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[rydiaofmist]

Who: Everyone!
Where: The newly discovered island
What: After recent events, the people of Union could use a bit of R&R. What better place than a tropical island?
Warnings: Drinks with little umbrellas in them, swimsuits, idek



An island paradise, discovered just off the southern coast, less than a day's travel from the city. A strong enough Pokemon could easily carry their partner and others out there. It was hard to say just who sent the original message, but pictures surfaced, with the tagline "Don't you wish you were here," came over the warp bands' feeds, and, like Venomoths to the flame, people began clamoring toward this new found tropical get-away. Those who wanted to go would find it easy enough--with so many people making their way to investigate, for whatever reason they claimed (but let's be honest, it was probably the beach), one could just hitch a ride.

The island itself appeared untouched by human contact. The Pokemon were strange and different compared to the fare immediately around Union. A warm breeze blew through palm trees, carrying the scent of hibiscus flowers. The water, blue as the summer sky, was warm and inviting.

This truly was a paradise.

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[ladyofluminosity]

[Finally arriving on the island, separating to change, as Lux went through her bag, her heart sank. She knew she had packed something to change into before she left, she told Camille to make sure that she would be more than prepared for the trip.

But instead of finding the outfit that she had set aside for herself, she pulled out a few pieces of powder blue fabric and paled.

Camille, you didn't...

She couldn't avoid this, could she? They were waiting. Oh, Lux was going to have a looooooong talk with you when this was done. At least this time she didn't have to wage a war with the mirror. She didn't have to actually see what she looked like. All she had to do was tell herself how she looked. What had Imogen said about confidence? Control it. You've got this, despite what the Butterfree in your stomach said.]

Sorry that took so long!

[Wandering out from the woods, dressed in an uncharacteristically flashy suit. If she was uncomfortable, it was near impossible to tell.]

[for_realsies]

*Imogen Moreno didn't have to slip off to change. She simply shed herself of her clothes and had a bikini on under them. She wondered what issue Lux was having, and nearly excused herself to go check on the girl when she came out and Imogen was grinning like a Purrloin that just stole someone's lunch.

*She didn't say anything in response to Lux's choice of clothes. Mostly due to the fact that she was fairly sure that it wasn't Lux's choice, exactly. But, what's done is done, and Lux looked fine. Especially as she played it all cool like that. Very fetching.*

Not a big deal, it's hard to find the right place to change in a new unexplored tropical paradise! ...I'm still sad the trees aren't pink.

1/?????

[indy_wannabe]

[Ezreal is wearing a loose-fitting shirt and some shorts.]

Hey there you guys...

2/??? this is all happening within the span of about .5 seconds

[indy_wannabe]

3/????

[indy_wannabe]

4/???

[indy_wannabe]

5/7

[indy_wannabe]

6/7

[indy_wannabe]

7/7 DONE

[indy_wannabe]

...are! Lookin' good!

[ladyofluminosity]

[Oh no, the Butterfree had friends, why did it have to invite them NOW?

Wow, it was warm out here.

Well, of course it's warm, Luxanna, the climate is subtropic. Although during this time of year it likely should have been colder, there was still the issue of location and possible proximity to heat-radiating Pokemon--

But why was her face especially hot? Was it the sun?

(No, it was probably because she was blushing)

Nooooope, she was not going to compromise her posture, although she did shrink just slightly at the compliment before snapping back--practically unnoticeable, unless someone was looking. She brightened.]

T-thank you!

[for_realsies]

*Given that Imogen was watching them both as well as she could from her tinted lenses, she did notice the shift in Lux's posture for a moment. She missed the blushing, that she can't see so well right now. BUT MAN look at Ezreal freak out at the sight of a pretty girl!*

*Imogen is hoping for enough ammo to tease the pair for a month.*

Right then, what are we up to first? Lazing in the sun, splashing in the water, swimming race?

*Imogen adjusted her small daypack which currently held her clothes and some other essentials for a beach day. Maybe if she leads them toward relaxing they won't try to go look for ruins.*

[indy_wannabe]

Well if we made it out here I think I could go for a swim. Couldn't really do that on the ride over.

