[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

When Terra leaned in closer to her in suprise and calm fascination over the - to her - not that extraordinary statement that she was able to turn these tiny blue gemstones into something pretty, Shiva at first returned his stare with one that displayed amazement on her own before she averted her gaze slowly and meekly to observe the path in front of them instead, as if she feared having said anything wrong.



Though upon hearing that she didn't and the mountainous man only seemed to be caught off-guard by the various skills she seemed to possess, Shiva completely failed to hold back an embarrased smile - though she kept mustering the ground as they walked as she could definitely feel a faint blush returning to her expression as he was...'listing' the various titles he felt matching for the fae woman accompanying him on a trip to only gather some Berries. The opening that Ventus himself has told his successor that Shiva was something special only served to increase the flustered feelings within her, as she could only return this sentiment to the oddball of a Pokemon Sociologist. "You...You don't have to call me a 'Wise Woman' though! That's adorable... B-but not necessary. *waving handgestures of 'It's no big deal, and now Shiva finally faces him - the smile still very present in her features* "Just my name is enough. H-heart is also the Collector of rare Pokemon, not me..." She seems to calm down before she spoke the following sentence, her gaze becoming a dreamy tone as she looked up to the sky. "I mostly just try to befriend Pokemon that I meet and happen to like. The biggest part of mine have chosen to join me on their own after a bit of sweet-talk and getting to know it... It's quite a fine feeling to know that you haven't dragged it from its home against its will. That... that cute dragonfairy is one of them!~"

"But... to each their own I guess", she eventually concludes, "It's not like I DON'T battle selected Pokemon in the wild if I feel like they are not receptive to my words and offers."

Silence reigned after that for a little, in which Cottonee only chirped a little to express that she wouldn't want to be anywherelse but by the side of her sweet Master and she growing a little shy again upon noticed that she got a little carried away. 

Things were neatly brought on-topic again as Terra even handed her the formerly mentioned gemstones, which she answered with a stare of wonder initiately. "Huh... Uhm, thank you! I-I will certainly make good things out of 'em! Whoahw..." Guess she has simply not expected to be GIVEN the gemstones when she only asked to investigate them once from close, but after his next response she tilted her head at Terra with a faintly confused gaze up to him. "If... if your parents are merchants though and have thaught you everything about it, are you...sure that you don't want anything in return for these...? A favour or so... Or you want to have the crafts once they're done?"


Now to Genie!

The natural fae enthusuast could only laugh joyfully when that special Flygon of Terra expressed an INCREDIBLE amount of eager to her greeting and practically snatched her hand when offering it - after the initiate faint startle of that has faded, that is. Shiva kept her delighted tone of voice and mischievous-playful attitude towards the Desert Princess though as she firmly held her claw in her hand, even when she mildly scolded her for that exuberant way to return her hello. "Now now though, you're quite an eager type, are you?~ That's neat to see and I do look forward to become great friends with you as well, but please take care to not stress your Master too much, you hear?"


Though when Genie pulled her close, Shiva whispered to her with a roguish grin on her own, making sure that Terra didn't notice that change in her expression or heard what she NOW told: "But... of course we can make up and share aaaaalll the thoughts and ideas we have to have our kind of 'fun' together! We just have to... beware that none notices anything beforehand, my dear... *mischivous and telling giggle*" Yes, they already seem to understand each other oh so well. Oh boy...


Genie's antics over Cottonee flooffing up to a massive size brought another laughter to Shiva, looking forward to her most dear fluffball evolving into a Whimsicott a little more now. Aww, that'll be when her prankster nature will fully awake and she'll take care to not miss any opportunity to outplay it... Shiva could also rather easily pick up the slight hints in body language to notice what  Genie was pondering about, but she chose to play the innocent one to the outside and give the Flygon herself a look of 'I know what you're thinking! And guess what, I LIKE that idea! But... wait for the right moment, okay?~'



For now though, she waved Raphael to land by her side and asked him to be friendly towards this dragon, in silent though she was quite delighted over his eager to join the ranks of a dragonslayer like a real fair would. Patting his softly by the back, she non-verbally told him that 'we'll train a little and THEN you can have your chance, give it time, dear archangel!'

"Now then", Shiva told as she turned towards the Master of Genie, "What shall we do toge.... Terra, is everything okay? Oh, please don't worry... We'll behave ourselves! Right, Genie?" A wink to mentioned dragon expressed that she she shouldn't take this 'behaving' too serious. They're here to play after all!

Terra Time!

Being extraordinarily dense when it comes to all matters of sociality and being distracted by his own curiosity, Terra was completely oblivious to the subtle signs of being Shiva flustered as he keenly studied her and spoke, all while maintaining the pace she set with ease. He DID pick up her smile, however, which he naturally returned with a gentle one of his own, but when she hesitantly but firmly requested just being called her given name he soon adopted a confused expression.

"*Eyebrows scrunch together* ….I call you Wise Woman because you ARE one. Not because you are.....adorable. *Pauses, looking thoughtful* You ARE that and very pretty, but that is not why."

He says the last part matter of factly, as if it was both patently obvious and unrefutably true, before continuing without hardly missing a beat.

*Points at her forehead*  Know many things, and how to use Knowledge most.....effectively in what you do. Get along well with people and Pokémon, and can get them to listen with open hearts. Teach others what you Know, and how to.....use it well themselves, even if they don't understand much about stuff before.  *Look stoically serious at her, before solemnly nodding* Only most wise and mastered of people can do can all that. You can....and maybe much more. Now....and in the future. *Nods* So that is why I call you Wise Woman. It is what you are."

At this point he pauses to think over the rest of what you said, before shrugging.

