victory_road | It's prom time, baby

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It's prom time, baby

This year, transport arranged by Riegfried and Soy will deliver everyone to the Sevii Islands -- a short trip for some, a longer journey for others. Either way, at around eleven AM, everyone who was interested in joining will have been gathered at a cheery cafe, fully reserved for the event so people have somewhere to sit and wait while the rest arrive. All bags will be taken by the couple's employees immediately upon arrival, with the promise that Trainers will find them waiting for them on the ship.

At eleven, Soy checks a pocket watch, then he addresses the crowd.

"Welcome all! Riegfried and I are so happy to see so many of you here. It heartens us greatly to see you trust us again with the hosting of this event. Please be assured that everything in our power has been done to prevent a repeat of last year's catastrophe, and we've worked closely with the League to ensure that everyone involved in this project is trustworthy. Now, if you'll follow me."

It's just a short trek from the bright little cafe to the ship's mooring. Or such is what all will be told as they walk. Riegfried and Soy lead the possession, coming to a momentary halt as the gathered Trainers crest a small dune. There, they both sweep off their top hats, giving deep and theatrical bows as they gesture towards a small, private bay where not one, not even two, but three airships lay moored along a pier, waiting for everyone to board.

"Welcome to Prom."

THE ITINERARY

Inside their rooms, every visitor will find a short itinerary for this prom trip. There is also a small map, which shows the route they will fly to get to the mentioned island. Of course, considering the route is entirely over water, it is not the most useful thing. There is also a second, more useful map, of each of the three ships and where the various amenities can be found.

Friday, 12PM - Lift off
Saturday, 3PM - Island arrival
Sunday, 8PM - Prom
Monday, 5PM - Scheduled return

Breakfast hours - 7:30AM - 9AM
Lunch hours - 12AM - 2PM
Dinner hours - 6:30PM - 8PM

Small meals and drinks can be requested between these hours!

THE FLEET

Tyrantic

The largest of the three ships, the Tyrantic will be the entertainment centre and hub during this trip.

Of the three ships, it’s the only one with a top deck where characters will be able to take in the spectacular view and bask in the sunlight as we travel. Standing at the prow, you’ll really feel on top of the world, watching the ocean pass beneath you! Do mind the railings, please! We wouldn’t want anyone to fall off.

Inside, Riegfried and Soy have tried to provide as many amenities as possible within the limited space, including:

A small library – For anyone looking for some peace and quiet, this is the place to go. A few large windows let in plenty of natural light, and the shelves are stocked to the brim with various adventure and exploration novels. Leather armchairs are scattered around the room, giving readers a comfortable place to curl up. And when night falls, a variety of lamps bathe the room in a soft, yellow light, mimicking that produced by candles or oil lamps.

A bar – Yes, for anyone old enough to drink (and the attendants will be checking!) Riegfried and Soy have provided a small bar with complimentary drinks. Take a seat at one of the small tables, or perch on one of the leather barstools and allow yourself to be poured a scotch. Perhaps you can share a story or two with the other adults hanging out here.

A casino – Care to place a little wager? Or sit down for a hand of poker? Perhaps even test your luck at the Wheel?

It seems Riegfried and Soy drew some inspiration from the Goldenrod City Game Corner, and have provided everybody with a chance to place some bets. Please note that betting in the casino does cost actual pokebucks, but the House is also rich and generous, so your odds are pretty good. And the attendants will make sure to herd you out before you can lose all your hard-earned cash.

Every prom attendant also gets one (1!) complimentary spin on the Wheel for a chance to win incredible prizes. Make sure to claim yours!

A ballroom – Naturally, no prom can be complete without one of these.
The ballroom takes up the entire aft portion of the ship. The room itself is towering, easily spanning two decks. Two staircases lead to a balcony section over part of the dance floor where those who would like to sit down can find some tables and chairs available to them.

The curved back wall of the ship is nearly entirely comprised of large windows that prevent the room from feeling cramped. Unlike previous years, there is no balcony portion available, though if your characters would like a bit of fresh air, they can always climb up to the top deck.

Mary Celebi

The Mary Celebi likely won’t be where your characters spend most of their time, but it is rather important as this ship houses everyone’s sleeping quarters. Due to the limited space abroad the ship, there are only two types of rooms available: single rooms, clearly meant for, well, a single occupant, and rooms with a double bed, meant for two.

The bathrooms are somewhat small but contain all the essentials (shower, toilet, sink, and some storage). Every double room will have its own bathroom, and every two singles will share one bathroom between them.

