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[islandshore]

[Well, he probably should've seen this coming. After last year's turn out, it's no wonder Clair opted for another prom. And, well, after getting nailed on the head by at least three of those invite balls, Riku appears onscreen in what looks like a kitchen, leaning back against a counter.]

So, I know everyone's getting amped up for the prom, and I can't really blame you guys. Tohjo's a pretty sweet resort, but something about it still bugs me. That place is supposed to to be the Elite Four's private getaway, and we haven't even seen them over the past few years, let alone heard from them.

[He narrows his eyes, shifting his position against the counter.]

Gotta wonder what their deal is. Supposedly, they're the toughest trainers out there, but ever since I came here, they've been MIA. No challenges and no explanation, but the locals talk about them like they're these big-time celebrities.

[He waves one of his hands.]

Maybe this year will be different. Beats me, but I guess if anyone wants to hang out during the party, we can work something out. That's what parties are for, right? Not fussing over battles that might not even happen...

[Sigh. With that all said, he'll switch to a private channel.]

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Heads up. I know the timing's kind of bad, I figure we won't have a better chance then this. Sometime during the party, we need to meet up and touch base. It's been a while since the incident down in Olivine, but I doubt the Rockets will stay quiet for long.

If you're worried about getting caught, don't be: the place is huge, and I'm sure almost everyone will be too busy with the party to consider tracking us down. But just for added security, we can pick a secluded spot and talk there.

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[islandshore]

Hey, I can't blame you. You've got a whole circus to run. Can't expect you to chat with everyone at once.

[He shakes his head. Nah, he probably had his hands full between all the Pokémon, the performers, the whole setup... It's a lot of weight for a guy to carry.]

[pipers_son]

Well, I do like ta try.

[If there's one thing Joker loves to do, it's talk to all sorts of different people. It's why the circus back home had made him so happy. So many different folks, all of them needing a place to be. It'd never been a dull moment.]

I'll be sure ta catch the three of ya durin' this prom, then. Circus business is gonna be at a minimum~.

[Still there, but minimum.]

[islandshore]

And by minimum do you mean trying to get the other leaders to chip in? You already got a good start with Whitney.

[Seems like a smart enough business tactic. Get Clair to show, and she'll probably up its coolness factor 'til it pierces the atmosphere.]

[pipers_son]

[Yikes, he's been seen right through already. Joker gives a chuckle and leans back.]

An' some a the other gym leaders too, but I'd like it if I could all a their cooperation. Their expertise, their connections, an' whatever financial help they could give... Those would all really help the circus. I didn't think I'd get ta meet this Clair so soon, but works all the better for me! An' there's some other famous folks goin' there, too, right?

[islandshore]

Just be careful with Clair. She's...

[Sigh. How to put this...?]

Let's just say she's got a planet-sized ego. I mean, we're talking about the Gym Leader who forces everyone who beats her to go through a challengei n the Dragon's Den just because she can't take a loss.

[pipers_son]

Keep hearin' about her pride, but that's the first I've heard about some Dragon's Den. Sounds like that'll be a treat.

Just means I've gotten make a good first impression at this prom~.

[islandshore]

Hey, if you can make it work, why don't you share your secrets? Might help the rest of us out if we bump into her.

[After all, he'd get to get on her bad side again. The last time was bad enough.]

[pipers_son]

Ta those in the circus, I'll think about it! Can't have any of ya misrepresentin' the troupe an' all.

[islandshore]

Ha, right, especially for a wise guy like me who already gave her the wrong impression.

[Maybe this year he can try and smooth things out. Hopefully the other circus folks are in better shape to deal with her.]

[pipers_son]

Well, as long as ya don't make that impression any worse, I think we can work somethin' out.