[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Shiva was still busy with stroking Raphael but she did notice when the mountain of a man faced her, that was when she looked over to him as well, hearing what he had to say as a response to her request.

She sighed impercibly at first, before soft-surrendering and putting on an agreeing weak smile. "That's fine. Yes, thank you... Maybe, whatever... Maybe, or, eh...hopefully we'll find time later to do things together or hang out or anything." That's all.

Doesn't seem to feel much better, but it's way better than nothing and she doesn't feel like elaborating further. For a moment she felt an urge to screw it and go back upstairs to her dorm, but that'd be the coward's action - Shiva didn't want to choose that way anymore, plus it'd damage things more than necessary (which she knew for sure)!

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Onwards then to Lapis!


Shiva IS bothered by the rain and prefers to stay under a black umbrella with Raphael by her side and Tanuki on her head/in her hair, unlike Terra and unlike Azumarill who even found joy in dancing around and making it rain EVEN MORE. Eeeeeeehhhh!~ Finally she gets to spend some time around sweet Master again, even will head on a cave adventure with her! The fae rabbit seems to be wuite aware that Master was valuing her a lot on such trips due to her sporting the physical strength Master was lacking, so no way she'll gonna disappoint her - a quick hug of confidence shared after she fully materialized emphasized that, yes!! THIS swiftly elaborated Shiva's deceased mood quite well.

Azu is carefully avoiding Terra's closure/is eager to have Shiva between her and him, she hasn't forgotten that explosion that hit her the last time they battled. 

Though when that big and long and precious and *add more adjectives* Milotic was summoned by the wandering monk, Shiva couldn't help but to stop in wonder and GASP, being pretty caught by that grace and beauty Milo send out of EFFORTLESSLY. She's never gotten the chance to be so close to an exemplar of the species, nor even meeting one! Upon him saying his version of 'Hello' to them, figurative sparks were flying and Shiva instantly understood why some people argued for Milotic being banned in Pokemon Contests. 

She meekly looked over to Terra while Azu was carefully offering a summoned red rose to the waterly serpent, as if to silently ask whether it'd be really okay to stroke her forehead. She'll only do so if he/Lapis himself allow! "Such a....precious Pokemon.... With a fitting nickname....~ How long is he with you already? Have you helped him evolve?" *eager raising of her voice* "Oh, you....You HAVE to tell me at some point how he evolved and what you did to help him on that and what it was like, okay? Please!! If you're...from Hoenn, have you already participated in a Contest with him for the experience or is that not your thing?"

Terra let out his own much less subtle *Sigh* of relief at being able to appease the Fairy woman's desire for company, missing the more subtle undertones of mulish resignation in her gestures and reply.

"*Smiles at her* Your are welcome, my friend. *Nods* We can. You and Genie have a.....playdate planned? Right? *Presumably he gets agreement, and nods* Okay. Maybe we can do it later today? Have no other plans, so I am.....not busy. All of us can spend time together, and she (Genie) would be glad to see you again."

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Due to being so dense/him being focused on his marvelous fish, the simple monk completely misses Azu's discomfort with him. Otherwise, he'd probably feel sad but understanding of them shunning him. Basteele's EXPLOSIONS leave quite the impression, after all...

Lapis Lazuli couldn't help but preen a bit at the awe inspired and near rapturous expression Shiva was giving him, before they graciously accepted the rose by delicately pluck it out of the blue bunny's paw and placing behind one of his feelers, and craning his head down to allow them to pet them. He always enjoyed the attention he receives for simply being a Milotic, and the fae lady's ministrations were no exception.

As for her question about evolving L.L.L, Terra looked contemplative for several seconds.....before he shrugged.

"Not sure. All I did was train him. Take best of him I could as a Feebas. Grooming, feeding them Pokeblocks, and other stuff. Did this for years, until one day, he just.....evolved. We were VERY surprised.....but very happy."

...By the sound of it, the simple monk more or less evolved Lapis Lazuli into a Milotic through sheer accident and dedication to them. Wow.

Her inquiry about him participating in contests were meet with a smile and nod, however.

"Yes. Me, Lovely, Shiranui, Basteele, and Genie....participated in many contests. They were good practice, and fun to do. *Looks thoughtful* Hm....got Master Rank in Toughness with Shiranui and Basteele, and Hyper Rank in Beauty and Cleverness with Lovely and Genie (respectively). *Shrugs* Never could get to Master Rank with them. Not smart enough to help Genie win Master, and Lisia always beat me with their Alteria in Beauty. *Smiles* Never lost in Toughness contests, though. *Chuckles* Shiranui, Basteele, and me had lots of fans there. Made good living doing Contests sometimes, until I came here. *Shrugs* That is all."

...Well, what do you know, Terra's accomplished in Contests. Who'd have thought the hulking brute was capable of THAT?