[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

You can see some scraps of leg-fur that you could use for a DNA sample. And of course there's plenty of the kelp that allowed Cocancer to reach this size over the years.

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan generally agrees with Shiva's plan, but he has something else to say to the military.  "I'm fine with that plan as long as everyone cooperates, both human and pokemon.  We humans have a responsibility to not completely overrun nature.  We're a part of it too.  That's something that Almanac and the Scimitars don't appear to practice or preach, and it's why they've earned the ire of so many of the pokemon they use despite the Scimitars' stated goal of saving the world from Deoxys.  Keeping in mind what effects our selfish actions might have on others is what should separate us from them."

"Should we ever lose sight of that and become careless, pokemon might very well vanish from our lives one day, like in an old legend passed down in Sinnoh.  We're not in danger of losing them right now, but that doesn't mean we won't one day if we aren't mindful of our actions and their long term consequences. I'd like to ask all of you to keep that in mind so that we can strengthen the relationship between humans and the world we live in and create a better future for all."

Nathan's being careful with his wording as he adheres to his promise to Landorus.  Because of what just happened, he definitely felt a need to emphasize the point a little, though he wants to also make sure that it's easy enough to understand without feeling like something unnatural that defies normal explanations.

[Lord Windos]

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Nathan generally agrees with Shiva's plan, but he has something else to say to the military.  "I'm fine with that plan as long as everyone cooperates, both human and pokemon.  We humans have a responsibility to not completely overrun nature.  We're a part of it too.  That's something that Almanac and the Scimitars don't appear to practice or preach, and it's why they've earned the ire of so many of the pokemon they use despite the Scimitars' stated goal of saving the world from Deoxys.  Keeping in mind what effects our selfish actions might have on others is what should separate us from them."

"Should we ever lose sight of that and become careless, pokemon might very well vanish from our lives one day, like in an old legend passed down in Sinnoh.  We're not in danger of losing them right now, but that doesn't mean we won't one day if we aren't mindful of our actions and their long term consequences.  I'd like to ask all of you to keep that in mind so that we can strengthen the relationship between humans and the world we live in and create a better future for all."

Nathan's being careful with his wording as he adheres to his promise to Landorus.  Because of what just happened, he definitely felt a need to emphasize the point a little, though he wants to also make sure that it's easy enough to understand without feeling like something unnatural that defies normal explanations.

With that qualifier added onto by Nathan, Ventus and Terra (who can hear them perfectly fine through their own means) immediately decide to reign in on their agreement to the plan, both of them making it quite clear via some ariel acrobatics on the eccentric researcher's part that translates to 'Heck no' and the new researcher simply saying 'No. Can not agree to that. Sorry....' through the Frozen Roar. The former because it HEAVILY reminds him of the oath that old man and he flat out refuses to support and/or unwitting get caught up in it in ANY way + it goes against his 'Humanity First' beliefs, and the later because his responsibilities and duties towards his boss and friends comes first and foremost and so he can't agree to anything that would interfere in them (or vice versa). Hopefully despite their sudden change of hearts the situation with the TITANIC COCANCER will still be peacefully resolved....

[Dragonstrike]

That interruption causes all sorts of headaches for Nathan.  "...that wasn't the tune you two were singing a minute ago...you two are...*sigh*...I'm not going to finish that sentence.  Regardless, I wasn't asking either of you.  A little rude of you to interrupt, honestly.  You both are good friends and all, but...*sigh*..."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Towards Ventus and Terra: "Oh, had a change of heart? Well, that happens~ (￣ω￣;) Of course, you two don't have to help putting this plan into action if you don't want to, that's your decision!~ I'd rejoice over your help, indeed, but I'm not going to force you in the slightest! If you two prefer to keep yourselves out of things, you certainly can and shall. The military, Heart and Nathan seem to be fine with things though! ~♡ I can go searching for a new home with this big boy of a Cocancer myself, Nathan can stay and help with plans for a new artificial island, Heart can aid either of us. Well, it's either that OR you come up with a new plan from scratch that does not involve any kind of violence please."

