[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

That said, Terra packs up his stuff and goes to find the young intellectual at wherever he choose to dig at, and promptly + happily showed him how much MSC , before asking how they did with utmost innocence. He didn't know how much they got, after all, but given how smart and meticulous they are, they must have gotten plenty of valuable metals himself!

Nathan shrugs.  "Got a little bit.  Think the vein I was mining was rather dry, though...didn't find as much as I was expecting to.  Nice to see you got a decent haul, however."

[Lord Windos]

That said, Terra packs up his stuff and goes to find the young intellectual at wherever he choose to dig at, and promptly + happily showed him how much MSC , before asking how they did with utmost innocence. He didn't know how much they got, after all, but given how smart and meticulous they are, they must have gotten plenty of valuable metals himself!

Nathan shrugs.  "Got a little bit.  Think the vein I was mining was rather dry, though...didn't find as much as I was expecting to.  Nice to see you got a decent haul, however."

Terra frowns. "Hm....not good. Need lot of MSC for experiment. Here."

And like that, the steely brawler hands over 2 of his recently mined units of MSC to the boy!

"*Nods* Now you have enough......I hope. If you need more, can dig for it later."

There! Both our characters have 4 chunks of MSC now (If we count Terra's Deoxys MSC)! Nobody's getting short charged in this Encounter!

[Dragonstrike]

Terra frowns. "Hm....not good. Need lot of MSC for experiment. Here."

And like that, the steely brawler hands over 2 of his recently mined units of MSC to the boy!

"*Nods* Now you have enough......I hope. If you need more, can dig for it later."

There! Both our characters have 4 chunks of MSC now (If we count Terra's Deoxys MSC)! Nobody's getting short charged in this Encounter!

Nathan simply nods to Terra as he takes the MSC.  "Thanks.  Definitely interested to see what Dedenne might be able to do with this...if it's potent enough, maybe it could directly mess with the Scimitars' gauntlets and prevent them from working properly...might depend on what kind of tech they use in their gauntlets, though...hmmmm..."  Nathan's deep in thought as he considers how to go about these upcoming experiments...and also half hoping that Dedenne will decide to stay once they're done.  She might if the tests yield positive results, since it's not like she'd be able to easily get her paws on raw MSC by herself if she wanted to continue using it in combination with her electrical abilities...

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

They narrow their eyes at you when you ask about the Moon Stones, and one of the Clefable makes a shushing motion at the Clefairy.

This is a secret! The Moon Stones are hustled back underground, but even more fairies appear to replace them. One passes you a polished pebble of MSC and folds your hand around it.

They get a mischievous look in their eyes and attempt to communicate with you via a little shimmying dance. You know instantly what it means - they are inviting you to play?

......Oh. As the fae look at her so tellingly, Shiva intentionally places her hands onto her mouth as if she has just said something inacceptable. Now she was undenyably feeling bad for asking. "I'm sorry! Haha, but I understand... I won't ask again, and I won't tell anyone about you. Promise!" Then, she smiles a bit embarrassed and watches with interest how they pack the stones back underground.

She screeches weakly but no less excitingly as one of them touches her hand to pass something, with eyes full of these for her characteristic sparkles she dares to take a look what she's been gifted. "Is that, ehm, is that for me?! That's really kind of you... I'll take good care of this piece, thank you!!" She smiles dearly and closes her hand protectively over this polished MSC pebble. Hehe, she believes she gets it now.

Their invitation to play - that is met with very mixed feelings from the natural fae enthusiast, but she does well in not show that. Part of her is very enraptured and flattered, another part almost alarmed. Members of the Fairy Type can be so deceptively and it's uncommon for the Clefairy Line to behave like that...? But maybe they are acting like that because it's her... She's very unsure and quietly communicates to Cottonee to be on guard. "That was a wonderful dance. Eh, and... I guess there's nothing wrong with a bit of playing, so alright then. ^_^ What would you like to do...?"


