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[crackpotcrocker]

Who: Joker, Beast, Ronald Know, Snake, Jimmy, Ib, Hagakure, Botan, Crocker and the rest of the circus
Where: The Circus
When: 12/25
Summary: Celebrating Christmas at the Circus
Rating: PG - PG13
Log:

For a switch around Crocker is actually excited for Christmas this year but that may be due to the fact this year he knows there's something to look forward too. Santa here for one seemed more forgiving as last year Crocker didn't receive a lump of coal from Claus and not to mention has others to spend time with it this year as well.

He figures as much this is as good as any other day to invite some of his close friends over to meet the circus he's been able to call family.


In the meantime, he'll be wrapping gifts, hanging lights and getting the Christmas tree together and the other various decorations.

Feel free to help or just mingle with anyone who is there. IC Present Exchange. There's plenty of festive food too! Go nuts and make your own threads :)

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[diehardreaper]

He'd spent a good week asleep, hung over thanks to one too many shots of Honeyed Soul's booze-infused sweets (or so he thinks.) but now that he's actually conscious, he's decided to wander the grounds just to see what he's missed. Christmas had always been his favorite time of the year, after all. Everyone seemed to be in a better mood and London was far more colorful than what it normally was. For a while, he could forget the weight of his position and remember how it was to be human... which is something he would hate to admit he sorely missed at times. There's a pause though as he catches sight of Crocker hanging the Christmas lights. Ah, sweet nostalgia. There were times when he was the one who usually took care of those around the office.

"Wotcher, Denzel!" Ronald calls as greeting. "Decided to put up the fairy lights, eh?"

[crackpotcrocker]

Denzel on the other hand, this is his first time wanting to celebrate the holidays and yelps at the sound of Ronald's voice and by some act of being klutzy gets tangled in the Christmas lights, knocks the ladder aside as he falls down and hangs from the ceiling by the Christmas lights.

"You could say that."

[diehardreaper]

That was something he wasn't expecting. No wonder Joker hadn't recruited him for any of the main tent acts. There's an apologetic smile though (or the semblance of one) as he approaches. "Sorry 'bout that." Ronald sighs in manner of an apology. His Duskull is hanging around as always and after the momentary scare with the lights, decides to float up and attempt to separate Crocker from the lights.

The reaper meanwhile has taken to circling around in order to find a better position to direct his partner. "Hang tight'n Grim'll have you out there faster'n you please." he calls after a moment.

[crackpotcrocker]

Denzel can't help but pause for a moment as his face turns blue as he stares at the Duskull. That is before finding himself, falling a few feet flat on his face, "OW!"

Stumbling himself back to his feet and fixing his glasses, "Thank you..." His voice sounds a somewhat hesitant but if only because ghost-type Pokemon still give him the willies.

"I suppose you're not as scary as you look."

Crashing this because these two need to meet already.

[silentscales]

Some time after Denzel and Ronald talk, Snake hunts down Ronald with a hot cup of coca for each of them. When he finally catches up to the death god he offers the stranger the second cup of hot chocolate.

"I'm Snake, says Gaskell," the snake charmer informs Ronald.

Snake spends plenty of time around the circus practicing and refining his act, but any practice aside from choreography he tended to do in the Rocket gym. It had a lot of equipment that he could use to challenge himself. He figures it is one of the things he would honestly miss when he found a way to get out of the organization.

For now, at least, he's been enjoying the holiday spirit and not worrying too much about practice. Instead he's decided to try to find and welcome the circus members he hadn't really met yet.

Hells yes!

[diehardreaper]

That, admittedly, caught him by surprise. It's only when he feels his Duskull tugging on his sleeve and sees Snake coming with said cup of cocoa that he notices they're no longer alone. The reaper's tried to introduce himself to everyone in the circus but somehow it doesn't surprise him that some people still escape him. So he turns with a grin, his eye on the offered mug at first before turning back to Snake. This one he doesn't quite remember from the manor... either manor. But no skin off his nose. Maybe he was new. New or old though, it doesn't matter. Best to try and get along with his fellow performers, after all.

"Snake, eh...? Or is that Gaskell? Either way, pleasure to make your acquaintance, mate." he replies, one hand accepting the mug, the other reaching out as an offered handshake. "Can't say this isn't the first time we've spoken... 'fraid all I know about you's from your act."

\o/

[silentscales]

Snake had a way of slithering around the place and sneaking up on people, though that had become much harder once he started having an onix follow him around.

He shakes the offered hand before explaining. "This is Gaskell," he says as he points to a seviper, "This is Ruskin, John, Zola, Quincey, Thomas, and Snake, says John," Snake says as he points to another seviper, an ekans, a dratini, an onix, and finally a snivy.

Honestly, Snake isn't sure what to say about himself besides his act. Just announcing that he also has a passion for reading just seemed odd. Then it occurs to him, he might as well ask about the man's pokèmon. "What kind of pokèmon do you train?"

[red_roses]

Ib had been sure to let Garry know she'd be at the circus visiting a friend before bundling up and walking over carrying the carefully selected present she had for Mr. Crocker, her Pokemon playfully following her. After all, who can resist fresh snow? The lights and tree catch her gaze as she enters the tent.

"It's so pretty!"

[crackpotcrocker]

Meanwhile, Ib is going to be greeted by Growlithe, Flareon and Sylveon.

Growlithe being the most excited and her paws, pawing at Ib.

[red_roses]

She giggles.

"Hello, everyone!" She pets Growlithe a bit before Ember the Litleo comes tumbling in and demands to play.

