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Celeste's emotionless smile slowly fades into a genuine one as she fights the urge to laugh from how confidently she insulted Laurence Anderson . No matter how many times she witnesses skyler dross act with such bravado, there was no forgetting their first encounter when she was utterly terrified. Simply went to show that first impressions didn't mean a lot in the grand scheme of things, she supposed. [break][break]

Or, perhaps she thought so soon. Once again, almost as if her thoughts brought it into reality, Skyler began to fall from her tree. A loud crack, the ripping of fabric, the solid thud of an impact, paired with the sight of an incredibly disrespectful gesture towards the offending tree.[break][break]

Celeste didn't hesitate to kneel down as Skyler spoke her name, taking the bottle back. To be fair, she didn't precisely blame her. That was twice in such a recent timing that her strength, or perhaps simply just luck, had failed her. "I swear, if you keep falling in my presence, you're going to need to be kept on a rather tight leash before you hurt yourself. Or should I say, hurt your pride?" [break][break]

Slowly slipping herself into the shadow of the tree, Celeste carefully passed over her trusted parasol to her. "You're going to want to cover up, Sky. I doubt you're drunk enough to want to start stripping just yet. At least attempt to show modesty, my dear." With a quiet chuckle to herself, Celeste sent out Jaspers. The adorable-looking Espurr curiously looking around at all the new sights and sounds at the festival. [break][break]

"Jaspers," She spoke, gaining his attention as he turned around to face her. "Go fetch us a new Yukata for Skyler here. Evade the chaos, if you can. I'm sure there is a booth you can find somewhere." Immediately perking up, the Espurr cried out in excitement as he quickly ran out away from the trees and into the festival proper. He hadn't been given money to purchase a Yukata, but that wasn't going to stop the well-trained pickpocket kitten as he was. [break][break]
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If Celeste was any less in control of herself, her eyebrows certainly would have raised quite dramatically at the strange interaction with angelo vestri . The only thing she could have described it as was... intimate, that was for sure. This was certainly news to her. Unsure how to feel about this new information, Celeste simply locked it down within her own mental vault to dissect later as the woman of the hour finally approached her. [break][break]

Of course, her laughter encouraged a quiet chuckle of her own in response. Of course, it had to simply just be lucky with how well her strongman attempt went, but she wasn't about to deny that it felt good. "The day that I carry you around is the day where the sky falls in on itself. Regardless, it is wonderful to see you." Forgoing leaning on her cane for a bit, Celeste simply leaned against Skyler as she had wrapped her arm around her. [break][break]

And yet, of course, another infamous person seeks @skylar's attention. Just how popular was she? Once again unsure how to feel about all of this, she finds herself casually dragged over towards the trees next to Laurence Anderson . Finding no need to introduce herself, Celeste only gave the man a firm nod in greeting as she once again leans on her own cane as Skyler heads out to do, whatever it is they planned to do, after handing Celeste her bottle. "Please, as if her own blood isn't already 100% alcohol at this point." [break][break]

As yet another unknown person (Lulu Flint ) approached the 'Captain' while she was busy, Celeste simply twirled her parasol as her thoughts finally began to wander. She wasn't used to being around so many people, that was for sure, but to see the individual she called her closest friend having so many other people who knew her, obviously cared about her, was a bit strange for the extremely introverted girl. Just how did everyone at the entire festival know who she was? [break][break]

If she had been honest with herself even remotely, she might have realized she began to find herself jealous a bit. Over the friendliness of everyone else, of their carefree nature, of simply just... being wanted by people. Of course, Celeste absolutely was not being honest with herself, burying those emotions deep underneath, putting on a false smile for now. [break][break]

Her attention slowly drifted across the festival to, what she could only imagine being, the sounds of a few bulls' loose causing havoc. Surely someone else would keep them under control, she was under no obligation to help even remotely, so why would she bother? It wasn't as if she was going to get thanked for it. Let someone else risk their lives for nothing, she would have no part in it.
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[attr="class","rolling-thread"][attr="class,"faction"]Celly? Was she already drinking? Or was that simply just a new nickname for her? Regardless, she couldn't help but smile ever so faintly as she stood back up from her seat and pushed through the festival. [break][break]