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Mechanics:
That's a very interesting Encounter! Shiva will agree to play, but will keep herself attentive and careful the whole time. So will Cottonee. That whould prevent her from falling for them or being lured by them in a negative way.
Humm, my goal by now is to either have one of them join me or obtaining a Moonstone. And there's still shiny Pachirisu.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Spoiler

The Nuzzle attack does nothing at all, strangely. That makes D-Pikachu pretty nervous!

Xatu does a Future Sight, however:
Future Sight
(5)(6)(5)(1)(4)(3) (2)(5)(6)(6)(2)(6) It will be a critical hit!

A round passes, and a strange humming emanates from the pond. It splits into three part harmony. When the Future Sight strikes, it causes a giant cannonball, splashing a bunch of water and mud out of the pond!

Which reveals a score of Tympole, a few fat Palpitoad, and two giant Seismitoad sitting in the mud. The Palpitoad provide percussion with a smacking sound from their sound organs. The Tympole sing the high harmony, and the two Seismitoad provide a bass so deep and loud it is shaking the meadow. The effect I'm picturing sounds a little like this song, except wordless of course.

They don't seem aggressive, though the ones that took the Future Sight attack have wriggled away into the mud and ceased singing. The rest just seem to be enjoying themselves. The effect feels like they are singing to celebrate something or someone, though.

Heart bow in respect towards the Water/Ground Pokemon, in apology for the future sight. "I sorry for that great family of Pokemons. I get myself scare after see the odd movement of the Water, and I already get nuked by a few Electrode Explosion. I beg for forgiviness for Future Sight you guys." Then Heart have a idea. He grab the Pokeballs of Caesar, Rose and Netune and ask to the family of Water/Ground ground band. "Mind if I and my other Pokemon join with you guys to sing and celebrate too? This is a apologize for my previous behavior. I have some music instruments who could help." Heart put out the Shamisen, Brass Drum and the Acoustic Guitar.

If they permit @Iron, Heart, Xatu, D-Pikachu, Rose, Netune and Caesar will join with the music song! In this case Iron what instruments is better for this situation?

The frogs happily allow you to join their celebration. They swivel to point their faces northwest.

The drum is perfect for this, but the two stringed instruments could help as well.

(I know the perfect choice of music)

[Full Length Duet] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Link & Zelda's Duet


Heart begin to play the Shamisen together with their Pokemon, and their Pokemon begin to sing. Well, not exatcly a human sing, but more like something close to a sing in Pokemon Language just like the video. Heart have also take out Moltres Egg out of the Bag to listen and feel the song between humans and Pokemon. Heart sometimes play each instrument, with Rose beside him, helping to play instruments along with any Pokemon who could play the Harp or at least the Brass Drum.

"Moltres, a time ago I have show you hatred and angst...but now, I want to show you love and sympaty. Fire its a powerful element. It can bring destruction and suffering." Heart then with his control over Earthpower create little fireflies in his hands. Its just illumination, no real power, but something to increase the performance around them. "But fire can also bring warm, peace and understanding between all living beings. And also...rebirth."

Heart then release the fireflies, to illuminate the lake, with them shining the lake. D-Pikachu look to these strange shining things and try to grab one of them, but its have disapear in the moment he touch.

Heart could feel his conection of Earthpower become strong. Using 12 XP to increase Earthpower from 2 to 3. He become wiser a the time he understand more or the nature and Pokemon.

@Iron, for the music/Performance its gonna be Dex+Knowledge+Peform = 11D6

To the summon of the Fire Flies for extra perform I think it could be Insight+Knowledge+Earthpower = 9D6

Not going to use Moltres energy in this @Iron, only Heart own skill in the use of Earthpower. He got a little better since the first time he receive Jirachi Bless.

[Iron]

They narrow their eyes at you when you ask about the Moon Stones, and one of the Clefable makes a shushing motion at the Clefairy.

This is a secret! The Moon Stones are hustled back underground, but even more fairies appear to replace them. One passes you a polished pebble of MSC and folds your hand around it.

They get a mischievous look in their eyes and attempt to communicate with you via a little shimmying dance. You know instantly what it means - they are inviting you to play?

