ACTION -- OPEN EVENT. (forward-dated to sunday)

[nippy]

[ early on Sunday morning, a message goes out across the Warp Band network:

PARTY TODAY @ THE PARK

- come hang out with everyone and relax - it's going all day + into the evening, turn up whenever - try to bring something! food is always good but otherwise you can just bring a picnic blanket + napkins and stuff like that - totsuka's doing music things, music people should bring instruments - fireworks at night!!!!! - ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY, I WILL FIND YOU - see you there, have fun :)

attached is a picture of the particular park that the party is taking place at, as well as a general description of where it's located. ]

MORNING / DAYTIME / EVENING

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DAYTIME

[nippy]

[ activate maximum party.

food is out and being passed around or left on the designated table for anyone to grab; Jack is encouraging everyone to play sports, or to start party games; this is generally the high point of the party, in terms of volume and energy. given how hot it is, there might even be cause for a water fight, especially from Water-types and those with Water-type companions... ]

ota

[untalented]

[Parties like this were typically the opposite place to find Waver. They were loud, boisterous, and actively encouraged anyone and everyone to get so much sun exposure that they risked getting second degree burns and at least a week of discomfort in the aftermath. For a young man who was accustomed to books, it was the antithesis of the word 'fun.'

But, just because his trainer preferred to go hide somewhere in the shade with a good book and a cold drink, that didn't mean the pokemon couldn't come out to play.

The tiny Foongus, bedecked in the fanciest tie he could find in his size, toddled around underfoot looking for some new friends. With all this commotion, there surely had to be someone around who would want to dance a few rounds with him!

...If no partners were to be found, the snack bar looked really, really appetizing. Don't mind the little mushroom staring up at you and waving it's stubby arms, as if asking for a lift or a little morsel.

Anyone who observes the Foongus closely would notice a tiny, meticulously written note folded up and pinned to the back of his little tie. It was written in tight, cramped letters, but it was still wholly understandable:

'This is Orpheus. Treat him well. If he gives you problems, go to the gazebo at the far end of the park and bring him back to me.']

[potentialwithin]

[It doesn't take long for a rather energetic Eevee with a giant purple boy to spot the tiny Foongus in a tie. Naomi had shifted earlier on out of habit, and was trotting around when she saw him. She let's out an excited cry, all but skipping over to Fongus.

She's not the best dancer but she'll certainly play with him.]

[untalented]

[The Foongus chirped in delight when he saw the Eevee bounding over in his direction. Though there was a distinct size difference between them, he didn't flinch at all--

Rather, he offered an awkwardly charming little bow and held out a stubby little arm.

Excellent choice, young one. Do you want to go fast or slow?]

[potentialwithin]

[It would probably best to go slow at first, less chance of stepping on feet.

His little bow makes her giggle, and she gives her own little bow, mostly because curtsying was not a thing she could do in this form.

Of course her dancing is more hopping then anything.]

[untalented]

[Orpheus' moves are as elegant as he could manage-- for an eight inch mushroom upon whom the Gods bestowed tiny arms and an utter lack of feet. Fast, slow, it didn't matter to him.

But this Eevee sure was cute, and fun.]

[potentialwithin]

[She hops around Orpheus, before standing up on her hind legs and holding out her paw to him.]

C'mon, I'll spin you!

[untalented]

[Charmed by her daring moves, Orpheus makes a delighted chirp and sashayed over--

He'll follow your lead, cutie. Do what you want.]

[potentialwithin]

[She giggles a little again, spinning her dancing partner before twirling herself.

Letting her lead might not be the best idea, unless Orpheus wants to get dizzy.]

[untalented]

[He could handle it-- his last dance partner was this stuffy little Vulpix who acted like she was too good for the dance floor. This Eevee? Was awesome!]

[potentialwithin]

[She'd have to say he was quite awesome himself. So far no one's kept up with her.

She keeps spinning until she can't stand straight. Then she rolls onto her back, laughing uncontrollably. Then - in a flash - where the Eevee was is now a young girl in a sundress, leggings and large bow. She stifles her giggles behind her hands, rolling onto her stomach and looking at the Foongus. Her ears twitch a little, tail swaying from side to side happily.]

This is fun!

[nippy]

[ Jack is the kind of person who picks at his food slowly, never eating more than a mouthful before he feels he's had enough for a while, so rather than stocking up on food at lunch, he wanders back towards the snack table every now and then between games and conversation. when he next passes the table, he almost misses Orpheus down on the grass, but as soon as he sees him, Jack drops down onto his haunches to talk. ]

Hey, little guy! You want to get at the food too?

[ he picks Orpheus up gently and places him on the table, intending to return to the fray - but he catches sight of the paper on the back of Orpheus' tie and pauses. so as not to disturb the Foongus once he's already eating, Jack plucks the note off and reads it while Orpheus has at the food. ]

Huh. Sounds like a real killjoy. [ he turns back to Orpheus. ] What's your friend doing all the way out there?

[untalented]

[Orpheus, with his tiny stubby arms dripping with the juice from the berry he was trying to shove into his mouth to eat in one bite, offered the mushroomy equivilent of a non-commital shrug.

He didn't know, and it didn't really matter. The mageling does what he wants-- Orpheus was just glad that he was alright with the rest of the team going out and having fun in his stead.]

OTA

[potentialwithin]

[Did someone mention a water fight?

Because Naomi and her Azurill have ducked behind a tree, waiting for any poor unsuspecting person or 'mon to pass by. Naomi has a trusty squirt gun in hand, while Serenity is ready with a water gun.

They aren't exactly good at hiding, though, especially given the fact they're giggling.]

open

[divine_braid]

[Duo had been nice enough to bring food and some stuff to play games with. Not that he wouldn't have, anyway, but he usually was into parties for the free food. Yum. He was also just pretty social and outgoing, so parties were a good way to decompress. After recent happenings, he needed that.]

[morituri_nolumus_mori]

[ Mages liked food. It's a known fact. This particular failed magus was loitering by the food and helping himself to a tiny plateful of delicious-looking vegetables. The serving table looked suspiciously like a travel trunk with a checkered tablecloth tossed over it. ]