"If you want to only be called Shiva, though, I will do that. Okay? (…) *Curiously and innocently stares at her* Everyone in group has lots of Rare Pokémon, so everyone is also a Collector of them. Right? Should be....I think. *Shakes Head, before continuing* Nothing wrong with catching Pokémon that way. Very good to do that, as...….matter of fact? Is that the right thing to say? *Presumably he gets confirmation, so he moves on*. Catching Pokémon without Fighting them make them good friends and partners much quicker. Less likely to not listen or fight with you too, so they are easier to work with. *Smiles* ...That is another reason you are special. Not many.....capable of making most Pokémon partners......so peacefully or.....easily, but you do."

At this juncture in the conversation, the rugged wanderer starts to frown, looking and feeling almost....chagrined at what he's about to say.

"…I....never been good at.....convincing Pokémon to join me. Unless they want to, though. Not.....charismatic and smart enough for that. *Shrugs* So I Faint and catch most Pokemon. Easier for me, and sell most Pokémon I get, so it is not problem most of the time. Duskull and Anubi are......exceptions *Expression become DETERMINED*... but will work hard to earn their full respect, and become true partners and friends with them. That, I promise. To myself....and to them."

Cottenee's own cheerful affirmation of their Loyalties to their master thankfully managed to break up how serious the ongoing conversation had gotten by that point for the monk, causing him to blink at first, before he chuckle and offered the fluffball both a small smile and another marshmallow. Ah.....he'll never grow tired of their cheery, peppy, and somewhat quirky nature.....

(…)

Initially, Terra didn't pay any mind to Shiva's almost amazed acceptance of the lapis lazuli, but when she proposed to trade for them....well, that caused him to stop in his tracks as he began to seriously and critically mull over, with a hand on his chin and eyes closed as physical signs of how deeply in thought he was.

Uh oh.

About a half a minute later of doing this, and the mountain of man had come to a decision, signal by a solitary nod of his head, before he turned to face the fae lady and stared at her - arms crossed - with the utmost mercantile intensity. 

"Will trade gems for Favors, or split profits of any sold Crafted jewels with you in a ~65%/~35% share. Favors can cover Tutoring my Pokémon Moves, Training them if I can't, small or moderate errands, or other stuff. In case of sales, I will get 65% share, since I am providing materials for Crafting, and will be responsible for finding buyers for our product. *Looks thoughtful* ...We can also create a no interest running balance or mutual fund between instead, if you want. In first case, all profits of sold jewelry will go to you at first, but I can ask for Poke from you later after three days of last sale, up to 75% of total profits made on sales. In second case, all profits go into a shared fund account between us, but we can draw no more than 50% of total profits made on account, while rest is saved or invested until a later specified date or in case of emergency. Savings will be split later in an agreed manner. Contracts for running balance and mutual fund will be informal, unless their is later need for legally binding documentation, and all arrangements can be re-negotiated at a later date. *Pauses for a moment to let it all sink in* Do you agree with the terms and conditions presented? If so, which ones? If not.....*Shrugs*….we can negotiate different terms for each arrangement, create new ones at a later date, or refuse to do business which each other. *Nods* That....is all."

…Wowzer. That was....quite a thoroughly brusque and Intimidating businesslike of the normally simple monk. Goes to show that despite his denseness and lacking in mental acuity in most area, he was no slouch in learning his parent's trade! Woe be those who think they can pull the wool over his eyes when it comes to matters of commerce and luxury, for this man will prey on them like a loan Sharpedo!

Genie Time!

Genie savored the flash of surprise that flickered over Shiva as she oh so slightly forcibly greeted them in their own delicate way, but deflated somewhat as they remined her to behave, least she upset or rile her partner (for she is no one's servant but her own, and maybe not even THAT) too much. *Drrrzt….* Oh poo....and just when things were starting to get interesting....

However, that dip in attitude almost instantly reversed itself and skyrocket into the lower stratosphere when her fellow wickedly whimsical woman privately divulged their TRUE plans, causing them to be blinkered for a second before their toothy grin was back in full force and overly rakish form. She was the promptly forced to cover it with a claw to muffle her very nearly heinous chackling, least she tip off their mutual partner of the full ramifications of their fun. She had underestimated this one's capacity for being truly fae, but this a rare instance where she's TOTATLLY alright with expectations being defied! Look out world, here. They. Come.

The Dragonfly Princess raised an eye ridge in mild surprise as the mystical lass in her clutches decipher her hidden and (as of yet) undecided intent, before favoring them with a coy devil may care smile as their answer. Oh, so this darling little one can read them like her partner, now can she? Hmm....well, it was going to be challenging concealing her most juiciest of thoughts towards them, but somehow that doesn't other her nearly as  much as she thought. In fact....it sounded like fun for her. Te he he he....let's see who can outwit who in the future, dear....

When the Fairy woman did her best to consul her partner, the mischievous dragoness was all to willing to play along, closely her and angelically nodding to him, all while a subtle twitches of the claw holding Shiva's hand belayed her real feelings. However, being fully experienced with dealing with Genie and her whimsical extremes as he was, Terra wasn't fooled for a minute by the fae duo's compromise with him. He demonstrated this by gave them both a deadpan staaaaare for a full couple (just long enough to start making them sweat!).....before letting out a(nother) beleaguered *Siiiigh* and nodding his head. Oh, what's the use? The two wickedly whimsical women would be up to diabolical/fanciful scheming on their Berry Hunt no matter what he did, so the best he could do at the moment was resign himself to running damage control while the two were together. At the very least, he'll have the chance to prevent the worst their creative ideas, if he's able keeps on top of things.

Key word: If.

*Sighs* If only, if only.....