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Joker ([personal profile] pipers_son) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2018-03-14 07:13 am

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Who: Everyone and anyone!
What: The Eve's Garden Circus is open for spring! Come one, come all, and have the time of your life!
When: March 14 (and the rest of the week through the weekend, the circus doesn't close)
Where: Goldenrod





The Eve's Garden Circus has been a constant in Goldenrod for four years, now. It's brilliantly colored Big Top can be seen even from down the street, and it makes a fine marker for anyone flying in. Past its ticket booth guarded gates lie rows of game stalls, food alleys with heavenly smells, and various set ups from local shops or craftsman with everything from face painting to handmade goods available. While it's often been open, with the main shows playing on weekends, this month it's been especially ramping up to welcome spring.

So come in, enjoy some food, watch a show, and relax!




♤ Flight Service

Before the handy days of teleportation, the Circus offered its own Fly service to help people get to the Circus with a one-way ticket, or a return one to get right back to where they came from! Needless to say, these days, there's not much use for it.... However, some still prefer a more scenic view coming into Goldenrod, or they just want to get a nice view of the city before coming down for a little bit. Either way, various Flying types, courtesy of Falkner, are available for anyone, for a small fee.





♤ Gamer's Alley

It wouldn't be a circus if there weren't any games, would it...?

And boy, are there a bunch of them in this corner of the circus, all of them with their own various prizes to win from simple "magic" wanders to stuffed toys bigger then most people. There's something for everyone, from simple balloon popping to corkgun aiming to picking a floating toy Ducklett with a potential lucky number on the bottom. Heck, pick up a hammer and test your strength!

With everything being metaphorically and literally fun and games, feel free to try some a game or five! And only a couple of them are rigged. Just be careful not to cheat... Among Joker's personal 'troupe' of Pokemon are more than a few Psychic types, and they'll quietly alert stall owners if they think someone is cheating with either skill or Pokemon of their own.

Along with the usual games, however, there are also plenty of other things which are more of an experience than anything. A carousel with all sorts of Pokemon, known and Legendary alike, is available for a simple little ride for children, and people who like getting dizzy. There's also a funhouse of a maze available for people to wander and get lost through, with mirror mazes and moving floors galore.





♤ Circus Food

Now what could be called the best part of the circus.

For those who love the classics, don't worry. The scent of buttery popcorn fills the air, and one rarely needs to go far before stumbling onto someone selling cotton candy. Want a hot dog? There's plenty. Want to try something fried that should never be fried? Yeah, don't worry, there's those, too.

It's not all wildly unhealthy food, however. Welcoming in spring means that there's a lot of seasonal foods being sold as well, some more light than the heavier junk food that's about. Sakura mochi seems to be a pretty popular thing that's being sold at more than a few stalls... Sakura is in a lot of things, actually, from desserts to... lattes? There's also a lot of fresh strawberries from certain stalls, some dipped in delicious things like chocolate and others plain. There are also simple things such as chicken and corn on sticks, and other things.

There's something for everyone, so make sure to dig in and enjoy yourself!





♤ Shopping Stalls

For all that they're definitely the draw of the circus, delicious food and fun games aren't the only things it has to offer. Eve's Garden Circus likes to think of itself as a place where various small creators can promote themselves. Who knows- if you run a business, perhaps you've been invited to set up shop!

Either way, there are all sorts of things on sale to welcome in the new year. Some are artists, offering drawings of trainers and-or their Pokemon, or to paint their face with something. Others offer much more physical goods: blankets with various Pokemon patterns, homemade plushes of just about every Grass and Bug type you can imagine...

And did you know that flower crowns are in right now? Oh, sure, floral accessories seem to be a constant in general, whether those are simple earrings or pressed flowers made into light glass bowties. But it's really the flower crows that are a hit, and anyone venturing in will find plenty of people trying to sell them. Hey, it's spring. Why not give it a go?





♤ Showtime

What really makes a circus aren't the games, or the food, or anything else... but the show lying behind the flaps of the Big Top. There, people will get to see all sorts of dazzling things, from a certain daring young woman performing daredevil tricks on her steed, to a pair of 'siblings' doing an amazing trapeze act high up in the air. Should that small child be allowed around throwing knives? Don't worry about it.

It's not only humans who are taking part of the act, either! All of Joker's troupe have a part to play, whether that's the Charizard zooming high speed in the air, or a shiny Zoroark creating amazing illusions to take people's breath away.

Sit back, and enjoy the show. Plenty of applause is more than welcome when the finale hits, as various flowers float throughout the air.

...Just don't try to follow the performers, Pokemon or otherwise, through the backdoors to the staff area. They'll kick you out if they find you, which they will sooner than later. This is a place for rest, drinks and snacks and all, and it's employees only.





