ShakalakaBAM! It's the Summer Water Pokemon Charity Event!

[zukeini]

Who: Zuke and YOU
What: The Water Conservation Charity Festival with a Premiere Concert by Backroad Jam!
When: All of July 27th, Morning/Afternoon/Evening
Where: Cerulean City Water Park!
Warning: PG for anything idk.








MORNING:

The trip to Cerulean over and done with, Zuke would pull in to the venue the night before opening. There was a small trailer set up for him by the parking lot. Perfect, this gave him ample time to prepare. His anxiety was bubbling, and tried to take it out by performing yoga out in the early morning after actually having a productive sleep. Then it was a matter of setting up at the concert venue.

Rolling in to the event early means there are some food trucks available outside.

Starmiebucks has a long line but it's a great way to get your Cerulean Coffee and a pastry or a breakfast sandwich. Or a few.

IHoppip has breakfast crepes. Going savory or sweet here.

But hey, there's other things to do other than breakfast. Once Zuke had his fill, this was the ample time to speak to him as he is traveling in and out of the park with gear and equipment. He's all geared up and trying to focus, but he will break his focus certainly for people approaching him.

Also! If you have the time, the other crew from the conservation group could use a hand! They won't ask for anything but they seem to be busy setting up fliers, ticket booths, vendors, and other things. Helping them out will be much appreciated! Or...hey, wanna volunteer for the event?

AFTERNOON:

Now the fun starts! With the event in full swing, take advantage of the Water Park! There's the works! Slides, wave pools, lazy pools, fun games...! All of the fun under the sun!

But hey, there's other things to do! There's all kinds of VENDORS, support your local artists and the charity by visiting:

Beads and jewelry: A jewel specialist has raw gemstones and Pokémon evolution stones. You can purchase special rocks and stones or you can have some made in wrapped pendants or necklaces.

Bags and satchels: What it says on the title. Pretty designed purses and bags for all types of folks made from natural fibers and with all kinds of designs.

Portraits: For a fee, there is an artist that is drawing couples, families, or you loners out there. Want to have you and your Pokémon drawn on paper by a talented artist? For a fee, you can! The artist is rather quiet but will always do a great job drawing ya'll.

Taiyaki icecream: If the amusement park food was proving too expensive or the like for your palette, there was someone out there cooking up some Goldeen, Finneon, or Magikarp shaped taiyaki. The smell of the waffle iron maybe attracted you over there. Choose your fish, your filling of custard or red/white bean, your ice cream, and the multitude of fruit, cookie, and sprinkle toppings.

Backroad Jam merch: There was a bit of modesty here, as Zuke didn't want his name or the like to be so front a center. But hey, if you wanna support his band and the charity, why not get a shirt, tank top, sweatshirt, or a baseball cap with the logo on it! There's also some keychains and water bottles with said logo.

EVENING

It was the moment of the hour, the sun was setting over the concert hall and the seats were filling with trainers and friends...and hopefully...

Zuke spent a long time fixing his hair backstage, straightening his clothes, breathing in and out, and pacing. His crew was watching him do this, psyching himself up. He wouldn't leave them waiting. After a few moment staring in the mirror, he put his game face on. He turned to his bandmates and gave them a look and a smile. They got this, they all got this. As he was hearing the crowd outside, he gripped on to his drumsticks with one hand...and gave the rest of his team a high five with the other.

It was do time, and Zuke the Chill Drummer was ready.

THE SHOW

Opening

The lights would dim before a certain drumming started. A low rhythm started, with the resounding mellow beat of the jungle in the dark. This was followed by a low strum of a guitar. Once that went on, there was then the subtle hymm of a synthesizer and a pink glow emanating from the instruments played. Terbangan the Rillaboom's traditional drums, May the Toxitricity's guitar sound from her very chest, and Nadia the Gardevior's keyboard and small hums. Then there was the readying of another drum set, and once that started...the lights came on, and a familiar song played.

Sayu

Once that song finished playing, Zuke got up and spoke to the mic set up.

"Hey, guys. Well, welcome. We're Backroad Jam. Hope you guys are doing good out there. Thanks for coming. Name's Zuke if you don't know. Really excited to be seeing all of you. Never thought I'd be up here doing this with my amazing crew here-"

His bandmates gave a shout out.

"-They've been working hard too. It's still so surreal. But in a nostalgic way. I used to be in a band on home. Shocking right? But well, anyway. We played a few numbers there, and I think you might enjoy them too. We had a mermaid back home. Yeah, that's right. You heard me. She was an idol, sang a lot about the sea and love. Being in Cerulean had me in a mood, so let's bring the mermaid here to the beautiful blue city, yeah?

