018 // Video

[pipers_son]

Angel- y'bloody nuisance ta society, I told ya ta wait until after-

[There's an exasperated sigh followed by a fond chuckle as the video shakes before it's adjusted appropriately. The view is Joker's room and the ringleader in question is actually dressed rather casually for once. A t-shirt and jeans for once, none of his usual makeup... And is his hair actually slick with dark hair dye that a Gardevoir seems to be fussing over?]

[Well. At least Joker seems amused as he shakes his head and Angel the Mime Jr. bounces into frame besides him.]

Cheeky lil' thing. Anyway! Ladies, gentleman, and every other manner a folk that have found themselves in this delightful place...

The Eve's Garden Circus is comin' upon its one year anniversary! That means this month's shows will be even bigger and grander than ever before~. I even have plans ta have fireworks go off during the night, plus a little somethin' extra. Call it... a game a hide and seek, if ya like.

I'll be attachin' some things ta my Litleo and let 'em loose throughout the circus grounds. If ya can catch one, or at least get the prize off their collar, then you'll get a prize! With a few grand prizes, too, if yer lucky. [He gives a wink.] For anyone who works for me, ya can give it a shot too. Wouldn't want ya ta miss out on the fun.

[Stretching his arms over his head, Joker laughs.]

I wanted ta make this a more official sorta announcement, instead a y'all seein' me like this- [He gestures vaguely to his hair situation, the Gardevoir batting away his fingers before they can touch the dye.] -but Angel didn't 'ave the patience ta wait.

Anyway, I'm bein' bullied ta take care a this, so I'll let Invidia handle one last piece a business.

[And the Gardevoir gently pushes her trainer along out of the frame. Sure enough, there's another person taking Joker's place- anyone familiar with his Zoroark can tell it's Invidia using his preferred human illusion.]

Ah... Ahem. For the following, you're cordially invited to an after-show dinner on Eve's Garden's anniversary: Jimmy Two-Shoes, Wrath, Chihiro Fujisaki, Ronald Knox, William T. Spears, Snake, Tensai, Maka Albarn, Denzel Crocker, Jack Skellington, Riku, Ilyasviel von Einzbern, Tobias, Jimmy Darling, France, the Okumura brothers, Miss Meridiana Everett, Yasuhiro Hagakure, Veronica Madaraki, Envy, Lust, Molly Walker, and Killua Zoldyk. [That sure is a list.] You may bring guests, if you like.

Ah, and for regular visitors to the circus... As a reminder, there is a transportation system we employ which you can buy the services of as a one way stop to Goldenrod, where Eve's Garden Circus is located, or two way to return you to the city that you were in previously. And if you are interested in a job as a backstage helper or performer, please don't be afraid to contact us.

That's all... Thank you for listening!

Comments

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[samsa]

[Kaneki has been in Goldenrod long enough to be aware of the circus' presence- those tents are hard to miss, after all- but he has yet to actually attend one of the performances. It seems like, if he's ever going to go, this would be the one he wouldn't want to miss.]

About what time this month will this be happening?

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[pipers_son]

[Joker comes back to his Pokegear after a few minutes, still ruffling his now black hair dry, and grins to the camera.]

Middle a the month! It's how we do all our shows. So the sixteenth, and straight on through.

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[unkinder]

My trainer is very honored to have been invited to such a special occasion.

[Spoilers: he isn't. I fact, he hasn't seen this yet. He doesn't even know his Gardevoir has fished out his Gear again while they trek the last few hundred feet out of a mountain. He's very tired, very sore from sleeping on the ground for a whole weekend, and very hot.

...so she'll just respond for him.]

We will make our very best effort to attend.

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[pipers_son]

we look forward to seeing you!!!!

any preference for food and wahtnot?

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[stitchedupbodyguard]

[Veronica knew enough about the circus, and knew just about everyone that worked there. She had even gone to one of their shows, per Jimmy's suggestion. Still, to hear that she was invited to something was....

