[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Seems to me like we have a plan for Juni, so assume she's all tied up and being dragged along with at least one of you.

What actions do you want to take in 1005AD?

For the most part he pack it all the items Terra gave to him and Nathan and to be ready to continue the journey.

(How much XP we get in the ambush against Juni @Iron?)

[Mikaruge108]

Seems to me like we have a plan for Juni, so assume she's all tied up and being dragged along with at least one of you.

What actions do you want to take in 1005AD?

Spira'll go to the volcano and maybe collect soot, but he'll definitely be spending time there with Hida.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Original Post

Shiva senses the Pokemon would probably be happiest set free or adopted. The League will keep them as evidence for a while, though it'll treat them a lot better than Scimitars do.

You're not sure how registering them will work. Depends on what the Scims did to register them in the first place.

Here's her list that she has on her:

-Alakazam
-Starmie
-Togepi
-Gengar
-Sceptile
-Darmanitan

You wager they'd be pretty disobedient and unhappy at first.

So many various Pokemon Juni's having with her, and almost all of 'em in their final form! Well, apart from that Togepi, how such a disrespectful and harsh woman like Juni's carrying such a in-need-of-harmony Baby Pokemon with her, Shiva is pretty innocent and suprised about. That, and a huge and warm wave of affection and sympathy washes over her as she spots the smol creature, Ventus even smiles in that characteristic and sweet manner to her in her thoughts! To hell will Shiva leave this Togepi in the hands of the Scimitars.

More automatically than consciously she draws one particular Pokeball, from it a familiar and serene archangel manifests: Raphael spreads his wings, shakes himself a bit and then gives Shiva a questioning and curious look alongside a greeting coo. She makes him take a look at that small Togepi inside that sphere, telling Raphael "Look... This lil' one's a Pokemon of the SCIMITARS, which you might know your father detested and dispised. I'd happily take them into my care to free them from their hands - would you agree, Raphael? Would you, maybe, like to have a tiny little brother or sister?" 

Means, Shiva definitely wishes to adopt that Togepi of Juni if Raphael reacts positively to that idea as well.

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That big and very green Sceptile also receives interested looks from Shiva, but for a very different reason: She can't help but to feel sorry for this noble and strong gecko, it was a sad though to imagine them being just as bored as that Baltoy from Geordie. A Sceptile either belongs in the hands of a capable Trainer or into the heart of the jungle, and while Shiva WOULD have an interest in keeping that 'Mon, it'll probably outright overestimate her as she feels it's a looong way until Sceptile would respect any new owner. How fitting that Shiva wishes to head into the nearby rainforest anyway - speaking about killing two birds with one stone.

Means, Shiva would also wish to take this Sceptile of Juni with her to set them free in the rainforest. Could she try to obtain a seed from Sceptile's back before doing so? They're very rich in nutrients which she is aware of.


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That infamous Alakazam of Juni receives very mixed glances from the natural fae enthusiast, a lot of unspoken words are exchanged as she gazes this superior Psychic Type straight into the eyes through the sphere. Something's telling her that it might be a bad idea or some sort of waste to set them free, a wild Alakazam also doesn't sound right. They're a Pokemon of the Scimitars, has traveled with the leader of the Water Clan for a long time, Shiva has experience with the care of Pokemon that channel strong psychic power by now, and given how Alakazam remember anything since being an Abra they might be able to tell her more about a Pokemon's dailylife/handling as a Scimitar's/Almanac's Pokemon. She also can't help but to wonder how they're react towards Helios and the other way round.

Means, Shiva would wish to accept this Alakazam of Juni as well, the plan's to keep them at first.


EDIT: To match what's been stated what GM told in MetaThread, only Togepi will be it. All other Pokemon are fine to be given to Detective Thrawn for containment and the evidence-aspect.

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What actions do you want to take in 1005AD?

I've probably already spoiled that once or twice, but once everything's handled with Juni's Pokemon Shiva would straight up wish to venture into that rainforest area please!~ I'd guess there's an Encounter List for this habitat, which I'd like to see at first before deciding on any specific action. Using an Encounter Slot to search for any valuable/rare/worthy/edible plants and natural items is always an option, Shiva has a general interest to take as much from that Great Forest as possible now that she knows it'll be logged completely in some years. That Millenium Comet is also yet far away enough to not worry about it yet.

Terra's welcome to join as a guard and companion, and Tropius is summoned to come along as well for the sake of visiting his species' natural habitat. Maybe there'll even be wild fruit he can munch on to heart's content, or other wild Tropius!!


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Original Post

I know exactly what Nathan and Gallade are going to want to do.

Shiva probably eventually hears a nervous sounding *ahem* from behind her.

And of course, she finds Nathan and Gallade when she turns around.

"...so...uh...would ya mind if we borrow Pancham for a little bit, Shiva?  His help would be...well...helpful...Gallade's still trying to learn..."

Gallade punches the air, tightens his fist when it reaches the theoretical point of impact...

"...yeah...that...Drain Punch.  Just...needs a little more refining..."