And a beat started...and there it went but oh, you get lyrics too! But it's a drummer boy singing.

Undercurrents pull at your heart
Feeling so powerful it leads you on
The waves of emotion wash over me
But can you see the ocean through the reef?

Undercurrents drag at your heart
Feeling so powerful it leads you on
A new tide comes in and I'm washed away
Forces stronger than hate are left in the wake

Stronger than hate
Anchored through the tidal waves
Go on, take the bait
You can't fight the currents of love

Lifts you from the deep
Rescued when you're lost at sea
Only surge you'll ever need
You can't fight the currents of love

Stronger than hate
Anchored through the hurricane
Go on, no need to wait
You can't fight the currents of love


Lifts you from the brink
Rescued when you start to sink
Only dream you'll ever need
You can't fight the currents of love


One, two, three, four
Motion on the ocean floor!
Five, six, seven, eight
Double bubble, swim some more!
One, two, three, four
Motion on the ocean floor!

One, two, three, four
Swishing fishes, bring it in!
Five, six, seven, eight
Triple ripple, shake your fins!
One, two, three, four
Swishing fishes, let's begin~!

One, two, three, four
Salmon jammin' everywhere!
Five, six, seven, eight
Slammin' clams, I just don't care!
One, two, three, four
Salmon jammin' everywhere!

One, two, three, four
Swimmin' undersea parade!
Five, six, seven, eight
Cutesy-wootsy, pink mermaid!
One, two, three, four
Swimmin' undersea parade!

Electricity

With that number out of the way, he was just going right into the next one. "Having fun yet, well, May hope you are. She's got a message she wants to share." This time, the other bandmates were subtle and May was playing a sick guitar riff. This lasts a while before the rest of the group started playing. This one was short but May looked excited as she was taking center stage and going all out with the rest as backup. But soon there's lyrics too:

Wonder why you had to stop
Come on
Come on
Show them the cream of the crop
Give them, give them your electricity!

In a sudden soundboom, an array of pink sparks game from her as her playing went on.

Your electricity!

Give them your electricity!!

Drumming to the Rhythm

Enjoy just a brief little cute drumming session between Terbangan and Zuke. Two drummers, two styles. This is meant to be a melody between drums. Please enjoy it because these two dorks are.

When it was finished, Zuke stood up from his drum set and motioned to his giant gorilla. "Terbangan everyone. Drummer after my own heart."

Psychic Hymn

"This here is Nadia, expert in all feeling and artistic expression. A heart in a soul. What's she got for you all is very special too."

All of Zuke's bandmates were having a ball and getting their time to shine. This next one was all about Nadia. The lights dimmed and she started to float in the air, opening her vocals...it was basically a siren call. Almost like she was a mermaid, floating around in a beautiful pink light. This song was meant to be beautiful and captivating, and invigorating all at once.

1010

"Now, it's been amazing, and I wanna thank you again for coming to the show. How about I give you a bit more nostalgia. We had this boyband, okay? Really popular, and pretty. Most of you know the type. They were all about catchy numbers and great dance moves. Yeah. Well, these legs aren't for dancing, if you catch my drift. So, I'll hopefully be able to share with you our little version."

You better believe it's gonna be just that.

Finale: My Confession

This was it. The one. The one song he was prepping for. After a moment of silence, he took in some air through his nose and stood up from his seat again. "Well, I'm leaving the most important number for last. And, well, I'm leaving the drums to my man here. Terbangan. I'm taking the mic for this..."

He gladly gave his seat to his talented second in command as he stood in front of the mic and standing tall.

"There's a lot I'm thankful for here. You guys, this show, my team. I can sing and play all day about it. But, there are some things that are harder to express. There's feelings that are locked inside and you need to find the perfect way to let them out of you.

This is that time, and I hope it comes loud and clear what those are...

Sending you off, Cerulean. With something I have to say".

The music started and it was soft, picking up speed. The guitar sounds were mellow and the drums softly following.


When I first saw you
It was like yesterday
I didn't know
What I know now

And this heart of mine
A fool's gold's worth
Felt the burning pain
I just want

To see you

My Confession

It yearns to reach you
You're all I think about
I wish I knew
How to say

That I want to be with you

But yet I tremble
That I'm not
Enough
My burning heart weeps

And yet

I just want

To see you

My Confession

It yearns to reach you
You're all I think about
I wish I knew
How to say

That I want to be with you...

