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The Indigo League ([personal profile] indigo_league) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2022-06-24 05:40 pm

The Festival of Wishes!

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?




cuttingremark: (shitty grin)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-06-27 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Loki stands back, watching the young man for a few shots before approaching as silently as he can perception check. He waits until he seems like he's about to take another shot before speaking rather loudly, right next to him.]

You are quite proficient at this.
nightyorb: (sᴏ ᴅᴀʀᴋ ᴛʜᴇ ɴɪɢʜᴛ)

The dice gave me a 17

[personal profile] nightyorb 2022-06-28 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Riz's senses aren't quite as sensitive in this body as they are in his regular one, but they are still sensitive enough to hear the click of a heel behind him just moments before the stranger speaks up. As a result, he's able to prepare himself enough that his shot still hits the target -- a bit more to the side than he would've liked, but a hit is a hit.

Riz lowers his gun, turning his head enough to give this guy the sort of wintering, judgemental stare the likes of which only a teenager can give.]


Wow. You must think you're such a comedian.
cuttingremark: (Ooo)

more than enough to perceive this loser

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-06-28 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Loki holds up his hands in mock surrender, seemingly unaffected by the judgmental stare]

You seemed so absorbed in the task, I couldn't help myself.

[The Snorunt at his feet chitters as if trying to apologize for her trainer. He can be a lot sometimes.]
nightyorb: (ᴄᴀʀᴅs ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴀʙʟᴇ)

[personal profile] nightyorb 2022-06-28 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Riz huffs, crossing his arms in front of him for a moment. His rolled-up sleeves reveal the mess of tattoos on his forearms that are normally hidden by his shirt.

(Yes, he's a teenager. Yes, he's four and a half feet tall. Yes, he's covered in tattoos. Riz has made many great choices in his life, okay?)]


You know, that's usually a sign not to interrupt someone.
cuttingremark: (ehehehe)

holy shit how could I forget about the tattoos

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-06-28 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, the tattoos are a bit weird, but Loki's seen weirder!]

But it's so much fun. More fun if you would have missed, mind. Your accuracy with these subpar weapons is rather impressive.
nightyorb: (pic#15641380)

his beautiful horrible tattoos.

[personal profile] nightyorb 2022-07-01 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[If you ever get the chance to get super high, and tattoo all your mystery clues on you Memento style, just maybe don't. As Riz has found out, it's not actually as cool as you think it is beforehand.

Riz scoffs a little at the compliment.]


The fact that the guns are this shitty is the only thing keeping it slightly interesting. If I had my own gun, I could probably do this blindfolded.
cuttingremark: (:D)

[personal profile] cuttingremark 2022-07-02 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I bet you still could, even with these. [Is he trying to get something disastrous fun to happen? Maybe. At least there's no pirates around this time. Probably.]