Circus of Fools [S, C]

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Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Jan 18, 2023 17:06:12 GMT
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Ruby was so remarkably out of her element that she might as well have had a glowing neon sign pointing to her that read THIS DOESN'T BELONG, complete with flashing arrows. For fuck's sake, she was a Rocket member just waltzing into Ever Grande City, the front steps of the League's headquarters, like it was the most natural thing in the world. It wasn't like she was wearing a big red "R" on her chest or anything, and she'd been careful about staying masked during missions so that no one would recognize her face, but it still felt like she was walking into fire instead of a city blessed by flowers and lush meadows. No, it wasn't just because of Rocket that she felt so out of place, was it? Nowhere this beautiful could ever welcome her, even without that conflict hanging over her head.

[break][break]She huffed out a sigh. She wasn't here to be welcomed; she was here on a personal mission.

[break][break]It wasn't hard to find the garish carnival grounds on the city's outskirts. Arceus, she knew the League splurged on their precious Gym Leaders, but making a whole amusement park? Couldn't spare any of that money for the downtrodden, no, they had to make their own little festival to show off how great they were. She had to fight back her scowl lest she draw suspicion. Today, she was playing the part of a fairgoer here to see how her "friend" was doing, and though she'd never be able to plaster on an awe-filled smile, she could at least try to look like she didn't want to burn the place to the ground.

[break][break]Unsurprisingly, there were security checks at the entrance. Theme park or not, this was still a League facility with an oh-so-important person heading it, and after the reported assassination attempt on of Mauville Gym, a lot of Gyms had bumped up their security. Ruby had made the difficult decision to leave her knives behind for this one. She felt naked without a weapon, even if she had six Poké Balls with battle partners she could trust to kick some ass for her.

[break][break]As she waited in the queue to enter, she noticed just how many people were there with dates or families or something. Maybe Ruby should have brought someone with her. But who? This place might have been a bit too overwhelming for Jade, and her fling with was too casual for a whole-ass carnival date. Maybe would have been a good fit? Nah, it was probably best that she didn't bring any other Rockets with her. If anyone asked, she was meeting someone here and just checking the place out beforehand. Not like that was a lie.

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Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Jan 26, 2023 19:31:55 GMT
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The que to the theme park was long, it was true. The place had been far more enticing to the public than anyone could have possibly thought.

But by royal decree the waiting time was not allowed to be a tiresome affair. Jesters, clowns and all manner of entertainers performed scenes of acrobatic feats, comedy and for the daring at the back playing with fire!

But amongst the entertainers clad in all their costumes and decorative make-up. There was a singular clown who walked about. Clad in uniform more befitting security personnel. Long blue hair, bright red nose, minimal make-up, save for the painted on X of bones on his face. His aura exuded an authority unlike the others.

And yet, like all the others, he smiled and spoke with employees and visitors alike. And yet in doing so his eyes gazed around, checking for individuals who might seem suspicious.

But he wasn’t alone. By his side a Bewear walked. Gently greeting the guests, and for the daring children even granting a hug, resulting in many concerned gazes from the parents.

Amidst one of such hugs, the Bewear’s eyes befell upon a recognizable scarlet haired woman. Gently sitting down the child it was currently hugging it began to walk toward , arms outstretched in greeting hug.

The Clown followed suit, curious eyes aimed toward the person that had caught the Bewear’s attention. “Oh, have you found someone you know?” The Red nosed Clown mused.


LOCATION: Ever Grande City - Joyland

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Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 20:47:57 GMT
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Well, at least the wait wasn't boring. The acrobatics and playing-with-fire thing were pretty cool, even. Ruby let an amused smirk play on her face. She didn't usually dwell on things like symbolism, but the clown theme seemed fitting here.

[break][break]There was one entertainer that stuck out among the rest, though. The idea of a "security clown" might have been funny if not for the fact that he had this aura of authority that not even Ruby could deny. He smiled and chatted with the visitors, but Ruby had the feeling that he'd pick someone up by the scruff of their neck and physically throw them off the premises if they caused trouble. He scanned the crowd, doubtlessly searching for anyone suspicious. Ruby averted her gaze before their eyes could meet.

[break][break]Immediately, she saw a familiar Pokémon: a shiny Bewear gently greeting the guests and even giving hugs to some particularly brave children. His eyes met hers. The blood drained from her face. He set down the child he was hugging, then walked toward Ruby, arms outstretched for a hug. Oh, Arceus. There was no malice that she could see in those eyes, only the desire for hugs. Somehow, that didn't make her feel any better.