......Oh. As the fae look at her so tellingly, Shiva intentionally places her hands onto her mouth as if she has just said something inacceptable. Now she was undenyably feeling bad for asking. "I'm sorry! Haha, but I understand... I won't ask again, and I won't tell anyone about you. Promise!" Then, she smiles a bit embarrassed and watches with interest how they pack the stones back underground.

She screeches weakly but no less excitingly as one of them touches her hand to pass something, with eyes full of these for her characteristic sparkles she dares to take a look what she's been gifted. "Is that, ehm, is that for me?! That's really kind of you... I'll take good care of this piece, thank you!!" She smiles dearly and closes her hand protectively over this polished MSC pebble. Hehe, she believes she gets it now.

Their invitation to play - that is met with very mixed feelings from the natural fae enthusiast, but she does well in not show that. Part of her is very enraptured and flattered, another part almost alarmed. Members of the Fairy Type can be so deceptively and it's uncommon for the Clefairy Line to behave like that...? But maybe they are acting like that because it's her... She's very unsure and quietly communicates to Cottonee to be on guard. "That was a wonderful dance. Eh, and... I guess there's nothing wrong with a bit of playing, so alright then. ^_^ What would you like to do...?"


-------------------
Mechanics:
That's a very interesting Encounter! Shiva will agree to play, but will keep herself attentive and careful the whole time. So will Cottonee. That whould prevent her from falling for them or being lured by them in a negative way.
Humm, my goal by now is to either have one of them join me or obtaining a Moonstone. And there's still shiny Pachirisu.

"Playing" isn't at all how you expect it to be. They begin with a quick circle, then they waggle their fingers in unison, and... what?!? You (and your Pokemon) feel almost weightless! A quick hop, and the Clef's launch themselves into the air! They're leaping 10 meters in a single bound, or 5 meters straight up!

They go moonwalking around, giggling in excitement and crashing into each other.

[Iron]

Spoiler

Spoiler

The Nuzzle attack does nothing at all, strangely. That makes D-Pikachu pretty nervous!

Xatu does a Future Sight, however:
Future Sight
(5)(6)(5)(1)(4)(3) (2)(5)(6)(6)(2)(6) It will be a critical hit!

A round passes, and a strange humming emanates from the pond. It splits into three part harmony. When the Future Sight strikes, it causes a giant cannonball, splashing a bunch of water and mud out of the pond!

Which reveals a score of Tympole, a few fat Palpitoad, and two giant Seismitoad sitting in the mud. The Palpitoad provide percussion with a smacking sound from their sound organs. The Tympole sing the high harmony, and the two Seismitoad provide a bass so deep and loud it is shaking the meadow. The effect I'm picturing sounds a little like this song, except wordless of course.

They don't seem aggressive, though the ones that took the Future Sight attack have wriggled away into the mud and ceased singing. The rest just seem to be enjoying themselves. The effect feels like they are singing to celebrate something or someone, though.

Heart bow in respect towards the Water/Ground Pokemon, in apology for the future sight. "I sorry for that great family of Pokemons. I get myself scare after see the odd movement of the Water, and I already get nuked by a few Electrode Explosion. I beg for forgiviness for Future Sight you guys." Then Heart have a idea. He grab the Pokeballs of Caesar, Rose and Netune and ask to the family of Water/Ground ground band. "Mind if I and my other Pokemon join with you guys to sing and celebrate too? This is a apologize for my previous behavior. I have some music instruments who could help." Heart put out the Shamisen, Brass Drum and the Acoustic Guitar.

If they permit @Iron, Heart, Xatu, D-Pikachu, Rose, Netune and Caesar will join with the music song! In this case Iron what instruments is better for this situation?

The frogs happily allow you to join their celebration. They swivel to point their faces northwest.

The drum is perfect for this, but the two stringed instruments could help as well.

(I know the perfect choice of music)

[Full Length Duet] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Link & Zelda's Duet


Heart begin to play the Shamisen together with their Pokemon, and their Pokemon begin to sing. Well, not exatcly a human sing, but more like something close to a sing in Pokemon Language just like the video. Heart have also take out Moltres Egg out of the Bag to listen and feel the song between humans and Pokemon. Heart sometimes play each instrument, with Rose beside him, helping to play instruments along with any Pokemon who could play the Harp or at least the Brass Drum.

