'Cause Baby, Tonight The DJ's Got Us Falling In Love Again...

[these_balls]

Who: EVERYONE
Where: Scenic Tohjo Falls!
When: Friday, April 5 through Saturday, April 6
Summary: WHAT SUMMARY DO YOU NEED, IT'S POKEPROM
Rating: May vary by thread, please mark accordingly!
Log:

It's here! It's here! Clair's first-ever (and, Lance hopes, last-ever) Pokemon Prom is here, coming to you straight from scenic Tohjo Falls! You've packed your bags, you've hitched your rides, and now you're taking your first steps in to a super swank palatial PokeManor where, prior to now, only the pseudo-legendary best of the best had ever tread. Gosh, that must make you pretty special, huh? (Well, you and everyone else in the massive crowd that arrived along with you, that is.) Of course, you're all destined for greatness. But at the moment, your more immediate destiny is forty-eight hours of fun.

So get going!

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☆ YOU ARE HERE ☆




KEY:

• BLUE areas are where the bulk of the party's events will be located! As you can see, the festivities will be taking place largely outdoors, and the grounds will reflect that; there'll be the usual decorations of pretty floral arrangements, little lights, things like that. Think garden party!
• GREEN areas are where guests will be staying overnight! Unfortunately, you'll be sleeping-bagging it up, since this is a house party and not a hotel party, but this is where you'll be given space to leave your possessions, claim some sleeping room, and generally crash for the night once the festivities do you in. (Note: you're welcome to try to sleep elsewhere, but Clair might catch you and disapprove. You don't want that, do you?)
• RED areas are unfortunately off-limits to guests! If asked about them, anyone will tell you that those are the rooms and areas that the Elite Four have claimed for themselves, and they're sealed off tight. Please don't try to break into them anyway; you'll only be caught and punished.

• AREA A is the designated Indoor Ballroom area, for the people who would prefer to class it up a little more than just your standard garden party. There's a big skylight, hardwood floors, tasteful artwork, and classy music — a little more upscale than the shenanigans going on outside, for the people who'd rather that kind of thing.
• AREA B will be the area of interest for anyone hoping to sneak a little Pokemon research on the side: this is the Library/Gallery area of the house. While most of it is your standard "tall shelves of ancient identical books" fare, there are a few points of interest — a sculpture of Lugia, a painting of the Ecruteak City skyline before the Brass Tower burned down, some stone etchings of what might be Fossil Pokemon, and so on. Guests are welcome to look around a little, but burying themselves in research the whole time will be highly frowned upon, and you'll be politely encouraged to leave the library alone and go rejoin the festivities if you hole up in there for too long.
• AREA C is...well, the Parking Lot. More importantly, it's where you take your Pokemon battles if you simply gotta get your battle on; keep it out and away from the house, please, and try not to make too much of a mess. Skirmishes, sorties, and sparring will be tolerated here and here alone. Do it anywhere else and you'll be facing some very displeased hosts.
• AREA D is the Elite Four's Trophy Room. Please be quiet and respectful if you come up here to have a look around; it's a solemn kind of place. Here you'll find various collections of badges, ribbons, awards, and trophies put on display, with one wall devoted to each member of the Elite Four. Of particular note is a glass case with a broken Ultra Ball mounted inside; the brass plaque attached claims it's the ball Lorelei was using when she almost caught Articuno. On a lighter note, there are also pictures of the Elite Four themselves — your standard Official Portraits™, sure, but also some framed candids of them in various configurations hanging out with their Pokemon and engaged in various activities around the house (Agatha making waffles, Lance and Bruno clowning around in the pool, stuff like that).

