Cultural Festival!

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Aurelie Lefevre

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 12, 2022 23:14:41 GMT

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[attr="class","monlyrics"]Culture opens the sense of beauty.

[attr="class","monbody"]It took a fairly long time—as well as a significant amount of persuasion from the Lilycove Museum staff—to tear Aurelie away from the historical weapons exhibit in the museum. At one point, a security guard had to gently but insistently tug at her arm to pull her away when Aurelie literally had her nose pressed against the glass barrier in front of a particularly fine antique sai, the better to study and admire it up close. Eventually, though, the sounds of music and loud voices coming from the plaza outside the museum reminded Aurelie that there was a whole festival to enjoy, not just one exhibit. Taking a deep breath, the red-haired smith squared her shoulders and resolved to come back to the museum soon for a longer visit.

On her way out, Aurelie couldn't resist stopping by the gift shop, wondering if she should get a memento or two of the day. After considering and dismissing several expensive sculptures, jewelry, and art prints, her eye fell upon a shelf lined with small replicas of the Sunflora jar she'd so admired earlier. The reproductions were perfect, and Aurelie figured they would make a lovely flower vase or other decoration somewhere.

"Oh, sweetie, just to let you know," said the cashier as she rang up Aurelie's purchase, "those are buy-one, get-one-half-off in honor of the festival. Would you like to buy a second one?"

Aurelie thought about it for a moment. "Yes, please!"

Laden with two bags holding the replica jars, she ventured back outside into the bright spring afternoon. As she entered the plaza, Aurelie quickly spotted Xiura Balfaltin putting the finishing touches on her booth selling boba tea. Aurelie smiled knowingly. Of course, local businesses like hers were wise to set up shop at such a bustling venue, where customers were plentiful and probably profligate with money. Aurelie herself probably should have set up a similar booth to advertise her knife-making business, but she hadn't been sure if she counted as "local people" enough for such a Hoenn-centric event.

And besides, it was always fun to experience a festival as a visitor rather than a vendor.

When Xiura looked up, Aurelie waved merrily to her in greeting. Full of high spirits, the smith cast about for a creative or at least clever way to say hello and bring a smile to the café owner's face. She looked down at the replica jars she was holding and broke into a grin.

"Good afternoon, Miss Balfaltin, my favorite customer!" she said expansively as she approached Xiura's booth. "Please accept this trifling token of my gratitude for your patronage. After oh so many perilous journeys, thousands of miles of walking, hundreds of trials and tribulations, countless struggles and dangers that would make your spine tingle and your blood run cold to think about...I present to you this humble gift to celebrate the culture of Hoenn, which you can probably use to keep flowers or kitchen utensils in."

Bowing deeply at the waist, Aurelie presented the small replica Sunflora jar with a flourish of her arm and a roguish wink of her eye.

[attr="class","montag"]Open for interaction | Xiura Balfaltin

ROUND 1 PROMPTS
~~1) Buy a treat for a friend~~
~~2) Make a comment about the art~~
3) Notice how weirdly hot it's getting

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rosie

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Eris Halla

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 3:47:03 GMT

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[attr="class","inner-finally"]Receiving an invitation to hang out feels like a blessing after everything that's happened in her life thus far, so who is she to refuse when John Sullivan reaches out to her for the first time in weeks? As she meanders through the streets with small buckets of cotton candy in hand, she spots the familiar tufts of unruly hair that belong to two of her closest friends thus far.
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"Hideo! Doug! Aaron too!!" She cheers, tottering over with Reiner by her side. "How've you all been??"
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And she doesn't forget to raise the treats she's bought, gently passing them over as she gives each one a hug. Of course, Aaron Toral gets one too, the one she'd originally gotten herself but now felt a little too awkward to leave him out of it.
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"Isn't this place cool??"

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Dr. Doug

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Viridian City, Kanto

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John Sullivan

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 14:37:11 GMT

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Cultural Festival

Hanging out with the crew to ward off the existential despair of living in Hoenn.

"You ain't missin' much, all I see is my life flashin' 'fore my eyes; it ain't even pretty." Doug replied to Hideo Kino with all the nonexistent grace of a man trying to get through written prompts at record speed, swiping his hand across his forehead as he adjusted his well-worn strawhat. "Jeez! Why's it so hot?"

