Oscar went to find where the drinks were hiding, and he expected Chu-e to follow. He didn't have to of course but if Oscar turned around and didn't see Chu-e he'd be VERY HURT! It didn't take long to find the bar, he just needed to follow people holding glasses until he reached a more congested area of the room. Oscar wasted no time in grabbing some Champaign, taking a hearty sip with little hesitation. It tasted like ground-up glass, but the fuzzy feeling of freedom it brought was worth the agony.

Oscar turned slightly, coming face-to-face with someone unexpected. "Jayden!" Oscar exclaimed, surprised by jayden cross sudden appearance. How does he keep sneaking up on him? Statistically, being surprised by the same person so many times shouldn't be possible. Oscar's heartbeat died down quickly, his shocked expression replaced with a smile as Jayden addressed him by his name.

"Hey you remembered!" Oscar chuckled as he threw an arm around Jayden's shoulders, a half-hug to greet his comrade in arms. "Haven't seen you since the thing, hope things haven't been too slow for you." Oscar intended on having a full conversation, but the situation changed drastically when skyler dross appeared with her own surprise greeting.

Oscar gasped, carefully unhooking his arm from Jayden in order to give Skyler a full hug. "Mother fucker I haven't seen you in so fuckin' long! Now it's a party--why's your glass empty?" Oscar took Skyler's glass, roughly placing it on the bar before grabbing one of the dozens of glasses waiting to be claimed. He handed her the Champaign before raising his own glass slightly. He positioned himself so that he faced both Jayden and Skyler before asking, "So, how can we make the most of this night?"

Everything was in full swing, some had made their way out to the dance floor, others stood along the side lines chatting, and the like. The people that caught his eye were few, though of course he wouldn't be able to miss the man known as FERNANDO SILPH as he sent out his pokemon to the snack table. Seeing the kind of Pokemon it was Amor just rolled his eyes a little. Of course it was a legendary, Amor was beginning to reason that Fernando was the kind of man who would actually step on someone with a pair of hundred thousand dollar boots, not because he was going to send any kind of message, just to show you that he had them.

Adontis however seemed to be getting along with the Shaymin as they were inhaling the cookies on the table, it was rather adorable, and when he was finished eating Adontis looked up at Amor with those giant eyes. The kind of pouty eyes that you would see from some childrens movie when they were trying to manipulate an adult. He made his eyes as big as he could, and then asked if he could go to the dance floor with his new friend. Sipping his champagne Amor was amused by his Pokemon, but he pat him on the head, and nodded to him.

"Don't get into any trouble." Was all he said as Adontis nodded excitedly, and offered the Shaymin an invite to come with him before darting off excitedly to the dance floor. He easily weaved through the crowd, perhaps tripping up those who were not well versed in dancing, but that was no concern to him. When he was in a clear space he began to dance, he had an invisible partner because well like his trainer he had come alone, though he was sure that if he asked Amor would send him Stryker to dance with, but he was having fun pretending to ballroom dance in the midst of everyone else.

He didn't need someone else, and so the little Pichu danced as elegantly as his little feet would let him, his cheeks sparking happily as he enjoyed the music that was tumbling through his ears.

Amor on the other hand just observed, Adontis was having enough fun for the both of them, and that was okay by him, there was no need for him to do anything more, except enjoy the atmosphere. Adontis had been cooped up in the manor for a bit since Amor had been going on somewhat dangerous excursions, and didn't want to bring him with. It didn't go over very well, but now that they were here, Adontis wasn't mad anymore. Which was good for him he hated getting shocked at breakfast every morning. There was a woman near the table with him, she had set more snacks up for the two pokemon to eat, and he regarded her curiously.

"Hello, you often take care of strangers Pokemon?" It was half teasing her, and half actual question. He was sincerely curious if she did help others like that all the time, or if it was a special occasion.

Kaida Adachi

It was slow and steady, but Hideo was informed that they were getting close to Andy Blackadder , who was definitely watching over them. He had no idea FERNANDO SILPH passed between them (his Gardevoir had no idea who he was), focused solely on his less-subtle-than-he-thought effort to get to his friend.

