Light 'em up (The Calderan Day of Fire)

[expertonshutters]

It's the morning of the 19th and it's clear even to the inexperienced traveler that the city has a different air to it. If it wasn't the atmosphere that got them, then the stalls lining the streets would. Many people are still working on getting set up for the night festival, but the stalls that are complete are lining many corners and they are filled to the brim with bright colors. From afar, the streets look like someone threw a rainbow of paint across the city.

They haven't seen anything yet.

It's not yet time for the festivities so any visitors are free to wander the streets. The natives seem to be delighted if amused at all the people interested in the holiday and are happy to sell anyone as much colored powder as they want. They are glad to explain the fascinating origins of the holiday or even talk shop about what they're planning to show off later in the night. It seems that not even the gloom and unease that might have rolled into town with Union has caused these people to falter with their grandest tradition.

Sometime close to noon is when things change. The natives all kind of stop what they're doing. The colored stalls start to close up and everyone looks tense. Those who visited last year might take this as their cue to get ready.

A long, rattling trumpet sound rings through the streets and that is when all hell breaks loose.

It's every person and pokemon for themselves. Have fun everyone.

[Ooc: Feel free to make your own top levels in addition to using the prompts below! Have fun guys!]

Comments

[allergictoloveletters]

Oh, I am aware, but then Haruka-san needn't worry and I can spend the day with you as well. Besides, I trust your opinion on something so elegant as a wedding gown.

[incousinswithyou]

You're too considerate. [not that she's going to complain. At least she won't have to pretend to go on a date with you.]

Are you going for matching gowns? [or something else?]

[allergictoloveletters]

I will speak with Rei on the matter, I'm sure she will understand. [Especially if it saves Michiru from men and politicians. Though Ami can only bid so high, even as a medic.]

Well, we might go for matching gowns, but that is not something we're specifically aiming for.

[incousinswithyou]

[a terrible combination, to be sure. Michiru gives a small nod. It wasn't a big enough deal to arrange the outcome, but it's appreciated nonetheless.]

I see. [looks like it will be up to her to figure out that part. Though...] Will you be going with a theme?

[allergictoloveletters]

Well, something a bit more traditional, but balance is perhaps our greatest theme. Rei is my elemental equal and I hers.

[incousinswithyou]

Actually, that sounds perfect. [if she sounds at all wistful, it's probably your imagination. Or the atmosphere.

Here's a smile.] I can't wait to see it.

[allergictoloveletters]

[She notices it, or perhaps she doesn't it's hard to say. She blushed.]

Perhaps you can offer some advice, Michiru-san. We want a fall wedding but I want to make sure that something of both of us is represented.