Event: The Thawing

[bravenewmods]

As discussions branch and mount in Union about how to handle Gigas's diplomatic overtures, news of a more pleasant variety reaches the city from Glacier. Although still rebuilding from their own city's far more disastrous dragon attack, the people have banded together to host "The Thawing", their annual celebration of the coming of spring. In appreciation of all Union has done for them, all citizens of that city are invited - encouraged, even - to attend. Glacier has its own pride, after all. It would like to show its new allies what it looks like at its best.

Just...don't expect to go without a sweater or a jacket. The city may be "thawing", but that doesn't mean it's warm.

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[lyrids]

[Sonia was quite excited by the prospect of hearing a whole new kind of music, but this heavy stuff doesn't really suit her tastes. The volume doesn't bother her, it's just all... a bit much. Her Kricketune, Maestro, doesn't seem particularly impressed either and is going around chirping indignantly at every musician in sight (not that you can really hear him over everything else).

Still, if only for the experience, she figures she might as well hang around a little longer.]

[soulofmagus]

[ There's a rather distressed, if musical, noise of agreement to the Kricketune that comes from a Dewgong not too far away from Sonia's position. All of this sound, how could Humans think this was music?

Her human partner gently rests one hand on her head in reassurance, though she looked more bemused than amused at the entertainment. This certainly isn't Sophia's idea of something to enjoy, though she's far too polite to say so to their hosts. Even if the Doublade also accompanying her seems to bob now and then in time to crashing cymbals and furious drumbeats. ]

[lyrids]

[Right? Maestro practically puffs up, pleased to have someone agreeing with him. It's like if he took some pots and pans and started clanging them together and called that a song! Some people just have no taste at all.

Sonia walks over, giggling as she watches him go on. From there, her attention turns to the Pokémon he's addressing, and subsequently that Pokémon's trainer, and she offers Sophia a friendly smile in greeting.]

This sure is something, huh?

[soulofmagus]

[You can't sing to this, the Dewgong agrees mournfully, unable to appreciate the racket at all. Someday BNW will have some equivalent of Baby Metal to prove Isa wrong. At least her human friend feels the same way. What does yours think?

There's a smile for the younger girl when she approaches, Sophia nodding a greeting from within her thickly padded coat. ]

It's is certainly a 'something'. I've never heard its like before. [she leans towards the girl; its unlikely anyone will eavesdrop on this over the din] Between us, I think I prefer that new style thats been popping up in Union.

[lyrids]

[The Kricketune preens. His trainer is a musical genius! She's way too good for this noise, of course.

Sonia looks up at Sophia and nods in agreement.]

Yeah, me too. I can't imagine listening to this sort of thing all the time...

[soulofmagus]

I suspect there's at least a few naps in there, given how much energy is devoted to thrashing around. [theyre certainly likely to keep fit this way!]

Is this your first visit to Glacier as well?

[lyrids]

Mm-hm. [She's not wrapped up quite as heavily as Sophia, but Sonia's dress is still clearly that of someone who's not accustomed to the cold.] It's my first time in any city outside of Union, actually. It's been really interesting!

[soulofmagus]

A festival is certainly as good a reason as any for a first trip outside of Union. And making new friends in the area can go a long way.

[said, as she gestures to her dewgong friend, who raises a flipper across her chest and bobs her head in a bow.]

[vistapoint]

[For once, Maia isn't at Geo's side, and Geo feels like with the general volume, that might be for the better.

The Vulpix he's carrying in his arms squirms a bit every now and then, although the volume doesn't seem to be bothering her as much as it could be. A familiar face among the crowd though--Geo's making a beeline for Sonia the minute he sees her.]

Sonia! [He has to raise his voice a good deal to be heard over the... ah, music.]

[lyrids]

[Hearing her name called wrests Sonia's attention from the music, and she scans the crowd for its source; once she spots him, she grins and waves.]

Hey, Geo!