Luckily, it didn't seem like the games were too hard to find. A large crowd had gathered around the game section, including some oddly familiar faces, including a certain FERNANDO SILPH and newly appointed Champion kyle lopez . Was she mingling with the League higher-ups now? She paid them no mind, for the moment. After all, her last name likely didn't inspire any feelings of positivity amongst those in charge. For now, anyway. No reason to waste her breath.[break][break]

Celeste's confusion was kept primarily to herself as she watched skyler dross approach a Strongman game of some kind. She would have expected a stronger hit, coming from a woman as muscular as she was, but perhaps the game was simply more difficult than to be expected. Or perhaps more accurately... she was distracted by a certain figure watching her (angelo vestri ). Regardless, only after her swing was finished, Celeste slowly approached with a surprisingly genuine smile on her face.[break][break]

"I take it, you're having fun?" She spoke up, leaning against her cane. "I will admit, I'm not precisely adept at navigating these sort of events, but I suppose I shall simply have to persevere in spite of it all. Oh, woe is me. However shall I cope?" Of course, her self-pity was spoken entirely with a sarcastic tone, clearly teasing.[break][break]

And of course, more and more people went to try the strongman game shortly afterward, bit by bit everyone was trying their luck. Some even got fairly close. Her eyes simply drifted from the crowd around, to the game, and gave Captain Dross the faintest hint of a smirk before walking up to the game. She had no doubt she would fail, but she'd be quite remiss if she didn't at least attempt to do the popular thing. Perhaps her pitiful attempt might endear others towards her, at the very least. [break][break]

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[attr="class","rolling-thread"][attr="class,"faction"]Gardening wasn't something she actively enjoyed, but getting those rarer berries was a necessity for her plans. Figy berries especially seemed to teach Pokemon moves they couldn't normally have access too, which was incredibly useful. However, it seems this littly Omanyte in the distance was intent to knock over her plants so it could eat them itself.[break][break]

Celeste simply scowled for a few seconds, tossing out Kelporeal. The massive Dhelmise formed, its anchor carefully placed between a few of the stalks, careful not to crush anything other than its foe. "Kelp, Giga Drain. Don't kill them, however. It could have its uses." [break][break]

The Dhelmise didn't audibly respond as it obediently acted, draining the life energy out of the Omanyte from a distance, leaving it incredibly damaged with the super effective nature of the move. It almost certainly would have been knocked out instantly with their double weakness if Kelporeal hadn't been holding back. [break][break]

It quickly sets up a Protect to feebly attempt to withstand the next blow, but it does nothing against the Pokeball launched his way. One, two, three shakes of the Pokeball and then the satisfying click of a successful capture. Celeste simply grins to herself, retrieving her own Pokemon as she spoke. "Take it easy Kelpy, you did well."
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[attr="class","rolling-thread"][attr="class,"faction"]This was a dumb idea. [break][break]

And yet, she was here anyway. She hated social interaction with large crowds of people, and yet here she was to meet someone. Perhaps the only person she actually enjoyed meeting with, anyways. It was still strange to actually have someone she considered a friend. It wasn't something she had ever really pictured having, but perhaps she should move on from those edgy, depressing thoughts of a young teen and simply move on with the future. The future held better things in store than remaining sorry for herself.[break][break]

Celeste's typical parasol was exchanged for a paper one, fitting in with the general theme of the festivities was important after all. If she was going to do this, she was going to do this properly, despite how silly it might all appear to be. However, the paper parasol was certainly didn't feel comfortable being used as a cane, its simple wooden construction not inspiring confidence. Regretfully, Celeste brought out her actual cane for once in a lifetime. A simple black cane clacked against the floor with every step, supporting her weakened frame despite holding herself up high. [break][break]

Fully expecting her arrival to be a surprise, despite the invitation she was given, Celeste gently pushed her way through the crowds until she found a bench to sit at. Sitting down for a brief moment to give her aching sides a bit of a rest, she didn't hesitate to break out her phone to message skyler dross . [break][break]

"Hey. I am currently on a bench close to the Pokecenter within town. If you tell me your location, I can join you momentarily."
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notes Celeste is here! And will join Skyler and whoever she is with shortly!

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