[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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The simple monk chuckles in appreciation and nods back to her, a content smile on his face as he elaborates more about his chubby little snake.

"Thank you. He....yes, she is. Her name is Angie, and I will be raising her. *Looks contemplative, before nodding* If she lets you, then yes, you can. Angie? Will you let her pet you?"

Perking up at her name, the serephim to be listen to her papa, then looked over to the woman in question with childish inquisitiveness (tilting their head/staring) for several seconds , until she let out a soft, positive *Zzzzzsss* sound and leaned her head forward, a clear invitation for them to touch her. She's receiving vibes and a faint sense of familiarity from this woman, so she finds her request to be most agreeable.

Anubi pumps a fist back to the Fairy Trainer and nods, a zesty, toothy smile that wouldn't be out of place on Genie. He's a-ok, and raring for a Fight, anytime, anywhere!

Briefly, there was a comfortable silence between Terra and Shiva as they enjoyed each other's company, but it was broken when he suddenly frowned and spoke up, with feelings of thoughtfulness and....uncertainty belaying it and his words.

"Shiva, you are a Breeder. So, you know how to take very good care of all kind of Pokemon. Right? *Beat* .....Can you give me advice on caring for a Baby Pokemon? Never have done this before, so I don't have any experience. I.....don't.....want to make any......mistakes raising Angie and *Grimaces*......cause bad things to happen to her, if I can.....deny it. So....can you help me? Please....?"

...Well now, this is unexpected. But is it unwelcome too? Hmm....

Awww! At the kind welcome and dear response from the mountain of a man Shiva very soon thaws and relaxes, but it happens concealed for the eye that does not pay extraordinarily good attention. Only the softness in her voice and faint body language speak that she's feeling comfortable, little Dunsparce greatly adds to if not causes this for the most part. Seeing a tough man like Terra handling a freshly hatched Pokemon and a jolly young Riolu is quite a unique and lovely sight for sure to her!

Speaking of him, the antics of Anubi do bring held-back chuckle to her, in silence she enjoys how he seems to enjoy being with Terra and lets out a pleased sigh all while smiling ALMOST mischievously at him. „Neat to see that you're doing good!~“ *reaching into her belongings, rummaging a bit in them and facing Anubi before drawing something from there* „Maybe a small sweet snack will make you feel even better ? If your Master allow you, that is...“ A questioning look is thrown to Terra, if he agrees a small PirsifBerry-Cookie from her stock is given to the aural dog to munch on.

Onwards to Dunsparce then, which now that she allowed receives a few careful and warm strokes over her head. Shiva much likes the smoothness of the scales and how soft they feel so shortly after hatching, she soon witdraws her hand to not overdo it. „Thank you for the granted trust, lil' one... So 'Angie's your name? What a fine choice. I hope you'll grow into a good and strong exemplar of a Dunsparce under your new father's care...“ Though Shiva's dear smile towards the young one is soon interrupted as Terra raises his sentiments of help towards her, earning some awkward seconds of silence from her as a first reaction as she only stares at him; he managed to catch her off-guard.

Inside her though, she realizes that she does appreciate him coming to her for help on this, much actually; it's a shy feeling of 'You've come to the right person' she's non-verbally sending to him. Eventually, she looks to the ground and runs a hand through her hair in faint embarrasment. „I, well, eh... I guess I can...indeed help you a little on that? Most what I know has been...thaught to me by Dad, so it should be...fine... Hehe.“ *more awkward sieconds before she coughs and tries to look and sound competent*
„What's important is getting the...young one used to one, to start off the right foot. Trying to set stone for a fruitful bond right from the beginning, you, ehm, see...? That's mostly achieved by handling the young Pokemon lovingly and respectfully, trying to provide a feeling of safety. Making it getting used to your touch and closure, Angie seems to be...comfortable to be held in your arms. That's a good sign!“ She gifts a slight smile to Terra. „Most young Pokemon do respond well to that, some earlier and some later, depends on the species and circumstances.“
„Spending time with the young one is always good, just playing if it is up for that, being in its presence or doing things that go after the innate nature of it. Whatever...it could like, encouraging it to some quality time is rarely wrong.“

Some silence follows where Shiva faces Terra a little more as a different thougth comes to her mind. Given how capable he wandering monk is when it comes to Pokemon Fights: „Ah, battles... I, ehm, have experienced that young Pokemon are usually fine with fighting against others upon birth, against opponents that match their skill level of course. Doing some...training of its moves, especially if it inherited an egg move, at first would do both Pokemon and owner well though. Like young Pokemon playfully train with their sisters, brothers and parents in the wild, you understand...? Species that naturally try to avoid fighting or express dislike for that do need some more careful approach, but I think that... uh, Angie should be fine. Wll you, smol one?“ A last soft pat on the head is given to the landsnake.

Upon having shared all of this, Shiva falls into some comfortable silence. She's feeling simultaneously weird and okay, hopes that Terra has gotten what she told him as she gives him a short glance from below before choosing to gaze at the surroundings again. „If you're...having more questions or concerns, don't be...uhm, shy to come to me, alright? Terra...?“ That's meant honest, but rather shortly after that Cliff came towards them all, introduced himself and therefor ends up being dragged away for a friendly Pokemon Battle by Shiva, but she'll hear it if Terra has anything to add or respond to her. She just won't respond herself!