[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

"Mebbe someday, when I'm strong enough. And can convince enough suicidally brave friends to go down there with me. Hey, what are you gonna do with this Genesect? Can I help you modify it??"

".....If that is what desire, so be it. You have been warned, so be prepared."

Terra's.....not pleased the sly tutor was hardly discouraged, and was willing to imperil others in his quest for a Legend, but at the same time he could very well understand their burning desire (He shared in it, after all), so in the end he didn't begrudge them for their plotted course of action. He wants the best for others and dislikes it when they make what he considers unwise decisions, but if they were truly committed and determined to see their goals to fruition, then so be it. Everyone person was entitled to their own path and choices, to make their own way in the world and create their own legecy, no matter what hardship and peril they bring upon themselves while doing so....

Jerry's offer to help modify his brutal bed Bug was meet with double raised eyebrows, followed by a surprised questioning reply of "....You can do that?" before he shook his head and regained his stoicism. He took a few seconds to think it over, before slowly nodding and sharing some of his plans with Arete.

"....Plan to have Arete help protect my friends, and battle the Elite Four and Bo with them. Soon, they will be fighting....Deoxys and its clones. Eat the clones, too, if they can. Hm.....maybe one day, bring their Species back? *Shakes head* Don't know everything I want to do with Arete, but.....I want to do a lot. *Beat* Yes, you can. What ideas do you have? Can you modify them now?"

[Iron]

"Well, probably not, not now. I'd need to do me research first, get some parts machined, buy some stem cells. But you know, Genesect has a long history of being modified by what passed for scientists at the time. With the right parts, I could alter its type, give it new moves, give it new specialties and habits, increase its power! Mwahahaha!"

[Lord Windos]

"Well, probably not, not now. I'd need to do me research first, get some parts machined, buy some stem cells. But you know, Genesect has a long history of being modified by what passed for scientists at the time. With the right parts, I could alter its type, give it new moves, give it new specialties and habits, increase its power! Mwahahaha!"

The maniacal laughter of the newly minted Genesect researcher very nearly caused Terra to deadpan, his facial muscle twitching briefly as he stared at them. Suddenly he felt the not so in-explicit urge to bonk the man on the head to get him to get him to cut it out and start acting sensibly/less like a Saturday morning cartoon villain, but he ignored it and it soon vanished as he crossed his arms and let out a *Sigh....* Inept as he was with social niceties as he often was, even he knew you don't treat people like that unless you were quite familiar with them or they truly deserve some sense knocked into them. That, and he learnt and improved much in his interactions with others ever since he joined his group of friends on their adventure, and he was partly in Business Mode now, which let him ignore (to an extent) the behavior of his newest business partner and focused on what really mattered.

"*Opens Eyes*.....Very well. Take time needed to prepare. Have parts that could be used to modify Arete, so do not worry about that now. *Looks thought, rubbing chin beard* Do you need......a laboratory to work in? Funding? Have the Poke for both, so both should not be a problem......maybe. *Beat* Ah, and I will be requesting and hiring other help to.....research and modify Arete. Already know a few people who would.......want to join on project. You may have to work with others. *Looks at Jerry* Understood?"

If he does (and he doesn't have any major complaints/comments to bring up), then I'd say this meeting of minds is over for now, and it's time for the sagely monk to reunite with the group! What happens now....

(.....I'm unsure. We never really got around to what are characters were going to do after we finished preparations [or at least, I didn't catch it] or properly finish our meeting, so I guess if everyone else already has things planned Terra would request somebody take him to Stair City via Teleport so he could rest and finalize preparations there with/without the Scimitars? If we're all going to be sleeping in different locations, were are we all going to reunite and start our march against DEOXYS?)

[Iron]

"That's fine. If you have parts already it won't take nearly as long. Genesect was able to shed its skin and don the skin of larger Genesect. That's part of why it's so adaptable, aside from being an arthropod."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Jerry teaches Pangoro how to shake a Ragepowder from his little bamboo sprout while taunting. The skill of these ultimate move tutors is amazing. Jerry can, in the course of an hour, teach several Pokemon their moves by releasing dozens of Bug Pokemon at them in quick succession, so they're forced to learn the new move quickly or be overwhelmed.

(don't worry about the time it takes, that won't count against you in any way)

(I'm taking this as your agreement and approval that Shiva can visit the Sacred Grove once we head in direction of Prime/Real Deoxys. Yay, thank you!!)

Shiva's very fascinated by Jerry's skill and watches closely how he tutors her big panda. Releasing powder from the bamboo sprout is a good idea! Once's Jerry's done, she gives him a thankful handshake and Pangoro an approving punch into his side. "May I propose...another question that I'm interested in? *presumably gets approval* What does it take for a 'normal' Move Tutor to become one like you, able to teach some selected moves to ANY Pokemon?" She would enjoy to specialize in some Fairy Type moves if she ever becomes that skilled, obviously.

Let's teach Ragepowder to Yena as well while we're already on it. Another 1500$ for Jerry! He can easily release powder from his big wings.

Marco flies back down after a bit, his face perfectly dry.
"I'm off to see your mother. You can spend the night at the farmhouse, right? Gallade can get you there?" He hands back the Pokedex.

Has he retrived HM FLY yet? ( o.o)? Because Shiva would like to see the fascinating device and teach it to some suitable Pokemon of hers, but this does not have to happen now because happy family reunions have priority.

Speaking about HMs, Shiva would try to contact Professor Mallorn and return the loaned HM FLASH, telling him a bit about what they encountered down the Ruins. "It was scary and hard and tough, but we all have made it just fine!!!"


