[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

There doesn't seem to be any doorbell on the Gym. In fact, it doesn't even have a proper door - strange, in a place with so much moving sand. Instead, there is a constant outward gust of wind that keeps sand out but allows people and Pokemon to easily step down into the passage leading to the underground portion of the wigwam.

Inside are more of the imitation Kommo-o scales lining a long single room. No dividers at all, except for one door leading to one side, with steam coming from underneath it. Several Gym trainers are sparring with sweating challengers in sparse clothing, while others observe carefully. Battles take place in simple circles drawn in the sand floor.

A middle aged man, wearing only a pair of shorts held up with a rope, leaps to attention as you enter. He is brawny with chiseled features and muscles, and many scars. Looks really fit for his age, but you imagine he probably used to be even stronger when he was young.

"Ho! I am Achilles, warrior of the desert! Have you come to challenge- wait, I recognize you! Ho, you are the ones who fought the invader from space! I would love to talk to you. Should we go to my end of the lodge, or would you rather step into the sauna?" He indicates the sole door.

Nathan goes through the brief introductions after Achilles introduces himself.  "Yup, that's us.  I'm Nathan, and this is Shiva and Terra.  Nice to finally make your acquaintance, Achilles."  Nathan holds out a hand for a handshake.  "You'll have to excuse the fourth member of our party, Heart.  He's on some rather important business right now and couldn't make it today."

As for where Nathan would like to have this conversation, he'd prefer it if it wasn't in the sauna.  He'd rather not remove his coat if he doesn't have to.  While he does have a high heat tolerance, a sauna would probably be a bit much, even for him.

Gallade's carefully analyzing the room, watching everyone's fighting styles.  He's holding most of it in right now, but he'd love to get in the thick of things and do some training here!  It definitely looks like fun to him!