[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

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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...[i]wanting [/i]to...."

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

"...as I said, Terra, we're a team.  You may be slower than most, but you're not dumb.  Honestly.  I don't think you should sell yourself short.  You can do great things too if you give yourself the chance.  And if you need a little help, don't hesitate to ask.  That's what we're all here for."

Nathan pauses, then looks at Gallade, who nods to answer some silent question.  Nathan closes his eyes, thinks for a second, then nods back and looks at Terra again.

"Lovely and your new Meowth are still out by the cave if I remember correctly.  I think they're probably fine, but Gallade wants to make sure you don't get into too much trouble trying to retrieve them.  Our new pink friend can't stray very far from the cave.  Gallade's going to go with you, just in case they're still hanging around.  Having a panic button to press and a way to quickly return to civilization is certainly a nice thing.  Oh, and one more thing: do you still have those pokeballs I loaned to you?"

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Quick flashback!  @Spiritmon

After examining the two TMs and deciding to keep ahold of the Psychic TM, Nathan also brings this up: "Oh yeah, Terra gave you a Star Piece, right?  Would you be willing to split the funds from that and the Stardust I collected?  I could use just a little more cash, to be honest...lots of big purchases I need to make..."