[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(Late reply is late, but here you go @Lord Windos)
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Oh... Shiva was naturally a bit caught off guard when Terra's expression turned from a gentle smile to a confused expression when she only offered to be called her given name instead of the term of endearment(?) - no, 'nickname' might be a better way to describe it... - he has obviously chosen for her, but thanks to being quick on picking up this change in emotions from his side she didn't reacted much on the outside apart from a curiously tilting her head towards him when he voiced his reasons.

Him calling that moody fae enthusiast 'adorable' and on top of that 'very pretty' in such a dry and matter-of-fact-tone caused her to perk up and staaaare at him wide eyes for a moment of pure mystification, as compliments in such a direction were among the very LAST things she would have expected from him. That didn't mean that she didn't appreciate it in a way - in fact, something told her that he really meant it, but more like in a friendshippy and kind way than in one that would make it necessary for her to tell that she's loyal to Ventus. Besides, he knows that she's taken by his boss, and doesn't seem like...'that' kind of man in Shiva's guess, so nothing felt wrong when she responded to his words with a dear and meek smile to herself. Aww!

"Alright...", she eventually melodically chimed while cupping her forehead, "If you...wish to call me a wise woman, do so. Nothing...wrong if you mean it in the way you shared, haha! I thought you mean it more in the archetype-direction, that 'old and wise woman' from folklore and fairy tales. I'm by far not THAT smart or decent in witchcraft... I just, eh, like it and dabble a bit in it, is all!~" She lights up upon sharing this, well-aware that she can do so towards Terra, as accepting as he seemed to be...


The confession that he neither nor ever was good at convincing Pokemon to join one on their own will earned him a reassuring and compassionare pat on his muscular shoulder. She was just about to say something while Cottonee joyfully nomed down on the offered marshmallow (she HAS to ask Terra at some point where he gets them from if her fluffball likes them so!) , but the words were halted as he stopped mid-way and gave the impression of thinking so hard that Shiva grew a little worried whether she said anything wrong or triggered him in a bad way. She patiently waited, mustered him from the side, even flinched a bit (for good reason!) as he stepped in front of her with these crossed arms and serious gaze...

........all subtle fear was blown away though when he only went over all the mercantile conditions of the gemstones L.Lazuli summones with his HiddenPower in UTMOST detail and suprising elan; once he finished Shiva failed to not blink at him nor to hold back a delighted chuckle. "Now that was...kinda amazing! Your parents thaught you rather well about the life of a merchant, indeed..." *attempts to give herself just as serious, mercantile and mildly intimidating, but more for the show* "I'd mostly prefer the option favors in return, at least for this first batch of gemstones... Errands or sessions to tutor a move to your Pokemon sound most acceptable for me, as well as a promise to try befriending a wild Pokemon for you in case we meet one along the travels that you wish for your team. That'd require you being at least present then, as otherwise the Pokemon might feel being traded, which they naturally don't enjoy that much. Training is an option, but more as an alternative choice if we - or you - can't find a buyer for the crafts I provide. I...don't feel the need for a legally binding contract right away, maybe at a later point that may be more suitable. That... is all from my side. Sounds alright?"

She kept her arms loosely crossed while waiting for the mountainous man to respond before continuing, a no-nonsense-smile on her expression that neatly concealed any playfulness sparkling deep within them.


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Genie's instant mood swing from 'feeling alienated by being asked to behave' by Shiva to what seemed to be an 'even INTENSIFIED fae mood' caused the resident Fairy Trainer (can she called like that?) to mirror that muffled devious laughter in a watered-down version. Oh my, this particular Flygon that Terra has brought along here must be even MORE mischievous than she believed it would have been, more playfully-fiendish than the most sneaky hoard of Whimsicott when being left unobserved while riding the whirlwinds with the destination being a quiet and innocent town...

Now if THAT doesn't promise fun and a highly unusual friendship between the young female and the green desert dragon, heaven knows what does! My, before journeying not in her wildest daydreams Shiva has dared to think about anythingelse but gracefully defeating a Dragon Type with her beloved fairies, least of all enjoying the meeting of one to such a degree... Oh, and not to forget about Chi, that smol draconic fairy she promised to hunt loot with to fulfill both their desire for treasures!

A tiny wink (･ω<)☆ in response to Genie's mild suprise over Shiva instantly being able to 'read' her displayed that she's all up to see how WELL she'd be able to decipher the desert princess' intentions in the future... Challenge accepted?~

Terra's long, completely unimpressed and deadpan staaaare at the newly formed whimsical duo earned him a pouting expression from Shiva at first (completely with slightly inflated cheeks and all), before she couldn't help but to break in a compassionate and, in a weird way, calming chuckle. 'Now now', it seemed to say 'please don't worry too much! You're there, so all will go well and I know you've thaught Genie discipline already, as you said!~ We wil try to not over do it...' With that dealt with, Shiva does turn towards the desert dragon next with a swift movement, indicating that they've introduced each other well enough then and cleared the matters - what holds them now?~ As if Cottonee was eager to emphasize that sentiment of her sweet Master, she flapped her winds one more time and - only if Genie gives the impression of being fine with it! - places herself right on top of her head, between the violet eyes and where the antennae met her forehead. Raphael kept himself a little behind Shiva, but encouraged by her the archangel seemed all well to play along and enjoy some careless free time. After all, with his father he restrained from outplaying his fairy nature, but now he could try out how that feels? Yes yes, that'd be it!

"Now then, Genie", Shiva told her while STILL holding a clawed hand of hers, "What shall we do now? *comes a little closer and lowers her voice a little so that Terra doesn't hear the following suggestions* Do you wish to help searching for Berries your way? Showing me how you 'sing' with your wings and summon a sandstorm to hide in? Finding some wild Pokemon to give them a suprise scare? What do you usually do to have your kind of fun? Or... *lighting up at THAT thought*... I know! We could play 'Hide and Seek' in this area, with the looser having to fulfill some task in the style of 'Truth and Dare!' How about that?" (Doesn't have to be outplayed in all detail as that'd take waaay to long though. If you're having other suggestions for things to do on that playdate, do share them!~ :> )