[break][break]Trying to resist would be futile. Running away would have made her look suspicious, after all. All she could do was screw on a nervous smile. "Yep," she said, opening her arms so they at least wouldn't be pinned to her side. "Hey, buddy." At least he probably wouldn't break her spine in front of all these kids. That'd be a bad look for the League.

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POSTED ON Feb 9, 2023 13:29:13 GMT
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The Bewear was beyond itself with excitement when Ruby accepted its hug. Honestly, she might’ve even caught a glint of happiness in its eyes before its big lumbering arms would wrap themselves around her and squish her tightly into the fur. Luckily, though the hug might be a bit tight, the Bewear was well capable of controlling its hugging-strength, and so the hug was given.

The Security-Clown chuckled at the sight. The tell-tale signs of a nervous smile was clear to his well trained eyes.

“Well if that’s the case, then I am sure you know his trainer as well!” The clown proclaimed. Smile wide as only a clown could make it.

“So, what brings you here? The Park or are you perhaps having a reunion?” A jovial smile and an amused tone to his voice as he spoke. Eyes following the Bewear and Ruby as the Pokémon gently placed the woman back down on earth, before giving her a few gentle headpats as was appropriate.


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Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Feb 15, 2023 21:18:38 GMT
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Okay, good, no death by hug today. Ruby had to admire how well-trained this big guy was. There were many stories about Bewear crushing their trainers' spines because they couldn't control the force of their hugs, but Johanna had clearly spent a lot of time making sure that hers wouldn't be such a danger to herself or the park's visitors. At the same time, she recalled how this same Bewear had taken out a huge Steelix, leaving a crater in the ground in the process. This fluffy guy wasn't one to be underestimated.

[break][break]Ruby was set down with a few gentle headpats. At least the Bewear looked genuinely happy to see her. That helped her relax.

[break][break]"Yep," she said to the Security-Clown, somewhat breathless. "Figured I'd stop by and say congrats on the park and everything. One hel—ck of a place she's got here." Right, she should probably keep her language clean around all these kids. She didn't need to get kicked out before even getting inside just because of some "bad words."

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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2023 12:27:12 GMT
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The Clown chuckled as Ruby was quick to halt her slurs. He appreciated the effort, even though he wouldn’t have blamed her for it.

“It is indeed.” He replied with a smile. “And I am sure she will appreciate that.” The Clown eyed the queue. It was still rather long.

The Bewear looked thoughtful. Then it poked the Clown’s shoulder. With the Clowns full attention the Bewear began to suggest a most devious plan.

“Well Well. You want her to skip the queue?”

The Bewear nodded.

“You know I can’t just let her…”

Before the Clown could finish speaking the Bewear gently grabbed at Ruby’s hand and intended on dragging her to the Employee’s entrance.

The Clown would be left behind sighing in the process.


LOCATION: Ever Grande City - Joyland

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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2023 21:07:13 GMT
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[break][break]Yeah, she'll definitely appreciate a Rocket coming to ask her what the hell she was thinking, Ruby thought sarcastically.

[break][break]Ruby followed the clown's eyes up the queue, which was still rather long. Seemed Ruby had picked a popular day to come. She was prepared to keep waiting it out when the clown spoke up again with the Bewear's plan.

[break][break]Ruby's eyebrows jumped up in surprise. "Seriously?" she asked. The clown didn't get a chance to protest before Ruby was being dragged to the employee entrance, much to the indignation of the others in the queue.

[break][break]"Hey, we've been waiting!" one woman shouted, leading a chorus of similar cries.

[break][break]"How come that lady gets to go?" a child asked.

[break][break]Ruby briefly met eyes with the security clown before she was pulled through the employee entrance. She shrugged, wearing a "sucks to be you" smirk.

[break][break]A few employees, most dressed in clown and jester attire, gave Ruby confused looks as she and her escort passed. "Hey, you can't be back here!" a jester called.

[break][break]"Oh, just let them through," another clown chimed in. "You wanna try to stop that Bewear?"

[break][break]Once they were past that rabble, Ruby asked the Bewear in a low voice, "Okay, what's the deal?" He wouldn't be able to answer verbally, but maybe she could get some kind of clue from his body language or facial expression or something. It wasn't that she was complaining about getting to jump the line; she was mostly just confused.

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POSTED ON Feb 26, 2023 17:34:39 GMT
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The clown was left to the Sharpedo’s definitely not amused. But it wouldn’t be the first unruly mob he had handled.

