[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Super_trainer_Larry]

META: if the Karp's at the stand are real Larry wants one as seeing he could sell it to a noob for $1000 plus $50 from the prof

Larry saw the Karp stand as the carnie explained how to play when Vetus played but didn't bother at first but then after doing every thing else he went to play the game "hello I will play with a stranger sir" Larry said as he gave him $500

[Iron]

Larry's Karp: (5)
Stranger's Karp: (6)

It's not a match, sorry. But yeah Larry and Ventus get $50 from the prof, assuming they do this at roughly the same time.

[Iron]

This happens when you enter the Pokemon Center, still caked in mud and ash, to retrieve Plusle.

A stranger is picking up his Pawniard.



He has a festival badge on his cloak, and he stands ready on the balls of his feet at all times in a way that reminds you a bit of Vincent.

When he sees your condition, he becomes thoughtful.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

At the pokemon center, Nathan's trying to make sure Shiva's okay.  Plusle's brush with death had been a close call, and it had definitely frightened her.  She hadn't said much of anything since they had left the swamp.  When Nurse Joy had asked why Plusle and Miltank were both fainted, it was a simple truth of 'a weezing self destructed.'  The metal man never comes up because he had nothing to do with that as far as everyone knows (and it's unlikely anyone would believe them if they said something about him anyways).

"Shiva, Plusle is fine.  I stopped the wounds from getting worse ages ago, and nothing got a chance to attack him while he was out.  He'll pull through.  The little guy is a strong one, I'll give him that."  Ralts is close by, also trying to comfort Shiva, in his own way.  Pokemon hugs are great, right?

... ... ...

Finally....

We're safe... Are we?


For the time between the Wizard has appearantly escaped and the arrival at Ginger Twon - she wouldn't even notice if Ventus wouldn't nudge and tell her - Shiva was lost in thought. Not 'catatonic', but she seemed rather unapproachable. Just staying here with Plusle and Miltank... Things will be fine...

She didn't even notice much of the Festival. Well, she did saw that some sort of festivities were ongoing, she remembered that she definitelly wanted to give it a visit... But not now. Her Pokemon need her... They need...Medical Care...

Once all of mentioned Pokemon - Plusle, Minun, Miltank and any other of the party's Pokemon that suffered damage - were handed over to Nurse Joy and therefore in safe and professional hands AND a safe place to stay the nights was settled up (Thanks to Iron for solving my concern about the Center having no free rooms because of the ongoing Festival!), Shiva was finally ready to calm down a little. They're in good hands... Everything will be fine... Cottonee stays by her side. She didn't suffer any damage, and after what has happened because Nathan and Ventus left without a Pokemon on hand, she felt way better to keep the fluffball with her.

There she was now, at a table in the Lounge Area, with Nathan. That brings back memories...With Cottonee in her lap and Ralts cuddling up to her (Pokemon hugs <3), she was starting to feel a little more free. She faced Nathan. Upon doing so, she realiced that strange guy that was beside her as she handed over Plusle was still there...

"We... made it out of the swamp, didn't we...?" Her voice was still a little low, but clearly expressing that she was a little better. 


(You wanted a conversation with her? Now is the perfect time. She will have one or two concers towards Nathan as well. )

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

MECHANICS! PLANS FOR GINGER TOWN!


Currently, recover a little in the Pokemon Center. Speak with Nathan. Wait until Ventus and Larry retrun. Worry a little about that strange guy Iron threw in...

Later, ask Nurse Joy where in Town the Daycare is, pay it a visit, and ask about the job offer there.

After that's been done, do whatever the rest of the party decided to do, join them if allowed. Sitting around and worrying for Plusle is no real option. Enough worry for today...


- Next Day -

Probably spend most of the day working at the Daycare. A three day's shift, right?

Visit the Festival. Whether it will be alone of with anyone else from the party, doesn't matter. But both me and Shiva definitely want to see this:

"Are you from out of town? Then you're in luck, because you haven't got your Sawsbuck Token yet! Just stop by the Sawsbuck shed and pick one up. It's good for an unbelievable $600 in festival cash! And be sure to make the main event tomorrow, when our resident Sawsbuck, Creshire Chrome, changes from his winter attire to his spring fancy!"

- Whenever there are possibilities -

Watch Nathan (and anyone else, if they decide to do so) fight the Gym Leader. 

Make Poffins out the berries on hand, if the Berry Vendor has a mix to make them by yourself and there is a place to do so. Preferably together with Ventus, because Shiva alone would be way too nervous to bake stuff in a place she's not familiar with.

[Dragonstrike]

At the pokemon center, Nathan's trying to make sure Shiva's okay.  Plusle's brush with death had been a close call, and it had definitely frightened her.  She hadn't said much of anything since they had left the swamp.  When Nurse Joy had asked why Plusle and Miltank were both fainted, it was a simple truth of 'a weezing self destructed.'  The metal man never comes up because he had nothing to do with that as far as everyone knows (and it's unlikely anyone would believe them if they said something about him anyways).

