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We turn not older with years but newer every day

Who: Pamela Isley and OPEN
What: Pamela’s 19th birthday party. Everyone is invited.
When: July 18th
Where: The Isley manor

[Although Pamela’s mother Cordelia Isley is a known socialite, the Isleys don’t often throw parties – or not large ones, anyhow. Pamela’s father Walter Isley is a high ranking Engineer and a workaholic, so most Isley parties are just small affairs organized solely by Cordelia, or sometimes by Pamela’s grandparents, Hugh and Jocasta. In the latter case, the parties tend to be for an older crowd.

In light of Pamela’s nineteenth birthday, her recent evolution, and her involvement in the diplomatic relations between Union and Caldera, her grandparents felt generous and decided to throw a large party. Pamela herself had been hoping for a small event, but her grandparents and mother were having none of it. So Pamela took it upon herself to personally improve her grandparents’ front yard and garden. There’s a long winding path leading up to the Isley home, thoroughly adorned with flowers that are in full bloom.

The invitation was extended to everyone in Union as well as their Calderan visitors. Although nowhere near the entire city is here, there’s still a fairly large turnout of people from all social stations ranging from poor to nobility.]

(ooc: Changed the date from the 19th to the 18th so that characters can attend without clashing with the upcoming game plot!)

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He looks like he'll behave. [ They're cute. The bear is growing up too, huh? Reaching out and making friends. That'll be good for her. She needs the confidence boost.

Cubchoo's confidence is currently a bit shaky, however. Hm. Are you....positive those are the proper steps? She looks around at the other dancers, noting this is not...quite....what they're doing. But she can't put her paw on what's amiss, and is also nervous. So they must be doing this passably.

She sniffles to keep her nose from running during the dance: her hands are occupied and she wouldn't be able to clean herself. Isn't this where you twirl the lady? ] Choo.

C-Char? [Twirl? How does he do that? Gulping, Charmander steels himself for what might possibly end badly. But he's gunna do it. He's gunna try to not be awful at this and be a gentleman. She knows so much more about dancing than he does! How does she do it?

And here comes the try. Lifting his paw just so, he tries to spin her around- and fails miserably. He spins her the wrong way, letting go, and who knows what happens next.

Goku flinches, but its' all happening so fast. He can only look on while his pokemon makes a fool of himself. Like trainer, like pokemon.]

[ Oh, we're twirling! We're twirling! We're - wait, their paws aren't connected anymore -

Cubchoo spins a few more times on one foot, arm still up in the air, before her lopsided trajectory can't beat gravity anymore and she falls back onto her behind. (Her tail bounces when she hits the ground and everything.) The fall startles a tiny sneeze out of her, and she's just left blinking and confused. What happened? ] Choo!

[ Haruka grins and holds a hand up for Charmander, demonstrating the proper positioning of one's fingers. Remember this for next time. ] Good try.

[Cue a tiny little freak out from Charmander, going to try to help poor Cubchoo up. Sorry! Really thought he had it there, he really did, it wasn't supposed to end up like that, are you okay?????

Turning at the sound of Haruka's voice, Charmander nods. Okay. He'll try harder this time. Surely he can't screw it up again, he's totally got this.]

Ah yeah, I think something similar to that happened to me when I tried that... ehehehe... don't sweat it, you got it this time!

...Cub. [ She, she was going to be a huffy lady about this, but Charmander's earnest distress is touching in a rather spastic way. So Cubchoo just blinks again, accepts the offer of help, dusts herself off, and makes sure her necklace and her bow are still secure and looking lovely. Your fine motor skills are somewhat lacking, aren't they? ] Cubchoo.

[ But she's not walking away. She seems game to try again. That Charmander, thinks Haruka, is a really good Pokémon. ]

How long have you had him?

I dunno. About two weeks? Maybe three...I lost track. [Goku scratches his head. He has no idea how long he's had Charmander, but it hasn't been that long.] Why do you ask?

...Char.... [Meanwhile, Charmander breathes a sigh of relief. He's glad Cubchoo is okay, and he holds his paw out for her again. Just not used to dancing, never done it before. Never even seen it before. Wanna try again?] Charmander Char?

