[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

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Duskull has his arms crossed behind his back and he's glaring at you balefully. With Melly and Gallade, he scarcely dares to move. But Heart knows he'll believe it when he sees it!

"Eh... Before we'll call it day though..." She sighs impercibly, "Nathan, I can feel that you wish to share something more. Is it about your former comment of me having beaten Tanuki" *her Zigzagoon growls a little at hearing this name and lets out some more electric sparks out of joy, which Shiva answers with stroking her* "as the second strongest person known to the League? Please tell real quick so that we can head downstairs for one more continue tutoring Porygon-Z Electroweb before I'll catch some sleep."

"...well, my specific wording was the second strongest League trainer that's around our age..."

He sighs.

"...well, everyone's been wondering about this, so I suppose this is as good a time as any to talk about the League a little.  And I did promise Heart I'd talk about this when everyone was together..."

He takes a few breathes, then starts talking when he has everyone's attention.  "Did everyone catch the Champion Challenge that aired recently?  This region's Champion is Bo.  He's been Champion for...over 20 years now, I think?  Nobody has come close to giving him a proper challenge in that time, though you probably wouldn't guess it given he's a rather easygoing farmer kinda guy.  Even in the rare instance that somebody can beat his first pokemon, it's a miracle if they can get past Bo's second.  Frankly, it's become tradition to lose to the Champion, so Hall of Fame honors started going to anyone who could defeat the Elite 4.  Beating the Champion isn't a requirement to be registered in the HoF, unlike in your regions."

"As for the Elite 4...those battles are purposely shrouded in secrecy, so I have no idea what those are like, unlike the televized Champion Challenges that always end in Bo curbstomping his opponent.  I do know who the various members are, though.  They're all public figures to some degree...though some of them are more well known than others."

"Every region has at least one dragon specialist, and Creshire is no exception.  Merle is the resident user of draconic pokemon.  He doesn't get out much to my knowledge, but he's infamous for ending many, many League challenges.  He's been in the Elite 4 for awhile."

"There's also Red.  No, not that Red.  That one's in Alola last I heard.  I currently don't know much about Elite 4 Red besides he's from Cress City, though."

"Then there's Gin.  She's one of the newer additions to the League's ranks.  Being an 18 year old scene girl means she's really popular with guys around my age.  She always seems to be dealing with swarms of fans and papparazzi."

"And finally...there's Hayes, otherwise known as The Mistlord.  He and Latias, yes; Latias, have been in the ranks of the Elite 4 for awhile as well, and he's the most vocal member of the four, often acting as their representative in general.  He was also the one who ended my dad's League challenge...Latias was just a bit too much for Luxray to handle..."

If anyone has further questions, feel free to ask!

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As for the whole business with Terra and Duskull...Nathan has two comments for the wanderer: "Well, stick around long enough, and maybe adventure will find you instead of the other way around like it has been for us recently...ha ha...heh...heh...just...be careful if you go seeking it on your own...I know you're tough, but..."

"Nathan is right in this subject. Also Terra..." Heart glare to Duskull. "Be watchful around that Duskull. He is looking in a balefully way in your direction. Be careful to not regret."