Well, there was surprise on her face.]

A-an invitation? For that many people?

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[pipers_son]

[Joker blinks out from beneath a towel when he responds.]

What, think I should invite more?

[24 clearly isn't enough.]

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[scoutingangel]

[She's not going to ask What's a circus because she's been in Goldenrod for months by now and it's not a new thing to her anymore... Not that she's been there for aaaages because so much stuff came up, but this? A good reminder that yes, there's this circus in the same city where she lives.

W-wow, also hello messages from Pokemon. Give her a moment to be surprised by that. Still not used to those. Okay, right, she should definitely train her own a lot more now when she has nothing but time here... Back to the circus thing.]

Sounds like fun!

[Well, duh, it's obviously supposed to be just that... but yeah, she could use some fun. Really.]

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[pipers_son]

[Joker comes back, beaming brightly in contrast with how dark his hair is now.]

It will be! We're the best entertainment you'll find all in Johto! Can't speak for Kanto, buuuuut, I like ta think we could 'em beat too. [He winks teasingly.]

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[silentscales]

...

Your hair?

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[pipers_son]

Have ya seen all the things ya can do with yer hair these days? I coulda dyed it green!

[Joker no]

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[occultigen]

[Well, someone's delighted by this news, it seems.]

Why...! A one-year anniversary — my congratulations, Mr. Joker! How very lovely to hear!

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[pipers_son]

Fantastic news, isn't it? Couldn't be more proud a the folks who've worked here ta make it so grand!

[Even casually dressed as he is, Joker still gives a grin and a bow.]

So, if it would please the lady, we'd be honored ta see yer presence at this little dinner of ours.

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[anexcitableboy]

What...me?

[Jimmy's taken by surprise at the invitation. Sure he shared a lot with Joker, but he'd also been pretty firm in turning down his offer of a job.]

But, uh, congratulations on a whole year running.

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[pipers_son]

'Course! More the merrier, right?

[Sorry, Jimmy- Joker is a bleeding heart. Once he gets attached, well, that's it.]

Thank ya kindly. It's been an excitin' year!

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[death_glare]

An entire year already? That's fairly impressive.

[ Your work ethic, he approves of it, Joker. ]

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[pipers_son]

[BEAMING. Listen, compliments from Will are a thing he clearly recognizes the value of, alright.]

We've been workin' hard ta make sure it's stayed successful! Bein' the only circus about helps, ha.

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[soundmind]

...Why're you dragging me into this?

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[pipers_son]

Because yer important ta me! And everyone who's supported the circus somehow is bein' invited!

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[in_praetego]

Thank you for the invitation, Mister Joker. I'll be sure to tell my brother if he hasn't heard yet. We'll most likely be bringing Alphonse Elric along, if that's alright.

[ There's a smile there though. ]

Congratulations, by the way!

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[pipers_son]

Hey, that's fine! The more the merrier, yeah? I'll be sure ta cook a little extra for 'im.

[Not that he's not going to be making a lot of food anyway...]

Thank ya. Glad ta see it's been stayin' afloat so well.

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[diehardreaper]

[ Have an impressed whistle. ]

Blimey, it's been a year already? Fancy that!
Good on you, mate. Looks like you've been doing a ruddy good job, the way I see it.

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[pipers_son]

Well, I'm not the sort ta do a rubbish job on something when I commit ta it!

[Still, he's very clearly proud of this. The Circus means a lot to him, more than he really says.]

There's gonna be a lot ta do, but it'll be worth it.

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[exeggutorhead]

Hard to believe it's been a whole year.

[LET'S START OUT WITH EASY THINGS instead of, uh. Those dreams. Or the fact that apparently Joker knows Wrath.]

Decided to change your hair up to celebrate, did you?

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[pipers_son]

Time flies when there's so much work ta do~.

[Dreams? What dream? Ahahahahaha never happened. Joker's already decided.]

Well, I've always been curious! So I thought why not, eh? [Even if, paired with his own purple eyes, it makes him look a bit like a homunculus, but oh well!]

