If every lucky streak came to an end, then so did every unlucky streak. Elaine knew not the kid who was in the tank already but every reign came to an end and the self-proclaimed queen had a reign she needed to reinstate. No words were spoken. All that was left was a single pitch.

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Luck came and went it seemed. As long as she kept diving, she'd find strange objects. One would flow into the next and eventually, she'd dive in and find something interesting, right?

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Collections List:

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07.24: 47-Ability Capsule
07.25: 69 (Nice)-Incense
07.26: 30-Level Tutor x1
07.27: 93-Big Pearl (150 PD)
07.28: 27-Level Tutor x1
07/29: 39-Move Tutor x1
07.30: 34-TM/TRx1

Having fallen off once, she had to wonder how many times she would crash and burn before she succeeded. Perhaps it was insane to even keep trying. Perhaps there may have been more merit in building up?

Ah well. Magikarp Splash it was.

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Attempts Magikarp Splash
Total Points: 0000

The redhead in denial said only one single word before she made her throw at the dunk tank. Even if she didn't sound like it there were definitely no hard feelings to the lady on the tank now...just towards the tank itself.

"Die."

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Luck with treasures came easily and went easily it seemed. After all, she found another of a weird item she had found before. But, there was no point in dwelling over it. She dove back underwater.

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07.24: 47-Ability Capsule
07.25: 69 (Nice)-Incense
07.26: 30-Level Tutor x1
07.27: 93-Big Pearl (150 PD)
07.28: 27-Level Tutor x1
07/29: 39-Move Tutor x1

And thus the insanity continued. The attempt was made once again.
The Magikarp Splash could not evade her for eternity. Right?

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Attempts Magikarp Splash
Total Points: 0000

"That's how some partners are. Vying for affection seems to be a natural thing when they've been with you for a while." Despite any initial resistance to the idea, Elaine continued to let her hand run through the young lioness's fur as she talked with the girl who was clearly its trainer. "But sometimes, things never changing like that is for the better."

Her mind drifted to how Ginga used to be as a Metang and her trusted partner during case after case. Those fond memories seemed enough to let her maintain that smile of hers for just a few moments longer.

At least, it did before the young woman introduced herself. Shalin, a prideful Pokemon rider. Well, that definitely explained the gear the Pokemon was wearing. A simple enough mystery solved in an instant without even needing Elaine's input.

Of course, at that point, it would be remiss of her not to reciprocate the gesture. "Elaine, detective." Having at least done that much, she withdrew her hand from awarding the lioness with affection before offering it to the young woman. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

Having introduced herself and pushed her loneliness back ever so slightly, she continued to entertain questions from Shalin. "I've been enjoying the festival the best you can when you're worrying about a looming threat from above. Feels like an indulgent last supper before disaster, all things considered."

Making sure to not let her dunk tank obsession slip, Elaine shrugged as she stole a quick glance at the sky above. "And you?"

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Shalin Nariya

Though the initial showing was hardly the best, it seemed to be passable. Elaine had hardly slipped off the stage yet. Which meant something was still working. It was hardly over.

And the next obstacle lay before her (and the other competitors), an downpour reminiscent of the end result of a rain dance, yet frantic and erratic--dictated by the whims of the Octillery shooting the water. And yet, she refused to get wet just yet. Much like real rain, one would be remiss to be without a parasol, even if that parasol was the Metagross floating above her.

A dryness in a wonderland of water.

A shade in a blistering sun.

She could only hope she didn't remain too overshadowed.

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Swimsuit

Total Score: 171
Round 1: 57
Bonus: 100
Round 2: 14 (lol)

The redhead had returned with a vengeance. Her last attempts to ward the inevitable nature of gravity had ground to a halt, but it was hardly over just yet. Another chance would come. She just needed to be on target.

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In a surprising twist, she found a pearl. It was hardly unexpected, but after the weird luck she had before, she wasn't going to question what was a definite victory. Elaine would simply dive back in again.

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07.24: 47-Ability Capsule
07.25: 69 (Nice)-Incense
07.26: 30-Level Tutor x1
07.27: 93-Big Pearl (150 PD)
07.28: 27-Level Tutor x1

She could only fail so many times in a row, right? Sooner or later, the elusive technique would be complete. She just had to be persistent...or insane.

As insane as the Magikarp Splash was.

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Attempts Magikarp Splash
Total Points: 0000

Suffice to say the first thing she expected was not the entrance of a newcomer to her self-made waterfall of loneliness. A single hiss from an opening can broke through the Elaine's reverie, forcing her to look to her side and see the source of the sound--a young woman, probably no more than a couple of years younger than her atop a Pyroar.

Startled though she was, she only found her eyes widening for a brief moment. Her leg took neither a step back nor did her muscles stiffen. She simply cocked her head for a moment before looking down to the eagerly purring lioness before her and then the young woman who had come with her.

Well, the Pokemon's a bit more outgoing than her trainer, huh?

But that was fine, too. With a gentle, albeit solemn smile, she reached her free hand down towards its head to pet her on the head.

"Looks like somebody wants a bit of attention, doesn't she?"

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Shalin Nariya

After a certain point there was no questioning why she had found what she had found. There was only the calm void of the depths of the sea. Finishing up another dive for air and sunlight, Elaine gazed back down into the depths and aimed once again to grab what she could find.

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Collections List:

SPOILER: Click to show

07.24: 47-Ability Capsule
07.25: 69 (Nice)-Incense
07.26: 30-Level Tutor x1
07.27: 93-Big Pearl (150 PD)