Bewear dragged Ruby through the employee entrance. What few complaints there was were quickly silenced with an UNNERVing look.

Once past the rabble and had a moment to themselves Ruby voiced a question to which the Bewear happily obliged to answer, though forgetting that she did not speak Bewear-speech.

But either way the Bewear led her through the masses of humans into another employee designated area until they would reach Johanna’s personal little space. A home away from home some might call the personal dressing room. The Mini-house was surprisingly big for a singular person to occupy, but so Johanna did.

Bewear knocked politely on the door.

A jolly “Come in!” came from a voice sure to be familiar to Ruby.

Bewear was quick to open the door and push Ruby inside. Revealing to the young woman a Johanna that had just finished taking on her most peculiar colorful QUEEN JESTER costume and applying the accompanying make-up.

The moment Johanna saw Ruby she froze, deerling in headlight eyes appeared as only a singular word escaped her. “H-Hi.”

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POSTED ON Mar 6, 2023 22:08:51 GMT
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Nope, she still had no idea what was on Bewear's mind. But he wasn't threatening her or anything, so that was a good sign.

[break][break]He led her to what must have been Johanna's personal space in this carnival land. It was like a miniature house; did Johanna actually live here? It'd be safe here in the middle of League Town, that was for sure. Bewear knocked on the door, and a voice called for them to come in. Ruby knew it was Johanna's voice, but it sounded different. She definitely wasn't the same timid, hesitant girl Ruby had met all those months ago.

[break][break]She didn't get any time to think on that before she was literally pushed inside. She stumbled in, managing to right herself with her own strength and force of will, but it was still far from her best entrance. Inside, she caught the eye of the Queen Jester herself. Johanna froze, looking like a cornered Deerling and only able to speak a single word.

[break][break]Though Ruby had been dragged and pushed around enemy territory, seeing Johanna like that made confidence swell up in her again. She crossed her arms and leaned against the nearest wall with a predatory smirk. Johanna still held all the cards here, even if she didn't realize it. This was her territory, and more importantly, it was League territory. Ruby was just one Rocket; she hadn't brought any backup aside from her trusty Pokémon. But Johanna looked scared, and Ruby was going to take advantage of that for as long as she could.

[break][break]"Nice place. League pay for it?"

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JoJo
She/Her
25
July 07
Ever Grande City
Homosexual
Theme Park Owner
Civilian
Single
170 CM height
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Johanna Joy
Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Mar 10, 2023 19:24:32 GMT
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Johanna’s thoughts raced at the speed of light to figure out why Ruby was here.

The only conclusion she could think of was that had sent her as a reminder. But this time she wasn’t about to panic. This time she wouldn’t just go down without a fight like before.

Slowly she gained more and more of her composure, lost the deerling in headlight eyes, and even straightened her back as Ruby spoke.

She took a deep breath, before she spoke. “Thank you. Most of it was funded through my family’s fortune. Honestly, the only bit where the League got involved is the Battle Arena.” Her voice tried to carry some casualness to it, alas there was still an edge of tension to it.

“What brings you here? I doubt it was merely to say hello.”

LOCATION: Ever Grande City - Joyland

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Alicia Jewel

she/her
23
October 18
Pyrite Town, Orre
bisexual
"Freelancer" (Rocket)
Elite
Single
102 height
102 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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Ruby Garcia
Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Mar 31, 2023 18:39:48 GMT
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Slowly, composure returned to Johanna's body. The former Rocket tried to speak casually, but Ruby could still hear the edge of tension in her voice. The display was almost adorable; if they weren't on Johanna's turf, it would have been downright pathetic. But being in League territory was all the more reason to keep pressing whatever advantage Ruby had.

[break][break]The words "family's fortune" pressed Ruby's smirk down into an unimpressed line. "Little rich girl, huh? No wonder you couldn't cut it with us." And of-fucking-course they'd spend all their money on this theme park instead of something useful. Trickle-down economics, Ruby's ass.

[break][break]Her smirk half-returned at Johanna's question. "What, I'm not allowed to congratulate an old friend on her cushy new position? Ever Grande City's Gym Leader, goddamn. Big step up from where you were before, huh?" The bitter sarcasm in her tone was almost palpable.

[break][break]"Your security sucks, by the way. Your Bewear let me right in through the employee entrance. I got to skip the line and everything. People were pissed."