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☆ QUICK LINKS ☆

Outdoor Garden Party | Indoor Ballroom | Library and Gallery | Parking Lot | Elite Four's Trophy Room | Designated Sleeping Areas

GENERAL - Ground Floor | GENERAL - Upstairs | GENERAL - Outside


☆ SPOTTED: GYM LEADERS ☆

BLUE - Elite Four's Trophy Room | CLAIR - Upstairs | FALKNER - Ground Floor | JASMINE - Outdoor Garden Party | MORTY - Parking Lot of SHAME
SABRINA - Outdoor Garden Party | WHITNEY - Outdoor Garden Party

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THE ORIGINAL INFOPOST | QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES HOTLINE

Comments

[these_guys]

<sub>[Well, looks like Clair's penchant for fierceness and fashion doesn't know any bonds. Gym Leader MORTY knows this as he was banned to the parking lot on account of his outfit. Apparently the pocket square contrasts with the stripes of his shirt and tie. Who knew?]

[He's ... technically allowed inside now, probably, having gotten rid of the offending piece of fabric, but he's taking a moment to just stand and watch the ever-darkening sky.]

[There's a bit of mystery to be had as the stars start to emerge, surely.]</sub>

[aburame]

[Even if he's abandoned the heavy hoods for this event, it's a wonder Shino hasn't been given the stink-eye from the hosts too. The goggles + mask combo has to be a fashion faux pas.

He recognises Morty as one of the gym leaders. Wasn't he featured on a new broadcast recently? No matter, it doesn't bother him. He only continues to watch the skies, enjoying the momentary calm between them.]

[these_guys]

_{[Calm is something they can both appreciate, then, and Morty is happy to let a few moments pass in silence. That is, until he remarks, rather mildly,]}

If you'd like to go inside you might have to hide your goggles.

[aburame]

[That comment has him turn his attention from the sky to regard Morty. This is the first time he's had the opportunity to meet a gym leader, and he seems surprisingly laid back from what one would expect. Shino would know not to underestimate him.]

Why do you say that? [There's no trace of indignation. He... genuinely doesn't think anything is wrong with them.]

[these_guys]

_{[Well, this would be a party, wouldn't it? Laid back is to be if not expected, at least encouraged. Morty looks over with a hint of a smile as he answers the question.]}

Our host might find them inappropriate for the occasion. She has a reputation for taking such things very seriously.

[aburame]

[Oh. No, that won't do. They're not even removed when he's sleeping, let alone for a... party. In any case, he could stand to remain outside for some time longer.]

Leader Clair? [hmm] This event must have been a huge undertaking to coordinate... perhaps she only wants everything to run smoothly.

[these_guys]

Of course. She's happiest when things go according to plan.

_{[A traits she no doubt shares with quite a few leaders and trainers.]}

[exeggutorhead]

[Edmund the Yamask has been keeping pretty close to Envy tonight, on account of being the world's shyest ghost, but when he spots Morty in the parking lot he figures he ought to go say hello. Ghost-type gym leader, after all.]

[He floats over and spends a good forty seconds waffling about whether he really should approach, but eventually he steels himself, writes out a little note on the notepad he's been carrying, and timidly taps Morty on the shoulder. Then he holds the notepad up.]

Hello sir, it is an honor to meet you.

[these_guys]

_{[And Morty, having sensed his presence beforehand, turns without much shock to find a ghost type pokémon there - however, a Yamask is definitely different than what he's normally used to, and he seems pleasantly surprised. Esepcially at the polite greeting, which he returns in kind.]}

And a pleasure to meet you, friend. What is your name?

[exeggutorhead]

[Oh goodness Morty called him friend. Yamasks can't really turn red, but he's clearly flustered.]

It's Edmund, sir.

[these_guys]

_{[A name he probably remembers rather than was given, if what's written about Yamask is true.]}

Welcome to the party, Edmund. I hope you will enjoy it.

[exeggutorhead]

[Morty's right about that one. Edmund nods.]

Thank you, it has been more fun than I thought it would be.

[He hadn't originally wanted to come, being too shy for big crowds...but it hasn't been so bad at all! And he even got to talk to Morty. Envy, though, has noticed that he's short one ghostly shadow, and once he spots Edmund over near Morty, he walks up himself.]

Edmund, there you are. Looks like you've made yourself a friend. [He nods at Morty; he remembers this guy from their battle a long while ago...and more specifically remembers that insane maze in the dark leading up to the battle. He still hasn't quite forgiven that.]

