[CLOSED] Closing Festival

"Not at all, not at all. Lady Akane was just asking me about the egg that I have here,"

"Ah, well...that's a relief. I don't care much for politics...too much discussion, but not enough results. Lovely festival, by the way, Lady Eira...plenty to do...if you're interested in the fairground sideshow sort of thing."

Zandrophin couldn't hep but express his disappointment as he continued,

"This is a party. Where's the music? Where's the dancing? It's a lovely night...why waste its beauty? I missed my chance to dance at the ball in Ignacia...something came up. I was hoping to get a second chance here...or was a dance not in the itinerary?"

"I've never played a ring toss game before. So I don't know..." Maya fidgeted, scrapping a hole in the snow with the toe of her shoe and looking down. "S-so lets go try it Nicole?" She moved towards the stand.

"Flaaaaafa. Flaaaaaffy. Flafaaaaaaf..." Bo bleated, in dim confusion. *Your trainer doesn't look very warm. He does't have any flames...* Bo seemed pretty happy that Nero enjoyed the wool on her head. If it could keep her trainer warm it could keep him warm. Her head felt very warm though.

Bo waved as Maya left. "Flaaaaaffa! Flaaaaaffyyy!" She bleated. *My trainer always clings to me for warmth instead...*

"Ah... er okay," Maya said looking back at the two Pokemon. "Sure." She walked towards the stand.

It was fairly simple, with multicolored rings and what appeared to be soda bottles completely iced over. Maya had never played a game like this before. Snowpoint City didn't have festivals like this. But... it looked fun. Plus there were some cool prizes up on the walls...

"So we just... throw the rings?" She questioned, holding up a ring.

Akane laughed, ”I’m going to guess happiny or miltank. Thoughts Doom?” He sniffed Eira and agreed. ”Perhaps we can share breeding secrets.” Royal bonding? Maybe.

Eira seemed unsure about the people running her party; even the band wasn’t present.

"I'm sure things will pick up soon."

Akane tried her best to slap on a smile but her brow furrowed. If anyone dared lie to me it would be their last. Her expression looked more as if she had wet herself rather than being pleasantly happy. Zandrophin even made a political jab at her that made her almost break into laughter; not even the countless years she had of experience could fully cover her true emotions here.

”Uhh excuse me… pffft Lady Eira. I uhh.. heh umm… need some punch.” She collected herself at the end of her sentence, but had to leave for fear of laughing in Eira’s face and showing disrespect.

There was an unfamiliar face talking to Maya. Who is… that? I sense a powerful aura. Doom left her side to growl and bark at the woman’s vulpix. Akane’s face was flabbergasted as she stood stunned before walking after him.

”DOOM! How dare you defy me? What do you think you are doing sir?!” Her voice thundered through the crowds. She was sure it was dead silent while she scolded Mr. Doom. Her intimidating aura coupled with her huge presence and royal voice could stop a riot. She looked up and locked eyes with the new person when Doom had quieted down. It would not be anytime soon after his punishment would he disobey her again.

”I am sorry. I hope your lovely vulpix is fine. Evening Maya.” Akane straightened and bowed to them. She shot Doom a vicious look, and he bowed low enough his nose could touch the dirt.

”I am Lady Akane of Celosia. And this troublemaker is Doom. Pleased to make your aquaintence.”

Oh great...he's decided to show up. Joy. Welp...awkward talk it is. Marcus walked over to the group right as Akane left. Marcus followed her with his eyes; and then Doom barked and Akane shortly after him in scolding. Would not wanna be him right now.

"Evening, Eira. You look very nice. And this is a nice festival you've got going. People look pretty happy. Sofa! Don't just run into people's conversations like that. It's rude." Marcus pulled Sofa close to him with a scolding face. Sofa looked at Sealeo with a pout, wanting to talk to his friend.

Zandrophin listened as the music began to swell. He sighed contentedly as the music flowed through his body. Whenever he wasn't meditating...music always brought him to a calm state of mind.

Music calms the savage beast, as they say, Sir.

I am far from savage...but it does bring me peace.

The song that began first was a rather slow waltz. Zandrophin loved waltzes...the dancers would flow like water as they spun across the floor. He regretted not having anyone to dance with, so he decided to turn it into a joke.

"Hey, Marcus...wanna dance?"