This is my confession!
My confession!
Confession!

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REACTIONS

[zukeini]

[Enjoy the show?…Wonder who the fuck he was talking about in that last song? Character reactions go here!]

[heir_conditioned]

Todoroki hadn't ever been to a concert before. He had been to many a charity, but never concerts. So why not take in the full experience? After a small T-Shirt for his Meowstic, and a keychain for the arm on the cup of his Sinistea, maybe he could get one of them signed and meet someone new.

"Excuse me," because really, being honest he felt he was likely interrupting someone's day. "Would you mind signing something for my pokemon?" Pokemon who enjoyed the music and that was why he got the shirt, not because Todoroki spoiled his pokemon. Nope. Not him, no sir. Well, the Meowstic had enjoyed it, but also the spoiling.

[machismost]

The first song makes Kirishima want to throw something - in a good way! He ends up jumping in place and companionably jostling between his Machoke and whoever else is near him in the crowd. He's got a Torchic in his arms that is practically thrumming with the bass, puffing up his feathers and chirping at every third beat. A glistening and red Gyarados seems to be swaying slowly in time, partially coiled around his trainer. The eyes are shut and every now and then, the great crown gives a bob to the peak of things.

Kirishima has started to dance at 1010, which means he's somewhere between voguing and just jamming out in place, spinning and jiving. He stays on beat and isn't doing anything too incredible as moves go, side-stepping and just grooving in his own bubble. He's certainly open to trying to dance with someone else, though that is something he is decidedly not too practiced in. He's definitely enjoying himself. Whoever might join him may or may not have a Machoke trying to get in on this in the way of more pose-based dancing.

The last number gets him listening for the most part, but he does eventually pick up this heel-bouncing groove. It's a lot less chaotic than before. There's something a little distracted about it.

In the end, he's going to let all the adoring fans smash into Zuke, but he'll leave the guy a message on the 'gear:

AMAZING!!!! MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL!! KEEP IT GOING!

[neverfinishanyth]

Leonardo said he'd be here, so even if getting to Cerulean City was a little bit of a challenge, he's here all the same. He... isn't entirely sure what to make of the music itself, since it's so different from the sort he usually hears, but the novelty of the pokemon band itself holds his attention well enough. The bigger challenge is finding a quiet enough place to get some sketching done. So, once the last song fades out, Leonardo makes his way to the vendor stalls for some Taiyaki.

[didyoulosethis]

As evening starts to set in, Byleth gets situated with their friends from the Olivine house, Nyaff perched with one paw on either shoulder and their Gear propped atop their head between two little paws to do some souvenir filming and very important adventure cataloguing for the 'gram. Somewhat comically, the Levin Spider is nestled comfortably atop Nyaff's head, half-dozing up there between his ears. The little Joltik is enjoying the atmosphere, especially once Backroad Jam's tunes set his fluff buzzing. He's off to snoozetown when Electricity has barely started.

Cramorant's all playtime'd out and tucked away in his ball, but Ammo's energy is still going strong. The raucous energy of the performance has him thrashing and bouncing around his trainer's feet like a toddler on a sugar rush, and he even tries to sing along, albeit with awful pitch.

Byleth is having...an interesting time with the music, but they can appreciate the passion and skill of the performers even if they have no idea how one even conceives to combine such sounds. The volume's also a good bit more than they're used to, but after a little disorientation at the start, they're having fun in their own quiet way too. As the show winds down for a close, Nyaff is eager to take the lead for some close-ups of the stage, and Byleth themself has half a mind to see if there's any chance for some introductions. A friend of a friend is a friend, after all.

If they end up missing the chance, though, Nyaff has it covered on the Network, with some slightly blurry photos of the stage from Byleth's seat and a selfie of a very excited Meowth...

WWOW! 😱😱😱 MUCH LOWD! GOOD JOB! 😁💖💖🎶🎶⚡ SHOCK LOCK BAMM!! ✌️ XOXXO

[forsaintcecilia]

Kazuki, having been looking forward to this concert all month long, made sure that he had front row seats. He wasn't entirely sure what to expect, as he'd never heard Zuke's band play all together, and he'd never been to a rock concert before either. But he was plenty excited regardless!

The first thing that struck him was that it was loud. Like, a whole new level of loud he never knew existed. It went beyond ow, my ears hurt territory, and firmly into I think the bass is going to stop my heart land. It took his breath away in a totally literal sense.

And he loved it.