"Moltres, a time ago I have show you hatred and angst...but now, I want to show you love and sympaty. Fire its a powerful element. It can bring destruction and suffering." Heart then with his control over Earthpower create little fireflies in his hands. Its just illumination, no real power, but something to increase the performance around them. "But fire can also bring warm, peace and understanding between all living beings. And also...rebirth."

Heart then release the fireflies, to illuminate the lake, with them shining the lake. D-Pikachu look to these strange shining things and try to grab one of them, but its have disapear in the moment he touch.

Heart could feel his conection of Earthpower become strong. Using 12 XP to increase Earthpower from 2 to 3. He become wiser a the time he understand more or the nature and Pokemon.

@Iron, for the music/Performance its gonna be Dex+Knowledge+Peform = 11D6

To the summon of the Fire Flies for extra perform I think it could be Insight+Knowledge+Earthpower = 9D6

Not going to use Moltres energy in this @Iron, only Heart own skill in the use of Earthpower. He got a little better since the first time he receive Jirachi Bless.

I think that's a reasonable power to have. (5)(4)(3)(4)(6)(4) (5)(5)(5) And you do it incredibly well, summoning a lot of little motes of light.

As for the performance, it is a great idea to let Moltres witness this. It will make a big difference in Moltres' personality when it hatches.

(4)(4)(6)(2)(2)(1) (3)(3)(4)(4)(5)

Heart gains 2Xp, and each of your Pokemon gain 7XP from taking part in this sacred performance! (Good song, too. I can hear the frogs in it! Perfect.)

The Tympole, Palpitoad, and Seismitoad continue their croaking until you all become tired and the sun begins setting around dinnertime. Then they begin to subside into a more normal frogsong of communication. Is there anything else you want to do here?

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Spoiler

Spoiler

The Nuzzle attack does nothing at all, strangely. That makes D-Pikachu pretty nervous!

Xatu does a Future Sight, however:
Future Sight
(5)(6)(5)(1)(4)(3) (2)(5)(6)(6)(2)(6) It will be a critical hit!

A round passes, and a strange humming emanates from the pond. It splits into three part harmony. When the Future Sight strikes, it causes a giant cannonball, splashing a bunch of water and mud out of the pond!

Which reveals a score of Tympole, a few fat Palpitoad, and two giant Seismitoad sitting in the mud. The Palpitoad provide percussion with a smacking sound from their sound organs. The Tympole sing the high harmony, and the two Seismitoad provide a bass so deep and loud it is shaking the meadow. The effect I'm picturing sounds a little like this song, except wordless of course.

They don't seem aggressive, though the ones that took the Future Sight attack have wriggled away into the mud and ceased singing. The rest just seem to be enjoying themselves. The effect feels like they are singing to celebrate something or someone, though.

Heart bow in respect towards the Water/Ground Pokemon, in apology for the future sight. "I sorry for that great family of Pokemons. I get myself scare after see the odd movement of the Water, and I already get nuked by a few Electrode Explosion. I beg for forgiviness for Future Sight you guys." Then Heart have a idea. He grab the Pokeballs of Caesar, Rose and Netune and ask to the family of Water/Ground ground band. "Mind if I and my other Pokemon join with you guys to sing and celebrate too? This is a apologize for my previous behavior. I have some music instruments who could help." Heart put out the Shamisen, Brass Drum and the Acoustic Guitar.

If they permit @Iron, Heart, Xatu, D-Pikachu, Rose, Netune and Caesar will join with the music song! In this case Iron what instruments is better for this situation?

The frogs happily allow you to join their celebration. They swivel to point their faces northwest.

The drum is perfect for this, but the two stringed instruments could help as well.

(I know the perfect choice of music)

[Full Length Duet] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Link & Zelda's Duet


Heart begin to play the Shamisen together with their Pokemon, and their Pokemon begin to sing. Well, not exatcly a human sing, but more like something close to a sing in Pokemon Language just like the video. Heart have also take out Moltres Egg out of the Bag to listen and feel the song between humans and Pokemon. Heart sometimes play each instrument, with Rose beside him, helping to play instruments along with any Pokemon who could play the Harp or at least the Brass Drum.