Smooth as sand paper. Perfection.

For once, it was appropriate to the occasion, given that Hoenn's weather had decided to go for the "Tropical Hellhole" angle that morning.

The infernal heat aside, the Follies' ability to find each other without prompt showed itself to remain strong as Aaron Toral called out to them, prompting Doug to glance his way.

He hadn't seen the boy since he had asked about Gym Leaders. He wondered if he was still gun-ho about becoming one.

"'Ullo, Aaron!" The youth greeted with a grin, raising his hand to wave. "Shouldn't I be the one inviting or somethin'?"

It didn't quite feel right to have Aaron buy stuff for him, a (so-called) 'adult' with his pocket money.

"Ya really need to ask? Let's go. I'm payin', tho." He said as with a chuckle."Feeding friends count as a necessary expense."

He followed after the other two kids into the festival, mostly listening to them chatter in silence while munching on some local delicacies.

"Wonder what Temp's thinking..." He muttered to himself with a soft crease of the brow. "He should've insisted harder on Pacifilog."

The small town could've used the advertising. But then, he wouldn't have been surprised if the top brass had prevented Tempest Quinn from bringing too much attention to the dilapidated town.

Wait, stop that. This was happy fun times with friends; forget about how much Hoenn SUCKS and have FUN.

Just as he managed to Zen out and push the thoughts of Hoenn's issues out of his head, Eris Halla voice was heard, making a slow smile stretch over his lips as he turned towards it, his hand raising.

"Eris! How've ya-?" He began. "-Been..."

There was a scar in Eris eye.

He dropped low when she came closer, returning her hug firmly.

"It's great so ya again, Eris." He said softly, slowly dragging his gaze over to Reiner, eyes flashing as his brow twitched.

'Who are we killin'?' He mouthed at the cat, suddenly understanding Reiner on an empathic level.

Of malicious intent and Black Air Force Energy.

Very slowly, Doug pulled away from Eris and held her head as one would a child, very obviously looking at her scarred eye.

"Eris... I need you to hold still, and close your eye." He muttered, his eyes glowing magenta as he slowly brought his thumb over the very edge of the scar, and then dragged it across, over the eye, and all the way down to the other end of the scar.

A glowing magenta film was left across Eris' scar, slowly sinking into her skin and eye.

"... Good girl." He said, regardless of whether Eris remained still or went batshit. Rising back up, he grabbed his cotton candy gift, grinning.

"Thanks, Eris! Let me get'cha somethin' too." He said, looking around. "Uuh. Want some Dango? Look 'round and pick whatever ya like- all of ya!"

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Hideo

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Hideo Kino

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 16:46:15 GMT

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Hideo could only shrug as John Sullivan complained about the heat. “Feels fine to me,” he said, a grin on his face. He could handle this heat even if he had his sweater on, even if his Beheeyem preferred he didn’t.

And it sounded like another Follie joined up with them: Eris Halla . Seemed like he’d been running into her a lot lately, but he wasn’t one to complain. “Hey Eris!” Hideo exclaimed, waving to her - and happily accepting her hug.

And the cotton candy.

Though Hideo couldn’t help but notice that Doug got kind of…close to her? He could hear Doug mutter something, though not exactly what it was. His Beheeyem only told him that Doug was doing something, but not what it was. Hideo didn’t even know Eris had a scarred eye.

The mention of getting Eris some food took his attention away from the oddness. “Ooh, I know I good spot to get dango!” By which he meant his Beheeyem could lead them to a good dango spot. “I can get them!”

It counted as buying for someone else, even if it was someone else’s money, right? Not that Hideo couldn’t afford it himself, but if Doug was paying, he wasn’t objecting.

R1 Prompts:
~~Buy a treat for a friend~~
~~Make a comment about the art~~
~~Notice how weirdly hot it's getting~~

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the Harbinger

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Cillian Quinn

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 19:25:48 GMT

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"No debt for a friend," Gavin insists, lip quirking... but he takes the offered tart nevertheless. He understands the discomfort that comes with feeling indebted to another, and it was a sweet treat besides. He samples it as they talk, cupping his other hand to catch any stray crumbs. They're outside, and making a mess would hardly matter, but old habits died hard.

Something warm kindles in his gaze at mention of Tempest Quinn.

