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[sassymaru]

Greetings, friends of the network!

I see we have a new contest eagerly approaching us. How very spectacular!

[The video shows Shadowmaru in his... closet. If you could call it that. It's more like a repurposed spare room. His Type: Null is also visible, calmly sitting like a Null Loaf in a corner. Every so often... it shivers. And glitter sheds all over the floor.]

Therefore! It is, once again, my pleasure to offer my services to you all. Should you require costuming, look no further!

[So saying, he whisks something off a hanger, displaying it for the camera. Of course it's purple.]

I have everything to ensure you stand out.

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[silky_bearing]

[Hi hello you have gorgeous formal wear when everyone is trying to force him into casual clothes? Um yes please he needs it.

Such purple, very his.]

I admittedly know little to nothing of contests but-

That is a magnificent gown. I haven't seen much in the way of formalwear around...

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[sassymaru]

[Honestly, Shadowmaru cannot resist replying with a little bow.]

Why thank you. I admit, I have been collecting many such items for quite some time.

[Yeah no kidding, you turned your spare bedroom into a closet.]

It would appear this contest shall be of a... fairy-tale nature. I felt it my duty to offer assistance.

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[singlespacedad]

Your Pokemon is shedding glitter.

[Which is clearly the most important thing here, yes.]

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[nightyorb]

[Standing out? No, thank you!]

What's the deal with these contests anyway? I got one of those invites, but it didn't have a lot of details.

[crystalmaster]

Hello! Yes, I am also wondering what these contests are. The invitation I got seemed to assume everyone would already know.

[sassymaru]

Ah, yes. My darling Oberon is lending his assistance to the cause.

[Not even the slightest bit bothered by the glitter, tbh.]

[sassymaru]

Pokemon and their trainers put on a dazzling show for the audience! Whoever best represents the theme is crowned winner.

It's a gorgeous spectacle. Truly. Even if you choose not to participate, you simply must attend to watch.

[sassymaru]

A grand spectacle of trust and coordination between Pokemon and their trainers. Each set performs an act set to the current theme, and are judged on how accurate their portrayal.

And how dazzling. Hence, my offer of costuming.

[crystalmaster]

Cool. I think I'll just observe this round, unless Eevee has an idea of what she'd like to do.

[He watches as she happily dances. She doesn't seem to have anything in mind; she just thinks it sounds fun to go.]

[nightyorb]

[Show? Performance? oh no. No, thank you.]

I'll, uh, think about it. It doesn't really sound like my 'scene'.

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[doublefist]

I take it you're a fan of purple.

[ Way to state the obvious, Kirito!!! ]

Do the costumes have to be so fancy for this thing?

[silky_bearing]

[Ah, that bow. A man after his own heart.]

It does seem like you have quite the wardrobe there. Ah- a pity I suspect little of it would fit me.

Still... might I come take a look? If nothing else to further inquire about the source of some of those pieces.

[sassymaru]

Are you certain? I have amassed quite a few outfits in my time here. Unfortunately, I am no tailor, but please, feel free to browse.

I am located in Olivine.

[sassymaru]

Perhaps inspiration shall come. You can never tell when it may strike, after all.

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[sassymaru]

I am, yes. And dark green - or teal, I suppose. They do look rather nice together.

Because the goal is to be eye-catching! To best match your pokemon!

[crystalmaster]

True. I have a friend who likes planning concerts and festivals. He says he gets inspiration from the weirdest places.

[sassymaru]

Then perhaps the mood will strike you as we draw closer to the date of the contest.

[crystalmaster]

We'll see, I guess. I'll let you know!

[sassymaru]

I do wish you luck.

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[bigsadwolf]

It's so pretty...

[Extravagant was the word he was looking for, but pretty works too.]

You made that?

[sassymaru]

No?

Not even as a member of the audience?

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[sassymaru]

Why thank you!

[He may have done a little bow right there.]

I'm deeply flattered, but alas, no. I merely collect them.

[singlespacedad]

Is that normal?

[Look, he's still learning about all this, and the helmet Oberon wears has caught his attention.]

[bigsadwolf]

I see...That just means you have a good eye, then.

[He's not...at ALL good at this sort of thing, so he can be some level of impressed with that as well.]

My Buneary wanted to enter the last contest, so I had to throw something together for our performance, but...it wasn't the best looking.

[sassymaru]

For him, yes, quite. When he becomes excited, he tends to shed it as a dog would shed fur.

And that is precisely why I have adopted him.