[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Oh. OH.... Uh.... Well... Okay. Being called a friend by the wandering monk already caught Shiva's attention and she stopped mid-way in petting Raphael to give him (Terra) a flattered look, but when he offered (to her) out of the blue to at least try making friends with his desert princess today instead of sometime in the future, she had to avert her gaze to prevent Terra from seeing that embarrassed but delighted smile from her side.

"That.... That can be done, I'm not busy either, I'd look forward to it, yes..... Hehe.... T-thank you?"

Frankly, she's been feeling a bit lonely and even homesick if being honest in the past few days, as she can't just call home due to the instable connection from Chreshire and forbid herself contacting Ven for a while to not disturb him in his work. She just...glossed over these feelings, appearantly?



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Shiva felt a bit blessed and couldn't take her eyes of him as Lapis accepted the red rose from Azu, it was a bit as if a jolly Togetic would appeare randomly before her during taking a casual stroll through a healthy forest. Though when the graceful serpent openly allowed her to pet his head she was almost trembling with excitement, it seemed to take minutes instead of seconds until her outstreched hand made contact with Lapis' skin.

It felt naturally moist to the touch.
Slippery, but not in a gross way.
Incredibly soft as if every scale of him was perfectly in place.
Shiva could almost feel some grace being transfered over to her, despite knowing that a Milotic can't do that.
Though simply from interacting with a friendly Milotic, she's feeling more confident in graceful movements herself, so she's getting a 3rd point in Perform Speciality here! (-12xp) She'd do so anyway at some point, felt like a matching moment.



"Hehe... The people, the books and the media are right on you deserving the title of the most beautiful Pokemon known to mankind. You're a good gi... guy, Lapis." She withdraws her hand.

Shiva can definitely comprehend the suprise of that (as bad tongues call it) 'mockery of a Fish-Pokemon' glowing and elongating to become a precious Milotic, some chuckles escape her at imagining such a thing randomly happen. "That's....very noble of you, Terra.... Uh... N-not many people are patient enough to grant a Feebas love and proper care for so long." That's indeed a concealed compliment, don't know whether he catches it or not.

Though what really was a suprise for her was his participitation in POKEMON CONTESTS ! That was a topic of her interest, that was something she's always eager to hear more about, to learn more about or simply chat about. It displays by her attention being brought to Terra a little more while for a short moment sparks washed over her eyes behind glasses, even Azu has perked up.

*Once he has finished talking* "W....whoahw... Thank you for sharing.... *coyly returning a smile* That's so cool! ( >o<)☆ Even Master Rank...! I.... I... always wanted to take part in a Cute or Cool Contest with my...Umbreon, but there are none where I come from... D-didn't feel bold enough to travel for one. But.... One day?" A girl can dream, can she...? "Why did you, uhm, stopp if you had many fans and enjoyed it, if I may...ask?" *mildly confused glance*

 
At first, he thought that he'd offended her/made yet another social faux pass when Shiva turned away from him, causing him to frown worriedly, until her response cleared away his doubts and brought back his smile.
 
"*Shakes head* No thanks needed. Genie or me don't get to spend time with others much, so we're happy to do so with you. *Smiles* Thank you, Shiva."
 
Terra misses the subtler feelings of Shiva, but he does pick up that she's happier now, so that could only be a good thing indeed!
 
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Lapis, being naturally more attuned to the feelings/emanations of others, detected the surge of self-confidence in the soft hearted lass, and shared a smile and sly wink with her. He's always happy to be admired, but he's even more pleased whenever he manages to help others, and bring positivity/happiness in their lives/self. Shine on, Shiva. You are wonderful too, just like him, in your own unique, indescribable way...
 
Terra misses that her next comment is a compliment, but he still takes as such, nodding his head with simple content.
 
"Just wanted to Lapis to reach full potential. Did everything to help him. All that work....over the years....to see him Evolve into a Milotic.... *Grins* …It was one of the happiest moments of our lives. *Reminiscent Look Returns* ...Once, he was weak. Looked ugle to most. Always....underestimated.....never given a chance. *Looks up to Lovely* ...Now, he is strong. He is beautiful. And nobody will look down on him ever again."
 
Hearing his master's impassioned words, the aquatic serpentine fish smiled beatifically, and then fluidity rose up into the air, towering over the group as he extended his whole luxurious body and radiated his own satisfaction and joy with his Evolution as he crooned beautifully. Yes, he is no longer a feeble, fetid looking Feebas, but a mighty, gorgeous Milotic. He will always take pride in that....and be eternally grateful for his wonderful master helping him achieve it....
 
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The rugged wanderer accepted Shiva's praise and awe with great humbleness, simply smiling back at her and nodding his head. He's always touched/felt special whenever a person or fan was so enamored with his past exploits, but never took that for granted or let it go to his head. It was a rare, almost unique thing for him, given how much he was ostersized or shunned/ignored for his appearances.
 
"Thank you too, my friend. *Nods* Could go to Hoen and participate in them, someday. Hm...think you have the potential. To be a star, like Lisia. Just keeping working hard, and you'll make it. That is what I believe, *Nods*. *Beat* ...What is an Umbreon, though?"
 
At her question, he shrugged, and simply said:
 
"Quit to come to Cheshire, and explore it. Contest were fun, good living.....*Slowly shakes his head* but were not my purpose in life. That is all."
 
Though he doesn't show it, Shiva and Gallade could feel at that moment.....aimlessness from him, a sense akin to melancholy (but not quite...), and a wanderlust that the former hadn't felt since she first meet him. Huh....