Curiosity. [ Not helpful, Haruka. At all. ]

Choo. [ Well, since you're offering....she supposes she can oblige. Cubchoo accepts that paw. She's gracious enough to be willing to stay more basic if that's what you're comfortable with.

It also eliminates the chance that she will do something stupid and screw this up, but she won't mention that. Let's dance. We're clearly more than a match for all the human couples! ] Cubchoo.

Char! [Charmander nods. Yes, basic is definitely more in his range of skills. They can be just as good of dancers as the other humans. So try, try again! Charmander starts off with his right foot, attempting a basic slow dance. Hopefully he doesn't step on Cubchoo's feet.]

[Goku points to the two of them, grinning.]

I think they're starting to get it finally. I'm Goku, by the way.

Haruka. [ She grins at the happy couple. ] The leading lady is Sky.

[ Scent of the Sky, actually, but she's sensitive about that given her nose condition. Yet she's managing to hold in her sniffles as part of focusing on the dance. Keep her feet off his, don't slip on the floor....She can do this, if she's nice and careful.

It's fun, actually! In a nervewracking, talking-to-strangers-but-it's-going-well-way. She beams at Charmander. ] Cub!

[ A single sparkle seems to appear above her head. Haruka's condition is contagious. ]

I think Sky is really giving Charmander a run for his money today. [He grins. Watching his pokémon try to dance with a lady is really adorable.] Did you teach her to dance?

[Meanwhile, Charmander is starting to feel a little more confident in his dancing skills. He hasn't thrown her to the ground, he hasn't stepped on her, and he hasn't burned anything with his tail. Thought too soon of course, as the two of them dance a little closer to a table with the tablecloth hanging off the side.

The little fire-type's tail takes a swing past it. And again. But third time is a charm, and the corner lights on fire...]

[ Haruka shrugs. The only place she can think of for Sky to have picked this up would be watching her and Michiru, but... ] Not consciously. W--

[ But then her head snaps up and she's staring at the tablecloth. Sensing tension in her Trainer, Cubchoo snaps out of the rose-colored haze of concentration in which she'd been dancing. She immediately starts squeaking, trying to get Charmander's attention. Your tail! Your tail! Get back! ] Cub! Cub!

[ Please, get out of the way! She knows a water move but she doesn't want to hit you!!!

Haruka is somehow already halfway across the room. You kids really can't have nice things, huh? ]

[Charmander finally gets that Cubchoo is trying to warn him to get out of the way after a dumbfounded look is given to the ice type. His head finally turns, seeing the cloth now aflame, his tail the obvious culprit. Stumbling out of the way, Charmander can only watch on as he has absolutely nothing that could help- even his arms are too short for a fire extinguisher!

He's sorry! Someone help!]

Char!!! Charmander Char Char!!!

Waaaaaaaah!!!!!

[Goku too is rushing across the room, looking for a glass of water, anything to put it out with. He funds one, grabbing it while skidding across the floor, apologizing along the way-]

Sorry! Got an emergency-! [And quickly rushes over to the burning table cloth. ]

[But will Goku get there in time?]

[ No worries, Goku, Haruka's got this: no sooner has she reached the tablecloth than she's sweeping it dramatically off the table, yet somehow everything that'd been sitting atop it lands right back in place on the bare wood underneath. This may or may not be an Enlightened ability. It's possible that's just how Haruka rolls.

She holds up the cloth to give Goku's water a good shot at it. ] Right here!

[ Cubchoo, not seeing Goku, takes a deep breath. She'll be stopped if she sees him in time, but if not, she's intending to use Brine.

She's helpful like that. ]

Hah! [Goku doesn't see Cubchoo either, and runs right up to the burning cloth and throws the water directly onto it. If he gets hit by Brine, then it was his own fault for not keeping an eye out!]

Choooo!

[ Well, to her credit....it was a tiny Brine to accommodate their surroundings. Haruka just tosses her bangs as the spray washes over her. Oh, for...

But on the bright side, this tablecloth is, um. Definitely out now. ]

Eeeeeehhhhh.... [All of a sudden, he's helping put the fire out, and then he's soaking wet. He looks at the empty glass, to Haruka, to the cloth, and back.]

Did I miss....?

