[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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"Second, a little information about these predators.  Regrettably, they are humans like myself, ones who seek to exploit pokemon and the powers of Legendaries.  Unlike myself and my companions, however..."

Nathan holds up his right hand as an example.  "...they typically have a metal hand (Nathan will also show Genesect the metal finger he's carrying around as an example of what the material looks like), and they channel strange powers through them that are derived from the pokemon they treat as little more than tools instead of living creatures.  They typically travel in large groups and are very, very clever.  If they caught you alone, they would likely overwhelm you with numbers.  Fortunately, you aren't alone from this point on.  Should these predatory humans, known as Scimitars, ever seek to exploit your power for their gain, I shall do my best to stop them."

Nathan will then turn to Ventus and Terra while Gallade goes to fetch the Sword for Nathan.  "Well, I think that finally puts an end to that loose thread.  Anything the two of you wish to say while we're here together, though?"

To briefly sum up the two researchers general reaction, they were for the most part surprisingly calm about the Primal Genesect and Nathan parlaying with it , though that didn't prevent them from expressing supreme interest in the literally Legendary exchange or their own personal feelings about it.

With Ventus, he was of course stood in awe at the ancient Mythical insect, but it was in a.....subdued and almost sad sort of way. And after getting over the slight scare Nate gave him when they briefly relinquished The Sword and started connecting with the behemoth Bug their was a flash of bittersweet nostalgia and rueful envy across his face, before he was back to smiling as always.

Terra, on the other hand, had brought out a journal and was quickly (and somehow quietly) scribbling every detail about the Primal Genesect and its behavior into it, looking back forth between his notes and it with stoic intensity. Beyond that he was less emotive than his boss about the ancient predator, though that may be in of itself a sign of confidence and trust in the creature since he was not hyper vigilant and one edge with worry and caution about it instead.

Now to fast forward to the boy hero's question to them. The eternally wearer of tweed at first could only chuckle and shake his head to himself, before looking up at them and share a bemused smirk. 

"Dear oh dear, Nate. I imagined you would hit it off superbly with Genesect, but the way you so recklessly endangered yourself to better facilitate such trust and respect? I'd be furious at the unnecessary risks you took if I didn't expect such behavior......or if I hadn't done similar feats of fearless friend making with my old friend. Did I inspire such brazen confidence, I wonder? *Chuckles* It's all so uncanny, honestly....."

Again he shook his head, this time in amusement at how history was repeating before his very eyes with a person he equal parts admired and was vexed by.

"You seem to be well in hand with our now mutual friend, so I don't believe I have anything to say about it. Beyond offering my own experiences for you to mull over later if you so desire, of course. No need for lengthy explanations or question spoiling this wondrous occasion, hmm? Oh, and I suggest you teach Genesect FLY ASAP. With it, that should greatly decrease the likely hood those vile archmages can their sullied mitts on it - after all, it's hard to catch something that can blip away in mere microseconds."

Despite saying thus, Ven would turn his attention to the Primal Genesect and offer to it a short but polite bow, along with some greetings (or none, if Nathan already introduced him/Terra) and advice.

"My friend will do good on his promises, Genesect, but it would be remiss of my not to say this to you: don't be afraid to exercise your own caution, power, and independence if need be. Though they are quite the reliable Trainer now in days and has a wealth of opportunities and safety for you, he has the unfortunate tendency to overindulge in reckless heroics and to be too strong Willed for his own good. Should you believe he is leading or involving you in matters to risky for your liking, object to it, or remove yourself from it even if he and you can't come to a compromise. Inversely, don't let his limitations and codes fetter you, unless they are to your liking. You are your own being with your own free will, so exercise it duly."

And that's all Ventus has to say! Terra, by contrast, only has this to say to the Lore Master, after carefully reaching over to clasp them on the shoulder with a slight smile : "Thank you, Nathan. For letting me be here, and.....help make this all possible so good. Maybe later you can convince it to let me study it, but not now."

The sagely monk too has words for the Primal Genesect, or rather something to inform them about....

"Hello Genesect. My name is Terra. Terra Sanaa Ismet. Friend of Nathan, and hopefully friend of yours. *Beat, then coughs, somewhat nervously* .....Let you know that I....have my own Genesect, as my.....friend and kin. It is much smaller than you. Less powerful, less.....Legendary. If you see me Summon it, don't hurt her. Please. *Frowns* Unless she tries to hurt you first. Then you can punish her. Just....don't kill her. Be a...friend or inspiration, if you can. That is all."

For now, that's it, so onwards to the next scene!