EVENT: Winter Wonders

[ulternnpc]

All over Ultern both the Pokemon and People have yet again set out decorations around the island. It seems they're all buzzing with excitement over the winter festivities this time.

In fact the keen eye just might notice there’s many unique designs, and decorations aligned together. It seemed not just the Ulternians but the drifters who live here have pitched in to put up the festive decor. Everyone was sure getting into the holiday spirit it seems.

Now, what's going on around the rest of the island...?

1. Everywhere, Anywhere...
Whatever you're doing, whoever you're with it's hard not to notice the sense of being watched. Whether you're a Pokemon or a regular person, something, or someone is clearly watching. There just might be sounds of shuffling nearby.

What could it be? Is it time to go snooping, or time to lock all the doors and enjoy some hot chocolate with whoever you're with?


2. Glitterace Town, Pokemon Center
Dr. Unoya, a Pokemon Doctor, is looking like his usual pale, tired self. His eyes however, are sharper than normal with his brows furrowed together. Not a word is uttered by the man as he seems to be glaring at the festive winter decorations that surrounded the Pokemon Center.

He was clearly not in the mood for any holidays with how he stood with his arms crossed. At least it seemed he wasn't sending any visitors away.

3. WILDCARD! 
Start your own prompt/thread top and go wild! It's the holidays!

(❄️Don't forget to check out the EVENT OOC POST! & happy holidays, everyone!❄️)

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[domeinion]

[Alice walks into a desk, shakes her head, and walks over to the doctor with a tilt of her head. She brings up a notepad to take notes.]

Oh, ulsai! I have to ask, what kind of holiday is this? It looks a little like one I saw observing another timeline -- you see, there was an incident with a Wooper -- but also a little like Helixmas, though that's usually in the spring.

[ulternnpc]

[There's twitch of his eye brow, and a scowl the moment Alice referred to the Holiday. He's observing the trainer before sighing.]

It's whatever Holiday you want it to be with these lot. Everyone came from all over, it won't be surprising if you see a familiar decoration or two.

[domeinion]

Is that right? So it's accommodating everyone no matter where they're from. That's good of you all to do. It doesn't seem like you're having a good time, though. Is there an issue?

also ota

[domeinion]

[You can find Alice in a few areas around Gilterrace Town. First, the Pokémon Centre, where she's checking out the decorations and carrying a few big shopping bags. Or, around lunch, she's out by the pond enjoying the tropical weather -- she and her team are sitting around eating fried eggs and onigiri and don't seem to mind how weird they look. Either way, she'll wave if she sees you.]

Oh, hello! I think there's a gift-giving custom here -- I've got you something!

[goingallout]

[Ash perks up once he finds Alice by the pond, but is surprised when she mentions about having a gift for him.]

For me? Really? [A sheepish laugh.] Wow, thanks!

[Well, it seems fair to Ash that he should surprise her too.]

This is a surprise because I got something for you too!

[monologing]

[Red too wandered into the Pokemon Center. It was just a quick stop to heal his Pokemon but after that he couldn't help but admire the decorations all around. Just as a sparkly, large snowflake decoration caught his eyes did he notice Alice.

He's further surprised by her greeting, as he pointed to himself.]

...gift? For me?

3 - take this the wildest of cards

[goingallout]

[YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, YOU BETTER NOT CRY, AND YOU BETTER NOT POUT because Ash can be found sitting at a picnic table fiddling with some origami paper and making something out of it. His Pikachu can be found playing with a large Pokemon's tail that's relaxing next to the table.

You may spot several strangely shaped objects, most of them look very crumpled and shoddy-looking. It's still unclear what exactly he's making, but he seems pretty focused on getting it done.]

And this goes through the loop...

[Bother him?]

((OOC: To those with existing CR with Ash, you can receive a gift from him! Just comment in the thread here if you want to opt-in!))

[monologing]

[Ooh? What's this? Nosy as ever, Red's approaching at first to observe the strange new Pokemon. It takes him a second to register who was at the table next to said Pokemon.

While Red would have loved nothing more than to touch and pet the Pokemon nonstop play with the Pokemon, he couldn't ignore his other curiosity. Walking up in front of Ash, he'll stop and wave.

If that doesn't manage to grab Ash's attention, he does the next best thing by placing a hand a top Ash's head for a light pat.]

