[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Spira overhears what Freddi said and needless to say, his curiosity is piqued, so he asks him "What do you mean 'synthetic'?"

Nathan can answer that one, and does.

"...it means they make artificial evolution stones.  They're produced with scientific techniques instead of dug up from the ground.  Personally, I much prefer sticking with the all natural, standard stuff."

Given the importance of the subject matter, Nathan might tell Spira a bit more about Almanac after this group of 2014 trainers have left...

Mentally, Shiva can't help but to give Nathan a deadpan look from the side for that comment. Physically, nothing of that is shown or expressed apart from her gaze turning towards him as he raised his voice to give his opinion. Ahh, she should have known, she easily picks up both Spira's curiosity and Nathan's strength of belief. She abstains from saying anything given she's really not up for any unpleasant situations now.

A bit later though, probably at some point while sharing that morning coffee with the spectral Breeder, Shiva comes back to that. She lowers her voice a bit to make sure that her words only reach Spira. "...You remember these 'synthetic evolution stones' Freddi mentioned, those an organisation called 'Almanac' produces? Well, what Nathan said was right, the word 'synthetic' actually already says a lot. Isn't it...uh, a bit interesting that they're able to reproduce natural evolution stones with science? In three years, they'll have more than two, and many other products. They're controversial, shady indeed and might have some negative side effects - but they're all but illegal to buy, use or own. You should, maybe...check them and their things out yourself to get an impression and form your own opinion if there's time and an opportunity." *small smile* "More coffee?"

Shiva means this as a small advice, she finds it important to emphasize that Almanacs products are okay to own despite Nathan's personal disapproval and boycott towards them. It's everyone's free decision and will what to do and not to do after all.