This was exactly the sort of energy he looked for in music. There was so much creativity and passion in it. It felt so wild and free. No argument needed to be made; the merit of modern music was undeniable.

Kazuki hollered and cheered his applause after every song, totally caught up in the moment. It was clear he was having a blast. He couldn't wait until it was over, and he could have a chance to talk to Zuke about it!

[woofdad]

Grant was bound to want to go meet up with Zuke after the show - and, he figures, now is also probably a good time for Zuke to meet Chip, as well.

So he's quick to approach after the show, holding Chip's hand so they don't get lost in the crowd. He raises his other hand in a wave to get Zuke's attention - not that being seen is necessarily difficult at Grant's height, but, you know. "Zuke, hey! Great show!"

[nastyboy]

Dimitri had promised Zuke that he would make it to Cerulean no matter what, and Dimitri does not fall back on promises. He had once been on the absolute brink, with five years spent as a dead man walking, and yet still made it to a promised reunion.

So off course he's here. Of course.

As far as he's concerned, it's time more than well spent, and he feels perfectly justified in that belief the second that Zuke starts up his first song. With Gabby held up in his arms as he listens, and Santa the Galarian Linoone clinging to his back to watch everything, Dimitri makes his way to the front as close as he can. Just hearing the faintest whisper of Zuke's music would be enough, he thinks... but hearing the man play as close as he possibly can, the music thrumming through his body, is the best. It's pure bliss, even, and he's faintly reminded of the first time he heard Zuke play.

That feeling rushes through him, a tidal wave, when Zuke reaches his final song. Something about it... Barely aware of Gabby's weight in his arms, Dimitri listens to Zuke with a sparkling gaze. The first time Zuke had played, there'd been no lyrics to accompany his beat... So why does it remind him somehow of that time? Why does it leave him just as breathless and captivated as before?

Such an incredible musician must have many fans flocking to him in the aftermath of a show. Dimitri tries not to be one of them; surely Zuke needs a brief break. And yet when he's certain that enough time has passed, Dimitri tries to make his way into the back stage, to where Zuke is. "You played wonderfully," he tells Zuke, offering a bottle of water to the musician while still somehow managing to cradle a small cow in his other arm. He's still wearing the swim trunks from today, along with a new (and blue) eyepatch that's been helpfully water resistant. "Even more than that, actually, but I am afraid my words fail me to describe how it felt to listen to you."

[vrdantwind]

"Incredible as always, Zuke," a warm voice addresses him. It's Claude, looking not too much the worse for wear for everything he's gone through in the past couple months - which is exactly how Claude likes it. He won't be able to maintain this going forward, once the latest misfortune rocks his world, but for the next few days he'll be stable enough. Never mind his general desire to appear composed and in control(although that's not not a factor); he'd never want to bring down a friend's big night. "Dare I say, perhaps even a little more heartfelt than usual?"

This is Claude's subtle foray into nosiness. That last song really was pointed, but Claude has to wonder who the message was for. How could anyone not be intrigued?

Of course, Claude's curiosity being what it is...the inquiries probably won't stay this subtle for long.

[bigsadwolf]

[OOC: Legosi's Team!]

[Since Legosi has grown to become friends with Zuke as of late, he of course planned to set aside time to come to this charity event amidst all of their work solving riddles and whatnot. Zuke was part of his actual team, after al, so it definitely came up more than once. He wants to come support him, and like...come on. It's a water park. Not only does he have quite a few Pokemon who would enjoy it, but even in human form...he's still a canine in his heart.

What self respecting dog doesn't love romping through the water?

Legosi and his team can be found at various places all throughout the day. At the main attraction- the Water Park- he can be found mostly sitting in the shallows of what is clearly a kiddie pool made for children and smaller Pokemon, not for giants like Legosi. Yet here he sits in a pair of swim trunks with his legs crossed, watching Mizu the Surskit skim delightedly across the top of the water alongside Legosi's much larger Araquanid Kaze, in her Element(tm). Being mostly unclothed out in the open like this just goes to show how different it feels not having fur...he finds himself shuddering on occasion, but it's not unbearable. It also means that his myriad of scars are more visible than ever before, as well as a bizarre tattoo on his arm that reads "7/5".

Either way he seems content, chuckling as a Hikari and Mochi, the Togetic and Marill siblings, splash and play together around his ankles. His Cutiefly Amai isn't with him this time because she hates getting wet...so Jack- having recently. Uh. Evolved...is with him now. Though he has to admit, seeing the bipedal wolf running around throwing himself into the pool with his tongue lolling from his jaws is a little strange to watch for him, considering...