♤ Welcoming Spring!

To celebrate the warmer weather coming back... All trainers who enter with a grass type Pokemon in their team will get a discount! But that's not all... Those very same trainers will be given a shimmering rainbow ribbon, which their grass type Pokemon is encouraged to hold onto. (Only one per team, Ivy.) They, and any other trainers who come through, will be told of a game that's being played...

Capture the ribbons!

The name of the game is getting other ribbons from other people in the carnival, whether through cunning, battle, or just asking nicely, if that's your thing. Trade in your ribbons for fantastic prizes!

Not only that.... but Joker's own Pokemon are taking part in the festivities! For anyone who manages to nab one of the special ribbons for the ringleader's own, they'll find a special prize for those...

Here's the list of things that can be exchanged for the ribbons!

1 ribbon: A candy Pokeball
5 ribbons: A marble Bulbasaur succulent holder! Succulent included.
10 ribbons: A backpack shaped like a Bulbasaur's bulb! Very sturdy.
20 ribbons: A life-sized Serperior plush. Yes, the full ten feet. It is fortunately not 139 pounds, although the amount of sturdy stuffing in it sure must be impressive.

For those who capture one of Joker's pokemon and their ribbons, they get the honor of being allowed to choose two different TMs from the Department Store, and the Circus will happily foot the bill! But only two.

So go out, celebrate spring, and have fun!
cyan_maid: Jane determined to bake (Baking is the best!)

OTA

[personal profile] cyan_maid 2018-03-14 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, look at that - it's that time of year again in Goldenrod. When Jane catches wind of the special attention the circus is having in opening for the season, well, she can't help but want to go! Might as well enjoy the day while it's nice, right? There are a few places Jane is likely to be found:

- The games are a pretty easy draw, mostly for her Pokemons' sake. Dinah especially seems eager to play, dragging a poor, maligned Dart along with her as she tries her hand at many games. She's...pretty bad at them, though, and Jane looks on a little worriedly as she continues to shell out money for the Audino to keep trying, but she just can't turn her down, not when she's so determined to win! Maybe, uh, help the poor thing out so Jane doesn't go broke?

- The shows are next, particularly when she knows Lust will be on. She wants to cheer her friend on during her act! But she stays for other things too, whistling and clapping and enjoying every spectacular feat!

- The food stalls are where you can find her later in the afternoon, having forgotten to grab something for lunch earlier...but there's so many choices! And also things with cherry blossoms in them? This is still a concept that, no matter how long she lives in Johto, she still can't wrap her head around. Please help her pick something to eat, she looks a little woozy from running around most of the day...

- Throughout the day, she'll also be frequenting the shopping stalls, checking out all the crafts and accessories...and likely buying a lot of flower crowns in different colors. What? She has to get one for each of her Pokemon, it's only fair! But is she treating herself? Maybe make sure the girl treats herself.

Jane can pretty much be found anywhere guests are allowed if you'd like to run into her someplace else, too!]
Edited 2018-03-14 15:42 (UTC)
agent3: (Be with you!)

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[personal profile] agent3 2018-03-14 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[If asked, Thida wouldn't lie, but neither would she elaborate - she's been sad since Jimmy left Johto. His house is empty without him and his Pokemon to help fill it, and she sort of understands why he was so keen on finding a roommate before. But...she can't hide in the house forever. Warmer weather is coming, albeit slowly, and it's not raining today. She should go out and have a good time, right? At least for a day.

So thank goodness the circus is open, because the circus is the best. Thida mostly sticks to the game stalls, knocking down milk bottles or shooting water guns into holes to win prizes. It takes some time, but as she warms up, passersby are likely to notice that she's got some wicked good aim. And hey, if a game has too few players for a round? You might just get dragged over to participate! It's alright - if you play just this once, she'll cover you. This is a fun day, she's good for it.

If she's not playing games, Thida's at the food stalls, sticking to the very simple "food on a stick" variety of snacks and treats. Poko is the one who's out with her here, happy to try all sorts of things his trainer shares with him. Though do be warned, if he get something that's particularly tasty, he may want to share it with you or your Pokemon, so please don't be scared of the friendly Tepig and the twintailed girl following behind him.

Other than that, Thida can be found most anywhere...with Majo in particular, one of the shimmery prize ribbons tied around her upper arm. That's right - Thida's playing the ribbon capture game, and Inklings are always in it to win it! Better watch your ribbons, guys!]
agent3: (1UP)

[personal profile] agent3 2018-03-14 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Thida's going to try to capture ribbons - and if she does see one of Joker's Pokemon, she will indeed attempt to get at least one of theirs. How does she do?
agent3: (Mreee!)

