[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

*Flashback!*

Hearing the boy laugh at his stern suggestion momentarily threw Terra for a loop, his face scrunched up in pure confusion at their reaction - 'Did I  say something funny? Don't think so, but....Nathan is laughing, so.....?' - but when they responded back to him he is left blinking in even more surprise again, stunned. Then, after a minute passed, a wide smile stretched across the sagely monk's face, and he slowly began to chuckle himself, breaking his stoic facade.

"Heh......You are right. Did not think I was doing that, but I am. Heh..."

When they made their second comment, the mountain of a man mostly nods along without comment, smile still playing out across his face, but as they speak of History his expression perks up and he smile grow a bit wider.

"Right, and true. Would like to learn more about History from you, though. Trips to past......made me more interested about it. Like......King Sammy's time, and about Legends. Hm.....need to make time for sword lesson from Gallade too, but that can come later."

After the young intellectual said he was right, though, he again looked taken aback, before he was smiling again as he reached over to pat their head.

"Glad you......see my perspective, and understanding. Thank you, Nathan."

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Since you left most of my Pokemon's reactions blank, I'll take that as clear to do them myself!

Shiranui and Anubi: They're pretty much thrilled and absolutely tickled pink at learning ROCK SMASH, with the sumo wrestler feeling gratified after FINALLY learning the legendary Move since he first saw it being used on his old ironclad insect partner, and the aural jackal simply overjoyed at getting access to such a POWERFUL technique! Of course he was firmly told not to use it unless given explicit permission for it, which dampened his enthusiasm a bit, but if they was the price he had to pay, then he'll grit his teeth and bear it!

Genie: Similarly, the dragonfly princess was excited to learn the HM, but judging by the fae gleam in her eyes and the smirk she was sporting as she flexed her claws, her ideas around the stone shattering Move was hardly innocent. Oh, the things she can do and the mischief she can get up to with this, te he he he..... She didn't hold anything against Nathan for their battle (A Fight is a Fight, no matter how tricky it gets!), but if she was still made, learning ROCK SMASH was a fitting apology! Terra didn't notice his desert djin's behavior, but Gallade would!

Basteele: The bold bombshell was less overtly enthused about acquiring ROCK SMASH than her peers, only thumping a couple time on the floor as she got PUMPED, before settling down. Unlike the others, she had actually been on the receiving end of the Legendary Move, and boy did that leave an impression on her, in every sense of the word! Add in the fact that her Typing leaves her leave inclined towards Fighting Moves, and overall she's much more subdued and respectful in learning the HM.

However, she almost instantly picked up on the psychic knight's stoic and slightly chilly mood towards her once she gets a good look at them, and fixes them with a stern look and hopped closer, clearly broadcasting the message 'What, you got a problem with me?' In or out of battle, she was direct, blunt, and entirely unsubtle with her interactions, so was getting straight to the bottom of this pronto!

Yogi: You already brought up their reaction, but I'll mention Terra has complete confidence and faith that they will use the HM justly, so he needed no reassurance from them. Still, he appreciated it none the less!

(...)

Needless to say, Terra is shocked again, as the revelation his friend had that much faith in him to teach his daughter ROCK SMASH prior to him asking was stunning, to say the least. Did they....really have that much confidence in him? Shouldn't have been that much of a surprise, as the both of them had supported each other greatly ever since they've meet each other, but when you're given an direct example of how much they trusted you......

It took him about a minute for him to absorb everything, but when he did a brilliant smile broke out across his face, and before Nathan knew it he was in the middle of an hug. Which, considering how uncomfortable he was with that sort of thing, was saying how strongly he felt about his friend's earlier gesture.

"Thank you very much. You are a great, great friend....."

*Flashback!*

No elaboration is necessary for teaching the move to Shiranui and Anubi!  They're obviously happy to learn the move, and Nathan's happy to teach it since Terra's making sure to stress to the young jackal that the move isn't for everyday use.

Yogi purposely maneuvering so that he's second in line to learn the move (probably right after Shiranui) does raise an eyebrow from both Gallade and Nathan.  Particularly Gallade.  No objections are raised, though, and while Gallade does have...issues with Yogi, he can tell that the Medicham is earnestly indicating that he'll use the move responsibly, and indicates as much to Nathan.  Phew, no problems tonight!

In the case of Genie's reaction, Gallade does indeed alert Nathan about that.  Nathan gives Genie a stern look.  "...we're trying to keep the fact that we have this move a secret for the time being, alright, Genie?  This is a move with enough strength to harm some Legendaries.  It's not an everyday toy.  Terra's going to be making extra sure you're using it responsibly now that you know it."  *looks at Terra expectantly*

As for Basteele's...inquiry...Gallade politely shakes his head to indicate 'no' and continues tensely standing in front of the door, his arms behind his back, doing his best to not flinch as the Forretress inches closer.  He's not quite as tense as he was around Yogi, though.  Nathan picks up on it almost instantly and coughs to get Basteele's attention.  "...*ahem*...do excuse my friend for seeming a little more...distant.  He's not usually very comfortable around Steel types.  It's nothing to do with you specifically, though, I assure you.  Just give him a little space and some time, alright?"

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*hurk!*

That's a tight hug, right there!

Despite that, though, it's feels really, really nice for Nathan when Terra calls him a great friend.

"...well, just make sure to tell Angie that ya know she knows the move now, alright?"

Aside from that, Nathan doesn't really have much to say to Terra about this.

He doesn't really need to say anything about it, to be honest.

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Unfortunately, there's still other topics that need to be discussed...but at least the ice is broken a little more now, I guess?  Maybe that'll help a little bit...