"He really has," Gavin confirms. "It's all he's talked about for weeks."

Rather than sounding annoyed, there's a hint of pride in his partner. It made him smile to see the other so passionate.

He shakes his head at Elisabeth Fiorelli's question. "I've not been inside, but I've seen a few of the featured pieces. Perks of being engaged to the host." He speaks softly, so as not to be overheard. Their relationship was not public, to preserve Temp's standing within the League. "The significance of most of the art is lost on me, but the artists are undoubtedly skilled."

ROUND 1 PROMPTS
~~1) Buy a treat for a friend~~
~~2) Make a comment about the art~~
~~3) Notice how weirdly hot it's getting~~
Open to interactions! He's in disguise, but fellow Rockets who know him are free to know who he is (perhaps he told them, etc).

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Ecruteak City, Johto

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Boba Cafe Barista

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Xiura Balfaltin

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 19:41:09 GMT

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A SWEET TASTE OF CULTURE

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Xiura accepted Aurelie Lefevre 's gift with feigned solemnity, though her grave visage quickly dissolved into a bout of delighted laughter. "Thank you so much, Miss Lefevre! And please, call me Xiura, we've run into each other enough times to be on a first-name basis by now."

She took some time to turn over the Sunflora jar with a discerning eye, taking in the small details of the jewel-hued glazes adorning the surface. "This is absolutely beautiful, Miss Lefevre. Was this from the Lilycove Museum gift shop?" She said with awe, "I think this would be beautiful in the café. I do agree with your idea of placing flowers in it. Perhaps tall, less flashy ones, so that they do not detract from the art on the vase."

She paused to consider this. "Well, if anyone might know the perfect accompanying flower to this vase, it would be Elisabeth Fiorelli . Why don't we go over and take a look at her stall?" She playfully hooked her arm through the crook of Aurelie's, the vase firmly held under her other arm, then took a moment to check on her staff.

"Are you two all right?" Xiura said to Incineroar and Froslass. The two were already busily tending to the orders of a few parched festival-goers, but they spared no time in voicing their confirmation.

"Roarr!"

"Lass!"

Xiura grinned and traversed the festival street with Aurelie to arrive at Elisabeth Fiorelli's floristry booth, where she was sipping on lemonade and conversing with a handsome, unfamiliar man.

Xiura waved hello, taking a second to crouch down and greet the Roselia offering complimentary berry tarts, accepting one of the dessert pastries with gratitude.

"Hello, Miss Fiorelli, your flowers are beautiful! I have a question, if you have a spare moment." Straightening again, Xiura adjusted the vase beneath her arm, ensuring it wouldn't fall and break.

Open to interactions! | Aurelie Lefevre | Elisabeth Fiorelli | Cillian Quinn

SUMMARY
- Selling 7 different types of fruity boba teas: mango, lychee, peach, pineapple, rose apple, strawberry, and winter melon!
- Froslass and Incineroar are managing the sales and boba tea-dispensing.

ROUND ONE PROMPTS
1) Buy a treat for a friend
~~2) Make a comment about the art~~
~~3) Notice how weirdly hot it's getting~~

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Lisa Bortiforte

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Camphrier Town, Kalos

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Bioterrorist

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Elisabeth Fiorelli

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 19:50:27 GMT

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"I'm sure he's grateful for your support," Elisabeth replied. It was a bit endearing to hear the note of pride in Cillian Quinn's tone as he spoke of Tempest Quinn. Although Elisabeth herself had yet to meet the man, she had a mental image based on what she thought she understood her friend's taste to be. The reality would surprise her, if she knew it; without meaning to, she'd imagined someone more in the vein of Martín del Mar as the intimidating partner to her intimidating friend.

But that revelation would wait for another day.

"It's lovely inside, although I didn't catch onto most of the significance of the exhibit, myself," she admitted. "I'm still getting acquainted with Hoenn culture. Thankfully there were a few brochures I could peruse before setting up my booth to ensure it was on theme. Even so, I desperately hope no one asks me anything beyond surface questions about the relevance of the symbolism."

As if on cue, Xiura Balfaltin and Aurelie Lefevre approached the florist's stall, the former's cheerful question drawing her attention. Wasn't she the woman overseeing that adorable boba tea booth? Elisabeth had silently approved of the aesthetics she'd chosen during setup. "Certainly," the blonde said, falling into a pleasant professionalism as she put down her lemonade. "Was there anything I could do for you both today?"

