[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

First thing Shiva did as as she arrived at the room and close (and lock!) the door behind her, was falling right there headfirst into the bed. She was exhausted after all, physically as well as emotionally – though the dear words and advice from her father surely eased that a little! - and hasn't gotten a real chance to recover until now. Physically, she's not very deft or strong, bad tongues would call her fragile... Well, so be it then, her strenght was knowledge, the care for Pokemon and being a good friend to those she calls like that. Crafting and MoveTutoring began to interest her as well.

That little sleep yesterday helped to deal with the backstory Ventus told her. Whenever it returned to her mind ad she'll start to feel sadness and compassion for the Sociologist, she'll silently repeat lyrics of his song feel better while keeping the Snivy-Plushie he gifted her in Ginger Town close to her...

As for that talk she had with Nathan, it didn't felt like the issue has been wrapped up to his pleasure. She herself wasn't up to talk about why Ralts evolved again. Ever. Hell, she has to take good care that he doesn't dig into things on his own if she doesn't give satisfying answers...

After laying there for a while, she lazily got up and opened the window for just a bit. While the city was filled with gloominess, fresh air from the sea will surely energize her spirits... Before changing to the black nighttime-clothes and setting up a pleasant-calm-mystical surrounding with candles, dimmed light and that Dream Catcher... Let's hope it'll protect her IF she falls asleep. While enjoying a cup of that provided tea – what a service~ -, she called out her Pokemon and served them dinner on the usual orchid-patterned plate.

Once that's done... She turned to Helios. From what she could see, he still had the silverly spoon from the Pokemon Center's Cafeteria she sniped and gifted him... „So... Dear one, It's nice to see you again. I'm sorry that you were on PC for a while, but I'll surely repay for that now. After all, I wish for you to develope great power to show those showoffs and Poison-Types, right? Now... Have you made good use of that spoon I gave you? I adviced you to use it to focus your mind and become a little more aware of your Psychic Powers. I know they're there, you showed me on your own.“ ... „How about... You may use your time being here with me to continue with that. Just concentrate, free that mind of yours from unnecessary thoughts and Earthy desires... I'd surely appreciate your effort and make sure not to disturb you.“ Outright encouraging him to concentrate on the Alpha-Waves in his brain was too much to ask for. At least, fo now.

Once that has been arranged, she drew that crate filled with wild flowers and roses she picked up on Route 3 as well as Azurill – who was nestled in her top hat, as usual – and placed herself on bed with both. The blue mouse may be a little tired from the day's events, but nevertheless eyed the flowers curiousely. Especially the roses. Shiva noticed this... And therefor, began to craft a little flowercrown out of those. It must be ages since she did such an innocent thing... It made her feel like the world was alright: No spooky city, no dangerous sea at night, no emotional issues... Once she finished, she placed it on the blue mouse and outright smiled at the sight. It felt like Azu just became even cuter. „That's another gift to you. (First one was the Soothe Bell.) I appreciate how you battle for me, the effort you show, and the liking you seemingly developed to me. Therefor, you deserve a special ThankYou, and chances were I noticed that you liked those wild roses growing in the clearing.“ ... „So, what do think?“


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The sleep Shiva was trying to get despite the warnings was anything else that pleasant. Several times, she woke up almost right away as she dozed off, afraid of what would happen if she does fall asleep. She never had issues with Nightmares... Her dreams were usually either very weird, or pleasant, but never 'scary'. From what she knew about dream interpretation, this was good sign of one's mental state. If she remembers correctly, she even had one lucid dream durinh last year of Castelia's Highschool without actively working on achieving one... And why shall there be a Darkrai out of all costs nearby, here in Corsage...

Shiva got the idea to just go down and ask Nurse Joy for any soporifics, but she didn't wanted to bother her... Neither wanted to rely on meds for that sake unless the problem increases.

While all of her Pokemon were enjoying usual sleep outside their Pokeballs (Iron, if they don't do so for plotlike reasons, just tell me and I'll edit this), Cottonee who was cuddled up close to her Master picked up that Master was having sleep issues. And wondered what was wrong... Shall the fluffball help out here by carefully indulcing some sleep on her Master? While the fairylike-mind-altering powers of the fluffball weren't her most prominent trait and rather yet developing alongside personal growth, they'll maybe be strong enough...



(Done with the Day!~ I hope Azurill enjoys her gift and Cottonee doesn't get the idea to try out her F.A.E.S.-related powers on her beloved Master. @Iron, does that thing I did with Helios count as an actual Training Session? It's not my actual intention, but of course I'd gladly take XP if you decide to grant some here. If not, it's rather a bonding-and-trying-to-get-him-to-work-on-his-Psychic-Powers.)

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan walks into the Center with Kirlia at this point. He sees Shiva over there...and Larry's at the counter with Nurse Joy...he doesn't see Ventus, though...hmmm....

The happy mood in the building was a huge weight off Kirlia and his shoulders. While he still had...reservations about talking to Shiva and Ventus, he certainly wasn't looking to start any arguments. He simply sits down at a table and pulls out his journal, flipping to the section concerning Sinnoh's myths and legends. He had some reading to do before he turned in for the night...

[Iron]

Abra gains 1XP. The ordinary spoon is interesting to him. It doesn't enhance his powers, but someday he'll be able to bend it.

Azurill appreciates the gifts. Before going to sleep, she goes through the motions of a Water Gun real quick, without actually using the move.

Cottonee is happy to serve as a pillow. Her pleasant scent also helps Shiva sleep.

