bravenewworld | World Fair

In the week of lead-up to the fair, the whole of Union had been ablaze with excited chatter, industrious preparations, and quite a fair number of new faces. People from all over the known world had begun to trickle in with the announcement, some representatives and workers from each invited civilization, some excited young trainers and travelers, hopeful prizewinners and showboaters, cooks, warriors, clothing designers, and of course a wide variety of Pokemon. You couldn’t look anywhere (even a trash can) without finding somebody new, and every single person was absolutely thrilled to be there.

The World’s Fair, hopefully the first of many, sprawled out across the Entertainment District. Large swathes of the area had been cordoned off for the event, stalls and tables, booths and small shelters set out and erected over the course of the week. Local workers and travelers dug in, working in shifts to get everything together on time. Voices sang out around the grounds, work chants accompanied by the beat of hammers and nails, with every soul pouring their hearts into their tasks. A busy time, certainly, and one fueled by a desire for harmony, profit, and to start off the idea with a bang.

There were, of course, a few noticeable exceptions. The open invitation to Gigas that the Council had so warmly extended had been accepted in due time. Those who numbered themselves amongst that great city were distinguishable by their less than friendly countenances and penchant for taking notes, no doubt analyzing the city of their enemies. One likely familiar face made her appearance partway through the week, disappearing quickly into a tent and remaining indoors for the rest of the preparations.

Come opening day, people had already begun lining up at the entrance, awaiting admission. The queue stretched for blocks and blocks, a serpentine loop of people and Pokemon all eager for a chance to see what this fair was all about. Like everything else surrounding the event, there was a certain buzz to it. Chatter filled the line, questions and queries hanging on everyone’s lips. Did you see that robot? What’s that smell? Did you see that Maxime de la Puffette was planning on unveiling her fall lineup here? Oh! Oh! And there are three idol groups! Risette may even make a performance! and there was another rumor that buzzed through the line as well. Gigas accepted the invitation. And so did some of those people from the Archipelago…

Once inside the grounds proper, a dizzying array of sights, sounds and smells assailed every visitor’s senses. Music blared, machines clinked and clanked, food sizzled on grills, exotic spices wafted down the paths, unusual Pokemon let out cries of surprise and delight, and people ooh and ahhhed. Technological wonders stood out on stages, concerts presented a variety of music in every style imaginable, there were whole areas set aside for nothing but eating and fashion, while martial artists, Pokemon and brawlers duked it out in the various arenas. And above it all, airborne Pokemon soared and wheeled, banking and turning as their riders and egos clashed in a competition of acrobatics and skill. All of this could really only mean one thing, and even if by chance you were a Crustle living under a literal rock, you couldn’t miss it.

An event like nothing held since the Cataclysm, and something wholly unique had begun today, and for one week only. The First World’s Fair!

[OOC: This post is open to all players throughout the next week. Feel free to tag around, start your own top levels, and generally have fun during the fair. Some new and familiar faces will be tagging around as well, and may tag into your threads!]

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"Non-government safehouse/orphanage/aide organization/thing"...?

[Lucas peers at the flyer for a moment before he glances up.]

Are you running this all by yourselves?

[It's Sunflash who answers as Noonvale hands Lucas a bottle of sage-and-orange perfume.]

It's Martin's! See the name? Tiria did you spell it right?

[Tiria rolls her eyes and writes out what Sunflash said on her little chalkboard, in case Lucas can't understand them.]

Oh! Hi, Martin's Pokemon. It's nice to see you all again.

[He vaguely recalls seeing Laterose before, though he'd never had much significant interaction with them.]

Is this meant for people from Sanctuary who want to come live here?

[It might not be, but his first thought leaps to Jack without any conscious intent.]

And everyone else. Except the Gigans who aren't being hurt and abused, like Priscilla.

Oh, um...

[A slight pause.]

There are Gigans here today, right? I don't know if we're letting any of them officially live here yet... The Council might be a little nervous about that.

I, um... don't have that much to give.

[He looks in his pockets. ...He has a gum wrapper.]

I can help with setting things up and that kind of thing, though!

[The girls cheer and Laterose goes to climb Lucas so she can kiss his cheek]

[oh ok this is happening

Lucas has never been the recipient of such flattering attention before, so he'll just go ahead and turn bright pink.]

Ah... ahaha...

I'm sure there will be lots of people who want to help! We want to open our city to everyone, right?

[He. Is. Adorable.

Laterose nods]

Martin's thoughts exactly. Thank you, Lucas.

[Lucas's lot in life is generally to stand around and look adorable, it's true. It's too bad he's past due for a bit of growing up.]

Let me know if you need anything at all. School's starting up again in a bit, but I'm sure I'll have some time.

[...]

You don't want the gum wrapper, right?

[They laugh and shake their heads. Laterose climbs down after kissing his cheek one more time.]

Haha...

[He is almost fifteen now, after all. Lucas flushes again before he... awkwardly pats her a bit because he's not quite sure what else to do. Then he flees.

He'll let Martin know that he's willing to help if he sees him around.]

[He happens to be at the food with Boar, in case Lucas doesn't hide from the embarrassment of Martin's 'mons.]

Hi, Martin!

[It's about twenty minutes later that he wanders towards the food. His voice is somewhat unnaturally high when it first comes out, but after a few seconds of coughing, he'll manage to control himself.]

I, um. I saw your Pokemon...!

...oh no.

[He turns to face Lucas, wincing]

Who and what did they do?

[Who did they do?!]

Um!

[That means something else right]

Well! They came up to me and asked if I wanted to help with your project...! I said I would be happy to. They were very nice about it.

[Very extra nice.]

...what? I didn't know they were recruiting...who was it?

[Is he going to get them in trouble? ...Lucas pauses for a moment before diplomatically saying - ]

Well, I didn't catch all of their names... But they were up front a few minutes ago when I walked by.

[Maybe they already moved elsewhere.]

They were definitely working hard!

[Boar informs him that it's probably Laterose and Noonvale at least. They've been missing all day. Martin sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose]

They took it upon themselves to do this. Did you get sprayed with perfume?

...

[Martin can probably smell it himself.]

It's a good way to get attention...

But, um, it might be better not to just in case some people don't like the smell.

No, her entire thing is smelling people and then spraying them with a perfume that suits their "natural odors". I am so sorry, Lucas.

Natural odors?

[Should he be insulted? Lucas surreptitiously sniffs himself whenever Martin isn't looking to see what his 'natural odors' are, but this is somewhat complicated by the lingering scent of perfume.]

It's really OK! I don't mind it. ...It's nice to see how much they care about you - and how much they want your goals to come true.

[Boar notices and chuckles.]

It is sweet, I suppose. Still, I wish they would tell me when they go do crazy things like this.

They probably want to surprise you!

[and aren't you happily surprised?]

...In a good way. Like... I'd want to surprise my mom by cooking her a dinner.

[you know, if she weren't dead]

That, and they know I would try to keep them from going overboard.

[He chuckles]

Well, that's why it's got to be a surprise.

[Lucas smiles slightly before he glances at the flyer.]

So do you have enough money to try and get this started yet? Building something like this seems like it would take a bit...

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