[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Ventus's response probably doesn't generate a reaction that the researcher was expecting.

"Maybe I could just drop everything like Kelda did, but...I don't think I would be able to look at myself the same way ever again if I did.  It's a burdensome path, but it's the path I chose by continuing to wield this Sword, no matter how heavily it weighs on my shoulders...and Creshire only just got out of the frying pan.  There's still a fire below it, just out of most everyone's sight, waiting to burn us all to a crisp...someone needs to put it out.  Can really only hope that I'll have enough reliable and capable help trying to accomplish that goal..."

It isn't so much the burden itself that's worrying him, but the thought that he and his pokemon may have to bear the burden 'alone' that is...Nathan's only one trainer, after all.

The young historian sighs, then shakes his head and turns his gaze in the direction of Garlicburg instead.

"...well, enough of that.  If you'd think over my request, I'd greatly appreciate it.  For now, we should get going.  Garlicburg and our treasure hunt await, after all.  Best not hold everyone else up any longer."

Judging by the way the draconic foreigner gave a sad but expectant and accepting smile as he pulled his hand away from his friend, their answer didn't surprise him at all.

"Choosing to ever remain the hero, hmm? *Chuckles, before shaking his head, still smiling* A path of self-sacrifice for the shake of others or towards an ideal isn't as noble or fulfilling as you'd think Nate, but if that's your desire.....well, I'm the least qualified to object. I'd request you first discuss this with your parents or think of how your path affects them, but something tells me they'd support you no matter the endevour. Whatever you do ultimately decide to do, though, I implore to you to remember this, if nothing else of what I've said: you can always change your mind, and you can always change your destiny , if you find that the life you lead is no longer....what you believe in."

*Chuckles*

"At the very least, you'll have our friends and Terra to aid you, so I wouldn't overly fret about the future. And if disaster comes and only you alone can face it.....I think you are capable of resisting, overcoming, and subduing it, through that sheer resolve and stubborn determination of yours."

Ventus lets the conversation end their, looking tired from it, yet strangely content as well. He'd wished his often vitriolic friend would've forshaken the shackle of omen that bound them like he and choose to rest and enjoy what they've accomplish, but at the same time he can't help but be a little proud and happy they're following their own Truth and Beliefs so ardently for his shake and many others. Being a true hero is oft a thankless and foolish role, consigning those who hold it to an untimely demise or constant, unrelentingly adversity, but.....he can't deny the certain sense of satisfaction and peace it can bring to all, so he won't.

When Nate looks towards the group's 'holiday destination' and makes their request again, he lets out a soft *sigh* and stares at the adolescent wistfully before giving them a single nod.

"Very well, if you must insist. I should have an answer for you sometime in the near future, but I can't promise you it will be to your or Mesprit's liking. And yes, let us depart posthaste. The sooner we can begin our vacation proper, the sooner we can finally get some much earned quality leisure time for ourselves."