escalate. In fact, he shoots Nathan a small look of apology, or maybe that's just Nathan's imagination!

Swiftfire's nostrils are a bit flared, a sign of minor fear, but she knows she could take this joker out with extreme prejudice if necessary. Pyroar doesn't know that, and actually seems to be viewing Swiftfire as a weaker species than himself, a prey species. But he likes that she is Fire-type, and has a mane. They may be able to find some common ground, and for once Pyroar is not snapping at another Pokemon.

Nathan takes no offense to Pyroar's initial gesture towards Swiftfire.  Everything's going well so far, so there's no reason to be angry at him.

"There we go.  Yeah, that's a good start, Pyroar.  What would you say to holding a little game of tag between you and Swiftfire for a little bit?  She has some energy to burn, pun not intended (okay, maybe it IS intended from my point of view  ), and she likes to run.  Think that might be fun?"

If so, Nathan will make sure to instruct Swiftfire to not run too fast, so as not to completely outdo Pyroar.  She's undoubtedly waaaaaay faster than Pyroar is, even before using Flame Charge.  If she were to run at full speed, there's no way this game of tag would be fun for either Fire type.

Empathy: (6)(4)(6)(3)(1) +1 = 4
(1)(1)(6)(1)(2)(5)(4) = 2

Pyroar will play tag. He's very cautious at first, worried Swiftfire will jab him, or worse - just keep running away and never return.

The big cat is soon having a blast sliding across the room, trying to make tight turns that paws just aren't well suited for. Almost forgets Nathan is even there.