Situated in the woods between the towering Mt. Mortar and the open fields leading towards the western shores, the historical city nestled in the northern section of the region was a rather mysterious place of interest. It’s tales from long ago made it the centerpiece of strange happenings and encouraged stories of legendary beasts birthed from the ashes of forgotten pokemon. The sad remains of it’s once great and glorious tower aids the haunting tales and also gives way to the beginning of even scarier stories.
And with the once lush and beautiful trees sheading their green to that a of burnt orange – it seemed like the most fitting of times to be digging up the past.
In commemoration of such tales, the people of Ecruteak City had spread word that they would be holding a small festival along the bellchime trail. The location seemed appropriate given that the fall colors from the trees that paved the path were always present and it would be a refreshing change from trying to set something up too close to the towers and risk disturbing the priests who seemed to be against such festivities. Several food stalls and stands would be there filled with delectable treats and even more were the small attractions set up in order to draw in a large crowd.
It didn’t really seem to be anything as grand and luxurious as the many carnivals that Lumiose City sometimes had during the seasons, but it seemed interesting enough to grab the attention of a certain poisonous princess.
“My brother told me about it while I was out visiting him,” Manami explained as she made herself comfortable in the spacious room that belonged to the Kanto Champion, her tea rose hues shifting from the closet she swore she’d be making some changes in shortly to the modern decor scattered about.
It’d been a long time since the Fuchsia City Leader had been able to make an appearance in her friends presence. The warmer months always proved to make things a little more chaotic as that was when most trainers set off on their journeys. She’d had well over twenty challengers in the last two weeks alone, but now that it was beginning to get cooler, she was finally able to stray away from her duties if even only for an afternoon. It seemed that it was more difficult to travel by foot when the weather was frigid and only more tropical-like cities were getting the attention around this time of year.
“I’ve asked him to go with me, but he said that he has a conference or something and he’ll be heading all the way to Castelia,” she added, making sure that the other wouldn’t be able to brush off the day out onto Manami’s sibling. “He said it would be much more fun to go with a friend~ And he even said that the Kimono Theater will let you dress up if you want!”
Excitedly, the pinkette clapped her hands together as she imagined both her and Maia walking through the trails like some movie scene out of an older, edo-period like tale.
“I’ve already asked if it was okay if we took the day to go and see it,” she continued, moving so she could push the flyer entailing the details of the festivities onto the Champion. “They said it was totally okay since you never leave your room and they’re worried about you not getting enough fresh air. So let’s get going, Maia-chan!”
♔ ||: ✂———𝕷 ɪ ᴀ ʀ , ʟ ɪ ᴀ ʀ ♥ :||
The very first and last word that would be uttered by the Kanto champion was a simply refusal, though the person that had decided to visit had yet to speak. Simply seeing the gleeful and giddy look in the visitor’s eyes was enough to convince Maia to utter a simple refusal, before turning her attention back to the book in her hands. However, taking into consideration as to how her friend was, it was unlikely that such a light refusal would be enough to stop Manami from going into a full drivel regarding yet another one of her plans to convince the Champion to leave the comfort of her room. Which may be odd, seeing how she never really did remain in said room unless the weather outside was not fair.
Her being here was complete chance after all, seeing that she was either busy with paperwork, or on duty taking challengers. Halloween meant that it was a public celebration, and the fact that the League was closed due to the celebrations occurring outside meant that it was a day’s worth of rest for her. That would also mean the inevitable visit of a friend of hers, that being Fuchsia’s gym leader who was now happily rambling about most likely, some place that she’d like to visit and how she could definitely use the Champion’s company. Practice of listening to Manami’s talking for many hours had taught her that there was tone that her words took if it was something serious, and this one was simply for inviting her to go outside and do something that was partially unnecessary.
Finally, finished. Oh, no-- not Manami’s talking, but she had finished reading the book held in her hands, hence her attention was finally diverted over to her friend. A mention of her brother’s current whereabouts and busy life-- there goes her excuse-- would be the very reason as to why Manami had decided to drop by the Champion’s quarters in an attempt to get her outside. Rather typical of the poison type specialist, really-- but the notion left a smile playing on her lips.
Which fade almost in an instant after Manami finally finished her drivel by pushing the flyer she held in her hands over to Maia who now donned upon a nonchalant expression upon her features. An eyebrow arched at the mention of her not being out much, which was where she finally decided to actually respond instead of simply listening in complete silence. ❝.. I do leave my room. Challengers aren’t exactly battled here, and my duties cause me to at least make rounds around the cities at least weekly. I’ve had my share of fresh air, so just let me relax for one day, Manami. ❞
Frost blue eyes quickly scanned the content of said flyer to catch the gist of what it was Manami had been speaking of, before breathing a sigh and resting her cheek on her hand. It seemed appropriate to actually respond to her offer now, with her usual refusal though with a slight twist in the end of it.
❝ I can get fresh air from a bottle. They sell it in some weird stores. ❞ Reaching for the book she had initially been reading, pages flipped as she reached the designated page that had a ludicrous deal regarded actual bottled fresh air for fifteen pokedollars. What a great deal. ❝.. Forgive me for asking, but where are you planning abduct me this time? I’d say no as I usually do, but considering the fact that even if I do, you’d most likely make me go anyways. I wonder if you’re even listening to this. ❞
And with that, a grin tugged at her lips briefly as she awaited Manami’s response, before disappearing as she once more adapted her usual expressionless gaze-- though still with a hint of smile glinting in her eyes.
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