[personal profile] agent3 2018-03-14 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Nice! She is up for the challenge and will try very, very hard for whichever ribbon she comes upon. Should I pick the Pokemon she goes for, or do the dice do that?
agent3: (get inked nerd!)

[personal profile] agent3 2018-03-14 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my gosh...then let her go for Speller the Chestnaught, she loves a challenge.
sleepallthewayhome: (Newt and her mom)

[personal profile] sleepallthewayhome 2018-03-14 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Newt is totally going after ribbons. And will also go after a special one from Joker's pokemon as well.
sleepallthewayhome: (Newt and her mom)

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[personal profile] sleepallthewayhome 2018-03-14 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Newt got a ride in and this is the first circus she's EVER SEEN. EVER. You can find her in many places

-Food stalls: either looking at all the food or eating cotton candy

-Games: Mostly watching people play for the moment, trying to figure out if she can try it.

-wandering around. Feel free to bump into her. She's also got a ribbon and she's playing to win. Being small and sneaky pays off right?]
sleepallthewayhome: (I-firmative)

[personal profile] sleepallthewayhome 2018-03-14 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
aw....oh well. 8 is good.
sleepallthewayhome: (Newt and her mom)

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[personal profile] sleepallthewayhome 2018-03-14 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Thida!

[Have an excited small child running over. She's been watching the games.]

You're really good at this!
notmyrealname: (☀05)

[personal profile] notmyrealname 2018-03-14 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Cissnei will most definitely try for some ribbons because why not! And that includes some from Joker's Pokemon is she can~
agent3: (Toothy grin)

[personal profile] agent3 2018-03-14 08:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh - ah! Newt! Neeeeeewt!

[Friend! In person! Thida waves and runs to meet her. The game's over, it's cool.]

Thanks! Love th'games! Did y'play any?
sleepallthewayhome: (This world is apparently blue)

[personal profile] sleepallthewayhome 2018-03-14 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[She shakes her head.]

I don't know how to play games like these. I've just been watching so far.
notmyrealname: (☀15)

[personal profile] notmyrealname 2018-03-14 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Get ready, Pumpkaboo and Litleos! Here she comes~
notmyrealname: (☀20)

A - Willow and the Litleos!

[personal profile] notmyrealname 2018-03-14 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
How could they possibly pass up a challenge like trying to snag ribbons from some of Joker's own Pokemon? It was too good to pass up! Materia the Shiinotic had been out with Cissnei for this particular adventure along with Reno the Ninetales and the former was quite pleased to be bestowed a ribbon to safeguard. Thus far the group had managed to collect a good handful of ribbons but they still needed to try their hand at a harder one--

And thus Willow became their target.

Cissnei hung back, arms behind her back as she wandered along while Reno bound ahead, yipping and mock-barking at the Litleos like an excitable puppy. Materia approached from the back of the group as quietly as his little shroom-legs could take him and once close enough let loose a cloud of Sleep Powder.

Nighty night, Litleos!
notmyrealname: (☀13)

OTA!

[personal profile] notmyrealname 2018-03-14 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[A.]

With some of the rather delicious Sakura Mochi in hand, Cissnei can be found wandering through the various shopping stalls with several of her Pokemon in tow. Reno, her Ninetales, is sporting a rather lovely glass bowtie that Cissnei bought for him while Materia the Shiinotic has a flower crown carefully placed on his head-top. A rather long and lanky Dewott is traveling with them as well though he doesn't seem to have any real interest in any of the goods for sale--he just wants to find more to eat and by the looks of the red..something covering the fur around his mouth he's already been into something.

Heh...that looks like...anyway.

At some point you may run into her after she's ended up with a flower crown woven with Daylilies, her hair loosely braided now and resting over her shoulder as she continues wandering.


[B.]

Unbeknownst to Cissnei two more of her Pokemon are out and about, having managed to get themselves into her current traveling party and sneak out of their balls when she wasn't paying attention.

Madame Firemind the Vulpix and Bahamut the Mimikyu can be found exploring the circus, watching the shows for some time before wandering through the game stalls.

Approach with caution. Seriously.

[C.]

Wildcard! Hit me with any sort of starter you want! Cissnei will be spending an entire day at the Circus!
Edited 2018-03-14 22:50 (UTC)
agent3: (It's a bucket)

[personal profile] agent3 2018-03-14 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Wanna try one?
sleepallthewayhome: (Adopted family meeting)

[personal profile] sleepallthewayhome 2018-03-15 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Um....okay. Can you show me how to play?
logical_lioness: (Life is good)

[personal profile] logical_lioness 2018-03-15 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Hermione is bringing her Bulbasaur with her, and she'll definitely try to capture the ribbons, and try for one of Joker's Pokemon's ones too (using vine whip haha).

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