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!

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Food Stalls!

[pipers_son]

As usual, the circus' food stalls are in full swing as people fill the areas inbetween. The smell of popcorn, fried foods, and a symphony of other delicious (and probably unhealthy) scents can be picked up even from those just passing by outside the circus grounds.

There are a few items in particular to take note of, as one makes their way through the decadent area. Being the Circus' anniversary, it seems one in particular has taken to serving dishes in pokeball themed bowls that are allowed to be taken home by the customer. There are edible Pokeballs, melon bread in the shape of Squirtles, coffee art.... Tons more besides.

Feel free to eat up and enjoy yourself!

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.

[silentscales]

Snake is peeking at the stalls after his own performance. Doing all that dancing always made him hungry. He can be found near the stalls, picking at various treats and sharing them with his pokèmon.

[stitchedupbodyguard]

It's not long before she notices Snake. Recognizing him from the show earlier, she slowly made her way over, plucking a piece of cotton candy and sticking it in her mouth.

"Hey, you're..."

....And she forgets his name. Brilliant.

[silentscales]

"... Snake..." he says, peering at her. Hey says it softly, like he's embarrassed. He's acting nothing like he was back in the ring.

[samsa]

[After taking the time to explore the other stalls, Kaneki eventually makes his way back around to the food stalls. It's around lunch time, after all, and he hadn't realized until just now how hungry he was. It's certainly a novelty here that he can take advantage of that he knows he'll never tire of.

He can be found seated at one of the picnic tables set off to the side for people to sit and eat, currently tucking in to one of the pokeball bowls filled with the ingredients of your standard bento lunch. He's got all of his Pokemon out and around so they can eat too, though Rikki the territorial Zangoose sits on the table near his arm to eat, eyeing people as they pass. At least out here she's allowed to do that, so she will, thank you very much. Otherwise his others are scattered on the grass; there's a Kadabra and a Sneasel violently trying to ignore each other while a Zweilous' two heads jockey for position at a bowl while barely actually getting anything in either mouth. The only Pokemon that seem to be having a decent go of it are a Smeargle, Pidgeotto, and Yanma eating together in a circle from the same, large bowl.

While he eats, Kaneki has a book opened on the table in front of him that he brought along. He's up for conversation though should someone approach him, and he's not terribly engrossed in the book besides. If only for the fact that he has to keep looking up to make sure the Zweilous hasn't...moved anywhere. Or, you know, a fight or something hasn't broken out because honestly he doesn't trust Carrie enough not to try to brain-punch Jabberwock into submission should she tick her off.]

[soundmind]

[It looks like a giant Litwick has decided to come take a seat next to Kaneki.

Or at least that's what it looks like for a split second until a voice says:] There you are! I got this for you.

[Then the Litwick is set out onto the table away from the food and it's revealed to actually be Maka behind the curtain. Kali, her Houndoom, jumps up on the bench next to Maka and just stares at Kaneki with utter disinterest.]

Ah--be careful not to fill up on stall food. Joker told us to save room for dinner.

[samsa]

[The sudden appearance of the Pokemon in the corner of Kaneki's eye actually causes him to jerk a little and nearby fumble his chopsticks. Before he can start questioning the existence of mammoth Litwick, however, he recognizes Maka's voice and relaxes, laughing weakly.]

O-oh, right...don't worry, I will.

[The food he's got is pretty light anyway, and it looked more appealing than popcorn or something.

He lays the chopsticks across the bowl for a moment with his other free hand still holding his book open. Rikki is still eating but now her eyes are very firmly on Maka, watching her with a gaze that can only be described as steely.]

You really got this for me? What game did you win it from?

[soundmind]

The test your strength one.

[She just



says that so casually.]

I think the carnie is scared of me, though, so I didn't try for another one.

[Shrug!]

So, what are you reading?

[samsa]

[Scared?...Maka why would...actually, he just decides not to ask.]

Don...Quilladin. I haven't gotten very far yet, though.

[soundmind]

[She just played the game, it's not her fault the carnie can't handle a tiny girl with a hammer!!]

Oh, I read that one, it's a classic! It sounds similar to the story of a famous hero in my own world, too, now that I think of it.

[samsa]

A lot of books here seem to be like that, don't they? ..I mean, the last book I had been reading was The Phantump of the Opera.

[soundmind]

Yeah, and the Shelgon Holmes series. I knew he was a famous detective, but I never knew that accounts were written about him like that.