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-Selling flower-based goods at a stall! These include woven seashell-and-flower bracelets in honor of the Pacifidlog Gym.
-Aromatisse is overseeing the sale of perfumes and artisanal soaps.
-Roselia has a tray of FREE BERRY TARTS for Pokemon and trainers!
-Slurping on lemonade with murder bestie, Cillian Quinn
-Chitchatting about wares with Xiura Balfaltin and Aurelie Lefevre

PROMPT TRACKING:

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~~1) Buy a treat for a friend~~

~~2) Make a comment about the art~~

~~3) Notice how weirdly hot it's getting~~

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Open to Interaction! ✿ Selling Floral Goodies ✿ Cillian Quinn | Xiura Balfaltin | Aurelie Lefevre

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Anistar City, Kalos

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Aurelie Lefevre

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 20:54:36 GMT

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[attr="class","monlyrics"]Culture opens the sense of beauty.

[attr="class","monbody"]"All right, then call me Aurelie too," she said to Xiura Balfaltin , her manner relaxing to her usual informality. "I'm glad you like my silly little gift! Yes, let's take a look at how we can make the jars look even prettier."

As she followed the café owner to the lovely floristry booth run by Elisabeth Fiorelli , Aurelie unconsciously tugged at the collar of her shirt in an attempt to generate more airflow, before similarly pulling at the band of her eyepatch and fanning her face to dry off the sweat starting to bead along her forehead. She quickly pressed the eyepatch back in place, looking warily from side to side to see if anyone had glimpsed the scars beneath. Thankfully, none of the people in her vicinity looked horrified or nauseated, which was a minor salve to her vanity.

"Sorry for being unladylike, but it's hard to be a lady when it's getting so warm," she chuckled apologetically, with a wry grin. "Today really feels more like summer than spring! I'm starting to feel like I'm back in my workshop again, standing next to the propane forge."

Thinking about the flames of the forge and the cutting and welding torch tickled a memory in Aurelie's mind. Hadn't she heard someone say earlier that the Kindlers were expected to attend this festival? The very name inspired images of fire and heat. Could the strange, unseasonable warmth of the day have something to do with the presence of the Kindlers?

"Hopefully, the heat won't wilt your beautiful flowers," she commented to Elisabeth, her brow furrowing quizzically for a moment in puzzlement, before smoothing again in recognition, faintly tinged with amusement as she noted the presence of yet another handsome, suave-looking man chatting with the elegant blonde. Tilting her head to one side, she asked, "We've run into each other before, haven't we? In Sootopolis, I think? Hopefully, it's not just the heat scrambling my wits and making me see things that aren't really there."

Giving a wry smile, Aurelie hefted her copy of the replica jar, holding it so that the pattern of vibrant, golden-petaled Sunflora intertwining around the jar's exterior gleamed in the afternoon sunlight. She looked back and forth from it to the flowers on sale. "What do you think of that arrangement of orchids and birds-of-paradise?" she inquired, half to Xiura, half to Elisabeth. "That should look nice in these jars, don't you think?"

[attr="class","montag"]Xiura Balfaltin | Elisabeth Fiorelli | Open to interactions

ROUND 1 PROMPTS
~~1) Buy a treat for a friend~~
~~2) Make a comment about the art~~
~~3) Notice how weirdly hot it's getting~~

[attr="class","cred"]VEL OF PIXEL PERFECT

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rosie

she / her

October 15

Vermilion City, Kanto

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Lorekeeper

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Eris Halla

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 13, 2022 21:36:47 GMT

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[attr="class","adrie-lyric1"]coloured streets and candy highs

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[attr="class","inner-finally"]Colours and voices fill the air with a vibrancy she's so often lacked in life. And how absorbed she is in the returned hug that she barely notices the look that both Reiner and Doug share - Not that she could to begin with when they sit in her blind spot.
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Reiner, on the other hand, furrows his brow, pawing at the ground as he lets out a quiet growl. But it's not loud enough to make Eris turn around, nor unnerve her enough to refuse Doug's request. The only thing that makes her flinch a little is the sensation of his finger tracing her scar.
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"It's just a small scratch!" She hums, pulling away as soon as he's done and learning her left into Reiner's side. As if to distract herself, her sights wander rightwards towards the collage of pictures and artworks on display. "I think these pieces are a little prettier than the one's in Melody's gym!"
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Not that she was dissing Melody Miro, but she really didn't understand modern art like that popstar did.
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"Well uhm... if we're getting it, can we get the ones with sweet soy sauce?? I really like those ones!"