He can also be found at one of the Vendors, lookin over the various neckaces they have for sale. Mainly, he's wondering if they have any collars with everstones for a few of his Pokemon who seem uninterested in evolving...as well as taking any opportunity he can to ask what the Shiny Stone he won from the Bug Catching Contest is meant to be used on.

Even later still, he's sitting on a bench with a towel around his neck, eating a Taiyaki shaped like a magikarp.

When the Evening rolls around, he sort of blends into the crowd when the show itself begins, so he might be a little harder to find even with how tall he is. Not so once it's over, because he's specifically searching out the man of the hour, smiling once he eventually finds him.]

That show was wonderful, Zuke-san. You are very talented.

[zukeini]

[Oh. THERE'S A FACE he wanted to see! Legosi was met with a grin and a particular rush of his. Zuke was positively always bright once he had a show. He wasn't a DIFFERENT person, but he always got more alive. The anxiety washing away from him the moment he played.

He was all good vibes.

He stayed in his position, remember the tall figure in the crowd. He really did make it all to see him and help the event out...]

Legosi! Glad you made it out here.

[A beat.]

Just "Zuke", okay? We're friends, no need for the formality.

Water Park

[nastyboy]

[Legosi isn't the only one that's having a lot of fun in the kiddie pool. Even though she's more than big enough to swim on her own - and in fact knows Surf, and took place in the swimming part of the races only a month or two ago - Gabby the Miltank is also here! She's got her little pool floaty ring around her middle, and is happily floating along.]

[When she sees Mizu skirting along, she makes a delighted moo - not her first run in with a Surskit in water - and tries to kick after her.]

[In a pair of swim trunks and showing off his own scars as well, Dimitri wades after her with a smile, and nods to Legosi.]

It's good to see you here as well. For the charity, I assume?

[mightdoriya]

[OOC: Izuku's Team!

NOTE: There are 7 listed because his Sobble gets swapped out for Riolu midway through the day because there's an Incident with Manual that scares her so yeah...that's enough waterpark for the day...

ALSO IMPORTANT NOTE I FORGOT TO MENTION BEFORE: Izuku is currently wearing a green cast on his left arm. Somebody fell down a hill because he tripped over his Eevees and broke his wrist, smh. SO please assume any time he's in or near water he has it covered appropriately. People are welcome to sign it if they want.]

[Ever since hearing about the Charity Event on the Network, Izuku and his group had been planning on going. ...well. Kirishima and Izuku had been. Katsuki is Katsuki about this sort of thing, but unfortuntely for him they are three and he got outvoted. So! Water park time!!

It's an easy trip to Cerulean since they're already so close by, and after some consideration Izuku decides to bring along most of his newer, younger Pokemon so they can enjoy playing in the water...as well as all of the water types he owns. Including...well...

At the Water Park, there are two flavors of interaction to partake in here. There's the chill option where it's just Izuku watching his babies play, as well as helping his little Sobble to paddle around by herself in the water, only to have her latch back onto his arm and scurry up close to his face every few minutes for a break. Mighty swims around like a fish more than a fox-thing, and his Popplio Selkie literally leaps straight up out of the water like an acrobat every so often, playfully splashing anyone in his vicinity. Vine, Izuku's Chikorita, sits in his lap the. Entire. Time. She could be playing around in the water, but does she want to? Nah. She wants Deku time. She's perfectly content where she is and if you try to move her so help you-

And of course there's...dear, sweet Manual. Who is lingering near a few jets of water in the ground. He keeps looking directly into them (or as direct as a bird that can't look forward can), only for the water to spray into his face. Then he'll wander to another...and the same thing happens. Occasionally he'll plap a webbed foot over one as the jet of water appears, flapping his tiny wings as he tries to hold it down.

There's also the chaos version, which happens around the time his Pokemon start to get hungry. And Manual decides...that a lot of the Pokemon running around look.

Tasty.

Izuku turns around for just long enough for the bird to wander off, and...oh. Oh god, he's trying to eat one of your Pokemon oh fuck (or it can be one of Izuku's if you'd rather yours not get caught in the crossfire!).

AFTER THAT...INCIDENT...Izuku finds a place to sit with some Starmiebucks because he AND his poor Pokemon are stressed and need a break. Surely that stress will only be alleviated by lots of caffiene, right? Right. It doesn't help that Mighty and Vine are starting to try to fight each other in his lap, until he picks them both up in each arm like unruly children.]

