The Festival of Wishes!

[indigo_league]

Who: Everyone!
Where: Pewter City!
When: June 24th
Summary: It's time to celebrate the Festival of Wishes!


Pewter City is one of those towns that doesn't draw a lot of attention. It's nice and has that museum, but it never seems to be the scene of much excitement.

But today, that's different. Because today, Pewter City has been doffed up to the nines, with visitors arriving from everywhere to celebrate the Festival of Wishes. The skies are crowded with uBIRDs flying in people from all over Johto and Kanto. The streets are filled with cheerful noises and many in the crowd have come in their finest yukata and kimono, adding splashes of colour to what might otherwise be a drab crowd. And if you'd like to try out one of these beautiful garments yourself, there are plenty of nearby shops offering rentals for the visiting crowds.

Stalls have gone up all over town, most hawking various forms of street food: Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Kaarage and many others! And for those looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, there's plenty of shaved ice, chocolate-covered bananas and Taiyaki to go around. Hopefully, you brought an empty stomach, because it would be a shame to miss out on all these yummy goodies.

But it isn't just food stalls that dot the streets. A wide variety of festival games are also available. From shooting galleries to ring toss to small lottery games -- whatever you might be in the mood for can be found here. Stuffed animals and sweets are the most common prizes to be won, but who knows, perhaps if you get very lucky, you might even win an Evolution Stone.

And, of course, no festival would be complete without a Test of Courage. Are you brave? Is fear something you only know from the dictionary? Then why not prove it? Why not enter Pewter City most haunted dwelling (usually just an office building) and show your mettle to your friends or even that special someone? Who knows, you might even earn a kiss if you protect them from the many horrors that dwell within (AKA, volunteers in costumes, a few ghost pokemon, and so many 'creepy' paper mache props)

There are also various stalls dedicated to traditional arts and crafts. From Calligraphy to Origami, if you have an interest in these matters, you'd do well to check them out. And you can do more than just buy some nice decorative pieces for your home, or a cute little origami figure of your favourite pokemon partner; many of the stalls also offer visitors the chance to try their own hand at these traditional skills. Are you the type of person who is always looking to learn a new skill? Or have you perhaps mastered these skills already and do you want to show off? Why not come over here and spend some time?

(Who knows, you might even impress someone special!)

And once night has fully fallen, the skies will light up, not just with the light of the stars and the moon, but with the many bright colours of fireworks! If you aren't completely tired out yet from all the festival games, why not sit down, relax, (maybe drink a beer if you are old enough) and enjoy the beautiful spectacle happening above you.


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But all of that cheer doesn't really answer the big question -- what is the Festival of Wishes?

Keen eyes (and not so keen eyes, really, they are everywhere) will be able to spot various decorations shaped like the pokemon Jirachi dotting the stalls everywhere. From small plush toys to folded origami figures, Jirachi's cheerful face can be found everywhere. There even is a theatre performance explaining the whole tale, but for those too busy stuffing their faces to partake in (ugh) culture, it all comes down to this: Jirachi is the Wish Pokemon. During the festival, people write down their wishes, hoping that Jirachi might fulfil them.

Of course, there is never a guarantee Jirachi will be around. It's been known to sleep a lot. But why not give it a try? It can't hurt, right?

Comments

Loki Odinson| OTA

[cuttingremark]

[In general, Loki can be found wandering the different stalls and games with a rather nervous looking Snorunt in his arms. He carries himself with a tall, confident air, but doesn't seem unapproachable.]

Food

[Two shaved ices are procured, a red cherry one for himself and a blue raspberry one for his Snorunt, Snjókorn. Ødelegger the Esper is also out of his ball right now, holding a taiyaki with a thousand yard stare.]

Is it...not to your taste?

[Ødelegger turns to look at Loki before taking a large bite of the fish-shaped pastry's head.]

..I'll take that as a positive reaction. [It probably is as he does continue eating it.]

Games
[Loki spends most of his time at the ring toss game, attempting to win a Dawn Stone. He has very good aim...with throwing knives.

Another ring bounces to a less than optimal target. The attendant grabs another stuffed Pokémon and goes to hand it to Loki. If looks could kill, the glare the former god gives the man would have ended him before he knew what hit him. He slowly puts the stuffed Charizard back in it's place.

Snjókorn stands at Loki's feet, hugging a small Plusle plushy and trembling slightly less than she normally would be when not in her trainer's arms.]

Arts and Crafts
[The origami does catch Loki's interest. He seems to pick it up rather fast as well, and is soon surrounded by a menagerie of various paper creatures. ]

Now if only I had my magic...[Ah the mayhem he could cause with this tiny group of paper animals! If only he could animate them.

Snjókorn chitters next to him. She's wearing a green folded hat.]

Would you like another adornment? This crown would look quite handsome on you. Perhaps one for Ødelegger as well...

Fireworks.

[Loki's found a nice patch of grassy hill to lay down and watch the fireworks. Espurr sits by his head, Snorunt cuddled up under the arm not supporting his head. Both are wearing their origami headwear from earlier, Snjókorn hugging the Plusle plush between her body and Loki's

He lets out a wistful sigh as the lights explode above them.]

Arts and Crafts

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik happens to be passing by the crafting tables as Loki speaks and aforementioned crown grabs his attention because... honestly he'd do the same thing.

He stops and offers a smile, his Yamask hanging over his shoulder as he tries to inspect the crown himself. It looks very nice!]