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[attr="class","adrie-note"]John Sullivan || Hideo Kino || Aaron Toral

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Olivine City

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Aaron Toral

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 14, 2022 0:08:11 GMT

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Aaron shrugged, and got Hideo's Elga a treat. "My parents gave both me and Kee extra allowance for this. I don't intend to spend that much on me, but I don't mind using it on my friends." It was a little after when little Eris came by. Waving at the sweet yet oddly dangerous little one. Aaron spoke some more. "I'm dong good. How about you, Eris?" Despite his monotone, he also eyed Eris. Something seemed...off? Turning back to Doug, he spoke to him as well. "At least let me buy everyone ice cream. That's sure to be great on this oddly hot day..."

It wasn't until he got a feeling, and with a snap of his fingers, his Pokemon were on high alert and near him. Looking around, it was peaceful. And he realized the feeling was coming from Doug. He was pissed about something, to the point of murder. Eyes widening at what he did...Aaron had to comment. "Might not advertise that too much, or go someplace a bit more descreet before doing that unless you absolutely need it now." With a simple hand gesture, his Pokemon relaxed once more.

Right afterwards, Eris mentioned Melody's artwork in her gym. Well, she was an Elite Four member now. And Hideo left to grab the youngest member of them some. Looking at Doug again, he asked a question. "What do you prefer, this warm day, or a snowy one?" Odd weather patterns strikes again.

Hideo Kino John Sullivan Eris Halla

Round 1 prompts:

1. Buy a friend a snack.
2. Make a comment about the art. Check
3. Notice how weirdly hot it's getting. Check

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Dr. Doug

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March 3

Viridian City, Kanto

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AQUA, Combat Medic

Bug Catcher

Dreaming

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5' 11" (181 cm) / 180 lbs (82 kg) height

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John Sullivan

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 14, 2022 17:26:21 GMT

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Cultural Festival

Hanging out with the crew to ward off the existential despair of living in Hoenn.

"Sure it is." Doug said to Eris Halla with a grin and a snort as she pulled away quick as lightning, as she oft do. Turning his attention to aaron faust, he shook his head. "Don't worry 'bout it. Soon, it won't even matter."

At those words, he sighed, rising to his full height.

He had signed the papers. He was officially AQUA now, and sooner or later, would likely feature in its propaganda one way or another.

He rather not delay helping his friends, just to keep a secret that would soon be out of the bag.

"Ya don't need to ask for permission, silly. Whichever flavor ya want!" The youth said to Eris before he swiveled on his foot to face Hideo Kino. "So! Where's those dangos at? Lead the way, little man; I'll get everyone some!"

He wouldn't let any of the kids waste their funds on this; Hideo's money came entirely from battling and odd-jobs, far as Doug knew, and allowance or not, he was sure an active trainer like Aaron could make better use of the extra money for training and battling resources.

Eris was hurt- he would buy all the sweets in the festival if he had to, and then take Reiner on a murder-walk later.

"Oh, but I like strawberry-chocolate." He said with a grin at as he turned to look at Aaron, walking backwards as he spoke. "Thanks mate!"

Much as he wanted to cover the cost of everything, it would've been rude to reject the boy's offer. He would just have to find a way to make it up to him later.

As they began to move, he stared at the art Eris had spoken of before, squinting at it.

"Was there art at Melody's Gym...?" He asked, brows furrowing as he looked up, trying to remember if he had seen any art during his fight... He only recalled Melody playing a piano, though... "Wait, ya don't mean the lighthouse, do ya?! No way! The S was awesome!"

Post-Modernism at its finest!

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Hideo

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October 18th

slateport

undecided

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Hideo Kino

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 14, 2022 17:52:59 GMT

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It was best that Hideo had brought his Beheeyem to help guide him around this festival, rather than his Hatterene; she would’ve decked John Sullivan for his murderous intent by now (and not just because of the grudge she still held against him).

