[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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"You didn't ruin it.  I had that battle on complete lockdown right from the start.  Just be more careful in the future, alright?  I don't want to have to fight you out of self defense if I don't have to.  Or anyone for that matter.  Heck, I'm worried Shiva might be drawn to something like that too..."

Nathan sighs.

"...I suppose you walking the dogs means we might have to postpone that battle we were planning, though, unless you don't have any other plans later today.  It's fine if we have to though.  There'll always be time for that later.  In any case...I've got something that might cheer ya up a little.  Shiva sent a text about it already, I believe.  We'll meet up later to discuss that.  And possibly some other things too.  Speaking of which...why do you want to get a Zorua, if I may ask?"

".....Okay. Don't want to fight group either, unless we want to. Shiva......I will make sure nothing like that happens to her, or save her if it does. Ven was....very clear how......'influenced by the fae, the supernatural, and all other things ghastly, unseemly, and deplorably magical' she was, so will.....stop it from being trouble. Promise."

The historical hero's words does some good in lightening the air between them and getting him to relax a bit more, but he's still sullen for the most part.

As for their next question, that earns them a sharp shake of his head, giving his friend a frank but kind look.

"No. Our battle comes first, before anything else. We promised to have it, so not going to......put it off unless you want. Can always challenge Tanuki or Howl later."

Looks like the battle's still on, if his friend desires it! (I'm fine with delaying getting Tanuki's Badge over fulfilling our earlier promise, even if it puts me at a disadvantage later on. Got to keep those promise, you know! Unless we can delay going into the Skull Ruins for 1 Encounter, so Terra has a chance to challenge Cress' Best tomorrow?)

The further news they had managed to pique the steely brawler's interest and got a nod from him. He hadn't read it yet due to being.....busy, but he intended to attend the get together regardless. Not everyday one of his friend's calls in a group meeting, after all, so it must be super important!

Finally, Nathan inquiry about his desire for a Zoura earns the boy a mildly surprised look, before he thought it over for a bit and answered in a matter of fact, lighthearted, and....hopeful way?

"You told me about them, and they got my interest. Remember? Like their power of Illusions and cleverness, even though they are......tricky, troublesome, and can be bad. Been thinking about if I wanted one for long time. If it was worth it, or right for me too. Thought about it, long and hard.....and decided I do. We are heading to....The Skull Ruins soon, so having a smart and......resourceful Dark type with us is a good idea. *Expression turns speculative and thoughtful* Have plan in mind for raising Zoura too that could.......take care of her breed's problems. Not sure if it would work, but.....think it will still do them good. That is why I want one now, *Nods*"

Simple as that, beyond a little cypticy on his part surrounding his plans, Judging by his tone, phrasing, and generation mood, though, it isn't the sort of stuff that Ventus would get up to, so the young intellectual can breathe a little easier.