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Heart trading Pokemon online for nice stuff inspired me for one more thing Shiva does while she's staying at the Center among citizans seeking shelter: Using either the PC or her cellphone to contact Telperion and see what they would offer her for that Great White Sharpedo she caught within the Skull Ruins. It's quite the exemplar, being white, sporting amazing +2 Strength and every move bar the ?-ones. It's featuring a honed sense of smell at the cost of its eyesight, so all in all Shiva thinks that it'd make a good source of research if handled with precaution and kept under safety measures.

She's not quite sure what she'd like to have in return though, certainly no cash as she's got enough savings now for get along for a while, no bred Pokemon since she likes to train and bond with some she already has, and she's happy with the Held Items on her current party. However... What about TMs of the Elemental Punches for Pangoro? Is Sharpedo worth a batch of all three, or at least Thunder and Ice Punch? They're on Pancham's list of ?-moves.

If Telperion accepts, Shiva gently asks to be named and registered as the donator of this special shark.


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Furthermore, before night falls, Shiva will dare to wander town a little, positive that Yena, Pangoro and her sixth sense will alert her of any danger while the Shield protects her from just those. She's observing the damage dealt to Cress City and just wishes for some solitude to sort her thoughts and mentally prepare for departure in direction Prime Deoxys tomorrow...

...She doubts that Angela is lurking around here, even less in Elanor because that the site of impact, but she can at least TRY to find her here? She feels she's maybe at the Nature Preserve, too far away unfortunately. Damn, Shiva can't even contact her because she doesn't have a cell! But having seen the fellow fairy-enthusiast's skill and power in the Gym Battle, Shiva would rejoice a lot to see her defending the region as well or send some Pokemon at least. Plus familiar-face-bonus.

Another thought comes to her while walking around and waving some space dust away: The Shield prevents the complete effect of Psychic Assaults, meaning damage and additional effects. Can it....prevent Pokemon from being captured by Deoxys as well? This doesn't have to be answered now, but it's something Shiva's curious about and will pay attention to.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

If we're all going to be sleeping in different locations, were are we all going to reunite and start our march against DEOXYS?)

Shiva suggested somewhere to meet up in Stair City with the Scimitars and then head in direction impact side together via FLY. Or we could have them teleport via an spell and us fly, but I'd actually enjoy more if we all make an appearance together as one unit because we technically are thanks to the Artifacts.

[Iron]

"It takes lots and lots of practice, and experimentation, and specialization. Every move and every type is different. You'll have to find what works for yer moves and yer type. I wouldn't try to learn more than one type to that degree unless you want to drive yourself mad."


Sharpedo is worth two out of the three Punch TMs, but Telperion won't take him with all that disobedience. He's too dangerous. He's off to a Water specialist instead.


You know the Shield can prevent a very wide variety of effects when that mode is enabled. The Helm can also protect from psychic domination, and the Hauberk can move either protection at a moment's notice to the most suitable user (and then back again).


No sign of Angela.

[Iron]

Marco doesn't have Fly yet because I wanted to hear whether Nathan is coming back to Trillium.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Humm... That'd advice Shiva gladly accepts, she feels that she'd be best to try starting with Fairy Wind as that's a move she believes she knows the most of, but she also thinks that she's got a looong way ahead yet. She's got time though. "No, I really don't want to drive myself mad, haha! ^_^; But..." She gasps a bit, "Do you know Bel, a Firebreather residing in Elanor? He can teach Frostbreath, Ember AND Dragonbreath to any Pokemon with a proper mouth and jaw, and those moves are of different Type each!! :O He must have trained really really hard." +1 appreciation for Bel "I, eh, rather try to specialize in some Fairy Type moves."



Sharpedo going to a Water Specialist instead of Telperion is fine, Shiva accepts a TM of Thunder Punch and Ice Punch in return which will be thaught to Pangoro immediately. Fear dah wrath of the panda now!! She herself however is completely unafraid of him because he belongs to her. "I hope you enjoy your new power, and you're READY to pummel foes and wrongdoers towards nature into oblivion now!~~" ( ÒωÓ)و☆

Furthermore, she's searching for a quiet spot here in town where she can safely let him try out his new increased Strength and new moves, she lets him punch and smack the Shield to his heart's content while she herself easily parries and tanks any hit with it. Looks like Shiva has found a stylish way to train her Pangoro properly and let him live out his nature! This doesn't have to count as a Training Session, but I'd like for it to be at least a bonding time.



Huuuh, this makes me and Shiva even more curious about seeing the Hauberk of Cosh in action. It seems to be an Artifact that's maybe a little underrated, which it absolutely does not deserve because it could be a lifesaver in certain situations.

[Spiritmon]

Any Egg-Group. This would be a custom breeding project they would undertake for you with all their University resources.

They wouldn't be able to get you most Tandorian or Alolan pokemon, because they don't have enough breeding stock of those rare species. Could get the world's greatest Cubbug or Birbie though.

Chest Crustle will still in Heart hands until he find something else to do with the odd bug Pokemon. Hitmontop and Exeggcute will be traded away for Drain Punch and Blackglasses. Before will accept trade away Marowak and Gligar, but could Heart trade those two without giving away the Razor Claw? Because if not, I will buy another Houndoom Fang to make up to the trade of such item. Is Quetzal capable of learn Air Cutter? He is capable learn Sky Drop, Bounce, Gravity and Memento. If not possible, I will grab Heat Wave instead. Such move can be used on Larvesta when she become Volcarona to save 60 XP. Or even Xatu since it is a ??? move of his.

Heart also make a request for the Pokemon universivity if it is possible for them to have a Beldum subject with a certain selectcion of moves.