Don't make me put both of you back into your balls. Yes, even you Mighty!

[...after all this drama, Izuku ends up just. Dozing off sitting up at one of the benches. This day didn't quite go as planned, but at least his Pokemon are having a good time.]

[heir_conditioned]

Okay but to be fair, Todoroki had stopped a few times to watch the water jet up as many times as was entertaining to not only his pokemon, but himself. He can't fault the bird that he luckily gets to avoid admitting he had the same fascination with, but has no want or warrant to ignore the teenage boy playing with a myriad of tiny pokemon. Sometimes a lot of these pokemon were adorable and other times they were downright to the point where even he had to admit they were cute without prompting. It made a lot of sense to see Izuku helping along a little life to enjoy some time in the water and learn to paddle around.

His own troupe were a sight to see, one of which just so happened to have to stay in their ball in the small bucket that he had fashioned to the bottom of his backpack. Two others in their balls in his bag because he didn't know if they would play nice. Which left him with Tynamo swimming in said bucket, his Sinistea on his shoulder where he always was, a fletchling hopping aside a Meowstic at his flank... With last but not least! The place of honour held the tiniest addition curled up on the top of his backpack somewhere at the back of his neck, barely in the longer ends of his hair. A tiny Rookidee not so many days out of its egg in a makeshift cloth nest for it to sleep in securely.

The main focus of his time there, at the moment, was to see Izuku and after not having seen any of them for quite some time, it felt like home just being in the same place in a not-digital format. Izuku was the first one that Todoroki had seen since he got there and it was a weight off his shoulders to see him. "Hello, Midoriya." Brief as ever for that moment in time where he used his voice for more than speculation or bothering Bakugo into some sort of tizzy, but no the less obviously relieved to see him.

Counting down the days? You bet he had been. Making sure he would be somewhere he could catch the UBird over? You're damn right. Put off his gym challenge? In a heartbeat to make sure he could be here. Both for the charity event, because he could maybe do something good to help and also for the chance to see his friends. Upon noticing his wrist, his expression changed only vaguely in the browser and a small frown. He didn't need to say anything, the expression said enough that his curiosity was there. But. "What happened?"

Starmiebucks

[floatsaway]

Deku-kun?

[That's the lilting voice of someone he's sure to recognize! With a matcha Frappuccino in one hand, Ochako blinks at her friend and the two Pokemon fighting for dominance of his lap. She's still wearing her bathing suit and hat, though now sports a loosely tied wrap around her hips as well. There's a Pokemon perched on her shoulder that Izuku...miiiiight recognize. It's a blue, swan-like avian covered in an almost cloudy looking, white down. Yes indeedy, Ochako's little Swablue finally evolved into an Altaria some while ago.

Both ladies regard the young boy and his Pokemon slowly, and each one seems to slowly tilt their heads to the side. Birds of a feather...]

[candyapplechild]

Deku-san!!

[ Eri is here! The second she spots him, she's immediately running (though not too quickly, they are at a water park and she was told to be careful) toward Izuku with a big smile on her face. She's even got a cute little pink frilly swimsuit! Perched on her head, meanwhile, is a small Rookidee tasked with looking out for her just in case nobody is watching her for any reason.

She's been looking forward to seeing Izuku for a while now, after all! Nothing is gonna stop her now. ]

Bird Option

[nastyboy]

[The victim: a Galarian Linoone.]

[The perpetrator: Manual.]

[The wannabe hero: a Quilladin.]

[It is amazing how much can go so wrong, so quickly. Dimitri looks away because Gabby the Miltank is pointing at something, and then there's a loud shriek as poor Santa the Linoone is suddenly scooped up into a giant gaping bird mouth. He's already kicking and flailing his back feet, and biting whatever the FUCK he can.]

[While Dimitri whirls around, Hugo the Quilladin is already on the move, yelling as he goes to just smack that bird with a good ol' Strength.]

[It happens in a blur. Dimitri almost doesn't know what to do, besides yell, too.]

Hey-!

[machismost]

[ Kirishima's Team: ]


[ One will absolutely find Kirishima at the food trucks throughout the event, throwing down his money for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for himself and his Pokemon. If this isn't the time to blow your money, when is...? You can stand in line with him and hear him grumbling over possible choices. He may even strike up some conversation just to pass the time for waiting depending on what your character is wearing or otherwise sporting (such as a look of malcontent). Alternatively, he may just be so enthralled with what he just recently ordered he offers a sample to someone else or their Pokemon in line.

