victory_road | GIVE ME PROM OR GIVE ME DEATH

So you’ve gotten on the ferry, piloted by a man loudly proclaiming himself to be Captain Garfield and won’t this be fun everybody? We’re going to a party! Hope you all like boundless enthusiasm for boating, because this guy and his trusty Rattata (who will be collecting everyone’s fees, pay up or you don’t get on!) sure do love this and want everyone to know it. Finally, through caves and up rivers, there it is, shining in the dim evening light: The Elite Four’s Mansion (and blessed freedom from Captain Garfield). It looks amazing! Bunk down for the night and get a good night’s sleep, because tomorrow? It’s party time.

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. Some of the landscaping is a little different than what longterm residents might remember-- again, this WAS the site of a pretty epic battle between Teams Aqua and Magma at one point! All the same, in two years, you’d think they’d have wrapped up most of the work… there’s a lot of large-ish dirt piles and general disarray in the grounds outside the main yard, although the main grounds are still tidied up and decked out pretty heavily for the garden party. There’s even a little gazebo set up where you can have pictures taken of you, your date, and/or your Pokemon! The gazebo smells a little like fresh paint and plywood, but the paint is at least probably dry! There’s also an indoor ballroom for the more fancy red-carpet dancing, but in general, most of the activity will be happening outside.

• GREEN areas are where guests will be staying overnight! Unfortunately, you'll be sleeping-bagging it up, since there's a limited number of bedrooms in this house and they all either belong to Claire, the rest of the Elite Four, or are reserved for guests who are regrettably way more important than you. That much is the same as always-- Bruno really doesn’t want anybody digging through his underwear drawer, guys. He never has.
All that said, the green areas are 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.

• RED areas are RESOUNDINGLY off-limits to guests! There’s a lot more blocked-off doorways than there were in the past, and if asked about them, the staff will inform you that the mansion is under heavy remodeling and to please move along! What do you want to look at a bunch of sawdust and exposed wiring for anyway! Stop being nosy!
For everybody’s safety, there will be some staff stationed near the various restricted areas to move people along and make sure nobody wanders where they shouldn’t.

• AREA A is the designated Indoor Ballroom area, for the people who prefer the classy elegance of a formal red-carpet gala over the more whimsy outdoor garden party atmosphere in the back. There's a big skylight and lots of space to move around! … But the hardwood floors are looking a little scuffed, and there doesn’t seem to be the usual array of tasteful artwork on the walls anymore, even though you can still tell where a lot of the frames used to be hanging. There are some red banners strung up over most of those empty spots, and although don’t quite match the decor and they’re a little on the cheap side, they certainly make it look like a sweet party! Overall, though, a little more upscale than the shenanigans going on outside, for the people who'd rather that kind of thing.

• AREA B, as some of the more bookish types will remember, is the Library/Gallery! A long-time favorite of visitors, it’s usually a nice haven for people who are a little partied-out but not ready for bed, or who just want to dig into the Elite Four’s personal collection of books and research. SADLY, this year it would seem the door is blocked off! Remodeling in there too, huh? What a shame. :(

• AREA C is...well, the Parking Lot. Normally it’s spotless (no cars!), but this year it looks like they didn’t really have time to clean up, as there seems to be a lot of litter lying around. But more importantly, this is 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. Don’t be that person, guys!

• AREA D … is the Elite Four’s trophy and commemoration room, and it too seems to be shut off to the public. :( Awwww.

For all other information about the Prom and the venue, head on over HERE!

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[As much as Noctis hadn't wanted to spend any of his money, wanting to save up for a home for them to settle down in, he also wanted to make this whole prom thing as much fun and as memorable as possible.

So he'd given in and got himself a nice suit--one that was very similar to one that he'd owned back home.

So far the prince hadn't done a whole lot of dancing, mostly keeping a close watch on Bean (who had found the buffet) and...just watching Prompto. Shyly. Okay so he was trying to find the nerve to ask the other to dance. He just wasn't good at this whole relationship thing yet and had been floundering a bit tonight.]

Think about what? This whole prom thing? [Hands in his pockets, Noctis glanced at the other.] Or do you mean something else?

Nah, nothing deep. Just the prom.

He's wanted to ask all night as well - well, after he got done exploring the grounds and taking so many pictures of others. But as he looks out to the dance floor, Prompto can't help but shuffle closer to Noctis.

