[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

After taking the Enigma berry, you notice Chi's new jewelry beginning to glow. You two creep forward cautiously, playing hot-and-cold with the light of the gems. The peak of their light comes as you duck behind a small Cheri tree covered in Cherubi and Cheri Berries. As you brush against it, the tree shimmers and becomes a royal-looking Sawsbuck, a large and majestic exemplar of the species. You notice that its feet do not touch the ground as it gallops a short distance away and swerves to face you, lowering its summertime antlers aggressively. It always walks a few inches above the forest floor.

There are still Cherubi hiding in its fur and leafs.

Oi, Shiva and Chi have lots of fun playing hot-and-cold with lights of the latter's gemstone jewelry!~ This was pretty much the kind of treasure hunt she was hoping for. <3

At first Shiva was somewhat confused why the gemstones have lead them towards a small tree bearing Cherubi and Cheri Berries, but she gasps and quickly takes a step back as that very tree turned into a REAL and VIVID Saswbuck before her very eyes. And what a graceful and majestic exemplar on top of that, and sosoSO beeeeeautiful!! Never before has she seen a Sawsbuck that could compare to this exemplar. Ohhhh, and it does not touch the ground while walking?!

In response to this Sawsbuck reacting aggressively, Chi lowers her body and lets out some sort of hiss, then swiftly turns around and hides behind Shiva's legs. Not going to loose eye contact to that big tree-like stag though eeeeekkkk!! Shiva herself stays calm after having recovered a little from the initial amazement. She raises her hands and with it the ancient Shield protectively in front of her to show that she does not mean harm. "H-hello, precious and large Sawsbuck of Celebi Park...", she adresses them, "We - me and my Pokemon companions - are very sorry for having ventured into your territory and disturbed you. We are here with good intentions, maybe you've even spotted me before taking some rest in this beautiful park? Mother Nature's bountiful here. ... I'm not here to harm or catch you or your dear Cherubi. Me and my smol dragonfairy - " Chi lets out a chirp, " - have been guided to you, we've been looking for something special and extraordinaire. Allow me to...propose you an offer, Sawsbuck: A battle, just for training. Training for the both of us. You're obviously ready to chase me away, and so I'll leave afterwards. It'll be just you against my dear Luxi here, she's still young and needs experience, but capable she is indeed -  I will NOT faint you, I will NOT harm you lethally, I will NOT try to catch you. In return, you'll show me what you can do. You'll let me pick a few Cheri Berries if I win, that too. Please!~ Additionally, I'll throw in a new move for you, regardless who ends up surpassing the other." Shiva casts a small grin as her thoughts wander to that infinite TM of Natural Gift in her stuff. She feels that move would suit this special Sawsbuck so well!~

Chi's still sceptical about fighting this big and royal tree-stag, but Shiva returns her insecure gaze with a proud and assuring one of her own. "Aww c'mon, my dear... You'll make it, you'll see!~ Trust in me and in your skill, pay attention to your opponent and listen to what I'm asking you to so - "Then she lowers her voice to a mere whisper, "If all goes awry, the Shield's going to keep ya safe...~~"


(Assuming Sawsbuck agrees, you're not going to roll Init Order and instead I can directly go describing how Chi wins over Sawsbuck, is that right Iron? Can you then describe a little how Sawbuck defends themselves? :> So curious about this exemplar!)