[eyes_are_uphere]

[Hah. Getting banned to the parking lot because of an outfit? That's certainly a new one and far more amusing than it really ought to be.

Not that Tsunade's typically the type to care about fashion, but this time she's actually fairly color coordinated given the simple white and black to her outfit this time around. And, normally, she wouldn't even be in parties for the simple fact it was all such boring and stuffy affairs.

That is until she spots Morty, knowing that he's one of the leaders of these ridiculous gyms.

Wasting no time she makes her way over, pulling her wolf mask up to her forehead. Kasumi, her Haunter, is making an annoyance of herself as is the usual. Though she pauses for but a moment before trying to put herself right in Morty's face.]

Kasumi, cut it out! Honestly, you're going to drive everyone insane at this rate...

[these_guys]

<sub>[And Morty takes that very much in stride, familiar with ghost types as he is - his own used to be every bit as mischievious as this. It just takes the right touch.]

[He puts his hands up, making to gently but firmly guide the Haunter to a distance, speaking to her trainer as he does.]</sub>

That would be unfortunate, but it looks like she'd rather have the attention.

[eyes_are_uphere]

[Kasumi isn't terribly happy to be moved to a distance, moving away from him to instead put herself right next to Tsunade's face instead. Luckily not causing much more trouble at the time.]

I can't imagine why, she gets more than enough of it. [Just a moment, going to try and shove said pokemon out of her own face this time. It's... not working so well.]

She's been doing this since she was a gastly and remains just as annoying as ever.

[these_guys]

_{[Well, Morty didn't mind her presence so much - he'd just much prefer to actually see where he was looking, and he studies Kasumi now for a moment before he nods at Tsunade.]}

Appreciation, then. Maybe you should try to encourage her to use her skills in more useful ways. I find that many ghost types are prone to mischief both because they find the results entertaining and to show off what they can do.

[eyes_are_uphere]

[To show off what they can do? Well, it might make sense since she really hasn't been using her overly much compared to a few of her peers... Tapping her chin for a moment she tries to think of when they last time was, exactly.]

Possibly. I haven't really done too much with her since she hasn't been particularly useful compared to the others. Because I can't deny that Magcargo and Gastrodon cause more of an uproar than she does. [Though she really didn't need to have Kasumi acting up when she had to deal with her mouthy little houndour, too.]

[these_guys]

_{[Morty looks a little knowing at this.]}

It's true that ghost pokémon can be very disagreeable, but when you find out why that is and work with it, they can become powerful battlers and loyal friends.

_{[He's potentially biased, of course, but most of his experiences with ghosts have had happy endings like that.]}

[alonelyworld]

[There's someone else standing outside for the moment. Ushio is sitting up on her Golurk's shoulders, which is probably not the quitest mount in existence. It took Ushio a few moments to realize that this was one of the Gym Leaders, but she approaches him.]

Hello.

[these_guys]

_{[... nor the smallest mount in existence - it would be hard not to notice a girl and her golem, and Morty gives her and her mount a polite once-over when she approaches him as a result. But he nods his greeting, is calm.]}

Hello. A lovely night, isn't it?

[alonelyworld]

[Ushio nods down at Morty. It was a lovely night, and the party was very much fun.]

It is. I'm not disturbing you, am I?

[these_guys]

Not at all. Not all nights are meant to be enjoyed by oneself.

_{[He wouldn't have invited her to talk by asking a question if she'd been.]}

[alonelyworld]

Okay.

[She smiles a little bit.]

I'm Ushio.

[lolighostgirl]

[So that's the gym leader of ghosts. She's holding her recent caught Banette like a child's doll. She was dark herself with her black frilly dress with some light pink on the flaps. Her dress should be appropriate, even for this event.

Perona watched him from a distance in the dark shadow lurking. Although she's probably noticeable since she doesn't have her powers and all.]

[these_guys]

<sub>[Yeah, he does notice eventually - if nothing else because he's always been good at picking up on the presence of ghost types in particular.]

[But he doesn't really say anything to the banette or her trainer when he turns to watch them, just does so with a quiet curiosity.]</sub>