[ladyofluminosity]

[Swim? In this? Well, Imogen did say that they didn't retain nearly as much water as bathing clothes, but would it hold up in the water?

Play it cool. Stall.]

Right, swim! Annabel would probably like that a lot. Just a moment.

[Putting a hand to her warp band, the young Vaporeon appeared, looking around and brightening up. Water! Bright blue water! She is so there!]

Thank you again, by the way. For the water stone.

[Lux come oooooooon. We aren't getting any closer to the water. Go go go! Annabel headbutts at Lux's back with her forehead.]

[for_realsies]

*Do you not trust that Imogen and Camille have your best interests at heart? She's hurt, wounded at the idea.*

How about you two go for a swim, I'll watch our bags until I can get Brighteyes to sit still and do it for us? I kinda want to bask in the sun and warmth for a bit!

*Okay, so maybe Imogen is seeing what happens if you two go off without a chaperon. But it's still best interests!*

[indy_wannabe]

Sounds good to me! Coming, Lux?

[ladyofluminosity]

Yeah, sure!

[Camille, taking a break from swimming herself, slinks up to Imogen as the two walk off. She saw what just happened. What were you doing, Im? You saw how he looked at her? You were planning something.]

[tinytactician]

[Uh-oh, Lux, you've been spotted! Have a delighted gasp from a secretly-fashion-conscious blond buddy.]

You look fantastic!

[ladyofluminosity]

[Oh Savior noooo, she didn't want--

I mean, HI ARMIN! Have the very paragon of confidence.

SHUT UP, BUTTERFREE, LET HER HAVE THIS.]

Armin, hello! You're here too?

[tinytactician]

[Armin looks -- well, he looks like he's spent the last week crying (accurate) but he's also clearly happy to see her. He'll hurry over, little baby Mareep in his arms.]

I am! Isn't it nice here? And you're all set for sunbathing!

[ladyofluminosity]

[Yeaaaaah, no more worrying about herself, Armin what's going on? Have the biggest, most concerned frown ever.]

It is, but...

[tinytactician]

[Silly Lux, why talk about things when you can not talk about things? Armin will reach out and grab her hand, tugging her along towards the water.]

Come on, it's warm in there! Well, comparatively, of course, and it probably grows colder as it deepens, but the shallows are nice! [His other Pokemon are splashing about, though Meredith pauses to come and say hi to Lux. So does Murgatroyd, although Meredith holds him back from being a weirdo and going for Lux's chest.]

[ladyofluminosity]

[Something was wrong, she could tell, he didn't look like he had slept for weeks and he was avoiding--oh hey, sudden movement. Lux lurches forward before righting herself again. She should say something. She should really say something. But she knew Grade A avoidance when she saw it, so now probably wasn't a good time.

Okay, Armin, she'll play along and splash a bit. But don't think you're getting out of it!

Camille, already lounging in the water, goes to meet Meredith. She noticed it took, but was far too polite to ask Armin through one of his Pokemon. So, instead, she'd chat up the Ralts.]

[tinytactician]

[See, Lux, it's so much nicer to not talk about anything sad or gloomy, not on such a nice day. Armin will hunch down in the wet sand, digging around for a moment before producing an abandoned Shellder shell.]

Oh. I thought it might be an Omanyte shell. I already have one, but I wanted a pair. Help me?

[Meredith rolls her eyes, splish-splashing over to greet Camille with a pat on the head. Silly humans, denying what they're feeling.]

[ladyofluminosity]

[Armiiiiiin. You really don't have to try so hard :(

But she'll play along.]

All right.

[What feelings? Spill, Mer.]

[tinytactician]

[Armin smiles, almost fully genuinely this time, going back to digging through the sand.] Gertrude wants them, for earrings. I didn't have the heart to explain that she doesn't really have ears.

[Meredith makes a peeping little sigh, still patting Camille and conveying the emotions she's been picking up all day as subtly as possible -- loss, grief, fear, anger.]