World Fair

[bravenewmods]

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!]

Comments

[youngestone]

[He shakes his head]

Steaks, sure, but not a burger. What is it?

[punchesyu]

It's beef, you know, from like a Miltank or a Tauros or something. You cook it up and stick it in between a bun and bam, grade A perfection!

[It sounds so good he might have to go get some.]

[youngestone]

[He frowns]

A...sandwich. Really?

[punchesyu]

It's not just a sandwich! Bro, you add condiments and a whole crapton of other stuff to it! It's seriously awesome!

[How is this not exciting?! Burgers are great! He thinks so!]

[youngestone]

Is anyone selling them here? I'm not sure I believe you.

[punchesyu]

Yeah, actually. My dad's got a small stall set up over there with all the Citadel food. You can grab one over there.

[He points to the Junes stall that's selling meat.]

[youngestone]

The "Junes" one?

[Said like the month.]

[punchesyu]

Uh, no.

[He says flatly.]

It's "Joon-ess." But yeah, that's the stand.

[youngestone]

It's spelled Junes!

[The month]

Wouldn't, I dunno, J-Y-O-O-N-E-S work better if that's how it's said?

[punchesyu]

Hey, it's not my fault it's pronounced that way! And you can't just change the spelling now, it's been that way before I was born!

[Though Jyoones might be better if they wanted it pronounced correctly.]

[youngestone]

Well, you could. Might not be the best idea, but you could do it all the same.

[punchesyu]

Yeah, try talking my dad into that one. [He doesn't sound like that would go over well.]

He's right over there selling the food.

[youngestone]

[Kili nods and stands to go get this strange new "burger" thing]

What do you put on them? Obviously not curry.

[punchesyu]

No! Not curry! [Oh yeah, this guy's never had a burger.]

Here, I'll show you. [He gets up too, and walks with Kili to the stand. There's an assortment of condiments set out for people to add to their burgers.] Check it, you put any combo of this on.

[Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, the whole nine yards is there. If it exists for burgers, it lies on the table.]

[youngestone]

[He can figure out what ketchup is, relish and onions look familiar, and then there's some weird stuff he isn't so sure of, but hey. Tomatoes go on most things.

Kili orders a burger and tries something simple--ketchup and pickles. Just in case.]

If this is payback for me wining a hundred bucks off you...

[punchesyu]

What! C'mon, I wouldn't stoop that low!

[Fair was fair even if life isn't fair]

[youngestone]

You don't have a brother, do you?

[Kili takes a bite.

He is pleasantly surprised!]

Oh, hey. Not bad!

[punchesyu]

Told ya!

[He grins. He knew it would be good.]

Naw, I don't- I'm an only child. I'm Yosuke, by the way. I'd say it's nice to meet you, but you sorta got a hundred bucks offa me.

[youngestone]

Not my fault.

[He grins]

I'm Kili.

[punchesyu]

Whatever! It was totally a set up.

[Which may or may not be true, but it's over now.]

Is this sorta your thing? Try every food known to man?

[youngestone]

No, I just like food. Provided it's, you know, real food with real meat and flavor.

[punchesyu]

Sounds like you've been living in Union for too long.

[He almost feels like a plant himself.]

[youngestone]

Just a few months.

[punchesyu]

Yeah, same here, actually. The place isn't bad, but who seriously is that proud of their fruit casserole...

[He's not a fan.]

[youngestone]

It's good with ice cream. Otherwise...yeah. Not the coolest thing.