I haven't been able to find one of my favorite books, though, Dark Side of the Moon. I found Dark Side of the Lunatone, but...it was an album. Weird.

[shuttermouse]

[ ...Welp, that sure is a tiny girl approaching the table with one of those Squirtle melon breads in her hand and a camera hanging around her neck. ]

Hi, Kaneki-kun.

[samsa]

Mm? ...oh. Hi, Hori-san.

[He looks up from his book when she walks over, looking down at the bread she's holding.]

That's cute. Is it good?

[shuttermouse]

It's delicious. [ She says, and bites off about half of the Squirtle bread's head. ]

You can call me by my first name, by the way.

[samsa]

[Kaneki had been lifting his coffee to his mouth for a drink, so he swallows before answering with a slight tilt of his head.]

Are you sure?

[shuttermouse]

You do it back home.

[samsa]

[Ah.]

I see. Well, I guess I'll...do the same here, then, if you really don't mind.

[shuttermouse]

I wouldn't have brought it up if I minded. [ She moves to take a seat across the table. ]

What are you reading?

Overdue lunch

[seasaltkey]

[Having rather unceremoniously been picked up by Riku and the others, Roxas has found himself in yet another city he has no idea about. He was excited about being at a circus, though, and had promptly left the others behind to explore. There was just something about the atmosphere that made him happy.

He had gotten enough food to easily feed his three birds, a Swablue, Pidgey, and Hoothoot, and one of those Pokéball bowls for himself. The food was good, he had to admit, and it tasted better with everything going on. A last minute decision to buy snacks was also a good thing. He kept the back full of treats for his little friends beside him.

After his Pokémon had eaten, they decided to do their own things. Sky the Swablu started preening Roxas's hair much to his dismay. Hayner the Pidgey tried to challenge Fuu the Hoothoot to a fly off. She didn't respond until the bumped her, which earned him a swift peck on the head. Roxas frowns at this and tries to separate them with the temptation of more food.]

H-Hey! Don't fight, you two!

[exeggutorhead]

Envy's barely left the main tent, he's been busy with the shows, but he's got a hungry Tyranitar that kept looking longingly out at the food stalls and then plaintively back to him. Eventually, Envy finally caves. In his next spare moment, he heads out, letting Chimera lead the way to the food. He's still in costume, grinning and waving to the circus patrons because...well, it's his job and acting for a job is something he can always do.

Now to figure out just how much melon bread a Tyranitar can eat...

[walkersystem]

Woah, is that a dinosaur? That definitely catches Molly's attention before anything else, cause it's kind of difficult ignoring a gigantic green dinosaur thing. Her Growlithe Ember is unsure when she spots him, so Molly just picks her up and makes soft soothing sounds and approaches to show her that there's nothing to be afraid of.

Cause it doesn't seem that way. And she has a dinosaur that's gonna grow up huge herself, so she doesn't think there'll be anything threatening about this one.

She doesn't recognise Envy at first since he's in costume and all, but she steps up and asks "is that your dinosaur?" anyway.

[exeggutorhead]

Chimera is distracted with his melon bread at first, but when he notices that they're being approached, he swings his big head around to look down at Molly curiously. Oh! A kid! Chimera loves kids. Chimera loves everybody. He bends down to look at her and her Growlithe more closely, letting out a friendly rumble.

Envy's used to Chimera trying to befriend everyone who looks at him sideways by now, so he goes on with buying himself something to eat...until Molly asks him a question.

She could be forgiven for not recognizing him right away, in his flying trapeze outfit and his hair done up even more outlandishly than usual. He's even got some patterns painted across his face. But his voice is still the same! And if the grin isn't completely genuine? Hey, it's pretty hard to tell.

"He sure is. Enjoying the circus?"

AS A NOD TO HIS JOB. And because that's an easier thing to start out on than the...last time he saw her.

[walkersystem]

It takes Molly a second, but she recognises the way he smiles and after that it's not difficult to figure out that it's Envy beneath all that paint, and she gives him a surprised but slightly unsure smile. She thinks Envy's pretty good and all, it's not that, but the last time she saw him was in the nightmare and she doesn't really want to talk about that.

It makes her feel kind of exposed that he saw all that, but she tries not to let it show, and just nods her yes.

"Mm. I didn't recognise you at first. Is that your outfit? Are you gonna perform?"