[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

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Terra listens with characteristic stoic patience, his expression unmoving but not unreceptive (at least to a close friend like Nathan). Once they finish speaking, he takes his time to think about it all, before he shares his thoughts and his own plans for the rest of the day too.

"Hmm....need to teach partner more Moves too. For trip to Garliburg, quest for Mesprit, and....for the future. Already taught all of them (IE: The Loyal Ones) Alloy, but need to....seek out more Moves to teach them. Maybe....should go find Move Tutors? *Mumbles* But funds tied up in lab and future research...."

"*Looks surprised* You got a Seadra? Huh....*Nods* good catch. *Appears thoughtful for a moment* ....Ah! Remembered something: Ventus. He is....sorta a Dragon Tamer. Disobedient Pokemon Researcher too. Owns his own Kingdra too. If you need help with your Kingdra, he should be able to give you some. *Face scrunches up* ....I think. He's...busy, so....not sure if he could help you so much."

My, how loaded a descriptor does Terra use to describe his boss....

"Going to visit Keni? *Nods* Good. Will...see him later too. *Looks uncomfortable, rubbing back of his head* .....Bothered him too much today, so should not trouble him again so soon. *Shakes head* Have to see him later anyway. *Nods* Show him Angie, Arete, and Sari then."

When Nathan brings up his parents, the sagely monk's expression grows.....harder, then softens as he sees them and Gallade so happy to share their journey with them. For a moment it looks like he would just stay awkwardly silent, before he let out a low *Sigh* and look at them with a frown.

"....I need to talk with your parent too. Your father. Have.....words, for him. Important words."

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Nathan does his best to be encouraging where Terra is uncertain.  "Don't stress about moves too much, alright?  Probably not going to be able to teach them all, after all.  If you do want to teach a few, though, Gym Leaders are probably your best bet for figuring out where Type specialists are, so long as the type you're asking about is related to the Gym's in some way."

"...yeah, I know Ventus has a similar affinity for Dragons to me.  I was there when he...well, got that knowledge.  Almost the same time that I did.  It's...not quite the same as my lineage, though.  Anyways, if I need his help for something, I can just ask him tomorrow.  He should meet us in Tumbleweed before we head to Garlicburg since he said he was interested in joining us."  Nathan frowns slightly as he remembers that point in the Mt. Sentry adventure, but he doesn't elaborate, and he quickly brushes it off and moves on to the next topic.

Terra saying he has important business with Marco prompts Nathan to cross his arms, and it also brings the slight frown back.  He thinks he has a pretty good idea of what Terra might want to discuss with the almost legendary trainer.  "Give him some time.  He's still recovering.  And he's still trying to help my mom figure out what they're gonna do now that Deoxys wrecked at least half of Trillium."