9th Recipe [Video/Action for Homestuck House, Goldenrod City]

[cyan_maid]

So this absolutely isn't a joke, right?

[Sitting cross-legged on her bed, her room's window cracked open to let in the early spring breeze, Jane holds up what looks to be an invitation. A sleepy Audino is snuggled up next to her, fur a little sticky from remnants of...whipped cream? Oh no.]

I've been invited to some fancy-schmancy promlike thingamajig...hosted by the Elite Four? The last prom I heard about was apparently on the moon, so this is much more believable, but given the date...this happens annually, yes? And it's real? Not some sort of awful prank on a girl who never got to go to a high school prom? [She blushes slightly, glancing away.] Because if that's the case, I haven't nearly made up for the hit my prankster's gambit is going to take-

[There's a sudden creak of an opening door, and Jane perks up at something off-camera.] Oh, hey! You made it through all the traps, huh? Very impressive, buster.

Sharp.. [A Bisharp moves into view, hesitantly joining Jane on her bed, leaving a considerable distance between them. She smiles, a bit awkwardly.]

Well, if you got in, I guess you got those treats left out for you...and realized I'd left the door unlocked. [The Bisharp makes a turning motion with his hands - he locked it behind himself, don't worry.] I-I really am glad you decided to come in. I...have been wondering if you'd like to join us here. I know I'm not your Jane, specifically, but...at the very least...would you consider it?

[At this point Dinah has perked up, blinking sleepily at her surroundings, and once she sees the weird Bisharp, she brightens considerably, scrambling off of Jane's bed. When she returns, it's with a Pokeball that is hastily shoved into Jane's hands. CATCH THE FRIEND, COME ON, DO IT]

Ah, Dinah - [As quick as a dart, the Bisharp reaches over and taps the button, the Pokeball's light enveloping him. Shake, shake...shake, shake...tum!] ...Um...well...I guess he was...ready, huh?

[Jane looks up at the 'gear and, remembering it's on, smiles a bit sheepishly before turning it off. It's time to get acquainted with a Pokemon that's already acquainted with two previous iterations of herself - as well as watch the entirety of Homestuck House fall prey to a series of whipped cream pie traps. If you want to be mad at her, at least come say hi to Dart the Bisharp!]

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[rocketralph]

As a guy who has danced both on and off the moon, I can confirm it's real, sister!

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[cyan_maid]

Really? So - so there's actually going to be a prom? And we're invited?!

[Her cheeks are a little red. HOLY SHIT A PROM.] Oh gosh - and it's so soon! I, I need an outfit, and some makeup, and shoes and a purse, and - and oh, what else? I've never been to a dance like this before!

[Video]

[rocketralph]

_{[He can't help but grin at her excitement.]}

That's right! Wait till you taste the finger foods! and there's a pool.

[Video]

[thenightsky]

Wait.

[Noctis keeps hearing about this moon thing but he didn't believe it.]

The prom last year was seriously on the moon? That wasn't just people over-hyping it or something?

[The blue and white background behind him suddenly moves and Noctis is pushed out of the way with a cry of protest as a Snorlax face comes into view. Mostly. Bean let's out a happy little rumble, opening and closing her paw in a wave.

There was another Pokemon visible! She had to say hi!]

[Video]

[cyan_maid]

Apparently it was! I've heard enough people say as much to suppose that it might actually be true.

[ANOTHER POKEMON! Dinah the Audino waves back, settling back into a somewhat sleepy reverie now that her new friend is all officially part of the team.]

Oh my - golly, that's a Snorlax, isn't it?

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[thenightsky]

...I'd ask how something like that was possible but considering all the weird tech I've seen since coming here? I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.

[Bean looks quite delighted that Dinah waved back but is soon nudged out of view of the camera--nudged being more like shoved--as Noctis attempts to get in view again.]

Yeah, she was my starter pokemon when I arrived. She wasn't a Snorlax then, though.

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[standingonmyneck]

Prom. On the moon.

Somehow I'm not surprised.

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[cyan_maid]

I only have the word on others to go on regarding it, but considering how prevalent it is, I'm inclined to think there's credibility to it.

