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The Indigo League ([personal profile] indigo_league) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2017-04-06 11:01 pm

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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[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-09 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
A Pikachu! More Like a Pika-cutie!

[And there's a girl dressed in pink and black, eagerly trying to grab the Pikachu for snuggles. What is this thing you call personal space?]
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-09 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's totally okay, Pikachu would be lifted and she squealed in a giggle. Yayoi giggled at the reaction. Don't worry, she's used to having like 0 personal space.]

She's pretty great actually. I've seen you on the network before, um... sorry, I didn't get your name off it.
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-09 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh right, there's a person here. As she hugs the rodent, she turns around, all smiles - and sharp fangs.]

I'm Draculaura! Nice to meet you!
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[For a moment, Yayoi is almost thrown by her fangs, almost, because man she's seen a lot, and then the name pun hits her and she's all smiles.]

Nice to meet you Draculaura, I'm Yayoi Kise.

[Pikachu chuued and rubbed her nose against Draculaura's cheek.] Pikachu seems to like you. She's very outgoing.
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-10 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
[She giggles, and rubs right back! Nearby a Woobat flies up, and perches on her shoulder.]

Heehee! I was thinking of maybe having a rat and mice collection, after I collect all the bat Pokemon!
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
I've got similar goals. I'm looking for an All Electric Team. Ponyta's too young to come today so I left her in the care of the Center while I came here with Pikachu.

[Oh cool Woobat, Yayoi is quickly going to check her pokedex.]
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-10 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Click Click - Woobat, the Bat Pokemon!]

I've got some babies with me too! I wanted them to get a chance to see my friends!
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, in my case Ponyta hatched barely a week ago, so I wanted to let her rest while the nurses checked her over.

[Cool, Woobat is awesome.]
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-10 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Awww! Aren't they the cutest just after they hatch?
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
They are! I really love her. I need to think up a good nickname. This little one. [and she poked Pikachu on the nose] refuses one cause they're never cute enough.
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-10 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
Is that so? I usually name mine after my ghoulfriends from home!
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah I tried it. Like Akane?

[Pikachu pii'ed in negative.]

Miyuki [pii], Nao [ka] Reika [chu]. All of it didn't work.
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-10 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
[She gives this some thought.]

... Hey, what if Pikachu chose their own name?
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Pi, pikachu! [She gestured to her chest.] Pi-ka-chu!

... I think she's saying her name is Pikachu. Is that your name, Pikachu? Just Pikachu?

Pikachu!
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-10 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess Pikachu is really proud to be a Pikachu! Heehee!
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Pi! [Pikachu nodded happily]

I guess so! That's something good to know. I should ask Ponyta if she wants a nickname later.
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Re: A

[personal profile] veggie_vamp 2017-04-10 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Ponyta... That's, like, a fire horse, right?
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Re: A

[personal profile] pikapikajankenpo 2017-04-10 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
That's right, I was hoping to raise her as a Ride Pokemon, so I can travel further.