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The Indigo League ([personal profile] indigo_league) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2021-03-20 05:57 pm

Day at the races!

Who: Everyone!
Where: Moo Moo Farms
When: Saturday, March 20th
Summary:



The day is as lovely as you can expect any early spring day to be. You'll need a coat, yes, and there is a bit of a breeze, but the sun shines happily onto the wooden buildings that make up the Moo Moo Farms where we have all gathered today.

The various farm workers have worked hard to make their farm presentable to the public. Cheerful banners hang between the various sheds, stables and barns, which all have been given a bit of a cleaning (and perhaps a new coat of paint here and there). Of course, it is still a farm, so perhaps don't wear your very best shoes, but as far as farms go, it's been made as neat as can be.

And while the main draws of the day may be releasing the Miltank herd out onto the pasture again after a long winter inside -- whimsically called 'Cow Ballet' on the info sign -- and the Great Tauros Race, Moo Moo Farms has set up various little events and booths to entertain their guests, and perhaps teach them a thing or two about farm life.

A large information sign stands at the gate to the farm, letting visitors know what sort of events are taking place, as well as where and when these are happening. The two big ones -- the Miltank Ballet and the Tauros Race -- are spaced in such a way that people can easily attend both, and most of the other little events are available throughout the entire day.

The Miltank Ballet will be taking place at 1PM over by the big barn. There is little you can do to participate in this (unless you are a cow?), but if you want to watch some ecstatic Miltank dance through the mud and grass after a long winter inside, you should definitely come check this out.

The Tauros Race will start at 4PM (sign ups close at 3PM) and anyone who wants to help give the Tauros a good round of exercise is encouraged and welcome to sign up. There is, according to the sign, a small mystery prize to be won, but surely we are all here because we want to help some cooped up Tauros, right?

In addition to those two big events, two paddocks have been made ready where visitors can test themselves against a Bucking Bronco -- that's his name, Bronco the Bouffalant -- to see how long they can last in the saddle. Due to safety concerns, participants for this event will need to be 16+. For the children, there is a separate rodeo in which they can ride Vaquero the Dubwool, who, for all his seemingly wild behaviour, is actually a very well trained Dubwool who'll make sure no harm comes to the kids.

Of course, while people are free to bring their own food, the Moo Moo Farms have also set up a wide variety of booths where people can buy anything from fresh Moo Moo Milk and milkshakes to freshly made cheese and bread, and oh, is that apple pie? That most certainly is apple pie, as well as various other homey pastries. And as the day goes on, and people might start craving something a little less sweet and more filling, a booth opens up selling various curries. Don't worry, there won't be any Snorlax you need to share with this time!

And for anyone who has found themselves wanting and craving a bovine of their own after all these cute sights, you are in luck! Amidst the various booths, there is also one run by two cheery farm girls, advertising a sale on eggs! All the eggs that are normally available from the Moo Moo Farms can be bought at a whopping 50% discount. Mind that this is only on the purchase price of the egg itself. The price for any additional egg-moves remains the same.

There are also some other, smaller things set up, such a station where you can learn about milking a Miltank and a barrel where you can bob for apples, and even a horseshoe toss game. Most of these are definitely aimed towards teaching and entertaining little kids, but nobody will stop you if you decide to muscle past a row of Youngsters to claim the apple bobbing barrel.

nastyboy: (Might fuck around and let nature)

[personal profile] nastyboy 2021-03-25 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh Goddess - Dimitri nearly has a heart attack at 1. this is a ghost type and 2. that they somehow might have killed a ghost. somehow. When the Mimikyuu just pops up completely normal, Dimitri nearly slumps over.

He'd be miserable if they seriously hurt another person's companion, after all.

"I'm glad he is all right," he tells the girl, gently shushing Gremlin's outrage at being tricked. Mostly it just sounds like angry rat noises, but that might be the issue between Normal and Ghost types. "And Gremlin figured out how to do such things long ago. He is rather small, you see, so he is often creative in how he interacts with the rest of the world."

Sometimes you are just a rat, and you cannot change this. Except Gremlin could, he's just declined. The price one pays for staying small...
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[personal profile] disownedbytime 2021-03-26 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
The Mimikyu shrinks away a bit from Gremlin's ranting, hopping back to hide in the hood hanging from the back of Morgan's jacket. Meanwhile, she pats Dimitri's arm as he slumps.

"Hey, relax, everything is fine! Sheesh, you look like you've just seen a ghost!" She laughs. "Oh, I slay me."

She lights up, hearing more about Gremlin. "Oh, he's a lot like me! I'm pretty small for my age, and I'm also very creative! And smart, and extremely funny, too."
Edited 2021-03-26 07:09 (UTC)
nastyboy: (Ghosts are so funny.)