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JoJo
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Ever Grande City
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Theme Park Owner
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170 CM height
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Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Apr 22, 2023 19:19:15 GMT
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If only Ruby knew how much her words hurt. Perhaps the faint glimmer in her eyes might betray the facade she tried to keep up.

“He did? Well, I suppose I need to have a talk with him.” She tried to keep the casual facade going strong. Yet she couldn’t help but reveal a bit of sadness in her eyes.

Johanna didn’t know how to approach Ruby’s emotions. Could she even do so without stompign on Ruby’s emotional-toes?

In the end she figured being blunt might be the only way forward. “Anyhow, do you feel better now?” Johanna asked matter-of-factly. What else could she say? Johanna wasn’t blind to how it would look, but she figured the good that her themepark and the Gym brought to the people of Hoenn far outweighed anything else.

LOCATION: Ever Grande City - Joyland

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Alicia Jewel

she/her
23
October 18
Pyrite Town, Orre
bisexual
"Freelancer" (Rocket)
Elite
Single
102 height
102 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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Ruby Garcia
Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON May 9, 2023 20:02:36 GMT
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Johanna didn't say anything to Ruby's rich-girl jab, but Ruby thought she saw a faint glimmer in the Gym Leader's eyes. Boo-fucking-hoo, little rich girl, she thought.

[break][break]"Guess you will." She'd been hoping for an actual answer as to why Bewear had led her here, but she was still just as confused as before.

[break][break]Her eyebrows shot up at Johanna's question, an expression of surprise that quickly turned into anger. "'Better'?! How the hell am I supposed to feel anything but pissed seeing all this? What gives you the right to walk away from Rocket and just sit in the League's lap like you didn't do anything?!"

[break][break]Her cool façade had quickly melted away under the heat of her rage. She took a single step forward as she ranted, only the thought of being surrounded by the League stopping her from making the movement anything more than emphasis. Perhaps Johanna would notice the way Ruby had emphasized the word "you."

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JoJo
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July 07
Ever Grande City
Homosexual
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A Beacon of Safety during times of War
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Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Jun 21, 2023 19:56:52 GMT
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Ruby’s cool facade melted before her eyes. Not that Johanna was faring much better in keeping her mask on.

“What gives me the right?” Johanna repeated. You all have the right to walk away.” She continued. Standing her ground.

“But I get it Ruby, you are too scared to act on it even if you wanted to.” The words left her mouth before she had the opportunity to consider their effect on Ruby.

“As for all of this - “ Johanna made a sweeping motion essentially symbolizing the theme park. “- This is my penance for all the things I’ve done.” She felt her heart beat faster and heavier. An unusual sensation of anger started to boil.

LOCATION: Ever Grande City - Joyland

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Alicia Jewel

she/her
23
October 18
Pyrite Town, Orre
bisexual
"Freelancer" (Rocket)
Elite
Single
102 height
102 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
awards
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Ruby Garcia DOLLARS
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Ruby Garcia
Circus of Fools [S, C]
POSTED ON Jul 4, 2023 19:20:47 GMT
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"You think it's that easy for me to just walk away? I don't have a rich family to bail me out! I have—!"

[break][break]Shit, no, she couldn't just say she had a sister to protect. The last thing she needed was for Johanna to have more possible blackmail on her.

[break][break]"—an actual criminal record," she said after a brief pause. "Rocket's the only option for me."

[break][break]Her eyes bulged and her pupils shrank in outrage at Johanna's next comment. The thought of still being in the heart of the League was blotted out by a cloud of anger, and she stepped closer to Johanna, fists clenched and trembling.

[break][break]"You think I'm some kind of fucking coward?!" she snapped. "You don't know a goddamn thing about me!"

[break][break](In a future conflict, she would feel a sense of déjà vu upon saying that same line to her League attacker.)

[break][break]She would have aimed to punch Johanna's lights out if the girl hadn't reminded her that "all of this" was deep in enemy territory. After a moment, Ruby unclenched her fists and stepped back. She took a few heavy breaths, as if it took great effort to do these simple actions.

[break][break]"Penance," she repeated, like the word was something foul she wanted to spit out. "You get to be queen of the clowns over a whole theme park, and you call that penance. What a joke." It wasn't one that made her laugh, though.

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The Shula Region
Hogwarts AU
RPG Unlimited
MR
The Enroi Region
N:FB
Vyrehaven
Celestial Guardians, AU Sailor Moon RP
EO GENESIS
Code and Crown: An advanced literate warriors cats RP, set in medieval times
Swords Clashing