After a certain distance, he felt his Gardevoir let go of one of his hands, but still guiding him along by the other. Free from the dance floor, the two could more steadily approach Andy - and soon, he could hear Ruby Walker and Cardamom Bliss there as well. And he felt his Beheeyem’s hand touch his - good to know Elga didn’t stray too far.

“Doing pretty good,” Hideo answered - presuming he was the sole Gentleman Andy was referring to, “Us bitches are doing just fine.” Even if he was just copying Andy’s wording, it still got an eyebrow raise from his Gardevoir and a concerned look up from his Beheeyem.

Ruby’s mention of food, even in jest, did get Hideo’s stomach’s interest. “Mind grabbing me something to eat?” he asked his Gardevoir. She nodded, heading over to see what she could get...and witnessing the utter destruction dealt upon the hors d’oeuvre table. It was going to take her some time to find something decent for her trainer…

“I’m thinking I’m danced out at the moment.” Not that he was tired, but he only just reached everyone. He wanted to talk for now, even if the music was more to his liking now. “Didn’t expect nightclub music here, though. I thought they only played classical stuff at these parties.” Not that he minded this music.

Also could’ve sworn he heard someone playing piano too?

Summary: Hideo meets with Andy Blackadder , Ruby Walker , and Cardamom Bliss .  As he chats with those three, his Gardevoir tries to find some food at the ravaged food table.

Bounties complete: n/a

STAR SOIREE

A NIGHT THAT'S OUT OF THIS WORLD

BREAD CRUMBS LEAD THE POKEMON RIGHT UP TO THE RANGER HERSELF. Like small biscuits, the Shaymin inhales each one in steady succession. Air and saliva spittle out as the Pokemon engorges on the treat, slowly getting closer with each cookie. Eventually, it ends up right next to her hand, staring up at her.

When Adontis prompts the Pokemon to accompany it to the dancefloor, the Shaymin obliges. But not without another guest. It nips at Kaida’s hand, tugging on her as if to whisk her away as well. Each tug causes the Pokemon to end up staring at Amor, pleading in the same manner of his Pichu.



Fernando's eyebrows knot as he tries to understand. However, with such a vague explanation, the only thing Fernando can swallow is the rest of his drink.

“I see,” he notes reluctantly, as blind as Hideo Kino.

He pushes his empty glass onto the counter. A smile pierces the rigid frame of his cheek bones, amused by her stammering.

“Why are all of you so nervous?”

A hand comes down onto her shoulder as he leans in. Eyes dart back at DEREK HOFFMAN as Fernando invades her personal space. She can feel the heat of his breath against her neck as he whispers a little secret.

“There’s no need to be shy. Just enjoy yourself.”

He pulls away with an equally wide grin.

“He might have been to embarrassed to ask you outright, but you’re not going to stand him up, are you?”

A tilt of his head points in his direction.

“Go. Don’t think too much on it and go have fun.”

He shoos her off because his pain becomes unbearable. He's not rude enough to leave on his own accord so he looks for an easy out.

TL;DR:

- shaymin eats up Kaida Adachi's cookies
- is willing to follow Amor Rose's pichu but wants kaida to join as well
- puppy eyes Amor Rose to join to; kaida x amor dance?

- fern doesn't how cat ears relate.
- laughs at luka chêne's struggle.
- cybers her ear with hot and heavy confidence.
- suggests she goes and dance with DEREK HOFFMAN.
- implies derek is only brave enough to ask her pokemon.
- also wants to get her away as his arm becomes restless.

At this point, Najwa doesn't even mind kim cole-essam's eccentricity. She's used to it - he's extra at home, so expecting him to be anything less at a big function was a huge ask.

Still, after he makes his way back to her, she waves her hand and grins. "No, no. You go ahead. You're doing great. I'm just going to go get some water, maybe some snacks." She kisses his cheek and looks around for the food and drink tables. Lately, her hunger has been insatiable.

"I'll meet up with you after you're done your dance, and we can dance together, okay?" She smiles and squeezes his arm before leaving her husband to go find some refreshments. Instead, she sees FERNANDO SILPH, and decides to say hello since it's been a while. "Fernando." She steps up beside him, being conveniently located close enough to the drinks that she's able to grab some water on the way to him. "It's nice to see you." She smiles politely - she's different than before. Happier. Full of life, not just striving for perfection always. "Having fun?"