[crackpotcrocker]

Growlithe meanwhile tots off to play with Ember and Litleo. Where Crocker's girl Growlithe may be slightly interested in Ember.

Denzel on the other hand, hears all this and remarks, "What's all that racket about?!"


That is before shaking his head as if he's seeing double and finally does notice Ib, "Hello. Merry Christmas. I'm glad to see you again."

Despite how sincere he is... there is still just something off about his tone.

[awesmazings]

Jimmy has been really excited for Christmas himself, so when he arrives at the tent and sees all the lights and decorations, he's naturally a bit surprised at first. He never got to see stuff like this at home, so even now it's a surprise to see.

With his Cyndaquil still riding on his shoulder he saunters in to have a look around at how things are decorated up all nice, and likely stops to chat with anyone nearby if they happen to be there.

Eventually he makes his way to where Crocker is and offers a friendly wave, one that his Cyndaquil mimics cheerfully. "Hiya Mr. Crocker! Did you put up all these decorations?"

[crackpotcrocker]

Meanwhile, Crocker is under attack from the garland by which the man has it twisted all around his body. There was a fight with the garland and Crocker lost very apparently.

Giving Jimmy a small wave, "Hello. That's just a plain silly question - YES!"

The man steps a big more forward towards both Jimmy and the Pokemon, and he may or may not have a tree ornament hanging from his shirt or pants as per usual the man seems more friendly with the Pokemon, however and gives the Cyndaquil a small smirk.

"OH! I see you have one of these - POKEMON as well! When did you get yours?"

[awesmazings]

"Couple weeks ago! He's a real good pal of mine now, aren'cha Fahren?" Jimmy asks the fire type with a friendly scratch under his chin, earning him a contented squeak in return.

"You think you might need some help getting these lights put up?" Considering the...decorations he's currently covered with.

[crackpotcrocker]

"Don't suppose you have any advice on Cyndaquil's not burning you, do you?"

In other words, Crocker gets a bit excited and scares his own Cyndaquil.

"...Sure?" The man replies a bit confused because Jimmy trusts Crocker enough to be around the man and electric lighting.

"Right this way." There is just something off in his voice even if there are no ill intentions.

bc why SHOULDN'T Jimmy meet with Death

[styxiedust]

"Oh, hello there!" Botan greets as she's setting up the sweets she brought over. "I haven't seen you yet, are you a member of the circus, dear?"

Well, it's obvious that the answer should be yes, the options are he's part of the circus or he's a friend of Crocker's, but it's better to ask instead of assuming.

Meanwhile, little eyes peek out at Jimmy from under the table accompanied by two sets of big red eyes. They're Botan's ghosts, waiting for her to drop something so they can eat it.

HE SHOULD CLEARLY

[awesmazings]

"I am, yup! My name's Jimmy!" When he spots the eyes looking back at him his reaction is to offer a friendly wave, his Cyndaquil nudging briefly at his trainer's face to be put down so he can go over and investigate.

"It's nice to meet you!"

[red_roses]

"Hello, Jimmy!" Ib smiles, Kitty, her Espurr is now taking up her arm space and happily munching a cookie. Though his face doesn't give his mood away.

[awesmazings]

"Hiya Ib! How are you doing?" Jimmy asks with an equally bright grin, turning to face her and Kitty.

[styxiedust]

[Of course Botan's going to come in with a variety of sweets she made personally, her little Phantump hoard + two Gengars are helping her carry them. There's also a present for her friend out of sight in a bag Botan has, but she won't reveal that until later.]

Denzel, where should I put this?

[She probably should have said this first, but:] Happy Christmas to you as well.

[crackpotcrocker]

[Botan may mistake Crocker himself for a Christmas.]

You could put that over -

[The man stops as he becomes pale for a moment or two. Ghost-type Pokemon.]

On the table right there...

Merry - CHRISTMAS!

[After his exclamation gives Botan a small smile.]

I'm glad you could come.

[styxiedust]

[The Gengar won't do any harm, one is too busy judging the decor to see if it's appropriately classy and the other knows that if he does he won't get any treats later. The Phantump are curious but steadily learning proper etiquette from the first Gengar, who has effectively adopted them.]

Well of course, I wouldn't be able to give your gift if I didn't come. Aku, Batsu, let's start putting them on the table, shall we?

[Referring to the Gengar, obviously, as they head to the table and start to arrange sweets. Strangely dutifully, almost like they've done this before.]

can either do comment spam or this way, just reply how you wish~

[silentscales]

Snake is wandering around the circus area, giving people hot chocolate and presents as he goes. He even has a santa hat on, though it was at the behest of his pokèmon. He has been making sure to particularly find the members of the circus he either hadn't met yet or doesn't know well. This time mostly because the Onix that is following him around hasn't stopped bothering him to meet the rest of the circus members. He might still think of anyone besides Beast and Joker as second-tier members, but his pokèmon were eager to meet and get to know each one anyway.

The gifts at least are Snake's idea. So many people he never met before have been exceptionally kind to him and accepting of him despite his odd appearance that it just seemed right to do something to be kind to a lot of people, even if he didn't know them, or didn't know them well.

[crackpotcrocker]

Denzel catches movement in the corner of his eyes, "Who's there?! Oh, it's you. I'm glad to see you slithered out today."

Crocker gives a bit of a chuckle since he knew that Snake wasn't very social, "Actually - why did you slither out today? What do you think of the decorations?"

[silentscales]

"Presents," he says quietly, offering a wrapped gift to Crocker. It is heavy and a boxy rectangular shape.

"The decorations are pretty, says Zola."