[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

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(...)

He'll look through Terra's stuff since you offered, and it might help prove your innocence. He doesn't care about weapons - they're less dangerous than a Pokemon anyway.

Terra only has Potions, various healing Items and Berries, 1 Hurtloam, 1 Black Belt, his Climbing Gear and rations, a TM for Wil-lo-wisp and Blank Discs, lots of empty Potion Bottles, 4 Pokeballs (Empty), his weapons, the Large Saddle he bought, and various other personal affects, like letters from his parents, personal mementos, etc.. That should all for that!

Spoiler

Medicham seems to dislike Gallade and Gothitelle because they might meddle in the future. No one is sure yet whether these three Pokemon are at cross-purposes or not, but they're all meddlers and prophets.

When asked about their purposes, they all point southeast. Except Dizzy and Calam, who show up long enough to point north.

I think Shiranui and Yogi would be kindred spirits. The Guts buff won't stack with Medicham's own buffs, but if Shiranui were to buff himself twice using Guts + something else, Yogi could copy that sum with Psych Up.

Mind Reader can read surface emotions, reactions, and intentions. It's not great with language. Sometimes Medicham seems to pick up on the occasional simple thought or simple command, which might also work on a surprised target.

Medicham enjoys these athletic feats, though, and seems a little relieved that his new master is still acting like-minded.

*Flashback?*

- Terra is somewhat confused by their disdain for his fellow prophets/meddlers, since they are from the future and have already technically 'changed' it there, but he doesn't comment on it besides helplessly shrugging his shoulders and letting the matter rest for now. Some things are just beyond his keen, and hopefully Yogi will come to at least tolerate Gallade/Gothitelle in the future. Perhaps literally, since it hasn't been made clear if Yogi knows if the group were originally from the future/been hoping through time, and therefore have already been 'mucking about' with the timeline.

- He's just as confused (If not more so) when Yogi and ALL the other Psychic types point Southeast while the Disaster Duo point North (Does Terra know what lies in that direct/anything important those ways?) , before just letting out a *Sigh* and shrugging it off in ignorant acceptance. He'll find out what the Psychics/Darks mean by their actions one day or won't, so he'll not stress himself out over trying to decipher the vagueness of their gestures.

- As for the experimentation, Terra's satisfied and proud with the results and shares as much with Yogi, more or less saying that he's impressed by their physical and mental Strength, that they'll be putting it to good use together in the coming days, and that together they'll strive to grow even stronger and tougher, for you always try to reach the limit, surpass them, and then achieve even greater heights. Despite Terra's frustration, confusion, and concern over Yogi's strangeness/strained interactions, he still accepts them wholeheartedly , won't treat them any differently, and genuinely wants to be a good friend/partner to them. Terra is the type of man that will accept almost anyone/thing warts and all, and without judgement unless they warrant it. He's simple and good like that!

*Flashback End?, onto the 'Present'*

Terra would accept a card from Thrawn, and simply bid him a good day + luck on his investigation, as my character really doesn't have much to ask about the whole matter besides 'Are we (the group) in trouble (Which has been cleared/answered)?' and 'What are you going to do now about what happened?' . He'll (and I) leave the important questioning to the rest of the group, if they have any to do themselves still.

[Dragonstrike]

"Elminster made a perfunctory search and saw neither the babies nor the victim. I believe the police will probably search as much of the ruins as they can for him, or they may need to escalate it to a Gym Leader. No one else has seen him since Flora. Elminster thinks he may have run deeper into the Ruins."

He's able to confirm that the caravan of Babies is the same one you helped, and he doesn't seem liable to search any bags. 

"I'll give you my card and you can call me in addition to the police if you see anything related to this case. That includes hooded figures or anything Ruins-related. Oh, or drilling/cartography equipment. Anything else you want to know from any of us?"

Present Time!

"...I see...I hope he's got a lot of confidence in his skills, then...and a plan to get out..."

Nathan is quite relieved that his bag is not being searched.  There's some stuff in there that is better off staying a secret, after all.

...but there's still that underlying worry for that person.  If it does to turn out to be who Nathan thinks it could potentially be, then he's probably fine, but...why would he even be there in the first place?

Nathan will take one of those business cards from the PI, mostly to be polite.  He's not sure if he'll have a chance to use it, but maybe it'll come in handy for some reason?  Better to have it than to not, right?  "...so the investigation is still in the search and gather evidence stage, huh?  Well...be careful, then.  Something's telling me these hooded figures know what they're doing, and that this wasn't random...if we hear more, we'll let you know."

When asked about their purposes, they all point southeast. Except Dizzy and Calam, who show up long enough to point north.

Past Time!

(Well, if Gallade and Calam are directly involved in this now, guess I can write out a reaction for Nathan...)

