[MINI EVENT] ☆T A N A B A T A☆

[ulternnpc]

Those from the four regions of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh will be very familiar with the sight of bamboo stalks that are left outside decorated with colorful and sparkly paper decorations. There are people gathering around, helping one another put up paper amulet of varying colors to tie around the bamboo branches. On each amulet is a single wish that’s been handwritten by someone.

One can only hope that their wish will be heard…

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At night, there’s a surprise to be found: an alternate colored Jirachi is out dressed in what’s clearly a handmade costume. Around its neck, is a colorful paper chain made of sparkly origami paper.



Not only has Jirachi come to grant wishes, Miniors are out and about bright and colorful. They’ll be dancing around seemingly trying to invite people to come join them in the festivities.

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((OOC: Happy Tanabata! In the morning is a general mingle post. But as the evening sets in and Jirachi appears, it will start granting the wish written on your amulet whether big or small -- wealth, a long life, or maybe a way to return home. You're free to catch Miniors too, and there's a slightly better chance of encountering a shiny one as well. Just be careful of the ones still in their shell or you might just get a rather explosive surprise...

This event can take place at any town, so feel free to specify a location!))

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[domeinion]

[Alice looks with concern at Lillie. She's got Peeps and Fate following her around today, and she's just finished giving a curious Minior a Potion, so its shell is beginning to reform. She pats it gently and it flies off.]

That's right, you're Alolan like these little guys, aren't you? I've never seen one before, but I did remember hearing that a Poké Ball can stabilize them if they can't heal up and regrow their shell in time. No reason not to try! Did you catch one, too?

[timidlyblooming]

[Lillie turned, looking amazed by the reforming shell.]

H-how...?! Oh, Alice, please share.

... in my world, at least, all I've found is that a pokeball can help save them. Even that isn't sure. Usually, they just... fade away...

[She's so happy and relieved to see there's another way this could go.]

[domeinion]

It's just a theory, but having seen Minior shells crack when they're injured too and repair when they're healed, I thought healing them might help them regenerate in this state so they'd be able to heal up in time and wouldn't fade away or have to return to space. Though I wouldn't mind catching one, either! They seem very friendly.

[timidlyblooming]

That sounds lovely! [Lillie said, putting her hands together.]

I think I'll try it too... do you know if I can get any near here? I'm not much of a battler...

[domeinion]

I've got a few if you want! And an abnormal quantity of Great Balls. I bought them in bulk years ago and I still haven't worked through the supply.

[She sets Fate down, where the Smoliv curiously tries to chew on a fallen leaf, and rummages in her bag. Here are a few Fresh Waters and assorted Potions.]

As for shops, I did bring a few of my usual team, I could send Hyperbug to Fly to the nearest Pokémon Centre! Or DJ, but I think he'd get distracted and buy some snacks if I gave him the money.

[timidlyblooming]

Then, please let me help! I don't always have the best aim, but I'm sure, if I really try... it's logical to conclude, I could manage to hit the mark at least 15% of the time...!
If I can keep pick up and throw the same Great Balls that missed, then, I could bring that percentage higher...!

[Lillie was absolutely eager, hands balled up into fists of determination!

She blinked curiously at Smoliv chewing leaves, then, listened to Alice's words again.]

Oh, please do! I'll help pay, I'm sure I can cover the costs, as well as DJ's snacks... I've gotten a job at the library, you know.

[domeinion]

All right! Let's go, guys!

[Alice lets out her cannon-legged Masquerain and jetpack-wearing Slaking and sends them off with instructions and pocket money. They rumble and buzz at her and take off flying.]

You have? That sounds great! I've just been doing the odd-jobs life of a trainer to keep my lab running. All in the name of science, right?