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Brave New World Mods ([personal profile] bravenewmods) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2015-08-22 08:57 pm

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!]
faithfulflame: (Rei Sweatdrop)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-09-05 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
[She's not even going to dignify that with a response. She doesn't much care what gender the Lickitung is. She doesn't even want to think about there being more than one of the things. That it's male makes it worse.]

Ah, yes, the Spoink. And Skitty, too. You found Ramsey there?

[Note to self: Do not turn over extra rocks next time.]

That whole area is full of some truly strange Pokemon. If the Spoink are any indication.
commissionergrump: (Smirk)

[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-09-09 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ramsey seems satisfied when Rei starts using his name instead of calling him a 'thing' or an 'it.' He goes back to being a rare and exotic monstrosity. Gordon nods to her question.]

Yes. The pokemon there are a bit odd. I figured it'd be worth seeing what I could find.

[He looks to Ramsey.]

He's a bit odd looking, and can be rude, but he's very capable. And, since, as far as I know, he's the only one with a human partner on the planet, I figured I'd bring him to this little exhibit.
faithfulflame: (Rei Really...?)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-09-10 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Well I can't say that I've seen one, certainly. I mean, it's definitely unique.

[She's still a little disturbed by it.]

Does the species evolve, do you think?
Edited 2015-09-10 01:34 (UTC)
commissionergrump: (Curious)

[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-09-11 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gordon turns, considering Ramsey.]

I can't imagine into what.

[He watches Ramsey closely, then shrugs.]

I mean, I guess it's possible. Evolutions aren't always the most obvious things.
faithfulflame: <user name=cupcake-graphics> (Rei Cheeky)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-09-11 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
This is very, very true.

[She's thinking of the very, very massive shift in a Snorunt, or something like a Caterpie.]

Have you considered breeding? That might also determine if Ramsey is a secondary evolution.
commissionergrump: (Uh-oh)

[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-09-12 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Gordon's eyebrow visibly twitches at the idea of the Lickitung breeding, a kind of half grimace, on the side of his face away from Ramsey.]

I wouldn't even know where to start.
faithfulflame: (Rei Amused)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-09-12 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Rei smile grows faintly amused, lip tugging into a smirk.]

No? The Breeding center?
commissionergrump: (Smirk)

[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-09-13 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gordon rolls his eyes and gives a little smirk to himself.]

Okay, I know the physical location, but never really looked into breeding before, unless you count the egg I got Mike from.

[He glances to Lickitung, and is silent, lips pushed together in a way that says his silence is a deliberate thing.]

What would his.... egg group? even be?

[He seems satisfied with that phrasing. At least it's nicer than 'What would breed with /that/?']
faithfulflame: (Priestess Smiling)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-09-13 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah. I've done it with a little regularity. But nothing quite so...unique...as this species.

[She's still having a hard time wrapping around the idea of it breeding as well. Her lips purse as she studies it and with a dissatisfied shrug, she shakes her head.]

I have no idea. I'm not much of an analyst. And aside from tending eggs, I'm not terribly good at it.
commissionergrump: (Curious)

[personal profile] commissionergrump 2015-09-14 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gordon considers that comment.]

Oh, a human incubator. Huh, that is clever.

[He considers Ramsey.]

He's... also a bit standoffish, I'm not sure how good he'd be at courtship. Still, I guess I can see if he evolves later, and keep the breeding center in mind if I want to make it a bit easier to find Lickitungs for people.