[Text]

[standingonmyneck]

Well we did get magically poofed from whichever so there's that to go on for evidence too.

Do we have to go to this thing?

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[charcoalfeather]

....Jane? [Quietly, fearfully, there's a voice at Jane's door some short time after she's finished her video. It opens a crack, and Rakka's there. She peers in hesitantly, eyes darting, bits of whipped cream dotting her brow. Hmmmm.]

I-I heard your video earlier. A-about the prom invitation?

[...It doesn't look like she's totally up to, ah... entering the room just yet.]

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[cyan_maid]

[...Oh my God. Jane pauses in the middle of making her bed, looking at Rakka with wide eyes. She'd laugh, but...shit, girl, she hadn't meant to scare you.]

Oh gosh - um, don't worry, nothing's rigged in my room. Come in, please - which one got you?

[Just going to go rummaging in her backpack for one of her towels to help you with that.]

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[charcoalfeather]

[hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Fighting against her inner worry, Rakka pokes further into the bedroom.]

...It was one of those, um, traps hanging from the ceiling. [She never even saw it coming. And when she does finally step in... hoo boy, it shows. She's got whipped cream sticking to her clothes, a gob on her shoulder, and bits of it in her hair of course.

You... got her good, Jane.]

[video]

[captainash]

It's the most believable, least mind-blowing prom invitation we've received in years, actually. Definitely less of a joke than... whatever traps you installed.

[He really hopes the traps are a joke.]

[Video]

[cyan_maid]

Oh? Traps? I didn't say that, who told you I rigged whipped cream pies to launch at people throughout my house?

[She winks. Don't...don't ruin this for her, this is a sacred holiday for pranksters.]

So are these parties usually very exciting, even when they're not being held outside of the planet's atmosphere?

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[captainash]

...No one, of course. It's not as if you'd ever do so, right?

[It sounds harmless enough to play along. For now.]

Sure they are. They often involve famous guests, and there's always someone willing to spike the punch, too.

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[radfield]

Heard about prom on the moon, too, so you're not alone there. And I trust the guy who mentioned it enough to know that he wasn't just pulling my leg. Not sure if I would've gone, though.

As for the invitations, my partner and I were given two. Although I can't tell if it's a joke either.

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[cyan_maid]

I have heard about it so many times that, short of being there myself, I'm inclined it believe it was a thing that happened.
But you bet I would've gone if I could!

I guess we'll have to wait to find out until...hm, this upcoming weekend? What a short span of time to get an outfit!

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[pipers_son]

Well, the one on the moon was a bit of a unique situation, ha. The first prom I went ta definitely was one not too different from this. Outta be nice, especially if they invite folks from other regions like they did then.

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[cyan_maid]

Oh, well, guests and fancy digs are all well and good, but I'm more concerned with confirming whether or not this is a prank.

[Video]

[pipers_son]

Considerin' for how many years it's been goin' on? I can generally promise it ain't~.

[islandshore]

Heck, if you think the moon prom's wild, one year we had it in people's dreams.

[He shrugs, though, his smile tight and slightly crooked.]

Honestly, after everything I've seen here, the moon's pretty tame, but I can see why it'd throw people off.

[cyan_maid]

[...Her mouth falls open at that.]

Gracious, you're definitely trying to pull my leg on that one, aren't you?

[islandshore]

Nope. Wasn't even the first time we got pulled into dreamland. Before that, there was this big, nightmare castle.

[Yep, that's definitely a thing. It's stated so casually it's probably a little suspicious, but to him it's just a matter of fact.]

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[in4apounding]

I've only been to the one on the moon.

[Penny's using video despite the background indicating that she's elsewhere in the same house. She's also toweling a rather significant amount of whipped cream off her face.]

It was fun, though! And I don't think the Elite Four are the types to prank people, but you might have a better idea about that than me.

...That'd just be sort of a mean prank though, wouldn't it? Making people think there was a big party and then not having one?

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[cyan_maid]

[(hehehehehe)]

That's what I think too, which is why I need to be sure! I don't want anyone pulling any cruel wool over my eyes today.