It's prom time, baby

[indigo_league]

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.

Comments

[heir_conditioned]

There's no doubt about it, both of them are up for varying reasons. Shoto because he can't sleep knowing that there may be something afoot, and Kirishima for a much more valid reason. Shoto is over-worrying. With all of them here, he knows things are off. That something is going on, but that he's not being told. More likely that Kirishima and Bakugo had a fight about coming here. Shoto feels maybe a bit responsible, but Bakugo has become stubborn lately.

Running into the redhead down the hallway as he walks up it, Shoto stops to make sure neither of them bump into one another. There's no risk of getting burned/iced, or being literally head first into a wall here, but there's also no need for it. "Kirishima." His voice is softer than normal, tired as per being up way too late. "What are you doing up?" Other than walking aimlessly like him.

[machismost]

Good thing that Shoto stops, because Kirishima takes a couple more steps towards him before his brain seems to catch up with there being a person coming the opposite direction, much less one that he recognizes. He blinks a bit owlishly at the other young man.

"Heyy," He greets, the word helping to force a little smile onto his face even though his stomach drops a bit. Not only does a person from home mean someone to inform about Bakugou - salt in a fresh wound - but this is someone he confided in with just recently about him. If Izuku hasn't said anything to him already, then it's Kirishima's responsibility. But he's not quite ready to jump into it just yet.

"I was tryin' to do some patrolling," It's true, he was trying to, just doing a piss poor job of it. "What about you? On your way to bed?"

[heir_conditioned]

It's alright, Shoto would've moved in whatever direction the other boy needed to not end up in a crash just for the sake of not moving. There's no reason to tell Shoto right away, either. If all Kirishima can muster is to just stand awkwardly with him, then so be it. "Hello." He reiterates to the 'hey' and nods his head at patrolling, shaking it when he gets asked his destination.

"I'm a little worried, it's been so quiet. I thought I would maybe take a walk to clear my mind and try to sleep after. Maybe get Miu some water, she gets so thirsty in the morning."

[machismost]

Quiet? Well yeah, that's what happens when normal people all go to sleep at a decent hour. But Kirishima understands what Shoto means. In a way, he feels a bit guilty, having been the one to tell Todoroki about last year's prom fiasco. Now he's the reason his friend can't sleep.

"You wanna walk together, then? We could check and see if the dining room's still open to get water." Obviously sink water from their given bathrooms is not acceptable for the princess Miu. Kirishima even half-turns to go back the way he came, the way Shoto was going. From the hood of the jacket he's wearing, one might notice a pair of softly glowing, yellow eyes and the less obvious shadow of a ghost that holds them and some figment of hands over the edge of the cloth.

[heir_conditioned]

Kirishima isn't the reason, the unpoliced morons running around not fighting like men (or women) and instead being dicks to people and their pokemon. Shoto's sleeping habits haven't exactly been great since coming here, either, so once again not his fault.

The offer is taken and Shoto nods his head, "Yes." a soft reply even as Kirishima is turning. However, his eyes immediately catch the telltale signs of a ghost pokemon. That is someone he recognizes instantly. The moment Kirishima is turned, Shoto's hands shoot out to his shoulders to hold him still so that he can look. "Have you asked them if they're too tired to come on the walk with us?" Which, by the way Shoto is offering his finger to this tiny little figure, translates to 'HELLOCUTEBABYGHOST'. "Up late, aren't they?"

[machismost]

Kirishima doesn't even flinch under Todoroki's hands, just comes to a standstill as he's grabbed.

"Oh yeah! You two haven't officially met yet, huh?" He turns his head as well as he can to observe the teacup-bound ghost. "Teadoroki, meet Todoroki. He's the reason we met, buddy."

The face disappears, replaced by a tendril of purple, viscous liquid to wind around the offered finger, serving to begin to heave the smiling teacup proper out of the hood itself. The smell of something sweet, like candy, comes with it, though that aroma may shift towards something Shoto prefers if it gets to cling long enough. Given its ability to float, the gesture could be a testament to the ghost's tiredness or an eagerness towards the attention offered to the extent of justifying some laziness.

"I was gonna say they're good in the hood, but if you wanna carry 'em..."

[heir_conditioned]

There's never been a time that his hands have been used to any accord against Kirishima, so it's a comforting thing to know his friend trusts him that easily. Shoto still likes that name. He likes it and it's perfectly fitting. Maybe Hojicha should have his last name too? ...are his pokemon?? Ah he'll have to think about this later because there's an adorable ghost pokemon here.

Shoto is old hat at Ghosts, he knows the tricks, but he's going to let it learn anything it needs to with the exception at the cost of his life, obviously because that belongs to H̶̎͜ê̸̢r̷̖͑ ̵̛̬M̶̺̿ḁ̸̐j̵̖͝e̶̡͒s̴̠̓t̷̮̎y̶̲͒. The sweet smell hits him and if it gives that effort and really does want to try, will turn a little more toward a lavender scent given if the pokemon goes that far. Either way, Shoto looks enthralled by the possibility of it learning right there in front of him how t-- "Yes."

Kirishima doesn't even get as far as finishing the 'em' of that statement. Yes he wants to hold the baby let him hold the baby. It's not a baby but it feels like it is to him. "Up we go." he says softly, knowing full well it can float but supporting the little pokemon nonetheless. It's been a long while since Hojicha was a tiny cup. "I'm pleased to meet you." And also carefully hold it in against his chest where it can nestle in both arms if it wants. Alright, they can go, and Shoto exemplifies as much by starting to walk forward.