Oranguru Medan

The smallest of the three ships is the Oranguru Medan, and even then, only half of it will actually be accessible to characters. In the accessible part of the ship, you can find a large dining room where characters can take their meals, as well as a small infirmary for anyone who might find themselves in need of some Drampamine to combat air-sickness. In addition to caring for human needs, the infirmary also has a small set-up for healing Pokemon and a PC where characters can switch their party if the need arises.

But why would the need arise, certainly nothing ever goes wrong during Prom!

The rest of the ship houses things like the kitchens and storage areas. Characters will be kindly but firmly shooed away from these. Please, the cooks are working very hard and don’t need anyone getting in the way. And the hold has nothing more exciting than potatoes. You do NOT need to check the kitchen trash cans for items.

Each ship will also contain a warp pad room, allowing people to warp between the different ships. Why, were you expecting zip lines? A tight rope walk? Please.

THE ISLAND

As mentioned on the travel itinerary, early in the afternoon, characters who are hanging out on the deck of the Tyrantic will start seeing a small speck in the distance -- a small speck that grows and grows until it becomes a rather cute looking island.

The island is not particularly big, and from what can be gleaned, there are no houses or other structures on it. Instead, the island retains all its natural splendour, with plenty of greenery and an inviting beach. It's the perfect location to moor down at (the ships will remain in the air, but a plank will be let down so people can depart, and for everybody to stretch their legs. There is only so much space on these ships, after all!

While the ocean waters are probably still a bit too cold to go swimming, the beach gives a nice opportunity to go for a stroll and perhaps collect a few seashells. The meadow and forests are perfect for people who'd love to go on a bit of a hike, and if you are the kind of person who is always on the look-out for a new friend to add to your roster, why not go and see if you can find one of the island pokemon?

Available Pokemon

Beach/Ocean

Krabby, Clauncher, Wishiwashi, Pyukumuku, Mantine, Barboach, Bruxish, Finneon, Corsola, Cramorant

Meadow

Bellossom, Petilil, Cherubi, Butterfree, Oricorio (all styles), Cutiefly, Kecleon, Tropius

Forest

Aipom, Spinarak, Pikipek, Trumbeak, Nincada, Chatot

The level range for these pokemon is lvl 5 - lvl 25

THE DANCE

Despite the shenanigans Saturday evening, on Sunday evening, Prom will commence as planned. Of course, Riegfried and Soy understand if you aren't in much of a dancing mood after having dealt with three rather unfriendly birds, but on the other hand, isn't successfully handling three legendary pokemon worthy of a small celebration? You've met a challenge that few will ever meet in their lives and you have bested it! Surely that deserves some exuberance.

Also, the band was already paid for anyway.

So, for all those who are still interested in dancing and merriment, the big doors of the ball room will open on Sunday evening, admitting all within.

For an airship, the room is relatively large, ornate and almost toweringly high. The ground floor is obviously set up for dancing, though there is also a small podium. Twisting staircases allow access to a balcony section about the dance floor where people can take a break, sit down at one of the many tables, and even get some refreshments from the banquet table.

However, it's not the dancefloor or the fancy balcony that will be the star of this evening. About half an hour after prom has formally started, there is an actual live band climbing onto the stage. With painted faces and elaborate costumes Steam Powered Girafarig is here to provide your entertainment for the night.

(And then quickly re-negotiate their contract, because nobody told them they'd be dealing with angry poke-gods here)

However, that's not the final surprise Riegfried and Soy have in store for their guests. Once Steam Powered Girafarig completes their set, and the hour slowly starts crawling towards midnight, they invite everybody to the upper deck of the ship to witness a spectacular display of Fireworks, painting the dark sky with a wash of colour.

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[Izuku's outfit for the Prom proper on Sunday!

TEAM IN ATTENDANCE:

Mighty

Kamui*

Ryuko

Manual

Thirteen

Mystery]

[Just a few days before Prom proper, Katsuki went home. It isn't something anyone is ever really able to plan for, really, but it still came as a shock to Izuku and Kirishima when it did happen. They'd talked about it, and after some deliberation had decided it would be better if they came to the event anyway. Izuku doesn't feel great, but he knew he had people here expecting him to come, and he didn't trust this Prom to go any better in the end than last year...

He'd try to let this give him some time away from traveling to sort through his feelings about it, least of all just processing it. His mind goes back to the conversation he'd had with Jinx about this exact concept, and about cherishing the moments you do have with the people here. It's something to think about.

