[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Nightshade made it just in time to realize the threath, squeal startled and jump from her place half on her Master's lap and half on the book laying there as well to her shoulder to acompany Chicorita resting there. The cherrylike Pokemon gave a faint huff to Ventus now laying there where she was formerly, before cuddling up closer to the other Grass Type, which gladly accepted that and offered some comfort. Again she emitted a faint scent of lavender.

Shiva in return was actually looking at Ven when he spoke, but only with the eyes behind the glasses as she was facing away. She only removed her hand from her lips as he mentioned her name, quickly followed by facing and looking at him in a confused expression (blush was still present, but hers was nothing compared Ven's!) when his speech developed into a paced glibberish... before she had to grab and save the book containing the native swampsongs from her lap before the researcher directly fell in there.

Very carefuly stroking over his cheek one again after the initiate shock over that has passed - and feeling the heat that was there - she noticed how this has knocked him out... But at the same time such reaction was somewhat cute. Yet just as unexpected. "'Most enjoyable' you say! That was my first, and I should have known it'd be with the oddball that you are!" >////< "But...hehehehehehe... oh my, just look at you, being passed out from all this!~" Shiva just COULDN'T help but to ruffle his orange hair a little while sporting an embarrased smile, before... eh... Well, continuing what she did before, which was enjoying the bonfire and the joy being present here, while roasting and eating those roots for dinner and repeating the lyrics of the Skirl (the original ones) in her mind now in a sing-sang-voice.


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It became darker and darker meanwhile though, and Shiva couldn't stay here forever even if she would have wanted. Ventus didn't bother with waking up a single bit though, and eventually she grew to feel helpless and reminded on the first time such a situation came up in the outskirts of Trillium Town... Well, guess she'll have to take care of him once again UNTIL he wakes up. She had no Ponyta though and Marill who MAYBE could help her Master with Huge Power here was currently being healed at the Center, so after having recalled Nightshade and Chicorita for the night and packed away all her and Ven's stuff, she saw no other possibility but to sigh and search for his Pokeballs until she found the one Raphael was contained in. (Yes, this is uncomfortable)
While doing so, she found one that seemingly contained...nothing? Why would he... oh. Just in that moment, Lilith gave Shiva a chirp to catch her attention, before staring at her in a tilted head. Shiva moved her gaze from the Pokeball to the Quetzoral once before she understood. "So, ehm...Lilith was your name, right? Your Master's currently not able to recall you or carry you on his shoulder. Say, do you...want me to recall you in your Pokeball? I wanted to bring him to a Pokemon Center now with the help of Raphael (carrying/supporting him) to find some rest, I'd have nothing against you stayng outside of your ball and acompanying us along the way. Can you show me what you'd prefer, please?"


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Mechanics:
Passed-out-Ven will now be brought to the Pokemon Center with the help of Raphael or rather to a dorm of it to find some rest and sleep - actually, in the dorm Shiva occupied. Lilith is free and welcome to either stay outside of her Pokeball along the way + for the night or being recalled into her Pokeball by Shiva.
Once Ven has been properly taken care of, she'll head down to the Lobby of the center once again to accpet her healed up Pokemon from Nurse Joy, then head upstairs again and turn in for the night after having set an alarm clock on her cell some minutes before the natives of the village indulce in their morning ritual/music. What an exciting day!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Flashback! Or so...


Ven might mave missed how some people at the bonfire sang a hymn of praise to his...what was this Pokemon called again, Quetzoral?, but Shiva didn't. She listened to that carefully and did her best to remember the lyrics to later note them down, as well as how Lilith reacted to this. Shiva managed to feel this happiness coming from this Pokemon, and was feeling awed by this scene as well. Maybe not as much as the natives as they had a different viewpoint on this Pokemon and seemingly praised it as a god, but she was certainly impressed by that.

Tandal came by just after Shiva has told Lilith about how she desires to head to the Pokemon Center now, probably before Lilith could give an anwer. What a GREAT scene (not) he arrived at, lol.