You having a good time as well? I mean, well... there's something else we could do...

[ Neither of them can just ask the other for a dance, can they? Nerds. ]

[Noctis can't help but smile softly, swaying with his next step so he can bump into his boyfriend.]

I'm having a really great time, Prompto. I'm glad we came.

[And then he's frowning, not a sincere one but it's there as he looks upwards in thought.]

Though, there is one thing... [Insert a sly side eye here.] We haven't danced together yet. A slow dance, I mean.

I'm glad too. But I mean, why wouldn't we? It's basically free, and you're not expected to look all royal for everybody.

[ Even if he does - oh, he looks so good compared to him. But they both seem to fit in here.

But at the second thing, he lets out a gulp and nods. ]

Yeah. I was wondering if-- if we'd do that, you know? [ A slow dance, leading into a romantic kiss... ]

Bean's enjoying herself with the free food so that's a bonus there.

[He does kind of feel bad about how much she's eating but..it's free. And they said help yourselves.

So. Yeah.

Noctis can't help but smile and he stops walking, hands slipping from his pockets so he can gently grab one of Prompto's wrists.]

Why wouldn't we? First slow dance together as boyfriends--kind of important, don't you think?

...Yeah. Yeah, it really is.

[ Prompto is the one who slightly tugs towards the dance floor - if they're gonna do it, sounds like the song is finishing - time for another one, one they can dance to and... wow. It's really going to happen. ]

I mean, I dunno if it's the proper dance for this sort of music - but screw it, this place is weird enough.

[ slow dancing to dubstep hell yeah ]

[Noctis lets himself get pulled along towards the dance floor, a huff of a laugh escaping him as the music changes.

Hey, whatever. They can totally make this work.]

I don't think anyone's going to judge us.

[Once they're on the floor he tugs Prompto closer, wrapping an arm around his waist while adjusting his grip on the blonde's hand, grinning warmly.]

If anything we could try to make them jealous.

Heh, I think we already are. Come on - we're the best-dressed here.

[ He says, trying to dismiss the warmth he's feeling from his cheeks, his blush. Unlike Noctis, he wasn't as experienced at slow dancing - his feet trying to keep from stepping on Noctis', his hand gently around him - pure black gloves softly rubbing against his.

Prompto didn't go all-out in his outfit, but... he'd glad that him and Noctis decided to get these. Even if... ]

Think we'll get to use these clothes again?

You mean you're the best dressed here.

[Because in his opinion Prompto looks amazing. Then again, anything to do with Prompto is amazing and wonderful to him right now.

The type of music playing is the last thing on his mind as he slowly steps back and lifts their joined hands to spin the other, amusement dancing in his eyes.]

Maybe. Never know what's going to come up.

[ His cheeks are turning redder and redder, as he looks to the ground... no. Even if he wanted to simply look to make sure he wasn't stepping on Noctis' toes, he wanted to look into his deep blue eyes.

Damn, Noctis looked fine. His lips curving into a soft laugh - to try and calm down - Prompto was clearly struggling to think of words. But not needing them - his hands remaining firm. ]

Yeah, like... this isn't the moon like other people said, but if this sort of thing happens yearly? Or who knows, we might have celebrations to attend. But you don't need to be the guest of honour.

[ He's still playing up Noctis getting a normal life... because he wants to be part of that. He'll show Noctis as normal a life as they can have. ]

[Noctis is totally okay with the idea of a normal life. It's all he could really ask for, to be completely honest.]

Good thing I'll always have a date, huh? [Because he's not letting you go, Prompto. You mean way too much to him; you've always meant a lot to him.

The Prince smiles softly, shyly even, before leaning in to bump their noses together.]

Honestly, just getting to be here with you is better than anything else.

Yeah. I won't leave you, Noct. I promise.

[ Prompto doesn't know what the future will bring. Either here or... if they ever go home. But he's sure of this, for once in his life. He's certain.

But as their noses are bumped together - Promptos' heart racing - he does it.

Prompto leans forward to kiss, his lips softly pressing against the others'. ]

[Noctis can't help the way he just stops moving suddenly, forgetting about dancing in favor of focusing on the kiss. And maybe it has to do with the promise too.

Whatever the case, he returns the kiss readily, eyes closed as he draws his boyfriend even closer now.

This. This is what he'd wanted for so, so long.]

GIVE ME PROM OR GIVE ME DEATH

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