8th Act - Happy Anniversary, Eve's Garden Circus!

[pipers_son]

Who: Come one and all!
Where: Goldenrod
When: The weekend through the 15th to the 18th
Summary: The Eve's Garden Circus is celebrating its first anniversary!
Rating: PG
Log:

You know what's better than a regular birthday? The birthday of a circus.




Throughout the streets of Goldenrod, folks will find all sorts of colorful characters and Pokemon about. Fliers and the like have been regular eve since the Circus started up a year ago, but the advertising is in full force today just to make it EXTRA apparent that today is the day. Another hint is all the air traffic in the skies- various Flying-type Pokemon that make up the Circus' transportation service. Who knows? Maybe you're one of those using it today!

And of course, who can miss the colorful spectacle that is the circus itself? Past the entrance gate (which will let you onto the circus grounds for a miniscule fee) are dozens and dozens of stalls and little tents. Looming over them is the main tent itself, a monstrosity of bright welcoming colors. There are all sorts of things amongst their ranks, but it's generally fairly easy to find what you're looking for as Pidgey of a feather flock together and all that... From games of all sorts like the usual carnival games to more of a retro arcade, to a set of shops with local crafts and maybe something from the foreign trainers.... Of course, there's also all sorts of food stalls and even shacks for more filling stuff.

There's even a Litleo hunt going on today! Catch one, win a prize!

With all that alone, you could probably keep busy for most of the day! But surely you aren't forgetting the Big Act?

Yep, the big acts in the Big Top. Times are posted both at the front gate, on fliers you can pick up here and there, and by the entrance to the large tent. For each day, there will be three shows! Better hope you can snag a ticket before they get sold out... Although maybe you'll get lucky for the next show. Or the next day....

Either way, it promises to be a fun weekend!

Comments

Hand-knitted Accessories

[codeforhope]

Chihiro hadn't exactly been expecting to really sell anything at the circus, especially since he was taking a break from breeding projects for the express purpose of being able to enjoy himself here. But after Shiruku came home with yet another bag full of yarn, Chihiro's merry little band of knitting bugs decided that they were going to beg their trainer until he gave them permission to make some things.

They don't have a stall set up; instead, Chihiro's found an empty picnic table to sit at with some melon bread he purchased from one of the food stalls earlier while he watches his Leavanny, Galvantula, and Ariados sit in a circle on the grass, merrily using their claws to knit long threads of yarn together into various little accessories. You're likely to see them doing small things like socks, hand warmers, and tea cozies. While they're not amazing to look at, they're clearly made with a lot of love. If anyone wants to purchase something they're all P500 apiece no matter the item and come in a variety of different colors and simple designs.

[samsa]

While Neku is busy working at his stall, he might be surprised by the sound of excited barking in the distance. Before he'll get much of a chance to look up, a young Smeargle puppy skids to a stop in front of him, hugging his leg with his brushy tail wagging happily with excited whining in the back of his throat.

From afar, Kaneki comes running up next, considerably more out of breath than his Smeargle is. "H-hide...I told you not to run off like that..."

[scratchitti]

Neku blinks in surprise, but once Kaneki runs up he realizes who it is.

"Hey little guy." He reaches down' petting the puppy's hat-shaped head and scratching behind his ears. His own Smeargle all run over, equally excited.

"I'm surprised he remembers me."

[samsa]

"He recognizes you from your posts on the Network, I think," Kaneki replies, looking down at the group of Smeargle fondly as Hide moves away from Neku long enough to greet the others, so excited that he doesn't know who to go to first.

"Did you do all of these yourself?" He asks next, referring to the various caricatures that he has set up around the stall.

[scratchitti]

"Yeah. I've been working on them for the last couple days before coming out here. What do you think?" He points to the Whitney one.

"My personal favorite."

[samsa]

It...sure is something, and Kaneki can't help but crack a smile. "It's pretty good, Sakuraba-san. That's the gym leader here, isn't it?"

[scratchitti]

"That's her. My goal is a Cease and Desist order by the time I head back to Kanto." He turns back to his current work, but maintains his conversation.

"Want one? I do pokemon too."

[samsa]

He looks up at the other paintings hanging around as Neku talks, leaning back on his heels, "I would, actually. I think I would rather get one of my Pokemon, though, but I'm not sure who...do you have any preferences on species or types you like to paint?"

[scratchitti]

"Hmm... mostly the pokemon I have, but I've done some field studies of wild pokemon too. I guess pokemon that are more animal like are easier then like, say ghosts or swords or ghost swords."

Which he himself has. She's actually a lovely model but that's not the point.

Nagi - ota

[unkinder]

Nagi hadn't intended to even come to this, regardless of the sudden invitation. Uchi didn't seem too bothered by just letting the ringleader know that they would show up without his permission, putting him in a strange position. It would have been easy to just blow it off and stay in Mahogany (and that's what he would have preferred, honestly) but the Gardevoir's insistence was hard to ignore. She was obviously not going to be swayed one way or the other, making it clear that if Nagi decided to stay behind, then she would go on her own. And that he couldn't allow, no matter the circumstance.

At least it's never hard for Nagi to slip in quiet and unnoticed, as much as he's used to blending into the background. So, if he can, he'll find a seat at the far end of the table with Uchi standing nearby with her hands folded elegantly at her front. Neba is perched on his shoulder as usual, and when the dining actually begins Nagi makes it a point to keep himself occupied with a meat bun in the hopes that nobody will really try to get his attention much if he's eating.

