[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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"You and your notes are part of what inspired that, yes.  I'm only repeating history and building upon what's been done by others before me.  So hopefully, this occurrence will end...differently.  And I have your experience to thank for making a lot of this possible in the first place.  If enough issues blow over eventually, I'd like to properly credit you in writing one day.  I wouldn't know half the stuff I do about Genesect if it weren't for you."

Nathan does sigh a little when Ventus cautions Genesect about the reckless heroics, but he will pull the orange haired researcher aside and say thus privately:

"...well, I won't say you're wrong, and it's not like I could stop this Genesect if it decides to do something contrary to what I might ask of it.  On that topic, though, I've recently come to believe that the Water Scimitars happen to likely be connected to what happened to Azelf in some capacity, so it's quite possible that we'll be facing the upper ranks of the organization when we go on our trip.  Though that was also part of my little speech, which Genesect seemed to like.  I plan to take the fight to the Scimitars when possible this time.  No more waiting around for disaster to strike first, like what happened over the last few months.  I'm tired of being the prey instead of the predator.  But to do that properly, I am going to need information in the future.  I trust you and Dagny will keep me updated on their activities?"

Among the obvious question, though, is also this one: how does Ventus respond to that little revelation that the Water Scimitars are likely involved in splitting the Lake Trio?

Ventus smile grows a bit wider as Nate confirmed his suspicions and give him (in his opinion) too much credit, and soon after nods back to them.

"Thank you, Nate. I can hardly imagine what the fate of this Genesect would be without your unique and splendorous qualities, though, so don't sell yourself now, hmm? *Shakes Head* Don't think they'll ever be a time where my findings can safely be non-covertly divulged, but I appreciate the sentiment regardless."

When the conversation moves onto the Water Scimitars and their potential and most definitely malevolent involvement with the Lake Trio the eccentric researcher's turns brittle as Ice, and his eyes almost seemed to glow as they took on an intense gleam. After they finish up and posed their question, he was quiet for several long and awkward second before they answered with a big, positively saccharine grins.

"But of course, Nate. If our assistance can put a utter end to them idiotic, blasphemous villians, you know I'd be ecstatic to render any aid I possibly can."

His grins turns somewhat sardonic at that point, giving the boy hero a question look.

"Honestly, all of that said should've been a given. Makes me wonder what you're trying to accomplish by tempting my feelings of retribution like so, you know?"

Another short paused passed, until his smile flattened out into a neutral line as he regarded his oft vitriolic friend with an unreadable expression.

"....I still have yet to come to a decision regarding helping that certain friend of yours, so if you're expecting an answer soon I won't be able to give it. You should know this, however: I will not be doing anything for them without them guaranteeing rewards or Favors for my service, and that if those vile archmages are involved with it and its siblings current problems I will act as I see fit with those fiends. I'm done doing charity work for those with great power without promise of payback, and I'm equally done playing nice with the Scimitars after all the trouble they caused and corrupting our mutual associate. Should you have issues with either of those things, then I'd think it would be for the best I remain uninvolved for everyone's shake. Do you understand, Nate?"