[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(...) Umbreon, Dittumbreon and young Eevee can stay outside as well during the whole scene, sleeping, helping finding Berries or simply doing their own thing as long as they don't wander off too far. (Are they up to that at all, Iron?)

Yes, they're still acting like wild Pokemon in that they love to explore and run around outside. It is a bit like herding cats, though.

Oh... That quite feels like a double-edged sword for Shiva, as while she enjoys seeing how they're having their fun and making the most out of the offered free time, she kinda has to pay attention that they don't run off TOO far, in which case she'd either make haste to guide them back to the field she's lurking at with Terra, Genie and the others, trust in Tanukizoon shepherding them the way she did when the events at Ancestor Cave became wild or in serious cases recall them into their Ball and summon them to her side again to tell them in a friendly yet firm tone that one does not wander away too far from one's caretaker. Maybe that's the reason why she 'only' made it to find a bush carrying common Chesto Berries.

Cottenee and Shiva's varied responses to his forthright statement earned them both curious stare, as he didn't quite understand why they were acting like so, before shrugging it off and nodding back to her (Shiva). Must be women thing, or something else he's missing...

"Very well. Not ever going to stop keeping you safe. Ever. So do not worry, Shiva. Okay?"The Fairy woman's ecstatic agreement to his offer earned her a closed eye chuckle from the rugged man as he nodded, now feeling better than ever about his prospect of becoming a good friend to her after such enthusiastic reaction.

'Shiva not uncomfortable around me. Good, very good. Now need to make sure playdate with Genie goes well, or things might become....not peaceful between us again. Don't want that at all....'

Despite being somewhat lost in thought and sweetish memories, Shiva soon picked up the wondering and curious stare the mountainous man gave her, which, much to her own suprise, brought the hint of a blush to her face before she was quick to look away to the side and giving him a waving hand gesture of 'It's okay, nevermind, forget it, d-don't...worry!' It DOES seem to be a women thing, but she also hasn't forgotten that Terra was actually the only one who securely knows that she and Ven were, well, dating. Uh... She just decided to trust that he doesn't spill the beans towards the others of the group...

Cottonee in the meantime, couldn't help but to laugh joyfully about seeing her sweet Master being flustered all of a sudden. Always a fun sight, aww!~

"I-I will not worry! How can one do so about safety if... if someone of your build and strength is nearby... All's well! Now, if you excuse me..." she told, before making her mentioned u-turn to Bill's PC. Guess she just threw another concealed compliment at him more accidently than on purpose, but even if he doesn't get that the message should be (hopefully) clear!

"*Looks a bit confused at her greeting, before waving to her* ….Hello? Hm.....*Nods* ….Yes, I do. There is a big field outside of town, full of Berries and other nice plants. Found lots of good Berries, and those flowers I gave you. *Points towards [Insert Location Here]* It is that way. *Gives Shiva a curious look at her request, before nodding again* Okay. Why, though?"

Before either could begin to make any headway towards the location of the aforementioned field, the Dusk Ball on Terra's belt starts to shake wildly, before it wrenched itself free and fell to the ground! Naturally startled by this, the mountainous man couldn't react to this fast enough before the ball opened wide, and out popped the Dragon Djiini of the Desert Genie, who was striking eagerly playful pose upon materializing! Then, without missing a beat, she gracefully pivoted in the air to turn towards her fellow fae beings + foxes, and gave the jazz hands to them all with an almost coy, teasing, and definitely provocative smirk. Ta-daaaaah~!

There we go! One of her most devious tricks, combined with some pizazz and fanciful flair, in order to pull off a most stunning and surprising greeting! How's THAT for a properly fiendish introduction?

Hm....well, the Fairy Princess will find out soon, now won't see? Te he he....~

As soon as Terra arrived, Shiva jumped up from the bench she was sitting and waiting at with all her Pokemon, very eager to finally get going. Any flustered feelings or shyness seemed to be blown away by the few minutes she waited, and she gazed into the direction he pointed to with rare wanderlust hidden in her gaze. "Yes, I remember these flowers! I read about the gardener who bred them in Unova already... If we happen to find many maaany more, they can be made into a salve to cure muscle pain and swelling even. But, eh, that's not priority, it's other plants I'm on the lookout more!"

In response to his counterquestion why she wished to see these tiny blue gemstones from previously a little closer, she gave him a knowing smile. "Oh, that's... Eh, that's mostly because I am quite decent in crafting things from various items and things, and from the first look I'm sure that I'd be...able to turn them into jewelry or use them to decorate other Crafting Projects of mine, if you'd let me... I-I'm somewhat having the feeling also that one of my Pokemon, a rare one sporting Fairy AND Dragon Type, would quite enjoy them..." She pauses shortly before continuing, faces him when she does. "How comes that you are...aware of their value though, or about the need to cut them properly before they can be sold... Is it, maybe, something you learned about at home in Hoenn?" Good guess.

Though before anything more could be discussed or shared or even answered, the Dusk Ball met the ground and as if Genie has sensed Shiva or real fairies around, she made a truely FABULOUS debut as if to scream a 'Hello! Here I am, ready for things, what can we don now together?' to the resident fae enthusiast. Contrary to Terra she wasn't startled by that in the slightest, but more like...highly amused by the Desert Princess' exuberant greeting. In fact, Shiva quickly turned towards Genie with a delightful smile that somewhat meant NOTHING good/displayed some eager for mischief, and raised her open hands towards the Flygon for a high-five of hands meeting claws. Seems completely unafraid of the dragon! "Hello, Genie! Nice to see you again~ Doing good, I assume? You Master said you'd be happy to get to know me and my real fairies a bit more, my pleasure!"

(Can I actually leave Cottonee's and Raphael's reaction to Genie's jolly greeting to GM? I'm sure Cottonee would LOVE it and react in a similar way like Shiva does, but I'm not sure about Raphael..)