Thespians for Sale! (Date Auction)

[actsmagnificent]

Who: The Union Divine Theater, volunteers, and YOU(r money)!
What: Date Auction/Raffle for fundraising
When: September 3
Where: Union Divine Theater
Warnings: Excessive fabulousness.

Almost there! It had taken them the better part of a year, but the Union Divine Theater had nearly been restored in the aftermath of Kyurem’s attack. As a historic monument, they had to be careful to only use period-appropriate building materials, and employed only the finest craftsmen. But now they’re nearly ready for business again.

So of course, they’re holding a fundraiser. And, of course, it’s a date auction.

Not just any date auction, though! The courtyard has been taken up with several small tables, behind which each thespian being raffled off is seated. Interested bidders are welcome to chat with the “prizes” or to check out the long line of tables across from the auction decorated with several super-classy glass jars. Each jar has a person’s name on it, and a small watercolor picture of the person in question next to it. These individuals have volunteered (or been volunteered) to serve as extra dates - just buy a ticket from the Slowking and the Wooper at the end of the tables and you can enter to win!

Small placards scattered throughout the event specify that all “prizes” must be 18 years or over, and that all dates must be family-friendly. All “prizes” also have the option, if they desire, of specifying which gender of date they prefer. Additionally, while the humans mingle, their Pokémon are encouraged to chat with the Nidoking who’s waiting just inside the theater. He’s giving tours of the stage area complete with the option of putting on a production! Be sure to tell your Trainers to buy tickets to the Theater’s next show!

The event will run all day, with bidding starting at $25 (Union currency). Are you ready to make a new friend??

[[ OOC: The date raffle and auction is live! Please follow the instructions beneath each top-level below. Each character being auctioned will have their own auction thread, where all bids go for that character - threadjacking is encouraged, and a mingle thread where people can talk to that character. Each character being raffled has their own section for people to note they’ve put in a ticket, but these can all be replies to the top-level. Each character being raffled also has their own spot for mingling. OOCly, results for the auctions and raffles will be announced in about a week.

Pokémon interested in performing on stage can leave top-level comments in the section at the bottom of the post. Their scene partner tags in with a result from the RP Scenario Generator: this is the scene the two Pokémon are encouraged to act out. An assortment of costume pieces, sets, and props are available. Break a leg! ]]

Comments

[wise_maiden]

Are they your companions?

[It's not directed at her, so that's an inference she can make from observation.]

[actsmagnificent]

That's what they decided. [ Haruka doesn't go looking for Bonds so much as ending up with stuff following her home. Which is their decision, and this "money" thing is an abstract concept to her anyway, so she doesn't mind paying for their board. ] It's a little too warm for them here normally, though.

[ As if to prove her point, the Amaura sneezes. But she makes sure to put down the teapot and step away first! ]

[wise_maiden]

They were willing to follow you a long way, that counts for something. [She has her own handful of companions from Glacier and far off places to understand that.

That sneeze, though...]

Hopefully the weather adjustment won't incur any illness with them... but it's a good thing that this area isn't Caldera.

[actsmagnificent]

True enough. [ Don't worry, though, Amara the Amaura is being very careful! She is living inside the cold box when she comes to visit Trainer!

....She can only visit Trainer on days when they're low on groceries.

Picnic blanket spread, the Beartic begins setting out her dainty snack dishes. ] You want anything?

[wise_maiden]

Goodness, they've gone through so much trouble that I should try something.

[And standing around like that for so long had made her feel nervous, so she was both hungry and not. But food wasn't a bad distraction...] Something... bready, maybe? Like a muffin, or a sandwich...

[Something small to nibble at that would be more settling, but at the same time... she might have forgotten to have breakfast.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka grins, then grabs her crutches to go speak to the Pokémon. Oi, Sky!

The Beartic notes Trainer's arrival and assumes her Best Ladylike Behavior (more so than usual). H-hello, Trainer. In just a moment, they'll have...

Ah, Trainer wishes to peruse the refreshments. Please be her guest. Sky looks past Trainer while Haruka checks the basket, then sees Raine. Oh my! Good day to you, too! ] Bear!

[wise_maiden]

Why hello. Thank you all for your hard work.

[ Sky will get a small bow in greeting. Raine certainly has genuine politeness all around for these hardworking pokemon. Perhaps too much - though that was still a culture adjustment at work. ] I hope it didn't take a long time for you to get this all together for us.

[actsmagnificent]

Bear bear. [ Sky averts her snout bashfully, blinking: concern. From a stranger. That's...so touching...

...she'd better find that pastry! It's in here somewhere! ] Bear....

[ Haruka grins from where she's resting on her crutches. Amara the Amaura hides behind Trainer, but seems happy, too. ]

[wise_maiden]

[Oh she can wait patiently, no rush on her account. The thespian's companions seem so... shy. A strange contrast to the bold actor. The hiding Amara gets a similar nod as well.]

You're not too used to strangers, are you? It was quite brave of you to join us like this.

[actsmagnificent]

Ma. [ Amara still uses Trainer's cast as a shield (badly - Haruka is not as wide as a small dinosaur) but her expression brightens. She heard...it would be fun. She is learning all kinds of new fun. ] Mau ra.

[ Haruka is grinning patiently. Kids. ]

[wise_maiden]

[Raine certainly has her own share of crowd-shy companions. Even if she can't quite grasp the words of the reply, it's all there in the tone and body language, and it's fairly relate-able, besides.]

Well, I do hope you both are enjoying yourselves, even if it's something new to get used to.

[Coming from the young woman who came here with a book, but... she's clearly more at ease now that they've come away from those tables.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Amara beams. She doesn't always understand what humans are saying either - not even Trainer, though she gets the idea only Trainer's Trainer can do that - but she does know that word "enjoying". It is a good word. She is enjoying! ] Aaaama!

[ Haruka grins at the Pokémon and talks to the air between Amara and Raine. Takes the pressure off the kid. ] Take a seat. It'll be set up soon.

[ Amara stumps over to the picnic blanket and does so, as an example. Look at her being brave. For the nice person. ]

[wise_maiden]

Hm? [Ah. She glances to Haruka, and then notices where the pokemon had wandered off to.]

Ah, I see. That does look like a nice spot to take a break in.

[Someone's really glad to be away from those tables. And she'll follow the small dinosaur over like a good guest.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka's amused, but she won't say anything. Just start inching in the other direction since staying standing on these crutches is annoying. The guest is in good hands. Paws. Stompy feet... ]