[Video | Action for Goldenrod]

[autocratic]

[ Private Text Sent to Ventus in the early Morning }

I must speak with you. Attend to me when you are available.


[ The feed clicks on to briefly show a Shinx's face before he grabs at the Gear, carrying the device in his mouth and turning it around to face his trainer. Said trainer's currently standing at what looks to be a dock, stretching quite languidly, and... in swimwear.

Unaware of the shenanigans her little Pokemon is up to, Nero pumps up her fist once she's done stretching. ]

Mmm! Such a beautiful day! I believe Spring has finally arrived. A good time for an exercise...

Right, Praetor?

[ There doesn't seem to be an answer to whoever Nero's just addressed... until a distant roar is heard. There's a slight rumble as whatever it is is coming closer, then a very loud splash occurs in front of Nero's face as a Gyarados rises from the depths of the oceans, peering down at her trainer. She merely laughs while her Gyarados lowers her head so that Nero can climb and sit on top of her crown. ]

Now... let us dance!

[ Her response from her sea serpent is a loud roar, before Praetor crashes back into the ocean, with Nero still on top. Lux the Shinx lets out a yelp and ambles closer to the edge of the dock, where Nero and Praetor the Gyarados pop out of the surface of the ocean ahead, and you can still hear the Emperor's jubilant cries.

Yup. Someone's bouncing with her recently evolved Gyarados. In Goldenrod waters. ]


[ Actual Video, a few hours afterward ]

[ The feed snaps back on after a moment, now showing Nero actually addressing the Gear herself. Still in her swimwear, but with a red towel draped around her shoulders and currently sipping on a can of lemonade, she takes a moment to swallow before speaking: ]

Good afternoon. Due to... recent events, I feel I must ask whether or not Johto holds an annual... festival, of sorts? Truly, there are times to be serious, but keeping that a constant in one's life is just as unhealthy as being too lax!

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[wontdieifkilled]

[He can't help but stare. One, because Gyarados incident earlier. Two, Arturia lookalike in a bikini.]

...

Festival?

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[autocratic]

[ A very nice and form fitting bikini at that. ]

Indeed! A party, but bigger!

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[wontdieifkilled]

[He can tell.]

Like...what kind?

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[autocratic]

Like my own form of festivals, the quinquennial Neronia! [ She puffs up her chest proudly. ] I have heard that there are similar events placed in different cities... but they are too small!

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Well, my friend Merlin and I used to try and hold a festival once per season... but since he left, it's been, well, difficult. Plus, there won't be any holidays that I know of for a well... but that is still a good idea. Some people could use cheering up.

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[autocratic]

Ah, so you knew the wizard as well? If his absence is deterring this effort, I will be generous to lend a hand.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

He had many dear friends... he was a good boy.

[Despite how sad that may seem, she still smiles.]

My home is in Olivine, but if there's any help you want, I can always come down. They have the ability to Fly now, so I can go just about anywhere for any reason!

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[combat_butler]

*W-Wow boobs. Welp, time to avoid making direct eye contact with the gear.*

Umm... I don't think Johto itself has any festivals, no. Every one that's sprung up here before was kind of... arranged by the people who showed up here? You, um... Don't really seem the type who has trouble being not-serious though.

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[autocratic]

Hah, what a shallow observation. Back in my own world and in my previous life, I worked quite hard to achieve my goals!

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[combat_butler]

A-Ah... Y-You don't say? Well, um... That's good! I can definitely admire someone who is willing to put their full effort into achieving their goals!



... wait. Your... previous life?

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[manlymanly]

Hoooo... So is this finally the day when I'm allowed to flat out ogle you?

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[autocratic]

I did not think I had to give out a specific day to allow such. [ Sniffs. Yup, implying she was already on display even before this. ]

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[manlymanly]

Hey, you're the one who said such a day would come. They're just on more display than the usual here.

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[uuing]

Uu-, a festival? [ she blinks a few times. ] What kind of festival? Like those in summer?

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[autocratic]

You will have to tell me what sort festivals of the summer you are familiar with first, little one. The festivals I am talking about were of grand scale and entertainment!

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[uuing]

Maria's festivals were.. of grand scale and entertainment too, uu-! [ it's pretty obvious she's just mimicking what Nero said.. ]

They were really big, and there all kinds of stalls with games and food and at the end there were always fireworks!

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[killer_sweets]

That depends on what going on there are normally festivals when holidays come up. I think there festival coming up next month.

[he pauses for a second. Wait there was a pseudo holiday coming in a few days. ]

Actually, you might want to be careful.

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[autocratic]

Of what, exactly? [ Challenge?! ]

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[killer_sweets]

It's called April fool's day, it's on the first of April. People try pranking others for kicks.

It's more of a pseudo holiday you don't have to do anything but you don't know who might be participating.

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[ex_aeroga402]

I'm not busy. What's going on?

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[autocratic]

Joyous day! Praetor has evolved! You must come meet her!

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[ex_aeroga402]

That's great! Where're you at?

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[ex_cashcow493]

P-Put some clothing on please!

[ Because this is what's important. ]

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[autocratic]

Hm? What was that, King of Knights? I did not think you could lower your voice to that of a mouse!

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[ex_cashcow493]

C-Cover yourself, my lady!

[ Better? ]