pipers_son | 005 // Video (Action for Goldenrod) // Feb 14th

Y'know, I gotta say that the future sure is somethin'. All these fancy gadgets, new food, and lookit this make up.

[With an opening line like that, it's probably not surprising to see that Joker... appears to be in a cosmetics store. The 'gear is apparently propped up against a shelf while Joker casually flicks through various lipsticks and eyeliners. He's already applied something to his eyelids along with his usual make up because why not.]

[Somewhere in the background, there's... hissing? Anyone looking closely might be able to spot a Luxray on top of the shelf behind Joker, back arched and fangs bared. Joker doesn't pay her any mind.]

I've never much tried for lipstick before, but I suppose if there's ever a time ta give it a good ol' go... [Joker holds up a lavender shade of lipstick to the 'Gear, humming.] think it'd go well with my eyes?

[The Luxray hissing has finally evolved to bursts of upset yowling and Joker sighs.]

Oh, an' Rogue found a new friend. [Setting down the lipstick, he adjusts the 'Gear so that the camera is pointed towards the ground. That sure is a positively slime soaked Furret wrapped up tight around one of those... weird slime ball Pokemon. Is it a Pokemon? Joker is assuming so for the time being. Either way, both Furret and slimeball have looks of giddy bliss on their faces.] Tried ta separate 'em, but they wouldn't have none of it. Needless ta say, Lightning isn't particularly pleased. Too wet for her likin'. Oi, aren't ya supposed ta be strong against them water types?

[Just more angry electric cat yowling. Joker sighs.]

And it ain't comin' up on our little gadgets either... Ah well. I'll leave that for ya more intelligent types. Me, I'll just focus on the more mundane matters. Don't got a special someone for the romantic day myself- [And he gives a wink to the 'Gear.] -but best a luck for all of ya who do~.

[For anyone in Goldenrod, well, Joker will be in that cosmetic store for a while... angry hissing Luxray, slimy but extremely happy Furret, Bloober, and all.]

[Oh, but if you have CR with the ringleader... You might find something anyway.]

[Have CR with this loser? Well, he might have something for you, too. Thanks to Carmen's post the other day, he got an idea, hastily threw some things together and got some deliveries made. Looks like your characters will be getting flowers today!]

[Snake, you're going to have a very determined certain little Mime Jr. hunt you down. That sure is a bouquet bigger than her little body in her arms. There's a cluster of freesia flowers in the midst of some bluebells... and if he goes searching, he might find a little milkvetch flower. Huh. Mayuri will find similar waiting for her at her room window in the beak of a serious looking Tranquill. There's bluebells involved in this one, too, although narcissus flowers mix it up this time around.]

[Hey Saionji, you like flowers, right? No? Too bad, you're getting a delivery anyway. Man that sure is a freakin' ton of nasturtium flowers with specks of eupatorium flowers... Crocker will just find himself receiving a sparse few coronillas. Envy will be the recipient of some mock orange flowers, and France will get some matching orange lilies (with some spearmint flowers hidden underneath).]

[Killua, Maka Albarn, John Egbert, you three will be getting some flowers too via delivery. All three of them will be getting mixed bouquets of canterbury bells and yellow lilies. It's more as a 'thank you' for being friends with Snake- Joker likes those who look after his friends.]

[Because of course he has to be ridiculous about it, every bouquet will have a joker playing card attached to it. What.]

[I went with this site for meanings.]

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[France's expression is bright and enthusiastic. He's hanging around the room he's gotten at the Ecruteak Inn, and Joker should be able to see the lilies and spearmint in a vase that doesn't match the rest of the room's decor at the left hand of the screen.]

The colour combination is a bit shocking, but it all depends on how you feel and then present yourself. One has to be willing to be unconventional to make a true artistic breakthrough.

[Speaking from experience, are you, France?]

[He doesn't pause to let Joker respond, holding up the playing card between his right fore and middle fingers and wiggling it. His smile becomes a bit more of a playful smirk.]

It was you who sent the flowers?

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[Well, he was going to just agree on that little statement, but then that little card is pulled up and Joker just grins.]

Now what makes ya say that~?

[France makes a clicking noise with his tongue, mock-disapproving even though his eyes are clearly deeply amused.]

While there have been a couple other people to come through this place who took names of playing cards, you're the only person who has the name "Joker" with whom I've been remotely on speaking terms.

[He peers theatrically over his shoulder at the flowers as if he actually needs to consider them to make his next statement.]

The choices of colour are also deeply intriguing, especially considering when and where I know you're from.

The benefit a havin' a name like mine is all the fun I can have with it.

[It'd be a crime not to use a playing card, if you asked him.]

Oh good, so yer familiar with 'em~. I figured ya would be but ya never know.

[Still just smiling as he waits, that's him. The orange lilies are more of a joking nod, which he does hope goes through the the spearmint additions. He rather liked talking to France, after all.]

[France laughs lightly.]

True! I am quite proud of my name myself.

[To put it lightly; France can hardly hold himself back from telling anyone who will listen his name.]

[France's smirk grows a bit, his eyes taking on a mischievous note.]

A loathsome beauty, tempered by warm sentiments: it is quite the bouquet. Has this face so inspired you, or was there something more?

Heh, when I get inspired, ya would see it under a spotlight instead of in a pretty vase.

Just thought I'd tease ya a bit~.

[France winks playfully.]

Consider this France pleasantly teased.

[He shifts slightly, sitting back in a more comfortable position.]

Are you thinking of putting on a show at some point here? There's not much in the way of entertainment aside from the radio and the Kimono Dance Theatre here in Ecruteak.

[He is honestly quite interested.]

Glad ta hear it~.

[Almost predictably, Joker perks up at the mention of a show and his Luxray actually stops its dramatics to glance over at the 'Gear.]

A course! This place needs somethin' ta bring a little excitement that isn't calls ta war. [Seriously, what was that even.] I'm workin' on gettin' the finances for a proper circus. On the bright side, one a my troupe members came back~!

[France nods emphatically.]

This place is enough of a constant battlefield as it is without all the Rocket and individual propensity for grandiose, violent plots.

[He sighs and then visibly tries to shrug it off, putting a smile back on.]

I'm glad to hear someone from your troupe has returned! If you like, I would be willing to loan the two of you some start-up money.

[Joker doesn't much care for it either, although he's the type who's still happy so long as it doesn't involve him or his own... which might be a problem nowadays considering things. But those are dark topics for another time.]

Now that would be mighty kind of ya! Heh, never thought I'd meet so many generous folks, but Johto's been provin' me wrong.

[France's smile is a bit lopsided.]

There are a lot of generous people in this place, but I would caution you against calling me among them. I do have an ulterior motivation to this offer.

[He pauses for dramatic effect.]

I want front row tickets to your first show.

Heh, woulda offered ya some anyway. Did the same for that Riku kid.

I'll be sure ta hold onta a pair for ya~.

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