[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan takes a deep breath, knowing he's probably about to spoil the mood somewhat.  "Thanks.  Okay, so...I wanted to tell you guys this before we went to Garlicburg, just in case we...well, find more than we bargained for.  The tunnels that run underneath the entirety of this region...at least a few of them connect Garlicburg to the lower layers of the Skull Ruins from what I can tell from the information I've been presented with.  And I have reason to believe that the influence of something very dangerous on the lowest layer of the Ruins is spreading..."

"...unfortunately, Ventus, that means I have evidence that supports that hypothesis I mentioned the last time we spoke.  I really wish I didn't, honestly, since that outcome isn't exactly roses and gumdrops compared to the...alternative theories we previously came up with.  Though I suppose those possibilities weren't exactly great either...hahahaha..."

Nathan coughs and looks at the ground.  "...I, uh...don't want to bother you guys too much about this right now, and I'd much rather focus on the current objective too, but...just, be ready in case you see anything...unusually aggressive and competitive in the future."

Nathan's kinda half skirting around the topic, unsure if he really wants to divulge all the details plainly despite being resolved to issuing this warning.  There's just enough there for Shiva and Ventus to know what Nathan's referring to in certain parts, but the lack of context muddies some of the meaning.

Nathan follows up by trying to lessen the tension and change the topic to something more directly relevant.  "...anyways, it's mostly just a...bad feeling I have.  It might be unwarranted.  We should just...be cautious, ya know?  Garlicburg's gonna be dangerous regardless, after all.  By the way, there was also something I wanted to ask you to help me with, Ven.  See, uh...I kinda promised that Seadra I caught that I would help evolve them, and I don't intend to go back on my word now.  I've got the Dragon Scale he needs, so I just need to do a trade to seal the deal.  Given that you're good with Dragons as well, I figured that Seadra would be more...comfortable with the idea if you were to help facilitate its evolution.  So...can I ask for your help with that?"