Masquerade

[lovelycharming]

Wherever you might meet, there's an elegant-looking dancer in vivid warm hues and a touch of blue, wearing a flower hat, and carrying a pretty red folding fan! Perhaps a Pokemon's keen nose might pick up on James' scent or a trained eye might notice the movements (while very elegant, are more typical of Kanto... or even further west!), on top of being a bit... amateurish! The dancer looks quite pretty and composed when merely walking, standing, or fanning themselves, but given the slightest bit of attention... they seem to be overcome by a desire to be the center of attention, doing little dances and entirely over-the-top motions, with great enthusiasm! The absolute seriousness with which they carried themselves, coupled with the silly, over-the-top display, perhaps comes off as childish and attention-seeking.

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[ateamrocket]

Mayday is loitering around town as she often is when the mysterious dancer comes by. She doesn’t pay them much mind (they don’t immediately look to be carrying anything on them worth stealing, and she doesn’t see any pockets, either) but some of the nearby locals do, which sets off the performer’s full blown display. Unable to avoid being swept up in it, she watches with vague interest and waits until the initial performance is over to speak up.

“Well, you’re certainly… enthusiastic.”

Is that actually a compliment? It’s a little hard to tell. If she recognizes James, she’s at least not letting it show, perhaps as a courtesy.

[lovelycharming]

"Yutashiku unigee sabira..." he said in a falsetto, demurely hiding his face with an open fan now, as he greets her, as if it's their first meeting!

But, circling back to that question~

"Why wouldn't I be, madame?" he asked, tapping the fan shut at his right cheek and winking.

[ateamrocket]

Mayday’s head lulls slightly to the side as she considers both the question and its asker.

“No reason not to be, I suppose, as long as you’re having fun. …Enthusiasm can only take you so far, though. Your moves are kind of all over the place.”

You didn’t ask for critique but you’re sure getting it. At least she doesn’t sound particularly mean-spirited when she says it. It’s just an honest (if blunt) observation.

[lovelycharming]

"Ah...!"

Such cutting words, Mayday! He wilts—quite theatrically, yet oddly gracefully, like a flower bent by rain, a practiced motion—nothing in disarray, legs modestly together and to a side, although he opts for the nearest surface to wilt on (he can't let these lovely clothes get dirty!)... a pretty, posed, performance!

"I-is that true...?"

[eadietheeevee]

An Eevee is sitting on a fence post and watching this display. She has a bandanna around her head and looks fairly nonchalant and blase about everything.

"You sure have a lot of enthusiasm."

A talking Eevee that is not Evie!

[lovelycharming]

((Sorry for the looong delay! But also, look at this cute animation of a Sylveon at a tea party. ;3; Maybe if Eadie ever wanted to evolve...))

Yes, ma'am!

[Oh, when he turned, his smile faded into a puzzled look. He expected a lady somewhere... oh! Approaching curiously, while hiding half his face with the open fan.]

Were you quite possibly... the one who spoke just now?

[This Eevee doesn't have the same wide-eyed, bubbly, and innocent cheer Evie does! She seems a tad more mature and quippy.]

[eadietheeevee]

((OOC: That's okay! Aww, how cute!))

[She blinked sleepily at him.]

That's right. I'm Eadie.

[I also didn't realize I switched from prose to action tags, but I guess we'll continue with these!]

[lovelycharming]

Eadie! A pleasure to meet you.

[He half-wondered if it was customary for Eevee to have names that rhyme with Eevee, but feared it might be impolite to ask!]

I am...

[Ah, he didn't think of a pseudonym!]

... a lady of mystery.

[He fanned himself. Name pending.]

Either is fine! I like prose better, but I adapt. :)

[eadietheeevee]

Uh huh.

[Something seems off about that, but she sees no reason to spoil the person's fun. They're not doing anything actually suspicious.]

Is this your first street performance?