[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

"I had not heard about it in detail until I was kidnapped. My captors provided enough information that I could draw it, oh. They said they learned about it in a book."

"...so it's more equivalent to the forbidden knowledge of the Distortion World...of course the Scims would seem to have success with weaponizing it by creating gauntlets that could send beings there with a single touch...lovely..."

Nathan sighs, then briefly changes topic.

"...on a different note entirely, Keni, my mom said it'd be okay if you were to stay at our place for a short time since your home got trashed and all.  My uncle's staying there for the time being.  If you don't have anywhere else to go right now, she'd be more than happy to provide some help. Security's gonna be a little tighter around Trillium for a little while, too. You know, just in case."

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Speaking of which, returning to that flashback...

Once everyone's inside and seated, Nathan provides that explanation to his mom that he promised.

"Firmly sat down now?  Yes?  Okay...so...Oscar and Keni were attacked and kidnapped by Scimitars last night, mom.  I'm guessing the perpetrators destroyed their victims' homes to cover up their tracks.  Keni's a really, really good artist, and the Scimitars wanted to use those talents for their own gain.  I and the rest of the group had to go bust Keni and Uncle Oscar out this morning.  Everyone's fine, thankfully.  Scims are kinda mad at us, but...I wasn't about to let them take away another part of our family.  And we happen to be on good terms with Keni for varying reasons, too.  He even drew us some cards, and they're some of the best looking artwork I've ever seen."  Nathan will show his mom the Mesprit card for emphasis (and it hopefully helps break at least a little of the tension)

"...back on topic, though...I've asked Dagny to tighten security around here so the Scims don't get any bright ideas to try something like that again.  And I'm taking other measures to fight back against them, too.  Gallade, Calam, and I have had it with them.  Trillium should be safe."

He sighs, then breaks the other news.

"...that comet in the sky, though?  It's part of another prophecy that various pokemon in the group have had recently.  Long story short: I'm planning to go to the Skull Ruins soon.  Officially, it's to see if I can find any clues about what happened to my dad.  Honestly, I'm probably going to be in more danger than you guys are going to be, but I'm going to make sure I'm prepared for this.  I know asking you not to worry is probably a bit much...so I won't.  I know it's a lot to take in...I think I can do this, though.  I feel like I have to do this, even...it's funny, though, to be honest...here I am, in this position, and yet I never wanted to be the one making history...heh...it's weird how things work sometimes..."