And later he'll awkwardly accept the gift from the Pokemon, only to just sortof...stare blankly down into the bag like he can't figure out what he's looking at. His Abra figures it out before he does, crawling down his arm and right into the bag to try and get into one of the plush beds even while it's still in the bag.

[samsa]

"Hm..." He thinks on that for a moment before his expression brightens a bit. "I'm sure you like subjects with bright colors, right?"

[death_glare]

[ First to arrive, William enters the tent quietly, looking around and not noticing anyone. Not even their host, Joker. Hmm, perhaps he was a bit too early? ]

[wing_attack]

He's seen worse, honestly. It's more the sudden touch that bothered him, but at least he's calmed down slightly.

"It's... um. It's an air show. With my flying Pokemon."

[wing_attack]

He takes the bottle of water but doesn't open it yet, just rolls it in his hands nervously.

"Yeah, I... just..."

He hunches his shoulders a little. "... It's a lot of people, Jimmy."

[awesmazings]

"It is," he agrees, sighing a little as he leans up against a nearby pillar. "It's a lot easier once you're actually out there for the first time, trust me. It helps cause the lights make it hard to actually see how many people are in the crowd, yaknow?"

Snack time

[stitchedupbodyguard]

Veronica had always enjoyed the circus to an extent. During her trips around the world, she had seen more then a few of them, including on television. Still, she never had the chance to experience one until she arrived in this world.

Even still, she didn't visit the circus as much as she could, considering how long she had been staying in Locke. But now that Joker had invited her to the party there was no way that she could say no. She still remembered the conversation with Joker, in her dream. Maybe... this was to make up for that.

She leaned back against a cotton candy stall, plucking strings of pink sugar from the puffball on a stick she was holding in one hand. Some of it went into her mouth, the rest was sent floating off on the wind, chased by Kawa the Sylveon with ribbons outstretched to snatch the sugary treat.

It was actually more peaceful here then Veronica assumed it would be. So, she would be hanging out around the stands, trying a few of the treats, one at a time. She would happily open conversation with anyone that came by, possibly surprising a few people with her good mood.

The Songstress

[dressofheaven]

The lights are dimmed. The tent is hushed. A single spotline shines down on Ilya walking into the center of the stage. She stops there for one moment, pausing dramatically, then launches into song.

Only a few people will be able to recognize the words of a traditional German birthday song, but those few who do speak German will be able to appreciate the fact that she went out of her way to sing something appropriate, even if it's not one of the tragic or horrifying dirges she prefers.

But as beautiful as Ilya's singing is, that's not the whole of the act. At the first chorus, an Aerodactyl soars over the top of the tent, circling around and swooping in towards Ilya. Harpy loops, twirls, and flaps from point to point, a choreographed dance timed precisely to sync up with her Mistress's song, never once touching ground.

Finally, as the song winds to an end and Ilya's voice rings out with the last notes, Harpy rises up to the very top, and for one shining moment the entire tent is illuminated as if the sun were shining inside it. Ilya's voice trails off as the light fades, and as she takes her bow, Harpy drops down next to her to join her.

After the Show - Open

[dressofheaven]

Ilya is nursing a worn-out throat with a large glass of something fruity while she praises her hard working Aerodactyl, who's slumped on the ground next to her.

She has an ear-to-ear grin on her face, and anyone who comes close will be the recipient of an unending wave of smugness at how well she and her loyal Pokemon did today, though of course it could never have gone any other way.

[pipers_son]

Welp. If he wasn't trapped before, Joker knows he most certainly is now. Sighing in defeat as his Meganium gifts a pleased chirp, he reaches down to pat the Onix's head.

"Hello ta you too, Quincey."

[scratchitti]

"Hell yeah, what you got?" He's seen his Smeargle, and his Zangoose on the gear before. But other then that he honestly had no idea what pokemon Kaneki had. And any new art subject was interesting to Neku.

[silentscales]

Snake pick up a pair of hand warmers while his pokèmon go to complement the bug pokèmon on their work.

[silentscales]

Oh, that is you? You'll be just fine! says Ruskin.

[silentscales]

Quincey lets out a gentle roar in appreciation of the head pets. Meanwhile Zola moves to rub her cheek against Joker's.

Between Shows - OTA

[a_sin_for_him]

It was surprising, how much more exhausting actually performing was compared to practice. Something about the spectators, the lights, the pressure of the live show. It was thrilling, but tiring. Lust was grateful for the water and snacks provided in the staff area.

She was sitting down and refreshing herself before heading out to enjoy the rest of the circus. She'd changed into a simple shirt and skirt outfit for the time being, and Guttle was at her feet, mouth open in hopes of something dropping.

[pipers_son]

[Turns out that it's a bit easier than Meridiana might think to catch sight of the Litleo horde! Because up ahead, suddenly bursting out from inbetween some of the stalls, are a good half dozen of the little cubs. It's almost like a stampeded as they rush across from one line up of stalls to the next in a chorus of tiny little roars and maybe some hissing and spitting.]

[It happens pretty quick, but lagging behind and stopping in the middle of the path is Ella the Litleo who makes a series of upset noises at her siblings retreating backs. GUYS CALM DOWN ALREADY, GOSH.]

[It doesn't seem like she's noticed Meridiana just yet, however...]