South...east?  As in, they're pointing towards Botanville and/or the Hog Potato Swamp now instead of Teazel Valley?  And to the north of Route 13 is...Liverwort.  And The Great Divide.  And Charring Cross.  And Earthstar Forest.  Well, and Almanac's Research Lab too, of course...that's probably what Dizzy is referring to, at least...

Hmmmm...these directions have Nathan just a little confused, to be honest.  Obviously, he can't claim to be able to entirely comprehend what prophetic pokemon are thinking and what their prophecies mean, but...

...does that mean that whatever they had to do on the way to Teazel Valley is done?

Nathan doesn't voice any of this, just thinks it.  He's deeeep in thought

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"I'll give you my card and you can call me in addition to the police if you see anything related to this case. That includes hooded figures or anything Ruins-related. Oh, or drilling/cartography equipment. Anything else you want to know from any of us?"

(Yes, I have something I'd like to ask the good detective before things can progress. It should be typed up within some minutes.)

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"Elminster made a perfunctory search and saw neither the babies nor the victim. I believe the police will probably search as much of the ruins as they can for him, or they may need to escalate it to a Gym Leader. No one else has seen him since Flora. Elminster thinks he may have run deeper into the Ruins."

He's able to confirm that the caravan of Babies is the same one you helped, and he doesn't seem liable to search any bags. 

"I'll give you my card and you can call me in addition to the police if you see anything related to this case. That includes hooded figures or anything Ruins-related. Oh, or drilling/cartography equipment. Anything else you want to know from any of us?"

He'll look through Terra's stuff since you offered, and it might help prove your innocence. He doesn't care about weapons - they're less dangerous than a Pokemon anyway.

Shiva listened with much attention, by now she had a hard time to not display the worry within her. But the opening that this gentleman was at least with his dear Baby Pokemon was a relief, she was happy that she was able to aid in reuniting them safely. "Oh, right... is it alright if you'd be to give me the name of this man being trapped within the Ruins, detective? Just in case I hear or read up anything, one can catch up on a lot while traveling - both deliberately and by accident."

That'll be all from her side then, she'd see them all off in a kind way before taking a deep breath. All this ruccus in the morning wasn't much of her liking, but at least she was able to whitewash them all almost solely. She'd rejoice over a voiced thank-you, but it wouldn't be the first time there won't be some, and so Shiva simply proceeds with the usual: Feeding all her Pokemon and enjoy a hot morning coffee, black as sin. She'll silently offer one to Spira/@Mikaruge108 as well with the words "Here. Want some? You, eh, look like you haven't slept very well. Besides, does that sealed ball indeed contain one of these...Linkite? Will you keep it?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Medicham seems to dislike Gallade and Gothitelle because they might meddle in the future. No one is sure yet whether these three Pokemon are at cross-purposes or not, but they're all meddlers and prophets.

When asked about their purposes, they all point southeast. Except Dizzy and Calam, who show up long enough to point north.

Hummmm. If it's possible and reasonable to do, can I please have a rolled Insight Check to see whether Shiva is able to understand to a degree why Gothitelle now points to the South East? It's been her who brought the hint to travel in direction Elanor from Cress City by mentioning Cottonee as help to stop that danger from the meteor. (That was during that bonding ritual where their bond maximized, proof) Shiva's not up to change direction now though unless it's very urgent.

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

"Elminster made a perfunctory search and saw neither the babies nor the victim. I believe the police will probably search as much of the ruins as they can for him, or they may need to escalate it to a Gym Leader. No one else has seen him since Flora. Elminster thinks he may have run deeper into the Ruins."

He's able to confirm that the caravan of Babies is the same one you helped, and he doesn't seem liable to search any bags. 

"I'll give you my card and you can call me in addition to the police if you see anything related to this case. That includes hooded figures or anything Ruins-related. Oh, or drilling/cartography equipment. Anything else you want to know from any of us?"

He'll look through Terra's stuff since you offered, and it might help prove your innocence. He doesn't care about weapons - they're less dangerous than a Pokemon anyway.

Shiva listened with much attention, by now she had a hard time to not display the worry within her. But the opening that this gentleman was at least with his dear Baby Pokemon was a relief, she was happy that she was able to aid in reuniting them safely. "Oh, right... is it alright if you'd be to give me the name of this man being trapped within the Ruins, detective? Just in case I hear or read up anything, one can catch up on a lot while traveling - both deliberately and by accident."

That'll be all from her side then, she'd see them all off in a kind way before taking a deep breath. All this ruccus in the morning wasn't much of her liking, but at least she was able to whitewash them all almost solely. She'd rejoice over a voiced thank-you, but it wouldn't be the first time there won't be some, and so Shiva simply proceeds with the usual: Feeding all her Pokemon and enjoy a hot morning coffee, black as sin. She'll silently offer one to Spira/@Mikaruge108 as well with the words "Here. Want some? You, eh, look like you haven't slept very well. Besides, does that sealed ball indeed contain one of these...Linkite? Will you keep it?"