His Machoke offers a little daycare around himself, frankly, tending the shallow pools of the waterpark up to the chairs nearby, shepherding wayward human children and baby Pokemon alike (if they aren't Water-type) beneath the shade of the umbrellas. He's inclined to use Mean Look to keep them in place, but will otherwise scoop physically if need be. This may or may not be a Lost and Found area for your escapees. Machoke is a competent babysittter, if not a particularly warm one in this public eye.

Naginata (Dragonair) and Hatsunohide (Gyarados) slither through the depths of the wave pools and lazy rivers, trying not to disturb anyone before they beam some water at each other or over bystanders. They're just here for a good time and will try to help anyone they displace... IF they notice them.

Matsue the Palossand (cw: Child Abduction??? Child Labor?) is an astounding sand structure on the outskirts of the park and invites many visitors. For the most part, people see amazing sand-sculpted furniture through the fortress and slide down many slides between the levels. Occasionally people with weak minds - especially children - will find themselves shaken awake by a red-haired teen who looks very embarrassed. ] Yo, I'm Kirishima. Who'd you come to the waterpark with? [ He doesn't want to outright say you got hypnotised by his Palossand to keep building on her but... you did. ]

King Murder Explosion (King) is a Torchic who is glorified towel-warmer among the beach chairs. He is so happy to skitter over and rest in your lap if it seems like you're soaking up the sun, which is exactly what he is here to do too.

Ant the Mudsdale, last but not least, is providing a slow horse-ride for anyone who wants to board him, trolley-style (he can probably do 3 adults or 6 small children), around the waterpark.

Before the concert and between making sure his Pokemon don't cause too much chaos, Kirishima can also be seen floating on his back in the wavepool, poking around the vendors, and generally inviting people to play with him via a splash of water from the wave pool or lazy river. Despite the disturbing fact he is a strapping boy of 17, he keeps well away from the portraits section of this park. Notable, besides the abs, is the fact he's wearing a lavender pair of swimming trunks with each leg looking like a Gible is trying to devour his knees. ]

[heir_conditioned]

Todoroki's Meowstic had already steered him away from his ample curiosity earlier at a giant castle well before it came a problem. Had he known it was Kirishima's he may have gone anyway just to find his classmate. At this point, though the inner excitement at realization comes from the vendor area where he's picked up a few things for his spoiled pokemon. One tiny cup in an even tinier new cozy kindly modified for the pokemon, his seeing eye cat in a band t-shirt meant for kids and a tiny, feathery baby parked at the back of his neck on the top of his backpack in her fabric nest to rest after a big day of flopping around in water.

Seeing that familiar face made it all the better to have been wandering around aimlessly. Now with a purpose at least he could actually be in the same arm's length as someone he knew. Just like seeing Izuku it made things feel a lot more comfortable than they had been, just seeing his classmate. With a quickened pace, he took the needed steps forward with a mindfulness of the sleepy passenger and the pace of the others not in their balls at the moment to get closer and actually say something instead of staring from afar. "Kirishima." Yes good, great, conversationalist of the year, "Have you found anything interesting?"

[floatsaway]

[Ochako more or less let her Pokemon run wild as she was relaxing. She only really had two water types for the moment - her Skrelp and Wooper - and those two were pretty easy to watch...since they mostly just liked to relax and swim lazily in the water. In all honestly, the Pokemon she took to the park here were some of her better behaved. Even Thuban, her Gabite, seemed to be a bit more mellowed out. He's still a jolly little thing and plays around mostly away from the water, but he's not where near as bad at controlling his temperament than he first was. J-Just so long as he doesn't get overly excited. No need to cause a literal sandstorm or anything, ahaha....

Relaxing on a beach chair in her bathing suit and hat, Ochako was just reaching for her drink - a zesty Pinap juice - when she feels something hop right into her lap and just plant itself there.]

Uwaaah! Eh? Awww!! Hello, cutie! [It's a LITTLE BABY CHICKEN!! OH MY GOSH, LOOK AT IT!!! SO SOFT AND SMALL.] Did you come to say hello? Ehehe, you're so cuuute! Is it okay to pet you?

