[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

*Flashback!*

Well, since Iron didn't write a reaction to Mason, I'll take creative liberty and say his reaction is subdued and a little off balanced at first at first, before he'd get his nerve back and place hand on his head, shaking it and sighing as he does.

"....I see what you mean about Arete having an attitude problem. Well, since this battle was to help research her and she did no lasting harm to anyone, I guess I don't mind her, uh, back sass. *Shakes Head* I'm NOT going to pit my trusted Rocks against her again, though, as once is enough for my tastes. You better work on that temper of hers if you're planning on using them in any future battle, 'cause I don't think I need to tell you how bad things for you two can get if she acts out at the wrong place or time."

The mini-Mythic bristles at the Gym Leader's criticism, but stays her reaction when Terra places a hand on her head and solemnly nods back to them.

"*Smiles* Still, it was pretty interesting and Insightful seeing how a Genesect behave and act, so thank you for the opportunity. Hope we both got all the data we wanted out of this!"

He nods back to them, little out a smile little *Sigh* of relief. Looks like Arete totally didn't ruin his chances of a proper Gym Battle against the master architect, nor alienate them with her retaliation.

"You are welcome, Leader Mason. Learned lot from this battle, so that will help with my research about Arete. Will share future results and data of it with you, if you wish and can keep it private."

Mason: "*Smiles* Why certainly! Always interested in learning about Pokemon, 'specially ones unique as they are! If I may ask, though, what are you plans with that Genesect of yours?"

Terra: "......*Shakes Head* Not sure. Want to improve her, and use her as a.....base to improve other Bug Pokemon, but don't know details how yet. Need to get my lab fully set up, screen and talk with my researchers, and come up with my lab's initiatives and goal going forward."

Mason: "Hmm....sounds like you got your plate full with this, huh? Well, if you get stumped or need any more advice or idea, the University and the fine folk in it should be able to give it. Sometimes an outside perspective is need to get things started or done."

Terra: "*Nods* Okay. *Bows* Thank you again. For your teachings, and the fight. *Beat* Can I have my Gym Battle with you today now? Want to get your Badge soon, but if you need time for your Pokemon to rest, I understand."

Mason: "*Laughs* No problem, big fellow! And sure, we can have a Gym Battle today! Just let me get my partners here to the Nurse and a quick trip to my PC, and I'll be ready for you this time!"

With that statement, the Gym Leader would depart to his Gym's resident Nurse, while Terra would pause for a moment to collect himself and let out another *Sigh* before he looks down to address Arete.

"We will talk later about this. For now, know that I am disappointed in how you acted."

He'd then Return her and walk over to Nathan and Gallade, looking at them and noticing how wet they are and frowning apologetically.

"....Sorry about Arete's SURF. Will discipline her later, and teach her better. *Looks Thoughtful* ....Or you can? Hm.....maybe she will stop.....being not fair to you if beaten in a Fight. What do you think?"

After that, comes Terra's Gym Battle with Mason! For it, I'll be using Yogi the Medicham as his sole Pokemon during the match, as they regretably had very little screen time during the campaign and hardly any use as a result, so I want to at least let them have a one moment of glory to their name, and what better way to ensure that then by them soloing a Gym Leader?