[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Having settled everything with the housemaster of the hostel for now, Shiva gives him a light bow out of respect. Lilith and Delphox by her side mildly join in that gesture. "Thank you for you help concerning the Safari Zone. I'll make sure to visit it well-prepared now!" *accepts the keys of her booked Single Room* "I'll be back in time to jam a little with the other guests. ^_^ Until then!" Off the natural fae enthusiast is, waving to the housemaster before she leaves.


She's making haste to get the local Pokemon Center, almost crashes through the sliding door before she comes to a sudden halt at the counter. She coughs and takes a deep breath before adressing the current Nurse Joy in duty. "Ehm, Nurse Joy, hello! I've heard that one can buy a 'Gathering Permit' for the Safari Zone here at the Center. May I have two please, for the rest of today? I'd like to visit the Zone before...everyone rushes there for the Cup tomorrow, you see?" She passes 500$, it shouldn't be a problem for her to proof that she knows how to not take too much of any plant, and delightfully accepts the Permit. "Thank you! Ah, and how are my Togekiss and Cottonee doing, may I see them real quick? Purrloin is probably yet too weak to take her along, can I leave her in your care until tomorrow?"

(Purrloin has been fainted during last battle, Raphael was at 2hp and Cottonee at 4hp. Since I'm not planning to take them along now, they can stay in Nurse Joy's care a little longer, Shiva just pays them a quick visit now to update them on things.) Both Fairies receive a careful but no less loving hug from Shiva before she turns to them with a face displaying seriousness, a bit sadness and honest affection. "Hey, you two...", she calmly speaks to them, "I... wanted to let you know that I'll be, well, leaving you here in professional care while I'll go visit the local Safari Zone. I'm sorry that I... That I'm not taking you two with me, but I've been told how poisonous Pokemon like to dwell there, and I don't want to expose you to such threat unnecessarily. I know you both are capable, but... Ahh, do not worry, I'll be prepared. *encouraging smile* Yes, even for these toxical Pokemon, should they jump at me. I'll come back to fetch you, today, I promise. Tomorrow, you'll come with me when I volunteer as a Ranger in return! Just wait, alright? Love ya both." Another hug, and Shiva heads off to Bill's PC to prepare her party for the trip into the infamous Safari Zone: By now she can feel excitement and anticipitation, all mixed with a tint of nervosity, boiling within her.

Her party looks like the following:

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Delphox, Lilith, Nightshade, Primal Glaceon, Vaporeon, Helios and naturally Minicorn-/Flabebe-/Pumpkaboo-Egg which don't count against her party of six.

With her three fully-evolved third-stage Psychic Types Shiva's feeling able to defend herself against any poisonous Pokemon, Helios' teleporting skills may turn out vital. A capable Water Type in combination with Delphox as her fierly mage should prevent any unwanted wildland fire, and Nightshade and Primal Glaceon is a duo Shiva sees potential in. It's also a neat way to show both some nature!

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With Lilith and Primal Glaceon siding her, Nightshade having taken her seat on Shiva's right shoulder and the comfy Ranger's cloak thrown over herself Shiva leaves the Pokemon Center, as the sliding door closes behind her with a 'swoosh' she knows she can STILL turn back and stay in. Gathering her courage though she puts one foot in front of the other with her gaze fixating the destination: The infamous Safari Zone.

Here's what she'll do for Encounter Slot 2/Mechanics:

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•  She bypasses Level 1, it's said to be easy to do so. Her desired Level to visit is Level/Area 4.
  

• There, she'll look out for any Pokemon that seem extraordinaire and/or are up to show their power in a battle - if doable, she avoids any Poison Type at the moment. If one jumps at/ambushes her though, she may fight that one.
  

• While walking through Level 1, Shiva watches closely for any signs of wild Minccino and Cinccino, though her hopes aren't too high as the hyperactive twins told her they're uncommon and the desert in Charring Cross may be the better choice to search for 'em.
  

• The whole time while walking through the Zone, Shiva has her map handy and will note down the location of any useful plant/tree/bush she'll find in order to revisit them tomorrow during the downtime of Ranger Duties. She's not taking anything from the plants with her just yet.
  

• Sources of memorable crafting supplies are noted as well, if Shiva finds something she can take along right now without putting her in great danger she'll pick it (if necessary with Lilith's Telekinesis or Helios' Ally Switch aiding). If not, she'll do so tomorrow.