[goingallout]

[That pat on his head did the trick, as that was enough to break Ash's concentration and turn to see who it is.]

Oh, Red! You surprised me there!

[snakewithacape]

[While Pikachu is playing with the tail of some Pokemon, Kebi is nearby silently observing Ash make... something. Accessories, perhaps?]

[goingallout]

[It's at that moment when he senses he's being watched that Ash pauses on his little art project, and turns to Kebi's direction.]

I bet you're wondering what I'm doing, huh?

[He picks up one of the paper ribbons and shows it to Kebi.]

I'm making some presents for my friends! I figured I'd put what Grandma Yui taught me to good use!

[1/2]

[timidlyblooming]

Oh... what are you doing? Is it fun?

[It looked like it took a lot of focus, but Lillie wasn't sure what they were!]

They remind me a little of those decorations, the ones that look like paper rings joined up together...

[2/2]

[timidlyblooming]

[After initially being distracted by the paper decorations, Lillie noticed the Pokemon they were all playing with... could it be?]

... is that Nebby?!

[Did he really come here too?! Another familiar face...!]

heeee

[tripurragent]

HmmmMmmMmm..?

[And Espurr, of course, is simply leaning over to peek at what Ash is working on-]

What are those..?

hee hee

[goingallout]

[Espurr's sudden presence startles Ash for a moment.]

Oh! Hey, Espurr!

[He glances at the ribbon-like paper strips on the table.]

They're Sun Charms. I'm told they're for good luck if you bring one around. In fact...

[Ash takes one off from the table and offers it to Espurr. It's purple and patterned with flowers shaped after pansies.]

...I've made one just for you!

Re: 3 - take this the wildest of cards

[radleyslittleevie]

[Evie the talking Eevee is very curious and must hop up on the table to see what's going on!]

Hi! What are these?

1/2

[goingallout]

[Although his attention is completely focused over his work, he does respond to Evie as he does the finishing touches.]

Ah, these are Sun Charms! They're like good luck charms in Ultern.

[He's slowly realizing he's beginning to sound like a broken record every time he explains about them.

But once he's finished, Ash finally looks up to whoever's talking to him, and...]

2/3 actually

[goingallout]

Hey, an Eevee!

[And that can talk too-]

3/3

[goingallout]

[-wait a sec.]

.........You can talk!?

[!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?]

1 [have a feral child who's only recently started wearing clothes and speaking]

[sonofzarude]

[Koko didn't like the feeling of being watched, it felt annoyingly like some jungle predator had its eyes on him! He stopped walking on just his bare feet when he first noticed it, reverting to walking on knuckles too, ape-like, because that was more familiar and natural for him, and made it easier for him to make a quick escape.

He went still when he heard the shuffling again and eyed his surroundings suspiciously. He even bared his teeth, lips drawn back, like an angry Zarude, trying to intimidate whatever it is to come out into the open.]

Za...zazazaa!

[ulternnpc]

[Rustle, rustle.

The nearby bushes moved in response. A tuft of red is poking out revealing what had been spying on Koko. Just what is that?

It's a curious little Ulternian Delibird peering nearby. It wasn't exactly doing a good job at hiding with it's front flippers poking out as well from the bushes.]

[sonofzarude]

[Some kind of... Flying type Pokemon?

It didn't look like a dangerous predator, but maybe it could swallow him whole! He's seen some fierce Pokemon in the jungle, so he stayed on guard. He stood back up, looked around, and grabbed a stone to use as a weapon if needed. Skwovet peeked out of Koko's hair, peering curiously at the Delibird.]

Delibird Delivers!

[ulternnpc]

[Anywhere, and any place there's a Delibird with a gift in hand. It's either comes in a neatly wrapped present box or in a smaller gift box. Either way the Delibird will trot up holding the present up to take.]

Deliiiii!

(ooc: come and enjoy a free gift from Delibird! Or y'know, come and be naughty and steal a gift from Delibird)

[snakewithacape]

[Kebi was minding his own business when the Delibird waddles up to him with a gift. He bows down politely.]

I greet you. May I ask what that is you want to give me?

[domeinion]

[Alice isn't sure about stopping the Delibird, but she did say she'd talk to them...]

Hello! I heard you've been around to celebrate... well, a number of holidays from all these different worlds. You aren't causing any trouble, are you?