[Iron]

It's a foggy dawn. Ventus is extra groggy from working all night. No new ships have come in during the night as the lighthouse keeper ritually extinguishes the bright light, leaving only the foglights.

Nobody slept well, except possibly Shiva. You all remember having terrible dreams, and struggling and struggling and struggling to awaken.

Everyone loses 1 Will Point, even Shiva. When she glances at her dreamcatcher in the morning, there is a tuft of black fur stuck to it that wasn't there before, and all the threads are in disarray.

You do gain 1Xp as normal.

[Iron]

Ventus gets paid for the night - they are happy with his work, and he's invited back tomorrow night at the same rate.

[Lord Windos]

Morgana crept ever closer to him, hand outstretch as if to grab and spirt them away. "Come with me, my son, and I can show you a world beyond your imagination. Hahahahaha...."

Ventus eyes snapped opened, standing up ram rod straight from the wall he was leaning up against. Lucifer, who was perching on his shoulder and keeping watch over their master's fitful slumber, startled at the sudden frantic motion, launching into the air with a worried screech. The frightened look was in their master's eyes, as their head snapped back and forth to look at their surrounding, as if he were searching for someone...it troubled the drake greatly.

Finally, once it was apparent that his wicked fairy 'mother' was not coming after him, he let out a sigh of relief, and looked over apologetically at his little devil. "Sorry for the fright, Lucifer. My meditation must have lapsed into slumber, which was far from restful or pleasant. Be calm, my brother, be calm..." the researcher said, pulling the neck of his sweater to allow his Niobat to snuggle against his chest once more (Which it did so immedianlty; so comfy!).

Taking one last look of his surrounding-'Just to be sure'-he did some stretching, before they began to move into the commercial district of town. With Ariel, he could conduct his 'Windows Lord' cleaning venture, and could look for some important items. Namely, some material to fix his broken Black Glasses, and a week's supply of bottled espresso. 'I need to fix up those glasses I got, and give them to my little devil as a present for his stellar behavior so far, so that it is priority number two, after I conduct my business in tow. Perhaps I can get Shiva to help me repair them, since what I've seen of he craftsmanship point to the that possibility. Next is getting plenty of coffee, as I don't want to fall asleep in this town ever again. Such dreams....they can make a man sick...."

Order: Going into to do my Windows Lord Business (Making some muns!), and to buy the material I need for repairing the glasses ($100 purchase), as well as finding some coffee in bulk. After that, he's going to go to the center and find Shiva to request her aid. Based on what happens in the meantime, I'll make more decisions afterwards. Darkrai is running amuk, though, that is for certain...

[Iron]

You make $350 plying your trade in town - most people don't even care about their windows.

The Aquarium docent approaches you about another job, however: someone is sneaking into their aquarium at night and killing the rare fish Pokemon! They must be caught!

"If you can't accept, maybe you know someone who will? The pay is $450, and you can borrow my Octillery and Poliwhirl to protect you."

[Lord Windos]

Business was better in Corsage than Winesberry, but even the normally happy job felt dismal, as people just didn't seem to have much life to them. Still, he had a good reason to be happy now, as he now had just enough money to finally square away his debt to the courthouse. 'Finally, I can be free of this burden that has caused such a disarray in my life. Though, perhaps I should see if I can't get myself out of this bind without paying, since those Scimitar certainly don't deserve the satisfaction of oppressing me this way!' they though, still upset over the fact that the mages called the cops on them. Villainous wizards were supposed to nebulous and hate the law, not use them like a puppet!

After shopping around for the Black Glasses materials-he didn't have any luck find bottled coffee, drat-, Ventus was approached by a person asking him to help catch Pokemurder that had been plaguing their aquarium! Immedianlty, Ventus accepted the man's offer; despite the unpleasant mood the town put him in, he would never overlook the opportunity to help a person in need!

"Someone is so vulgar as to kill rare specimens in your aquarium? Unacceptable. I'll be glad to help you in whatever capacity I can, and I will of course gladly accept the protection you offered. I have some other business to conduct in town first, but I will be here before night falls, I assure you. Now, before I go, can you tell me anything in particular about these murders? Cause of death, if there's a pattern among the victims...anything would be helpful to prepare myself for the task ahead."

Order: Accept the job offer, ask a few question about the murders, then head over to the court house to finally pay off the debt/look into the trail process. Then, he'll head back over to the Aquarium to do the task that has been appointed to him. My character isn't all that heroic, but they endeavor to be helpful in any and all ways!

[Iron]

"Well, they usually take just one or two fish Pokemon a night. Always at night, every night. They leave only a tiny bit of blood and a few loose scales. They have evaded our security alarm - the code is 8891, by the way. And if you want coffee, we've always got a machine in the staffroom you can use."

[Lord Windos]

"Well, they usually take just one or two fish Pokemon a night. Always at night, every night. They leave only a tiny bit of blood and a few loose scales. They have evaded our security alarm - the code is 8891, by the way. And if you want coffee, we've always got a machine in the staffroom you can use."

At the mention of coffee, a smile of relief broke out across their face, though it was quickly extinguished when he thought more about the detail present to him. "Hmm...it sounds like you have a predator Pokémon that has taken a liking to the fish on display. Based on that, I think I'll have my Noibat do a stealth patrol of the your aquarium, keeping both eye and ear for any aberrant commotion. I'll also have my Corsola take up guard duty in one of the displays that our killer has pouched the most fish from, acting both as a warning system and deterrent to scare them off. Is that an acceptable plan of action for you, sir?"