[didyoulosethis]

[ Byleth's team: ]

Byleth has heard a bit about Zuke during their stay in Olivine, and it just so happens that thanks to some homework from the Legendary Seekers, they're in Cerulean before the event starts! Admittedly, they've been spending most of their time in the Routes to the north and south, focused on their investigations and training and fishing (thank goodness for the fishing), but it's hard not to notice all the prep going on. And, being the busybody they are, they're eager to offer their assistance where people may need it. They might not formally volunteer without an invitation, but lending a hand is something they do best. They're plenty curious too, considering that the bulk of the equipment they might move around is mostly alien to them. They might've seen a few speakers and other stage tech at a glance while studying online, but they have no idea how most of it works or what it's even for. Notably, they don't stop at any of the pop-ups for snacks, as they seem to be trying to save up for something, but they appear to be faring well enough with some cheap goodies they had for the road. Nyaff, their Meowth, is plenty content to take a smattering of cheeky selfies in front of Starmiebucks, though.

As the event proper picks up in the afternoon, they're still busy as a bee. They mostly linger around the vendor stands, and when they spot the jeweler the wallet comes right out - poor Nyaff just hit evolution level, but he very very much does not want to lose his dexterous forepaws, so Byleth is eager to get their hands on an Everstone for him if they can. Their savings are modest, so they may be just shy of the price tag. They're determined to get one while the vendor's here, though, so one might notice them laboriously counting their funds or rushing around in the hopes of finding just a bit more honest income. Granted, it wouldn't be the end of the world if Nyaff has to wait a little longer for the helpful trinket, but if there's even the slightest chance they could snag one for him now, Byleth's sure going to try.

While their trainer's busy, Cramorant and Ammunition the Mankey are having a blast, excitedly inviting just about every pokemon they meet for some playtime. Though...their brand of playtime is a little odd, mostly consisting of Cramorant scooping up his fuzzy buddy and hurling him up over people's heads. But if, for some reason, getting launched by a troublesome bird sounds like fun, he's more than happy to give other pokemon a pass, as long as they're the right size for tossing. Ammo has no qualms being the volleyball for the day either, though, even if it means crashing down on people's heads. Or pokemon. Or tables. Byleth's trying to keep them in check, but there's only so much ground they can cover with their attention already split, especially with Cramorant doing a darn good job of evading his trainer's intervention. Sorry!

[questioneverything]

With their riddling time happening in this area around the same time, taking a break to enjoy a charity music festival event at a water park had sounded like a great idea, and they were in luck to be in the same city! Romelle had been thrilled, and was definitely there to check it out. Having grabbed herself a taiyaki ice cream with red bean filling and mango ice cream, she was attempting to keep her Wooper from stealing all of it from her when suddenly-

CRASH!

So much for that...

By now, she'd met Byleth's crazy Mankey, and she stared in shock at her ruined table and dessert.

"Ammo!!"

Wooper woop'd in dismay...

Grant | OTA

[woofdad]

Ever since finding out Zuke was going to be doing this concert, Grant’s been looking forward to it with no small amount of excitement - it’s been nice, having something to wait for in the midst of… well, everything. Things have been kinda stressful lately, alright.

And, while waiting for Zuke’s concert, Grant figures he might as well enjoy the water park itself. He’s even got a proper rash guard this time, rather than just a t-shirt to stubbornly keep on all day. While he’s not much for the higher-energy slides and so forth, the wave pool and lazy river are more his speed (and a good opportunity to make sure his Azumarill, Orbeez, gets some exercise).

When he rests on dry land in between rounds of swimming, he makes sure to check out that taiyaki stand, letting his Pokemon try little pieces of what he gets (or, y'know, larger pieces for Slurpee because he CANNOT be sated), as well as looking over the various merchandise available. He knows raw gems don’t have the same properties here as back home - with the exception of the rather unique situation with evolution stones - but there’s still some appeal to the thought of picking some up.

(( OOC: Pokemon present: ))

[forsaintcecilia]

Kazuki, on the other hand, was a fan of the high-energy water slides, and had basically been going on one after the other all afternoon, along with his little Oshawott, Emma. He was having a blast! And he was really looking forward to the show tonight. He'd never seen Zuke perform with his whole band before, or even been to a real rock concert, so he couldn't be more excited to see it.

With so many fun things on his mind, Kazuki couldn't help but be a little clumsy. He was looking up towards the menu at the taiyaki stand with Emma in arm, and walked forward at the same time. He ended up knocking straight into Grant's back.

"Oof! Ah-- Sorry! I wasn't looking!"

[neverfinishanyth]

Leonardo has already retrieved some Taiyaki, and as such he is currently happily munching on a red-bean paste filled Magikarp as he runs into Grant around the time he exits the line.

"I wasn't aware pokemon would like these treats, too."

It seems so obvious, in hindsight. More room for experimenting, then, after he has finished this portion.