[ ....Haruka's going to have to make this up to Pamela later. Cubchoo is mortified when she sees how much she got wet. Charmander's Trainer! Her Trainer (sort of)! The table!

And now people are looking! She hides her face in her paws, turning away in embarrassment. Why does she always mess everything up!? ] Choooooo....

[ Haruka snaps the tablecloth to scatter loose droplets, then folds it up to be wrung out somewhere other than all over the floor. ] See if you can find a mop.

[ Or servants. She's going to have to try and make this up to the hired help, too. They have enough on their plates with a party this size....And hopefully Charmander got out of this okay. ]

...Right. [He's not so sure what happened, until he takes a look around. Oh, Cubchoo, hiding herself in her paws, that's probably why. Before he goes to look for a mop to clean the water up with, he comes over to Cubchoo.]

Hey, don't worry about it, okay? Without your help, the whole house might of burned down! I think everyone would rather have a little water splashed around than that, don't you think?

[Charmander trots up right beside Goku, nodding his head. Thanks for saving everyone, he feels dumb for starting the fire in the first place.]

[ Cubchoo peeks out from between her paws. You...you really mean that? Even though she got you all wet, and poor Charmander even has fire on his tail. She could have hit him, too, if she'd really been clumsy...

But they both look so reassuring that she nods, sniffles up a bit of snot, and then starts preening her fur out to look respectable again. No matter how many people stare, she will remember that these people appreciated it and weather the storm with dignity. Let's....help straighten things up, Charmander. ] Cub.

[ Haruka grins, but is mostly busy explaining to a servant there was a Pokémon incident, and could they borrow something to help with the water? Also, where should she put this tablecloth?

She picked a young woman to talk to, though, so who knows if any of this is getting through the rose-colored haze around the girl's head. ]

Char! [Yes, let's go, it won't take long. The fire-type leads Cubchoo over to where some of the other hired help has noticed the incident, some towels lying out. Come on, let's take these and clean up. Being very aware of where his tail is, he takes a towel, and heads over to start wiping up the water. See? This isn't so bad.]

[Goku walks over to Haruka, and points.] I think they have this covered. [What's up with this girl though? Seems like she's starstruck or something. Oh well, Goku just shrugs and turns his attention on their pokémon and Haruka.]

I think we've all had enough adventure for one day, don't you think?

Choo! [ It's a good thing Michiru's Gardevoir isn't here. Cubchoo wouldn't be caught dead doing servant's work in that lady's presence. As things stand, however, she knows if she does this of her own accord, it might please her own Trainer. This is important.

She's holding her towel somewhat gingerly all the same.

Haruka turns away from the girl, who wanders off to see what she can do, and smirks at Goku. ] Yours picks the venue next time.

[ Assuming Charmander and Cubchoo want to see more of each other, that is. She's more of a solo flyer herself (her own partner not included), but that doesn't mean she's opposed to social interaction for her Pokémon. ]

[Goku nods back.] Deal. [Arms folding, he glances over to their pokemon. Looks like Charmander just made a friend. He's glad, it's good to see him out there, getting to know other people and pokemon.]

It's almost time for the dinner, so I guess we better hurry up, huh. Is it all right if we take you up on your offer and stop by the theater sometime? I'm sure he'll want to see Sky again.

[Charmander is now helping Cubchoo clean up the last water spot. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?]

[ Cubchoo is collaborating. How about that. Haruka steps forward to fetch her Pokémon as soon as she's done cleaning up. ] Knock first.

[ That's a yes.

Yo, Cubchoo, Charmander. You guys have this taken care of here? Cubchoo looks up with a bashful smile, then over at Charmander with a deeper one. Charmander is a hard worker. He is inspiring. ] Chooo...

[Charmander shoots Cubchoo a bright smile. We'll get to hang out again soon! Thanks for the fun! She's nice, he likes her. He hopes he can see her again much sooner rather than later.] Char char!

You gotcha. It was nice meeting you, until next time huh?

[ Haruka nods. Nice meeting you too. Take good care of that lizard, he's a keeper. ] Enjoy your dinner.

[ Cubchoo curtseys to Charmander as she rejoins Haruka. Please do come play! They can have proper dance lessons at the theater. ] Cub!

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