Friday is spent getting accustomed to the ships that they'd be calling home for the weekend. It's quite the unique venue, so it leaves nothing to be desired. The library in particular is a popular place for someone like Izuku, and the quiet makes for a perfect atmosphere to bring Mystery, his anxious Type:Null, out for a bit. It does seem like they've improved vast amounts since last year's prom, however. Their once dry and scraggly yellow grassy mane has positively blossomed in recent months. There are even little flowers blooming all around their neck as they curl up at Izuku's feet, trilling a soft greeting to anyone who happens to wander their way.

Saturday is going to be all about visiting the island. Izuku will have his Appletun Ryuko and his Cramorant Manual out with him most of the time while they explore (and Mighty the Eevee of course, who refuses to be left out of anything ever), largely because these two he actually met during the prom from the previous year. It's another reminder for him of just how quickly time passes, and how long some of these Pokemon have been with him, really.

Part of their leisuring will be spent on the greenery, with Ryuko laying completely flat on her back as she snoozes in the sun with Izuku watching nearby. Another time you might catch Izuku watching Manual a bit more...closely, largely because it seems the clumsy bird has found another Cramorant wading in the shallows nearby.

Despite everything, it's hard not to smile when he sees what's going on over there. It seems the two are getting along well.]

Edited 2022-04-09 16:07 (UTC)

[Is it just him that thinks a library could hide all sorts of strange things? Dimitri wonders if it's just him. Still, it is a good place to look over just in case something bad happens... and he knows that quite a few of his loved ones will no doubt adore the quiet cozy atmosphere of a library. Best to definitely go over it with a comb.]

[What he's not expecting to find is a Type:Null, and Dimitri slows his steps a bit, smiling as he spots the creature gently snoozing by Izuku.]

...They look like they are doing well.

[Oh no, a library is a perfect place for...Izuku doesn't know. Some sort of nefarious plotting to go down, maybe. It's innocuous enough, so clearly it can't be trusted. Still though, it is relaxing and quiet in here, which is half of the reason Izuku came to it in the first place.

Izuku looks up from the book he'd been glancing through without fully absorbing it, managing a slight smile for a familiar face as Dimitri approaches.]

Hey, Dimitri-san...they are, thank you. It's like they're a different Pokemon, compared to this time last year.

[Dimitri was thinking secret passages, personally, but that's besides the peoint. The point is this good Null just being able to enjoy life, and Dimitri nods with a smile.]

That just means you have proven to be a good partner for them. Results like this do not happen like magic.

That's kind of you to say, really...I'm glad I was able to give them a home. I just wish I could say the same about all of the others.

[He knows there are plenty more at Silph Co., but Izuku knows better than to go on an adoption spree, even if he's feeling the perfect amount of vulnerable right now for such a thing.]

It's good to see you, by the way. I had a feeling I'd run into you eventually.

Indeed... Hopefully we will be able to make some progress with that business. Creatures like this are more than just projects for them.

[Dimitri just never will agree with that kind of thinking. As he pauses by Izuku's null, however, he glances up at the comment.]

Ah, yes. That is one of the benefits of this prom, even taking into consideration everything else. It is a good way to feel almost guaranteed that you will see familiar faces.

[If Izuku were in charge, he'd see to it that Silph Co. be dismantled to prevent further incidences of Null's being thrust into the hands of trainers unequipped to take care of them, only for them to be tossed aside once they realize they can't handle their needs, from happening. But that's a far flung idea for the time being...the best thing he can do is take care of the one he does have.]

That's my favorite thing about prom, I think. I've been traveling a lot this year, so it's not like I've stayed in one place...but it's different getting to actually see people in person.

[Though...there's an inflection in Izuku's tone as he says that that he can't quite hide, no matter how hard he tries. It's...sad.]

[If Dimitri were in charge, he'd make them stop making fucking Nulls until they can guarantee their good health, but, hey, he can't yell at them enough yet]

[Maybe when he's a gym leader, and then Dimitri can make it everyone's problem]

Indeed... There are so many I wish to see again, so it is good that there is an excuse to, and that the travel fees are paid for easily. [Although... Dimitri frowns, slightly.] Are you all right, Izuku?

[Honestly, if Dimitri ever needs any extra voices to back that campaign, Izuku would be the first in line.

Izuku had been ready to agree, at least until Dimitri asks him if he's okay. There's an immediate shift- subtle, but still felt if you're paying attention- in atmosphere as he tenses slightly, Mystery lifting their head to look over at Izuku sidelong.]

Ah- me? W...why do you ask?

[Ah. That tension, the reaction of his Null, the hesitation in his words...]

[Dimitri crouches down by the Null, offering his hand to them. A small distraction. A way for Izuku to feel less under scrutiny.]

I just thought that you seemed to be having something weigh on you a bit.

Izuku Midoriya | OTA

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