When offered the coffee, Spira accepts, and drinks it black as well. "Ah that strange-looking Pokemon, I do intend to keep it, even though the species is apparently dangerous. Who knows, it might be the first stepping stone to one of my dreams: Being the first Sinnoh Champion that specializes in Ghost-types."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Oh, Shiva doesn't really mind that this creature's appearantly dangerous - she still thinks that it is in safe and well hands now! Hooray also for her not having to kindly ask to maybe not trade it away unless he would want to foist a highly dangerous and violent Chainite on some poor innocent person just because.

Huh. "What a nice and neat dream. May I , eh, ask what made you specialize in Ghosts in the first place actually? Are they...really as hard to train as the books usually say?"

[Mikaruge108]

Huh. "What a nice and neat dream. May I , eh, ask what made you specialize in Ghosts in the first place actually? Are they...really as hard to train as the books usually say?"

"I've always had a way with Ghost Pokemon, some of them, such as Spiritomb, are very unpredictable and hard to train, but others, such as Duskull are easier to get along with." Spira seems lost in thought for a moment then says, "I know both of those from experience; Toya I caught as a Duskull back in Sinnoh, and a girl I trained alongside of got on the wrong side of a Spiritomb, she would've been 18 in '25."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"I've always had a way with Ghost Pokemon, some of them, such as Spiritomb, are very unpredictable and hard to train, but others, such as Duskull are easier to get along with." Spira seems lost in thought for a moment then says, "I know both of those from experience; Toya I caught as a Duskull back in Sinnoh, and a girl I trained alongside of got on the wrong side of a Spiritomb, she would've been 18 in '25."

Ah... Been mindblown by bulbapedia.

Spoiler

Oh. Shiva has no idea what the current day is (a search through the thread only revealed 'still 3 years in the past'), but she'll certainly remember the '25 now out of respect. She'll also pick up that state-of-lost-in-thought, and for a while nothing is heard from her as a response and the only sounds breaking the silence are occasional sips of coffee, Vaporeon happily digging into her breakfast and the usual sounds of a campsite in the morning.

After a while, she carefully gives Spira a compassionate and empathic pat on the back alongside a soft "...I see. I think her soul is...happy that you keep her in mind and heart."

[Iron]

"Elminster made a perfunctory search and saw neither the babies nor the victim. I believe the police will probably search as much of the ruins as they can for him, or they may need to escalate it to a Gym Leader. No one else has seen him since Flora. Elminster thinks he may have run deeper into the Ruins."

He's able to confirm that the caravan of Babies is the same one you helped, and he doesn't seem liable to search any bags. 

"I'll give you my card and you can call me in addition to the police if you see anything related to this case. That includes hooded figures or anything Ruins-related. Oh, or drilling/cartography equipment. Anything else you want to know from any of us?"

Present Time!

"...I see...I hope he's got a lot of confidence in his skills, then...and a plan to get out..."

Nathan is quite relieved that his bag is not being searched.  There's some stuff in there that is better off staying a secret, after all.

...but there's still that underlying worry for that person.  If it does to turn out to be who Nathan thinks it could potentially be, then he's probably fine, but...why would he even be there in the first place?

Nathan will take one of those business cards from the PI, mostly to be polite.  He's not sure if he'll have a chance to use it, but maybe it'll come in handy for some reason?  Better to have it than to not, right?  "...so the investigation is still in the search and gather evidence stage, huh?  Well...be careful, then.  Something's telling me these hooded figures know what they're doing, and that this wasn't random...if we hear more, we'll let you know."

When asked about their purposes, they all point southeast. Except Dizzy and Calam, who show up long enough to point north.

Past Time!

(Well, if Gallade and Calam are directly involved in this now, guess I can write out a reaction for Nathan...)

South...east?  As in, they're pointing towards Botanville and/or the Hog Potato Swamp now instead of Teazel Valley?  And to the north of Route 13 is...Liverwort.  And The Great Divide.  And Charring Cross.  And Earthstar Forest.  Well, and Almanac's Research Lab too, of course...that's probably what Dizzy is referring to, at least...

Hmmmm...these directions have Nathan just a little confused, to be honest.  Obviously, he can't claim to be able to entirely comprehend what prophetic pokemon are thinking and what their prophecies mean, but...

...does that mean that whatever they had to do on the way to Teazel Valley is done?

Nathan doesn't voice any of this, just thinks it.  He's deeeep in thought

Oh that's my bad, I meant southwest. Same as they have been saying all along.