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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Man, this whole thing was so cool. Like really, really cool. Just like his Japanese Role Playing video games cool. Airships were SO Last Legend kind of stuff. Kazuki was half expecting there to be a really big crystal somewhere that was secretly powering the fleet.

The only downside was that he couldn't really play his trumpet on the deck. The sound got totally lost in the wind. But that was okay, because the acoustics inside were absolutely superb. On the days before the ball, you might be able to find him in the orchestra pit with the band, blending in with the other musicians. Maybe even during the ball, if he's feeling cheeky enough.

While Kazuki knew absolutely nothing about the Steampunk genre, he was super digging the vibes, and was able to throw together an outfit for the ball to follow suit. It wasn't terribly out there, but he was really feeling himself in the corset and pantaloons. He was a little bit embarrassed about it, but mostly, it just made him feel powerful, and he couldn't really tell you why. He just wanted people to see him in it.

author's commentary: yeah kazuki, you go get 'em, my queer little dude, I'm so proud

Single and ready to mingle, Kazuki will happily dance with anyone who seems even mildly interested. Heck, even if you don't seem interested, he might still ask. It wasn't all that often that he got the excuse to be as forward and touchy as his heart desired, but his silly Japanese head wouldn't allow, and he wanted to take advantage. He's a decent waltzer, if that's your thing!

He'll definitely be around until the fireworks at midnight, so if you want to catch him a bit punchy from having a couple of drinks over the span of the night (and honestly kind of overtired too, he rarely stayed up this late) now would be your chance.

Edited 2022-04-12 02:40 (UTC)

[Radley sees him seeming to be enjoying himself and goes over. Maybe it will cheer him up to talk to someone who's having fun. Radley still feels pretty down.]

Hi. Having fun?

[He hasn't ever seen Kazuki and doesn't know this is him, but they did have a lengthy conversation over the network a while back.

Evie and Evan the Eevees chirp Hellos too.]

Oh, hey! Yeah, I'm having a great time! How're you doing?

[Since their conversation was over text, Kazuki didn't recognize Radley either, but he was always open and friendly to anyone that approached him. He had a Kanto Vulpix at his heels with a deep red bow around her neck, and she said hello to the Eevees as well.]

Well, I could be better. [Radley gives a weak chuckle.] I ended up with Articuno yesterday. I hear the others had more fun?

[Evie and Evan were happy to greet the Vulpix. Evie complimented the bow.]

Ohh, yeah. I, uh. [Kazuki scuffs his toe against the carpet ruefully.] I'm not really a competitive guy, and then secrets? The only good secrets I've got, I could never say out loud, you know?

Yeah, I sure would have liked to avoid it! Did you end up not doing anything with the birds? I'd thought everyone had to or they'd end up torched.

Oh, no! I mean, after you've been here for awhile, you get used to this stuff happening every now and again. It'd be really rare for a Legendary to actually hurt us, even though we kinda crashed their island. Plus, everyone else seemed really into the different challenges, so I'm sure they got their fill without me.

Wow. Well, that's good to know. I'd thought I was getting used to everything that happens here, but I wasn't ready for this.

[He chuckles.]

I kinda doubt anyone liked the secret-sharing, but the others have seemed pretty pumped, yeah. The racing might have been fun. I didn't have any I could ride.

[Racing might have felt like home, kind of.]

Oh, you don't have a Pokemon you can ride yet? Are you new or something?

[Radley blinks in a bit of surprise.]

Is it that common for everyone to have one that big? I guess that would make sense, all things considered....

I've been here a couple of months. I hadn't originally planned on it, but I'm specializing in Eevees.

[He gestures to his, who warble cutely some more.]

And I've got a third on the way.

[He smiles proudly.]

Eventually, yeah! I mean, the Pokemon I rode in the last race that was held was itty-bitty when I caught her, but after evolving, she's more than big enough to ride. And she's good at it too! She can even Surf!

I'm pretty sure none of the Eeveelutions get that big, tho. But I've never had an Eevee myself.

[Radley is surprised and amused to hear someone else use that silly term "itty-bitty" that he often uses.]

She sounds pretty cool. What kind is she?

[He nods.]

Yeah, I don't think any of them do. I would like to get a Flying Pokemon so I could travel around easier.

She's a Furret! I was really surprised when she evolved. When she stands on her back legs, she's as tall as I am.

Oh yeah, a flier is pretty essential. Mine are always sending and receiving packages.

Wow. I had no idea those were so big. I thought they were probably similar to ferrets back home.

[He nods thoughtfully.]

That's a good point. I'd probably need one if I start my breeding business.

Right? When she was a Sentret, I could hold her in my arms. Now she's like a... really, really big tube-sock. It's amazing how she can fit in the tiniest nooks and crannies.

It shouldn't be too hard. Almost any little bird Pokemon you can catch will eventually evolve into something big too.

[Radley laughs at that description.]

That is pretty wild. Back home they say mice can go in holes the size of a dime. That's still hard to wrap my brain around.

[He nods thoughtfully.]

Good to know. Pidgeys are pretty common, I think. And I heard about a black and blue bird that looks pretty cool. Corvisquire, I think.

Yeah, those both evolve into Pokemon big enough to ride on! In Galar, there's a whole taxi service that's run by Corviknights. They're really good at it.

Wow, really? That sounds amazing. You sound like you've seen it in person?

[He's heard about a rare trip to Sinnoh but nothing about visiting other regions besides Kanto.]

Oh, nah, I've never been there. But you can see stuff like that on TV!

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