Towards Nathan: "Aww, good wording about us being part of sweet Mother Nature's creation likewise! (･ω<)☆ But... Nathan, you're the right one to talk about being rude... ( ._.) You were kinda impolite towards me down these labs, without any sign of remorse. Can't you at least.... Well, apologize towards me? I don't appreciate anyone acting rude towards me or my own dear Pokemon."

[Dragonstrike]

Towards Nathan: "Aww, good wording about us being part of sweet Mother Nature's creation likewise! (･ω<)☆ But... Nathan, you're the right one to talk about being rude... ( ._.) You were kinda impolite towards me down these labs, without any sign of remorse. Can't you at least.... Well, apologize towards me? I don't appreciate anyone acting rude towards me or my own dear Pokemon."

"...*sigh*...can we please not squabble about unrelated topics while we're in the middle of an important conversation?  If we have to discuss it later, fine, but let's finish up what we're doing right now first."

...why is this suddenly turning into everyone versus Nathan again? Ay yi yi...

[Spiritmon]

(I had a few things to say, but since I not in mood to say it I will speed up a few things)

Heart simple give a reproval look to Nathan decisions in trying to take the charge again. He simple summon Quetzal and say to Shiva. "Lets go Shiva. We have a Cocancer to show a new home."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Towards Heart: "Heeeeeart, please don't give Nathan that look, will you? \(>_< \) He hasn't done anything wrong. I just... don't enjoy anyone being rude towards me and wish for an apology, is all!"

Towards Nathan: "Y-yes, it please needs to be discussed if you don't want to ruin things between us a second time. Not now though, you're right. Another time will it be then." Her tone of voice indicates that she will not forget about it.


(Uh, I'm a tad bit confused now - with Terra's and Ven's change of heart, WILL the current plan now be put into action or won't it?)

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

If we consider my two characters 1 'vote' against supporting Shiva's plan, then it (the plan) should still go into effect from a OOC perspective, as Dragonstrike, Spirit, and you yourself are all a-okay with it. The only thing that will have relevance is Terra getting 'picked up' by Ventus (Read: Plucked off of Tropius by Lucifer) as they fly away towards they hypothetical DIVE sight for the Genesect Fossil and wait for Nathan (and possibly Heart) to join them while the rest deal with the TITANIC COCANCER and the military. Simple as that, really.

(Ohhh, in that case...)

Shiva does not mind Terra being plucked off her Tropius' back, and the grassy sauropode does so even less and instead seems relieved over having to carry only one person (Shiva) on his back now. She waves towards Terra and Ven as they fly away.

And so the natural fae-enthusiast and PUNisher depart with Huge Cocaner in search for a new nice island they can claim as their new home... Having access to FLY and SURF to scout around/ahead quickly proves very useful. If the flight and search takes longer aka a day or so, that's fine; and if really necessary Shiva is willing to cross Chresire's national border and seek out islands on the part of the sea that belongs to other islands: There are the Orange Islands, Alola, Tandor, somewhere a proper place to Huge Cocancer to stay has to be around...!

[Iron]

Alright, so Windos' characters are heading toward the Genesect fossil, and Shiva is scouting for islands. Anyone else can join whichever adventure they like.


DIVE
You DIVE below the waves and head toward the coastline. It's pocked with caves and tunnels, but you have pretty good info about where to go. You pop up inside one cave and find that it's occupied! It's full of Poliwrath, hard at work moving driftwood, barrels, chests, food, and GOLD around inside the cave.

To the rear of their sea cave is another rocky dive spot, with two Poliwrath guards posted. They seem to be mostly involved in knocking the Anorith who climb out of it back into the water.



COCANCER

You explore as fast as you can, hoping to find a good spot before Cocancer can change its mind. Your recon spots three possibilities: a huge shimmering coral shelf that Cocancer could dock on, an island similar to Garlicburg except much taller and warm to the touch, and an unexplained shallow area where Cocancer could bury itself, surrounded by waterfalls.

Which are you checking out first?