"Moltres, a time ago I have show you hatred and angst...but now, I want to show you love and sympaty. Fire its a powerful element. It can bring destruction and suffering." Heart then with his control over Earthpower create little fireflies in his hands. Its just illumination, no real power, but something to increase the performance around them. "But fire can also bring warm, peace and understanding between all living beings. And also...rebirth."

Heart then release the fireflies, to illuminate the lake, with them shining the lake. D-Pikachu look to these strange shining things and try to grab one of them, but its have disapear in the moment he touch.

Heart could feel his conection of Earthpower become strong. Using 12 XP to increase Earthpower from 2 to 3. He become wiser a the time he understand more or the nature and Pokemon.

@Iron, for the music/Performance its gonna be Dex+Knowledge+Peform = 11D6

To the summon of the Fire Flies for extra perform I think it could be Insight+Knowledge+Earthpower = 9D6

Not going to use Moltres energy in this @Iron, only Heart own skill in the use of Earthpower. He got a little better since the first time he receive Jirachi Bless.

I think that's a reasonable power to have. (5)(4)(3)(4)(6)(4) (5)(5)(5) And you do it incredibly well, summoning a lot of little motes of light.

As for the performance, it is a great idea to let Moltres witness this. It will make a big difference in Moltres' personality when it hatches.

(4)(4)(6)(2)(2)(1) (3)(3)(4)(4)(5)

Heart gains 2Xp, and each of your Pokemon gain 7XP from taking part in this sacred performance! (Good song, too. I can hear the frogs in it! Perfect.)

The Tympole, Palpitoad, and Seismitoad continue their croaking until you all become tired and the sun begins setting around dinnertime. Then they begin to subside into a more normal frogsong of communication. Is there anything else you want to do here?

(There still one)

"Great family of toads, I have one last thing before to go. I a trainer in training, seeking to become stronger. Along with my Pokemon. Making adventures though this region. Is there any of you Palpitoad or Seismitoad who would join me in my adventures?"

"Or at least something who could help my Marshtomp Netune? We are working for him learn the move Muddy Water for future battles. If you could help us, it would be wonderful."

[Iron]

Out of the handfuls of Palpitoad, there's one who knows Muddy Water who will join you.

Gotcha! Palpitoad was caught!
2/2/0
Hydration
Bubble, Growl, Supersonic, Round, Uproar, Muddy Water, Echoed Voice, Hyper Voice

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Original Post

They narrow their eyes at you when you ask about the Moon Stones, and one of the Clefable makes a shushing motion at the Clefairy.

This is a secret! The Moon Stones are hustled back underground, but even more fairies appear to replace them. One passes you a polished pebble of MSC and folds your hand around it.

They get a mischievous look in their eyes and attempt to communicate with you via a little shimmying dance. You know instantly what it means - they are inviting you to play?

......Oh. As the fae look at her so tellingly, Shiva intentionally places her hands onto her mouth as if she has just said something inacceptable. Now she was undenyably feeling bad for asking. "I'm sorry! Haha, but I understand... I won't ask again, and I won't tell anyone about you. Promise!" Then, she smiles a bit embarrassed and watches with interest how they pack the stones back underground.

She screeches weakly but no less excitingly as one of them touches her hand to pass something, with eyes full of these for her characteristic sparkles she dares to take a look what she's been gifted. "Is that, ehm, is that for me?! That's really kind of you... I'll take good care of this piece, thank you!!" She smiles dearly and closes her hand protectively over this polished MSC pebble. Hehe, she believes she gets it now.

Their invitation to play - that is met with very mixed feelings from the natural fae enthusiast, but she does well in not show that. Part of her is very enraptured and flattered, another part almost alarmed. Members of the Fairy Type can be so deceptively and it's uncommon for the Clefairy Line to behave like that...? But maybe they are acting like that because it's her... She's very unsure and quietly communicates to Cottonee to be on guard. "That was a wonderful dance. Eh, and... I guess there's nothing wrong with a bit of playing, so alright then. ^_^ What would you like to do...?"


