[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"I am able to use the move Fissure, but really, wouldn't you rather just bludgeon this "King" into submission?"

These words of Cosh issued as a response to her earn him an expression of blatant shock from Shiva, she stares at him for a few thick moments before vigorously shaking her head. With determination clarly audible in her voice in between all that fear, she'll add "...No, that is not what I would rather do. That's bold of you, Cosh, brave and very bold, but I just don't wish to do that. Not solely because that king would be a foe that shall not taken lightly...but also due to experiences of mine involving a Nidoking, you see." She pauses for a little before offering some more words, words of praise....! "However, your bravery is impressive. The Eye can probably only amplify things to a degree, powering up traits of boldness that are already present." She feels that Cosh is a good leader figure for the Earth Scimitars, but is to shy to openly tell him.

Everyone gain a Will point for finding the Sword and then resting nicely in the Nidokingdom!

'Resting nicely' is quite the opposite of what Shiva experiences: Her rest is erratic, she's lying awake for much longer than she usually does, is jumpy all the time and gets startled from even a small touch from anyone, and only after SOMEHOW having found enough sleep that she won't suffer penalties due to exhaustion along the further way she realizes that she's been weeping in her sleep. ( ._.)

She's looking terrible in the morning, but masks it as best as she can to not worry the others too much. The only thing that obviously tells that she's been taking all of this badly is that her Pokemon, especially Whimsi and Azu, are not leaving her side by an inch and shower her with more affection for comfort than they usually do; as well as she's having two black and sugary-sweet coffees before progressing. Ah, and that she's literally clinging to the Shield as if her life would depend on it. She doesn't really think that the Nidos will do anything unless being provoked, but... she needs the peace of mind this Artifact's bringing her.

In short, she'll be extraordinarily relieved once they can leave this city of Nidos for once and for all after having claimed this Sword.