[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Spoiler

https://pokemonuranium.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=816&pid=70787#pid70787

Mason oo's and aah's over the fossil. You can tell he is a big fan of fossil Pokemon.

"I like to battle with Pokemon, multiple times if possible, to get a feel for them. It's not the most scientific process. I guess that's why I'm not a professor. But the key is good notes! Since no two battles are the same, my secret is to take note of every detail of a Pokemon's moves and style. And don't forget to write down the circumstances surrounding the battle, such as the Pokemon's mood. You can learn a lot by comparing these notes from one day to the next. You can gauge a Pokemon's power by comparing the arc of its ranged moves, its strength by measuring its anger, its speed by plotting where it chooses to stand. Some people do it intuitively, some by math. Anyway, that's my method! Every researcher is a little different. Maybe I'm very different."

Technically Arete is more of a modified clone of a Fossil Pokemon thanks to the method it was revived/created (Praise be Mega Syrentide!), but Terra doesn't dispute or dispel the Leader's assumption. Less questions about the origins of his Mythical Pokemon, the better off everyone would be!

Soon as Mason begins sharing his wisdom Terra has his own notebook out, jotting down everything he said with a quiet, focused, and studious air. While being researcher or intellectual doesn't come naturally to him, his work ethic and driven nature makes him a good learner regardless!

Once they're done lecturing, the sagely monk puts away his notes and gives the MIGHTY MASON! a polite bow to show him the proper respect a teacher deserves.

"Thank you for your teachings, Mason. Everyone has....own methods of training, disciple, and learning, so good to know many as possible. My way is working close with my Pokemon. Take time to understand who they are, and what they want to do. *Rubs Back of Head* Hard with Arete, though. She's...primal. Viscous. And.....haughty. All that makes it....difficult to study and bond with her. *Looks at Mason curiously* You have any suggestions how to handle that?"

Whether  they do or don't, Terra's ready to start his smol Legend's mock battles against Mason's Pokemon! 

(Since this is mostly an education experience for him (and me), do you mind if you determine the battles (how many, and what is learnt from them, Iron?)

"That doesn't sound too awfully different from my method. Maybe this would be a good time to let Arete show you something outside of battle. See how she acts when she's in her element and given free rein? If her haughtiness reaches new heights, maybe she'll condescend to teach you something new."

I'll do these mock battles after Nathan's battle post, so I don't steal his thunder.