-------------------
Mechanics:
That's a very interesting Encounter! Shiva will agree to play, but will keep herself attentive and careful the whole time. So will Cottonee. That whould prevent her from falling for them or being lured by them in a negative way.
Humm, my goal by now is to either have one of them join me or obtaining a Moonstone. And there's still shiny Pachirisu.

"Playing" isn't at all how you expect it to be. They begin with a quick circle, then they waggle their fingers in unison, and... what?!? You (and your Pokemon) feel almost weightless! A quick hop, and the Clef's launch themselves into the air! They're leaping 10 meters in a single bound, or 5 meters straight up!

They go moonwalking around, giggling in excitement and crashing into each other.

(Ohhhh! I know a theme for this: ^^
Wild Fairy Dance! Shiva and the fae from the moon - Peter Pan OST)


Shiva watches in curiosity and amazement as the Cleffs start their 'playing', and within a few moments her carefulness and subliminally alarmed state is blown away with the spring dust!~ At first she believed they were casting a sync Metronome Move, but as she suddenly felt so neatly weightless she couldn't help anymore but to smile very dearly as she thought she understood. "That's what you all meant with 'playing', aww! Let me join, let me join!", she squeals in excitement as she got ready to leeeeeaaaap into the air as well to follow.

If her guess and feeling are correct, she too should be able to leap around so effortlessly like them and with them, it's almost like gravity meant nothing. Shiva loves it, she soon has her arms outstretched like wings and giggles and plays with them! It feels rather different from being under Lilith's Telekinesis, but a sense of safety and trust they have in common.

All of her current Pokemon are welcome to join, and so is shiny Pachirisu. <3 Cottonee is in her element as she outplays her mischievous-playful nature, she floofs up to maximum size and in turns acts like a trampolin for Pachi or a Cleffa, occassionally even a Clefairy, lets them bounce into her, she's literally a fluffy cloud now. Nightshade envelopes the hilltop in a swirl of sparkling and magical leaves, Azu helps out the Clefable to make them leap even higher and further  - no problem with Huge Power, yay - , Vaporeon jumps around and performs somersaults mid-air while shrouding everything in a mysterious Haze, Primal Glaceon can't help but to be infected by the jolly scene and attempts a few careful leaps - they turn out to look incredibly graceful on him - and Lilith soon literally Plays Nice with all of the Clefs - doing so may not be what a noble Pokemon liker her usually does, but she just couldn't resist to try it as well, Shiva encourages her.


Now, how do the wild fairies enjoy that? Hopefully they do, as that can influence their reaction on Shiva breaking the ice further:

Shiva and all of her Pokemon will play and leap around until they're all tired or the Cleff's power runs out, depending what comes first. Now she's laying there on the hiltop near the straaange crevices, facing the sky, a tired yet delighted expression on her, sharing some cookies between her and the others. Cottonee is chasing few Cleffa for fun as they're playing tag all around. It's a great way for the natural fae enthusiast to forget about the comet, about the Ruins, about responsibility even for only a bit.

"That was lots of fun! I wish we could play like that evening, together... Like innocent ten year olds..." she sighs a bit nostalically, but eventually sits upright and lets her gaze wander across all the wild moon fairies. "Say, maybe one of you would like to, well... stay with me, perhaps? Anyone!~ Then we could have more fun together, I wanted to reside around here when I'm through with journeying, I'd be happy if I am welcome to show by at this hilltop once again sometime! I won't tell anyone about this place. (･ω<)☆" She places a finger on her lips in a sssshhh'ing motion.

"You would experience the effect of this precious and ethereal ribbon - " It is still tied around Shiva's wrist, she swirls it around now, "Oh, and I got something special..." Rummaging in her stuff, she over-dramatically presents a Yellow Apricorn to them:

"This is an Apricorn I've picked from a speeeecial place. I wanted to craft it into something speeecial, into a MOON BALL!  I've kept it in case I'd run across a Pokemon said to origin from this celestial body that I can offer it to as a way to travel with me..." Her smile becomes endearing and interrogative as she faces the group of Cleffa, Clefair and Clefable, "...How about it....?"