"Shiva, Plusle is fine.  I stopped the wounds from getting worse ages ago, and nothing got a chance to attack him while he was out.  He'll pull through.  The little guy is a strong one, I'll give him that."  Ralts is close by, also trying to comfort Shiva, in his own way.  Pokemon hugs are great, right?

... ... ...

Finally....

We're safe... Are we?


For the time between the Wizard has appearantly escaped and the arrival at Ginger Twon - she wouldn't even notice if Ventus wouldn't nudge and tell her - Shiva was lost in thought. Not 'catatonic', but she seemed rather unapproachable. Just staying here with Plusle and Miltank... Things will be fine...

She didn't even notice much of the Festival. Well, she did saw that some sort of festivities were ongoing, she remembered that she definitelly wanted to give it a visit... But not now. Her Pokemon need her... They need...Medical Care...

Once all of mentioned Pokemon - Plusle, Minun, Miltank and any other of the party's Pokemon that suffered damage - were handed over to Nurse Joy and therefore in safe and professional hands AND a safe place to stay the nights was settled up (Thanks to Iron for solving my concern about the Center having no free rooms because of the ongoing Festival!), Shiva was finally ready to calm down a little. They're in good hands... Everything will be fine... Cottonee stays by her side. She didn't suffer any damage, and after what has happened because Nathan and Ventus left without a Pokemon on hand, she felt way better to keep the fluffball with her.

There she was now, at a table in the Lounge Area, with Nathan. That brings back memories...With Cottonee in her lap and Ralts cuddling up to her (Pokemon hugs <3), she was starting to feel a little more free. She faced Nathan. Upon doing so, she realiced that strange guy that was beside her as she handed over Plusle was still there...

"We... made it out of the swamp, didn't we...?" Her voice was still a little low, but clearly expressing that she was a little better. 


(You wanted a conversation with her? Now is the perfect time. She will have one or two concers towards Nathan as well. )

"Yup.  We're out.  Like I said, Plusle will be fine now.  We'll all be doing better, I'm sure.  No danger, no reasons to be angry with each other, there's a festival going on out there, we can start doing what we came here to do..."  Nathan just goes silent for a moment, waiting for Shiva's reaction.  He's not entirely sure where he's going with this yet. And the cloaked man is still over at the other table as well. Hmmm...

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

'No danger' ... Something in his voice told her that the words he spoke were the truth.

The next few moments consisted of Shiva smiling slightly in relief, and petting Ralts that still carefully cuddled up to her. How adorable... did the small Pokemon tried to cheer her up? If so, it seemed to work. Maybe he was unconsciously transfering some postitive emotions to her - does this belong to the magic of Fairy-Types? Probably.

Just as she was about to tell Nathan about the Murkrow and show him the strange symbol the crow led her to, she picked up that he threw occasional worried glimpses at a near table. She didn't need to turn around to see what it is that bothers him... So instead, she diceided to ask a rather casual question instead. Seeing how things go further. "So, uh... You know where Ventus and Larry are? Or any new message from Vincent...?"

[Nylon]

Valder, being as tense as always, couldn`t help but realize the girl giving of the worried vibes as she cuddled a grass-type pokemon.
 Valder looked back at Theo, his best, and maybe only friend. "Good?" he pointed at his Pawniard`s arm. Theo moved it as to approve, but he wasn`t looking at Valder, Theo was solidly staring at the fluffball that girl was holding.
 "What?" Valder asked. Theo didn`t give any sign of response, so Valder just began looking at the girl and her pokemon, wondering why she was so worried. If looks didn`t betray him, he`d give her a 2 out of 3 in worry-level.
 That`s when he saw the other guy standing next to her. He then looked closer at both of their clothes. They were dirty, at least they looked pretty worn, them and their clothes, but Valder wasn`t really the judge when it came to clean clothing.

Theo was still looking at the fluffy grass-pokemon when Valder turned over. "Theo, would you mind if I talked to those two?" Valder said as he began getting up from a super commfortable chair he had just been "exploiting".

Not waiting for an answer, Valder went straight over to the girl and the guy next to her. After they had finished their conversation, Valder opened his mouth and while trying to hide his inexpirience with minor talk, he said "Hi! I don`t mean to be rude or anything, but are you two all right? You look... beaten".

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Since Nathan wasn't responding to her question - did he hear her at all? Or was he just that focused on the stranger...? Did he connect him with something bad? - Shiva spend a some more moments just petting the two half Fairy-Types. While doing so, she noticed that Cottonee felt...uneasy...for some reason. What is wrong...?

As the stranger approached though, she immediatley got it. This was a Pawniard with him. A Steel Type. 

However, she was honestly suprised that this guy seemed to be no harm. Now that he was close, she noticed something... Was this some sort of insecurity in is voice? 

"Uh... We're... fine, I guess. Just came right from Route 1, had some problems with a swamp that shouldn't be there."

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan narrows his eyes when the stranger approaches.

"I appreciate the concern, but who are you?  You don't look like the type who'll be all buddy buddy for any random reason."

Nathan can feel that Ralts is just a little nervous around this newcomer.  That Pawniard wasn't helping matters, either.