[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Nathan's not sure what to say to that...Kirlia does confirm that Ventus isn't lying, but...

He can't remember a single detail.  Not one.

And just trying to think about it was making his headache worse...

Why?  Why can't he remember?

This had just left him with more questions than answers...

Kirlia, meanwhile, looks a little sad and is feeling slightly guilty.  Oh no...this wasn't his fault, was it?  He'd only been trying to help Nathan calm down and get some good rest...

Ventus placing a hand on Nate's should, distracting them from their fruitless speculation as he still smiled at them, though this one had a note of concern in its now. "You are trying to recall the events for yourself, are you not. Well, my suggestion is not too, and let this whole debacle rest between all of us; at least presently. When the mind forcibly blocks out memories, it is usually to protect the mind from the traumatic experience and allow them to function normally, or as a defense mechanism to prevent the person from re-living the events and become similarly distressed in a negative feedback loop.  For now, let what happened yesterday go, and focus on what you have planned for today and tomorrow. The memories will unlock themselves when your mind feels that you are ready to face them, and if they never do....well, perhaps its for the best then. 'Don't go looking for trouble, lest it find you,' as the saying goes. Now, how about we get you some breakfast and get prepared for our trip to Stair City, Nate?"

At Shiva's comments, the researcher transfer his hand onto her should and gave them a kind but stern look that said 'Not now, alright? Later on, but not now.' Their was time enough to air their greviances, when they have grown worn out and stale with time and everyone has cooled off from That Battle, and he didn't want either of his friends to start to spiril downwards into negativity once more. He also gave a small headpat to Kirlia, as a way to show him that he didn't mind their actions in the battle (Not even Raphael's being nearly kissed to Faint!), and that all was forgiven between them and Nate, as far as he was concerned.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

At Shiva's comments, the researcher transfer his hand onto her should and gave them a kind but stern look that said 'Not now, alright? Later on, but not now.' Their was time enough to air their greviances, when they have grown worn out and stale with time and everyone has cooled off from That Battle, and he didn't want either of his friends to start to spiril downwards into negativity once more. He also gave a small headpat to Kirlia, as a way to show him that he didn't mind their actions in the battle (Not even Raphael's being nearly kissed to Faint!), and that all was forgiven between them and Nate, as far as he was concerned.

Well, 'not now' he says? Later on, huh?
If not now... When then? I don't want to...carry the thoughts around forever... free me from this, in any way...
My dear, calm yourself. You're making things worse.
So what??

When Ventus placed his hand onto her shoulder, Shiva did something that the Sociologist most likely never expected her to do: She took his hand, held hers onto his for a moment while looking back to him in an expression that was clearly exhausted, and took his hand off her shoulder in disappointment. Compassion, yes, but she feels bereaved.

[Lord Windos]

When Ventus placed his hand onto her shoulder, Shiva did something that the Sociologist most likely never expected her to do: She took his hand, held hers onto his for a moment while looking back to him in an expression that was clearly exhausted, and took his hand off her shoulder in disappointment.

He almost flitched at Shiva's feelings of disappointment and weariness (And those strange duel feelings in her...), but his own self control saved him once more as he silently contemplated what to do, before he sighed and told them plainly: "Shiva...not now. Venting on Nate while he's Amenisiac and still recooperating is needless, and I doubt reprimmending him will absolve your own unhappiness about what transpired. It would most likely it only cause your friendship with Nate to blacken and become more poisoned, if anything else, so please don't give cause to incite tensions yet again between all of us . I'm more than willing to lend an ear to you and provide you all the support you desire, but if you need to blame anyone for the battle yesterday...then blame me instead. I was the one that persuaded you to participate, despite your own deep seated reservations on the matter, so I am the one to deserve your scorn, not them..."

[Iron]

As the conversation goes on, Kirlia gets more and more distressed, even when progress is made. Soon, he has doubled over. Then the fabric of concealment is parted, and the group is treated to a psychic vision.

A stone shifts aside, pushed through shiny mud and rubble. A greenish blue tentacle or vine is revealed...then the vision ends.

That's all. Kirlia gasps in relief that his vision is

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan's eyes go wide and he gasps in surprise when he sees that vision.

Whatever was going on at the Skull Ruins, it was starting soon if it hasn't already...

[Lord Windos]

(Would Ventus recognize if that tentacle belong to a Pokémon or now, Iron? Regardless, that is a mighty effective distraction right there!)

The empath is taken completely aback by Kirlia unintensionally forcing them all into the ominous vision, and when it was dispelled he nearly wretched out the contents of his breakfast all over the floor from the disorienting sensations it brought on to him. That was NOT a pleasurable experience for them in the slightest, if the looked of queasiness on Ventus's face was any indicator, and he sought everyone's eyes room before quietly saying: "What in Reshirim's name was that?"

[Spiritmon]

After awake, Heart decides to find someone to find this time. He couldnt find someone, but this time he can. Perhaps a single battle one vs one. Koa need some experience in battle (400 pokedollar).

[Dragonstrike]

While Shiva and Ventus are surprised/uneasy, Nathan is outright spooked.

Whatever was going on, he doubted it was natural...that single vine shoot...it was far more off putting for him in particular because he has a very, very vague idea of what it might do if left alone...

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"No... Ven, I don't want to scold anyone. I just don't know what would be the best solution for everyone... We shouldn't at odds with one another, but still we are..." Maybe it'd be the best idea to just continue, await until Nathan recovered enough to head in direction to Stair City? For Nathan's wellbeing - the cost were high, but were there any other choice? She had the support of her Pokemon, of Ven and he said he'd be there for her if her mood decreases - it was scary what bottled up feelings and unspoken words 'n apologies can do to fairylike Shiva.

...well, further she didn't come because that vision came in. How neat, was this a side-effect of the psychic-fairy's powers? While it was painful and new and overly weird, she welcomed that vision and didn't felt that bothered by it at all. As for what the vision contained, that was a totally different call.

The floor had quite an interest pattern, definitely better to look Ventus or Kirlia or anyone in the eyes. Though, her words resonated heavily in the room, almost as much as Ventus' did. "I have actually...no idea. But it seems important. Guess it's our call to...find out?"

[Iron]

The image is too hazy to be sure of the species, but it does look like the "limb" of a creature for sure. It writhed in a way a vine never could.

Heart meets someone who is willing to walk along Route 4 with him if necessary. This man, Hiker Stubble, is pretty interested to see a Dragon Pokemon!

He sends out Nosepass, who waddles along beside you as you talk terms. By default, it's assumed you can use items, and the battle will be to the faint, and 1v1.

Initiatives:
Koa: (6) +2 dex +1 survival = 9, faster Pokemon
Nosepass: (4) +2 dex +3 survival = 9