bravenewworld | Another year, another dousing of glitter...

Who: Anyone!
What: Opening day of the new Union Divine Theater performance
When: 2nd day of Soulfasting
Where: Union Divine Theater
Summary: It's been a year since Darkrai and Cresselia revealed themselves. The Theater celebrates by putting on a romantic comedy about them.

[ If your tastes run to sparkles and flowers more than spooky shivers, and/or you like your frights with a heavy dose of musical accompaniment, why not head over to the Union Divine Theater for their latest masterpiece? An original work by a new scriptwriter, it claims to be the story of a love spat between Darkrai and Cresselia, with subplots featuring a star-crossed Noivern and Sylveon and the mischievous Zorua who seeks to interfere with everyone's plans. What it will actually be is anyone's guess, since no two Divine Theater performances are ever alike. That's part of their charm.

You'll be shown to your seat by a friendly Pokémon and treated to a spectacle unlike anything ever shown in the known world. Try not to swoon in the aisles. The Jolteon usher has enough problems not tripping over his own paws as-is.

THIS PERFORMANCE STARS:
Rise Kujikawa as Cresselia
Takuto Tsunashi as Darkrai
Haruka Tenoh as Count Noivern
Michiru Kaioh as Lady Sylveon
Right Suzuki as Earl Clefable
Sanae Kochiya as Zorua ]

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[ Yeah, they had a big problem! Feeling Haruka spin her in time, her heart soars a bit. She could do this. This might only be her first play, and she wasn't one to vie for the spotlight, but for this one moment, she had to make sure to not only fix this quickly pressing problem, but make it look like part of the show.

A deep breath. 1, 2, 3.

Leaning back in a bit of a faint as Haruka went in, her left hand reached into her sleeve pocket, retrieving her gohei. Snapping herself up again, she led Haruka into a counter spin, passing the other woman the wand. Spinning with her, their backs pressed against each other, she quickly turned them both. Finally facing each other again, she quickly moved her hand into Haruka's, so they were both holding the gohei.

First mission completed. Now for the actual dance.

It was almost ceremonial, the way that Sanae moved the two of them around the stage, and yet she did her best to try to make it seem in line with the general dance number that they were doing. Had she always been so graceful? Even the look on her face was different.

Thankfully, her ploy seemed to be working, the cloud slowly beginning to dissipate, and the situation was probably mostly under control. Apparently rain dances were better made for two. But would Haruka let her keep the lead, or would she, as always, take what notes she had and run with them? ]

[ Steps flowing into Sanae's, Haruka keeps a close eye on that cloud - and on Gene, who is too busy hopping up and down and wooping to notice anything is amiss at first. But then it does not rain, and Gene's face clouds over just like the theater had before. This is so confusing. It did not rain.

Undeterred, he hops back up to try again. Haruka sends a mental nudge to Gold (the only other Pokémon of hers in the area) to go get Gene's attention. They'd better stick together in case that doesn't work, though...

So she dips Sanae. Low. Low enough that if she wanted to try and slide Sanae between her legs and then help her up on the other side, she could.

The priestess may continue her dance without interruptions after this maneuver if she so chooses. But dance highlights usually have a big finish, and the spotlight's on them.

Watch out for Haruka's cape, Sanae! ]

[ Taking this cue, Sanae moves through Haruka's legs, getting a bit of a boost to her feet. Careful not to summon a bit of wind as she moves, Sanae starts into a ceremonial dance, controlling the cloud from a distance. Sorry, Gene, but you may be outclassed here. After all, this was what she was born to do, supposedly.

The crowd was eating it up. Haruka was so stunning! And who was this mysterious young actress? As the song leads to its conclusion, Sanae points her gohei out toward the crowd, making one final ploy to dispel the rain cloud for good. It was now or never! ]

Wooop!

[ Gene gasps as his cloud vanishes: not since Caldera's color festival, at which his friend Snor-Lord first entreated him to Make It Rain, has he been taken so aback. The crowd, oblivious, goes wild. And after a moment, Gene joins in. He has no idea what just happened, but it was amazing! ]

Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop!

[ It's at this point that Gold arrives to herd the Wooper outdoors before anything else happens. Haruka exhales, then reaches for Sanae's hand. If she can grasp it, they'll be swinging their arms up and then down into a low bow, worthy of a headlining actress.

The show must go on! ]

[ As she strikes her final pose, the crowd roars to life, and Sanae, no longer caught up in the dance, freezes. Wait... Were they... Her eyes go wide, and as Haruka grips the young priestess' hand, she reflexively bows with her.

W-what was going on? Were they standing? WHY WERE THEY STANDING? Snapping up to a standing position again, she looks over the house in surprise and disbelief.

...At least Gene was happy, and the crisis was averted, right? Even still, she had no idea how to react. Her brain was rebooting, give her a moment. ]

[ Haruka just keeps smiling, flipping her bangs through her fingers as her hands come up for one last wave. Glitter from the red feather in her hair flies off her fingertips. The curtain begins to descend.

She keeps the pose until the cast and crew are both hidden from the audience's view, then sighs in satisfaction and squeezes Sanae's hand. One night down, and water damage kept to a minimum. And a standing ovation for the new kid. Not bad. ] That's that.

[ As soon as the curtains finally lower on Sanae's brilliant performance, she practically melts into the floor boards. That was intense... ]

Ohmygoshtheywouldn'tstopclapping.

[ Sweetheart slow down no one is going to understand you. ]

[ It's...generally a problem when they don't, yes. Haruka laughs and lets Sanae's hand go so she can finish puddling. ] They know talent when they see it.

[ Just not maybe high art. But even Haruka's opinion of the average Divine Theater script can't keep her from grinning at Sanae. That was impressive. ]

[ Hello floor you are her one true friend, you understand her. ]

T-t-talent? Me?

Find your legs fast. [ This is so cute. Haruka wishes she had all the time in the world to watch Sanae recover, too. ] The adoring public will be wanting autographs...

[ She turns to go, but....this is probably a little mean, isn't it? The play meant more to Sanae than it did to Haruka. So she turns back and gives Sanae a sincere Senpai Smile. ] You did well.

[ Was that... Was that an approving smile from senpai? Sanae quickly shoots to her feet, trying to brush herself off as if she wasn't the most uncool person ever. She beams, tilting her head a bit. ]

T-thank you!

[ Okay, this was definitely on her list of best days ever. ]

[ Haruka just lets her grin settle on her own face, then turns and keeps walking. The public awaits! Don't forget to bring something to sign with.

Actually, Natto is standing here with pens and...ink quills, too...for those whose characters it suits. Which would you like, Sanae? ] Van?

[ Senpai noticed her. Wow, she feels a bit light...

Huh? Blinking a few times, she looks over to see Natto, holding what appeared to be either pens or feathers. ]

Oh, right!

[ Time for your feet to finally touch the ground again, Sanae. She smiles at the Leavanny, taking a pen. ]

You're always looking out for us, aren't you? Thank you.

[ Natto touches a hand to his face modestly. Acting is tough work, so he's happy to support it in any way he can. ] Leav leavanny.

[ The gratitude pleases him, though. As far as Natto's concerned, this theater, the people and Pokémon who live there, and these performance nights are the best things in the world. ]

Another year, another dousing of glitter...

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