[personal profile] nastyboy 2021-03-27 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah. She's one of those types of jokers. Lightly patting Gremlin on the snout so that he hushes with his ratty wrath, Dimitri is caught between a laugh and a sigh, and opts to just swallow the noise instead of seeing what comes out. As a compromise, he wryly smiles.

"It's good to see that you aren't lacking any confidence," he comments. "How old are you, then?"
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[personal profile] disownedbytime 2021-03-28 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Nope! Life's too short to be humble when you're this great." She cocks her head to the side. "Eighteen...ish? Eighteen-ish. I think. And however old you are, you must be tall for your age. Or for any age. I bet you're really good at getting things down from high shelves! What's your name? I'm Morgan, and that back there is Troy."
Edited 2021-03-28 09:11 (UTC)
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[personal profile] nastyboy 2021-03-31 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"An interesting point of view," Dimitri says, wondering if Claude would agree with that kind of statement. It seems like the kind of thing he would like. Still, he can only wonder that for a moment before he has to stick with all the words coming out of the girl's mouth. "My name is Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd." Which is quite a mouthful, in contrast when he gestures up at his Rattata and adds, "And this is Gremlin."
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[personal profile] disownedbytime 2021-04-03 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Wow, that's some name. Very fancy. I'm impressed! I probably have more names I don't remember, but that's okay. Just Morgan is fine. Hi Gremlin!" She reaches out a hand in an attempt to scritch between the rat's ears. "Me and you are two of a kind, you know. We should plot another prank on Dimitri together, what do you say?"
nastyboy: (all icons courtesy of azuremoon) (I only trust Felix as far as I can throw)

[personal profile] nastyboy 2021-04-05 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
This girl just goes a mile a minute, and it takes Dimitri a second to just absorb all of it. More names she doesn't remember?

Maybe she means nicknames. Dimitri isn't entirely sure how to bring that up with her, especially when she's just a stranger. For now, Gremlin just absorbs that sweet petting, and Dimitri scoffs a little with a slight smile. "It seems like your companion is pranking enough people on their own. Speaking of- Gremlin, can you fetch the ring you threw?"

Oh yeah, that's a thing. Gremlin pauses, ears twitching, before he scurries down Dimitri's shoulder.
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[personal profile] disownedbytime 2021-04-06 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
It's Morgan's turn to scoff. "No way. You can't become the world's greatest master tactician if you don't keep practicing ways to trick people! My father taught me that, and he's the smartest guy around. Gremlin seems like a pretty smart rat, too. I didn't know rats could be purple. That's one of my favorite colors!"
nastyboy: (all icons courtesy of azuremoon) (I only trust Felix as far as I can throw)

[personal profile] nastyboy 2021-04-08 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"The world's greatest master tactician..." Dimitri smiles somewhat, thinking of a particular intense stare, always focused on the battlefield as a whole instead of any one particular fight. "Well, the one I knew was not prone to pranks, although they had many other quirks."

And they'll be here all day if he gets started on that.

In the meantime, ring in mouth, Gremlin scurries back up to his shoulder and then leaps down to the counter. Dimitri lets him, watching to make sure that no rings go flying off again. "Yes, all Rattata are purple - unless they are the shiny variant, I suppose." And Dimitri has yet to run into one of those. "That changes when they evolve, but Gremlin has opted to not do that. He prefers himself as he is right now."
disownedbytime: (who me?)

can't believe I was a month behind on these tags skdfjsfg sorry!

[personal profile] disownedbytime 2021-05-07 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
Morgan's eyes widen. "You knew a master tactician, too? Where are they now, can I meet them?"

"Oh, I read about shiny Pokemon. I haven't seen one yet, but apparently I might be able to breed them someday. If I ever see a shiny rat, you'll be the first one to hear about it." She smiles at Gremlin. "You tell 'em, Gremlin. If you like who you are, then be you as hard as you can, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise!"
Edited 2021-05-07 04:03 (UTC)
nastyboy: (Might fuck around and let nature)

no worries, time is fake

[personal profile] nastyboy 2021-05-08 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
"The Professor is... back in my homeland, unfortunately." Or maybe it's a good thing. Dimitri isn't sure how he would be able to look them in the eye, after all he's done. "But their name is Byleth Eisner, if you ever have the opportunity to run into them. When I knew them, they had pale green hair, and vividly verdant eyes." It's really the only way he can think to describe the change that overtook them.

"They are an easily recognizable type of individual, with a unique deposition. Hopefully you are able to meet them one day. They are an excellent teacher."

Still, that's enough for the time being, and he scratches Gremlin's chin while the little rat basks in the encouragement. "He can be nothing less than himself, fortunately."