You made all of those yourself? You caught in quick.

[cuttingremark]

I did. Fine motor skills such as these have always come easy.

[He finishes the crown and places it over the hat on Snorunt's head.]

I could craft another for you and your friend if you'd like.

on* not in. dang swype.

[thetombkeeper]

[His Yamask, Chenzira, lights up at the offer then looks up at his trainer for approval. Marik laughs.]

Haha! Sure. Why not? Maybe I can figure out how to make something too.

[He sits across from the trickster God.]

The name's Marik - and this is Chenzira.

[The Yamask slides off his shoulder to go join Snjókorn.]

This is my first time to a festival. It's crazy how much there is to do here.

I feel you

[cuttingremark]

Well met, Marik. I am Loki, Prince of Asgard. And this is Snjókorn. [The Snorunt seems nervous as the Yamask approached, but calms down with a comforting hand on her back from Loki.]

I only woke here about a week ago, so this is also my first festival here. We had celebrations at home, but they weren't quite the same. [A lot more alcohol. Like A LOT more.]

[thetombkeeper]

[Thankfully the Snorunt is in good company. They can be nervous and withdrawn together.]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Prince Loki.

[Asgard... Why does that sound familiar...]

A week? Welcome then. I've been here for a little over a month now. It takes a bit of getting used to, especially the information overload.

I'm no expert by any means but if you ever need anything, just let me know.

[He absent-mindedly folds some paper into a pyramid.]

How are you fairing here so far?

Arts and Crafts

[crystalmaster]

[Radley sees Loki with his creations and goes over.]

Wow, you've been busy! You picked up on it right away. My Eevee wasn't too bad, but I dropped the ball with the Espurr.

[But Elliott the Espurr still likes the creation anyway! Seeing another Espurr, he toddles over.

Evie greets the new friends cheerily!]

[cuttingremark]

Crafts such as this have always come easily.

[Snjókorn the Snorunt starts a bit, but relaxes and chitters a happy hello when she realizes it's the friendly Eevee from the other day.

Ødelegger the Espurr coos a friendly, if subdued hello. He doesn't blink the entire time.]

[crystalmaster]

That's cool. I think my talents are more with singing and dancing.

[Evie beams and asks how they like the festival. Elliott meows, also not blinking.]

... I wonder if Espurrs ever blink.

[cuttingremark]

[Lots of people, kinda scary, but her trainer got her a snow cone earlier and made her this nice hat!

At least those two are chittering away happily.]

Ødelegger certainly doesn't. I can't tell if they're getting along or not. [It's a little concerning.]

[crystalmaster]

[Evie is happy and says how nice that is! She talks about food too, and Radley making an origami Eevee.

Radley smiles at them and looks back to the Espurrs.]

Well, they're not making battle cries, so I guess that's something?

games

[dejabrewed]

[ the angel manages to catch the man's glare at the poor worker, all while sipping away at some coffee. that's definitely a way to deny a prize. ]

You could just ask to not get anything if its not your intended prize.

[cuttingremark]

I had assumed that by this point it would be obvious.

[But the new arrival does finally get him to break the death glare he'd fixed the worker with.]

Are you familiar with these games?

[dejabrewed]

Sometimes words make things clearer than any expression would give.

[ because honestly, the poor guy would've continued giving him the prizes had he not said anything. ]

Somewhat. I'm much better at the shooting gallery than the ring toss, however.

[cuttingremark]

I feel the point was understood well enough.

[He holds up a ring.]

Are they all this frustrating, or am I simply missing the trick?

[dejabrewed]

[ a mental sigh. he used to think the same way. ]

Most of them are, yes. [ then again, this festival was his only point of reference. not that he'll reveal that. ] What are you trying to win?

Arts and crafts

[dreamsofahero]

"I don't know, you seem to be doing quite well without magic, if your collection there is anything to go by..."

Here, have a well-dressed young man who's practically exuding charisma and understated confidence pausing to admire Loki's handiwork. And yes, Sion's quite sure that isn't what Loki meant, that won't stop him from making such a remark anyway.

"It looks like you've been quite productive here, in any case."

[cuttingremark]

"Yes, but I can't make them move on their own, now can I?" Loki frowns down at the nicely folded, but still paper animals.

[dreamsofahero]

"Oh? Is that something you'd normally be able to do?"

Sion's world has magic, but not that kind of magic. Color him intrigued.

[cuttingremark]

"That and much more." He gives one of them a poke before straightening up in his seat.

"Where are my manners? I am Loki, Prince of Asgard. This here is Snjokorn." He gestures to the Snorunt sitting next to him.

[dreamsofahero]

"I see. It sounds like the magic you know must be quite versatile indeed."

He bets Ryner would love to hear about it. Or see it in action on a weird weekend. But ah, yes, introductions are in order.

"Sion Astal, King of Roland." He usually doesn't throw around that title much, but it's only polite to respond in kind. "A pleasure to meet both of you."

Arts and Crafts

[un_oiseau_rebelle]

[Shinobu is actually having similar thoughts about his own magic.]

If only.

[cuttingremark]

[Loki gives him a sympathetic look. He feels you.]

You as well?

[un_oiseau_rebelle]

[Shinobu grimaces slightly.]

Unfortunately, yes.

[cuttingremark]

I don't think I caught your name. I am Loki, of Asgard. This is Snojkorn. [The Snorunt next to him gives a shy wave.]