[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Nice, you got Shiva to actually say more words. She stares at Nathan for a moment in an unreadable expression before replying in a neutral tone.

"I'm aware of the fact that humanity enjoys to mess with nature including accidental, Nathan. In fact, I'm well aware as despite living and having grown up in a metropolis I've worked on a personal closure to nature and its energies, so I'm actually not starting to...what words did the eremit uses... 'follow a respectful attitude towards the soil' from now on just because the eremit told us as I feel like I subliminally already followed a similar path before." ... "Me and Ven will also be busy for most of the week, but you can certainly indulce in any researches anyway."

She'll probably be a little more actively aware of it, though.

[Lord Windos]

"...there's more to what he said than just the ruins.  Yes, that's probably a good place to start, but this isn't the first time humans have royally screwed with the natural order of things, accidental or on purpose.  I'm well aware we need to keep our own interests in mind too, but he wants us to be more mindful of our impact.  I don't think anyone truly wants to live in a world without pokemon, or one where, Arceus forbid, the pokemon have turned against us."

"Yes, but my point still stands: humanity must look after itself first in the grand scheme of things. I fully agree that people should be more mindful of the potential consequence of their activities in regards to nature, and minimize their more.....unhealthy interactions with it, as not doing so will only lead to ruination for all in short or long term. However, mankind must also be aware of its own needs simulatenously while doing so. If their was a choice between benefiting humanity and adversely affecting the environment in the process, or preserving nature at a non-negligible cost to us, my choice would be for humanity. I would not be made lightly or without foreknowledge of the lasting implication so that I or other could correct for, but I would stand by my decision. Nobody wishes to be without or unnecessarily conflict with Pokémon, Nathan, and I desperately hope that it will never come to that conclusion due to foolishness on our parts, be it good or ill intentioned......"

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan sits quietly and thinks.  Forthright squirms a little, and Nathan shifts his position to accommodate for her.

"...just make sure to spread the word too, Shiva.  That was a part of the promise we made as well.  And I'm not one to break a promise.  It's the little things that count, even in the big picture.  The details are what make the image beautiful as a whole, no matter how ugly some of them might be in comparison to the rest."

...

Kirlia unclenches his fists at this point.  Tries to relax.  Wouldn't do Nathan any good if he was still riled up while Nathan was trying to calm down...

[Spiritmon]

"I know my opinion dont matter much, but sometimes the humans dont deserve everytime the chance. If I would choose between humanity and the nature...I confess I would not be capable to make such choice. I a traveler who go from Region to Region, to meet pokemons, some much rare. Sometimes I even travel alone since I have more easy conection with Pokemon than humans. I not saying I dont make humans friends or interact with people, but I more conect with nature than humanity. Humanity in the other side use pokemon to many evil ways: Team Rocket, Team Magma and Aqua, team plasma, etc. Many of them use the power of nature, the pokemon, only and only satisfy they desire and ambition for destruction and world domination. Humanity in your nature have good and evil inside. I not saying everyone is bad, since there people who really make the different in make the good. But many, MANY evil people dont deserve to save. Thats of course my opinion. Sometimes humans threat pokemon as slaves."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

The 'power or nature'... There's also the 'glory of nature'. There's something magical about that thought to Shiva, something that empowers her, was it the aid of the stars above? Everthing on the planet has some energy within it, every object here is a refection of astrological and spiritual powers... As above, so below.

"...just make sure to spread the word too, Shiva.  That was a part of the promise we made as well.  And I'm not one to break a promise." (...)

Shiva shrugs at this, then deciding to watch the floor in search for any patterns in it. "I let actions speak instead of words in this case. I know what I'm doing."

...Internally, she felt semi-hurted by this. Possibly wounded in what amount of pride was hidding within her. Her inner voice told her that she doesn't need to allow herself being told what to do by someone who not only was some years younger than her but also less mature in mind than she was, as well as she was INDEED aware what she was doing/desired to do to spread the word and bless the earth with her Pokemon and her actions, period. Was it...a bad idea to speak up in the first place...?

[Dragonstrike]

Shiva shrugs at this, then deciding to watch the floor in search for any patterns in it. "I let actions speak instead of words in this case. I know what I'm doing."

Nathan goes quiet again.  Thinks.  Hmmm...

Insight's getting leveled to 3 at long last for 20 exp.  Yeah, there's a reason for this.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Shiva shrugs at this, then deciding to watch the floor in search for any patterns in it. "I let actions speak instead of words in this case. I know what I'm doing."

...Internally, she felt semi-hurted by this. Possibly wounded in what amount of pride that was hidding within her. Her inner voice told her that she doesn't need to allow herself being told what to do by someone who not only was some years younger than her but also less mature in mind than she was, as well as she was INDEED aware what she was doing/desired to do to spread the word and bless the earth wth her Pokemon and her actions,  period. Was it...a bad idea to speak up in the first place...?

Ventus was quick to pick up on the sudden spike in doubt and negativitiy in his dearest friend, and was even swifter to connect the change in desposition to what Nathan said based on the small fuss between the two. He gave an rather admonishing look to the boy for him needlessly needling her for not sharing the same methodology as themselves, before giving Shiva a pat on the back and a kind smile, hoping to cheer them up before they fully delve into a depressive funk.

[Dragonstrike]

Ventus was quick to pick up on the sudden spike in doubt and negativitiy in his dearest friend, and was even swifter to connect the change in desposition to what Nathan said based on the small fuss between the two. He gave an rather admonishing look to the boy for him needlessly needling her for not sharing the same methodology as themselves, before giving Shiva a pat on the back and a kind smile, hoping to cheer them up before they fully delve into a depressive funk.

Nathan shrugs, goes back to thinking.  Maybe...yes, maybe that could work...it certainly wouldn't be helping to boost his own confidence, though...

Kirlia gives Nathan a puzzled, slightly worried look.  He's not quite sure what Nathan's thinking right now...

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

That indeed helped to some point, and reminded Shiva on why she was feeling close to Ven. She gave him a very quick look that clearly said 'Thank you'.

[Iron]

"As a Gym Leader, it is my personal duty to protect the humans in my charge. I do that by spreading useful technologies, defending them from forces that try to take their rights, and using my power to increase value for all. Naturally, my power comes from my Pokemon allies, so there is much I owe them. I made no promises to this mysterious eremite, so I feel my hands are not tied in this matter, but I will allow you five to do as you please."

"That said, my constituency would not have prospered without your intervention. So, what would you like to do from here? Shall I clarify that it was not I who saved the city, or would you prefer your anonymity be preserved, leaving you free to act without bother? Either way, I should like to give you something in light of your service. I possess some Beldum or Magnemite eggs and new hatches which you may have. I will give you first priority for gym battles, and I will give you one golden Nugget apiece. These are from my personal stores and do not represent the official position of the Stair City Gym or League."

"What are our next steps in assaulting the Skull Ruins? Should we leave it alone, watched, until a new threat arises? Shall we delve inside, identify this Golem character (which I must research), and assault it directly?"