About that request Shiva doesn't even have to think twice, she looks around as she picks up a very vivid nervosity from right behind her in faint startle - upon realizing that it's just Nathan being a bit meek, she chuckles a bit and gifts him a kind smile that asks him to speak his mind.

"Huh, sure. He'll probably rejoice to help such a bigger and more imposing Fighting Type out in such a way!~ ^o^ I wanted to have him enjoy some secure action anyway, so good timing. Maybe you'd also find some time to either have Gallade and him spar in a friendly way for the sake of training, or meditate together? He already practiced some Ta Chi with me, so that'll match well!" Having said that, the smol and special panda gets summoned from his Ball, he lets out a heartfelt yawn before stretching his capable muscles with eager, his fists are practically ASKING to get to punch something! Shiva explains the situation to her young one, asking him to behave and wishing him lots of fun, before he'll be given into Nathan's temporal care. His Ball however Shiva would like to keep at her person.

Could this helping-out-with-tutoring and afterwards spar or meditation possibly count as an independant Training Session for Pancham, Iron? I'd feel it sounds fitting, it's been a while since Pancham has seen some activity.

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

Shiva senses the Pokemon would probably be happiest set free or adopted. The League will keep them as evidence for a while, though it'll treat them a lot better than Scimitars do.

You're not sure how registering them will work. Depends on what the Scims did to register them in the first place.

Here's her list that she has on her:

-Alakazam
-Starmie
-Togepi
-Gengar
-Sceptile
-Darmanitan

You wager they'd be pretty disobedient and unhappy at first.

When Spira sees Juni's Pokemon, he takes particular notice in her Gengar "Hmm... Gengar, sure they are hard to train once they are fully evolved, but they're one of the more powerful Ghost Pokemon to use." meaning if no-one else is interested, Spira will be adopting the Gengar.

[Dragonstrike]

Probably about time that I put in a theme for this jungle area, right?

A Foray into the Jungle: Southern Jungle - Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

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Nathan probably notices everyone's interest in Juni's pokemon at this point.  He sighs and approaches the group.

"...guys, the League will want those pokemon as evidence.  We probably shouldn't take any of them until the League says we can, or we won't be much better than pokemon thieves.  I'd recommend we let Detective Thrawn hold on to all of them for the time being.  And also the money."  (seeing as we've not really discussed what to do with the money, I figured we might as well just hand it to Thrawn for him to handle)

Just wanted to say something IC to clarify the situation.

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Once Pancham has had the situation explained to him, Nathan mutters a quiet "...thanks."  Then he and Gallade head off to start training.

...though Gallade casts a backwards glance at Shiva that's accompanied by feelings of...uncertainty?  It's only for a moment though before Gallade's turned back to focusing on the training, as he's eager to finally learn this move...

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The Drain Punch tutoring should be a relatively simple affair, and Pancham is welcome to spar and meditate with Gallade immediately afterwards.  Gallade knows what to do by now, so Nathan only has to give him loose direction on how to execute the attack and make sure Pancham knows that's the move Gallade needs assistance with.

Final Drain Punch Tutoring Session!
Roll: Is this even necessary since Pancham's +1 success from assisting will almost guarantee Gallade finally learns the move?

[Mikaruge108]

Spira sighs at what Nathan said, but silently agreeing, and does what I stated above, and heads toward the volcanoes.

[Spiritmon]

As for Heart, training session with Mudkip, Typhon and Rose @Iron.

[Iron]

Spoiler

Seems to me like we have a plan for Juni, so assume she's all tied up and being dragged along with at least one of you.

What actions do you want to take in 1005AD?

For the most part he pack it all the items Terra gave to him and Nathan and to be ready to continue the journey.

(How much XP we get in the ambush against Juni @Iron?)

That was pretty much a done deal after your earlier victory, but I'll give each trainer 2Xp for heroism. And any Pokemon who was in that previous battle gains 1 Happiness seeing Juni face consequences!

[Iron]

Seems to me like we have a plan for Juni, so assume she's all tied up and being dragged along with at least one of you.

What actions do you want to take in 1005AD?

Spira'll go to the volcano and maybe collect soot, but he'll definitely be spending time there with Hida.

Hida is a simple Pokemon. He enjoys doing simple tasks with Spira. He doesn't stay on task very well, opting instead to leave trails through the soot.

Survival: (4)(3) You collect one unit of soot. It's nice and thick here.

There are other Slugma living on the slopes of the volcano, as well as Torkoal, Heatmor, and Numel. You also see Magmar tracks.

For Rock types, you see all the Roggenrola line, a Rhydon, and some strange fire-adapted Shuckle and Crustle with obsidian carapaces. Looks like humans have been hunting the obsidian Pokes.

[Mikaruge108]

my last post before lurch in 2014

(not at a physical keyboard right now and probably won't be online Black Friday, so I'll keep this concise enough for now.)
-Spira doesn't have anything to help restrain the Scimitar
-While he likes the Scimitar's goals he doesn't like the villianous ways they're going about them and is not in favor of letting any of them free
-He'll spend time with Noire to increase her loyalty for now.

(seeing as I'm able to retcon this I'll add that Spira finds a spot to hide the Midnight Seed before the lurch to 1005 AD)