Tandal comes by. He's loaded down with new supplies. "I am here to let you know that I will be leaving tomorrow. If you are performing the ceremony in the morning or tonight, I would like to witness it. If you are performing it later in the day tomorrow, I fear I will have to miss it."

Hearing this made Shiva...incredibly sad. :C Goodbyes aren't very pleasant! Vanished was her smile. But...but at the same time he cared enough to come to her and tell her of his departure at all, this lifted her mood a little.

"N...No, I don't think I can perform the ritual tonight! I've just learned the lyrics and am finding a pace to sing them that I feel well with while Ven...he's doing fine, don't worry! Just passed out!...is learning the melody of the Skirl on Shamisen. Maybe...the day after tomorrow I can attempt this ritus when I'm taking some efforts tomorrow. Where... where do you go to?"

[Iron]

"My home in the swamps, to deliver supplies to my family. Then back out again to gather peat and herbs, as I must."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Oh. While taking such effort and eager to support his family was a noble trait that Shiva admired as well as the thought that she somewhat made friends with him - d-did she? Only now she thought about that - she was still sad that this was very likely goodbye.

Lost in thought and looking away from Tandal/down on the passed out being of Ventus in her lap (and ruffling his hair once more), Shiva pondered about what to do now. A simply 'Farewell then, I'll write you as soon as I got myself a Tranquil from home' didn't felt like it'd be enough, not at all. ...home...supplies, gathering peat and herbs... That could do it! In an instant of agreement with herself, Shiva looked up to give him a quick glance, before she began to rummage in bagpack until she found what she was looking for... before she straightforwardly offered 400$ from her own stock to Tandal.

"Here. Just...take this. Buy some supplies for your familiy with it, some equipment for yourself to help you with that or some more Apricorns... I wanted to spend this on Deyo Powder, but I don't want to anymore. You can make way better use of this sum than me. My family's affluent and doesn't need support, and I still have enough cash to buy medicine and Pokeballs."

"Also... If you cannot witness how I attempt summoning precious Southern Wind Incarnate... Can you...can you...at least listen to me how I sing the lyrics? Like, now? I've repeated them so often in mind, making this audible shall be it now. But you have to have mercy if I'm still somewhat unsure or shaky! I'd glady hear your thoughts afterwards." Wh, but Shiva wouldn't enjoy doing this without music... Where's the tutor that teached Ven how to play his Shamisen... Oh, there he is! Coyly, Shiva waved to him with one hand/arm to catch his attention. "Uhm... Hey! Would you...well, be kind enough to play 'Skirl of the Southern Wind' for me? On your own Shamisen? I'm taking an effort to add the lyrics to go with the tune. I don't want to summon 'her'now, but practice my chanting to do so, please!"

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Waxworker Round 5

"I believe your best hope is Stun Spore, Cutiefly...I mean, Ribombee. Still a cutie though! Stun Spore, then evade a rock or steel move!"

Stun Spore 1
(4)(1) Aron is paralyzed.

Iron Head 1
(5)(5)(4) The fully healed little knight can easily use his favorite move through the hindrance of paralysis.
Evasion: (5)(4)(2)(3)
(4)(1)(1)(5) Ribombee takes 2 dmg, shivering at the touch of cold iron. 4/6hp -1 pain

Iron Head 2
(6)(2)
(4)(3)(4)(3)Ribombee takes 3 dmg.

"I'm not really all that much of a battler, so I think I will withdraw Ribombee now. I could send Combee back out, but it wouldn't do well against Aron, and Tailwind is dying down. Was that all the battling you wanted to do, man?"

Heart pat the head of his little knight head. "I think we satisfied for now good sir. That was a dificult battle. But Axew might be a little grump after that battle...faint two times in a day its too much for him so...yeah. And the test of Water Pulse was better than I expect (even after Gustav got poison). The names Heart by the way. What yours good sir?"

Action: Finish the battle to join with the others. And take the money.

