[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

"Oh, you have a Shinx now! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I suppose! But I shouldn't talk to you like you're a child...you're almost a man now! How's the ranch, how's your mom....er..."

"I've lived here a long time, actually. Close to thirty years. Are these your traveling companions? Ah, Marco always had so many flocking to his banner...come, sit on the porch, all of you! I'll bring out some drinks and we can catch up, eh?"

He's got a porch swing, a couple stools, and several folding chairs with glass tables beside them. 

"...yeah, he's a more...recent acquisition.  Kinda felt right in a way, I guess..."

Just like Oscar, Nathan's not sure exactly what to talk about at first.  He opts to glance at Shinx to see how the little lion is reacting...

...and immediately comes face to face with the kitty's haughty and independent attitude.  'Hmph.  You've got a long ways to go still, buddy!'  All things considered, having food and a place to sleep still ain't so bad, but there definitely hasn't been any Loyalty earned yet.  If Shinx is getting dragged into this, he's making sure his opinions will be known!

Well, it's definitely still a work in progress.  Nathan looks back at his uncle a little sheepishly to answer the other inquiries.

"...well, ranch is still doing okay as far as I'm aware of....same with my mom...I really should call her soon, though, now that I think about it..."

Derailing that train of thought (and rather abruptly) is the inquiry about Nathan's traveling companions.  "...oh, uh...yeah, I guess you could say that...though they aren't exactly flocking to a banner of any kind...I'm not that popular...or really popular at all...*ahem*...uh, anyways...Terra, Shiva, Heart.  Meet my Uncle Oscar.  My dad's brother."

And he thinks to himself, '...and it definitely feels like I'm meeting him for the first time, too...'

Gallade politely coughs to catch Nathan's attention.  "Oh, right, sorry.  Uncle Oscar, this is Gallade.  I think he's trying to say 'nice to meet ya' or something along those lines."  And sure enough, Gallade gives Oscar a courteous bow for the introductory greeting.

Oscar disappears and comes back with drinks for everyone - he's got a couple different choices like citrus drinks, soft drinks, water, iced tea.

"Hello, Gallade. Hello, gang. Pokemon are absolutely allowed on my porch, so everyone make yourself at home. Nathan, did you get my card? With the Morgusi art on it?"