[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

For the record, Gallade doesn't really react to much of what Terra says or is thinking.  His one job right now is to help Terra, recover so that's what he's doing.

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Nathan is unfazed by Terra's gaze. Why?

Because he has a comeback.  (He really could have done without getting smacked, though.  He's quite the frail little thing, after all...)

"...I could ask the same of you, Terra.  Few would just throw themselves at a massively powerful pokemon to save a bunch of people they only just met.  You're very, very lucky Gallade was there."


Nathan takes a seat and faces Terra.  (And is also trying to ignore the pain from getting smacked...ow...)

"...we work together as a team.  And if I can contribute to it by making sure everyone gets out alive, then by golly, I'm gonna do my part.  I'd rather not see anyone throw their life away to save everyone else's if it can be helped.  It's a precious thing, life..."

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"...I do appreciate that you were willing to put yourself on the line to save us, Terra...but did you even consider if we had ways to get you out of there safely?  That's what I want to ask you.  What kind of a group are we if we don't work together?"

Gallade just lets Nathan talk and quietly meditates off to the side for now.

That response caused Terra to look off to the side, appearing....solemn, but adamant as he answered.

"....Because it is my duty. To protect everyone....no matter what. Made that promise to Ven....and to you. Shiva. Heart."

*Pauses, then looks back to Nathan*

"…...You are all special. Can't see it, or feel it....but I know. Done great things no one else could. ...Will do more in the future. …*Shakes head, then points to self* Not a part of that. Not now....maybe not ever. *Clenches hand into a fist* …But I can do my own duty. The very best I can. To keep you all safe. To make you all stronger. More prepared. ...So that you all can do your duty....and finish your journey."

Terra doesn't take a seat with the boy, but he's no longer looming Intimidatingly over them either, so the net result is still positive. He doesn't have anything to say about to their follow up, but he has begun to frown thoughtfully. "Hm..."

Their last response, however, earned them a look of surprise from the mountainous monk, followed by what appeared to be....chastised as he quickly looked away again.

"....No. Did not. Only could think of what I could do to protect you. Not what you could do to....protect me. Or you...wanting to...."

He trails off into silence, now looking and feeling distinctly uncomfortable and....confused.