[Iron]

Tandal: "You should keep your money. I had a small windfall recently and my family will not be in need once I arrive. Besides, your money will go farther back in civilization. But I thank you for the thought, and I do really hope you will write to me somehow. Or visit these lovely marshes again sometime." He shakes hands with Shiva.
"Yes, I would be glad to listen to you sing our treasured Skirl. The music is nothing without the right rare instrument and the right frame of mind, so you do not have to worry about accidentally summoning the Southern Wind."

The elder begins to play without a word. The melody is simple enough, and it repeats often, allowing Shiva to jump in when she is ready.

[Iron]

"I just go by Waxworker. It's my trainer tag. I hear such names are all the rage in the big cities. Is Heart a trainer tag, or your real name?"

Heart's Pokemon earn 12XP, divided out, and he earns 6XP.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

"I just go by Waxworker. It's my trainer tag. I hear such names are all the rage in the big cities. Is Heart a trainer tag, or your real name?"

Heart's Pokemon earn 12XP, divided out, and he earns 6XP.

"Its my name. Well, half-name but I prefer not tell my full name. Its...something personal. Anyway, thanks again Waxworker for that battle my friend. I hope we meet again someday." Then Heart decided to go. This day was tough. Then Heart when he was going to the Pokemon Center, he glimpse Shiva and decided to talk with her. "Hey Shiva, whats up?"

[Iron]

Tandal talking to Shiva happens at the Bonfire, Spirit. That is happening while you're battling.

But you would indeed run into Shiva (not Tandal) as she's heading back for the night.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Tandal: "You should keep your money. I had a small windfall recently and my family will not be in need once I arrive. Besides, your money will go farther back in civilization. But I thank you for the thought, and I do really hope you will write to me somehow. Or visit these lovely marshes again sometime." He shakes hands with Shiva.
"Yes, I would be glad to listen to you sing our treasured Skirl. The music is nothing without the right rare instrument and the right frame of mind, so you do not have to worry about accidentally summoning the Southern Wind."

The elder begins to play without a word. The melody is simple enough, and it repeats often, allowing Shiva to jump in when she is ready.

Oh. Well, if that's the thing, then Shiva agrees to that and packs away her money again. She wasn't quite sure what to do with it though... For now she was saving it, she can still buy a lot of new Pokeballs later but not in Arrowroot Village. She also thankfully returned his handshake, although her grasp is not very strong. It is friendly and appreciating though. At 'lovely marshes' she could only chuckle coyly.

The right rare instrument... Something about that rang in Shiva's mind. Guess they have to visit the Nature Preserve for this instrument. The song was written for flute originally, and they had magical flutes appearantly...

Uhm... Now that she shall - was about - to give it a real try, she did grew nervous. Stage fright! However, Nightshade nuzzling her Master from her place beside Chicorita giving out a calming aroma on their Master's shoulder did a fine job to easing her nerves. Eventually, after having repeated things in her mind alongside the melody the elder was playing, she coughed and... yes, it took a lot of courage from her. Her voice was low and relatively insecure among the first lines, but it almost naturally grew louder and more cheerful the more words she spoke. Sorry, sang. Chanted.

Lyrics

Hum
Breathe
Your breath is the southern wind.

Hum
Breathe
The forests have been thinned.

Cotton
And fruit
Grown tall by summer storm

Cotton
Fruit
Her wool will keep you warm

Hum and breath throughout the mangroves ring
Now bathed in water borne of swamp and spring.
The sleepy hunter watched the sky and grinned
His spirit carried on the breath of southern wind.

Hum
Breathe
The seasons pass us by

Hum
Breathe
See Mother Nature cry

Hum
Breath
SEE MOTHER NATURE CRY!
BECAUSE WE MAKE IT BRIGHT!

The last few lines came out louder and more cheerful from her than she may have expected on her own. In fact, she couldn't help herself but to underline them with a graceful sweeping gesture now looking higher than the bonfire that she was oserving and concentrating on the whole time, as if she was welcoming the Incarnate with her open arms.

(Like this, this is a good picture of the gesture I had in mind, except Shiva's in sitting position)