Hideo nodded at the individual requests. “I know they got soy sauce ones there,” he said to Eris Halla ’s. “Pretty sure they got lots of dessert ones too, so they could throw together that combo,” for Doug’s. “Dunno about ice-cream though.”

He knew that wasn’t actually Aaron Toral ’s request, but a bit of a joke wouldn’t hurt.

Hideo leading the way wasn’t exactly him leading the way; with how crowded it could get here, it was up to his Beheeyem to guide him along. To keep pace, the Psychic Pokemon floated in the air, his hand held by Hideo so he could focus on floating and guiding. A simple combination, but it more than made up for Elga’s lack of speed.

It’d also make it easier for everyone to follow along: just follow the floating Beheeyem ~~balloon~~.

“This is the one,” he announced once they reached it. A decent-sized dango stand, with plenty of variety to choose from. And an attendant that looked surprised to see Hideo back already - he’d only gotten his dango a couple minutes ago, and was back for more.

It wouldn’t take him long to get everyone’s requests.

R1 Prompts:
~~Buy a treat for a friend~~
~~Make a comment about the art~~
~~Notice how weirdly hot it's getting~~

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Dr. Doug

He/Him

20 (40)

March 3

Viridian City, Kanto

It just works

AQUA, Combat Medic

Bug Catcher

Dreaming

of our future

5' 11" (181 cm) / 180 lbs (82 kg) height

You're being healed. Please do not resist.

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John Sullivan

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 14, 2022 18:02:16 GMT

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Cultural Festival

Hanging out with the crew to ward off the existential despair of living in Hoenn.

Doug tipped his straw hat at the vendor, grinning as he approached.

"'Eeey, good job Hideo." He said as he looked over the impressive selection with an eager smile. "These smell amazing!"

The youth soon produced his wallet, providing eye-candy for the vendor as he began pulling out the bills, waiting for the kids to name their choices with a hum.

"Awright, boys and girls! Line up n'come get yer prize." Doug said as he began handing out the Dango treats.

R1 Prompts:
Buy a treat for a friend
Make a comment about the art
Notice how weirdly hot it's getting

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rosie

she / her

October 15

Vermilion City, Kanto

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Explorer

Lorekeeper

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1410 height

But I still believe, someday this lie will set me free

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Eris Halla

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 14, 2022 23:58:57 GMT

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[attr="class","inner-finally"]"Mhmm!" She smiles, but seems unwilling to elaborate any further on how she received the mark to begin with. In fact, she's sticking closer to Reiner, keeping her pace even with his as he leads the way forward.
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Anything that helps her to hide the real effects of the injury.
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"She drew some of the stuff herself... it's trying to say something, but I think it really just speaks volumes of her mental state! Really hype and maybe a little crazy..."
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Hopefully Rocket's mindwipe had done nothing to increase that. But she wouldn't know, as she's resolved not to pry into the matter any longer. The more she distances herself from the incident, the easier it becomes for her to bear with the judgement and hostility. Guilt no longer sits as heavily on her heart if she never considers which side she should take.
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"I like the warmer days! It usually means good weather for exploration!" And yet, perhaps the sun was shining a little too brightly this time round. Had she not been wearing a windbreaker, she might have found her skin burning from the sheer heat. "But uhm... winter makes things really pretty and changes the whole place up, so maybe I like the colder days too??"

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[attr="class","adrie-note"]John Sullivan || Hideo Kino || Aaron Toral

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Aaron Toral

Cultural Festival!

POSTED ON May 15, 2022 0:20:40 GMT

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Oh really? Well, nevermind then. It was...just something he'd never seen before. Something he needed to look into it seemed. Or ask John Sullivan about it later. Later seemed best. As he followed Hideo Kino 's Pokemon, he listened to Eris Halla about Melody. And instead of Doug answering his question, it was Eris. Which he didn't mind. He was kind of impartial about both seasons. Though at the dango shop, while he did let the gym leader buy him one, Aaron managed to slip in and buy Hideo another one. Aaron wasn't much of a dango person, but once in a while was alright. Oh, there was a minor question. "By the way, Hideo Kino , did you get any new badges since we last met?"

Round 1 prompts:

1. Buy a friend a snack. Check
2. Make a comment about the art. Check
3. Notice how weirdly hot it's getting. Check