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[bertall]

It's hard to believe it's been that long since... _{[Well, since Saionji kicked him in the face after Hachi sort of maybe set her hair on fire. Whoops.]} Since I was there last.

_{[A beat, then he squints a little.]}

Uh... What are you doing to your hair?

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[pipers_son]

Please don't set anythin' on fire this time around.

[Yeah, Joker remembers.]

Dyin' it! I've seen all sortsa folk do that while I've been around here, so I wanted ta give it a try myself!

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[crystalballer]

Whoa, a year already! Man does time fly! Congrats, dude!

[Hagakure's grinning, because this is definitely a thing to be ecstatic about.]

And I'd be more than honored to come to your dinner party thing! No doubt that's gonna be awesome.

[ALSO...with that out of the way, Hagakure tilts his head curiously as he recalls Joker's appearance in the video.]

By the way, why the sudden hair color change? Wanted to do something extra wild?

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[pipers_son]

Thank ya! We'll be glad ta see ya at the dinner, then. Lemme know if ya have anythin' in particular ya wanna see!

[Because god knows he's going all out on this.]

Ha... Just thought it'd be fun~. [He tugs at a bit of now black hair with a little grin.] I always wanted ta try one a these, so I thought might as well do it now!

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[garbagechild]

<sub>[He's all set to comment on the hair, because guess what, he has NO IDEA it's possible to change your hair-color without transforming like Envy or casting an illusion like Invidia-- but then the Zoroark's announcement completely derails that.]

[Wrath's eyes are wide when he answers the post. He's never been PERSONALLY invited to anything like that-- the new-year's party in Lumiose City had been directed to pretty much everybody. But with this one, he's been invited by name!]</sub>

Me?

At a dinner?

You think I'm fit to be around civilized human beings?

Usually everybody says I'm not!

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[pipers_son]

Well, yer my little brother, ain't ya?

[And Joker is nothing if not big on family, no matter what weird and distinctly horrifying dreams might happen. He gives a wide grin.]

A course I'm invitin' ya! I'm sure ya can be on yer best behavior, right?

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[rocketralph]

Lemme know if you need anything on my end, boss!

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[pipers_son]

Well, yer invited too, y'know!

[Joker gives a grin, even as there's an apologetic Zoroark fairly hovering over his shoulder.]

Think Invidia mighta skipped a couple names on the list, heh.

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[quickattackjack]

Wh--I'm honored, Joker! I'll be there, you can count on it! I've actually been meaning to talk to you. You wouldn't happen to need--ah-- any Noibat in your acts, would you?

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[pipers_son]

Well, I wouldn't say no ta any.... I'm sure Coffee would appreciate any company.

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[wing_attack]

Yeah, I'll be there.

[He has some dirt on his face, but he's grinning.]

The Spritzee Squad's excited about performing, and so is everyone else.

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[pipers_son]

Glad ta hear it! Think they're ready for a proper crowd?

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[walkersystem]

Wow, thanks!

_{[She perks up a lot with things happening yay, because the dreams were rough on her, and she's really happy for the distractions. Also: she has so wanted to catch a show for a while now.]}

When is it? The show?

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[pipers_son]

It's gonna be on the weekend a the 15th~.

But the dinner's on the 18th, so there ain't any rush.

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[islandshore]

[Riku's about to respond, but before he gets a chance to speak, a certain Weavile pushes his way onscreen.]

An entire year? Well, I'll have to brush up on my performance skills. It would be a travesty if I didn't make an appearance, and--

[Riku swipes the 'Gear from Slash, rolling his eyes.]

We'll be there. Maybe I can even convince the others to tag along.

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[pipers_son]

[The appearance of the Weavile just makes Joker chuckle a bit, taking it all in good natured stride. Besides, he rather likes Slash.]

We'll be lookin' forward ta it, then, sir. [A playful wink gets sent Riku's way as Joker speaks to him next.] And the more, the merrier! It wouldn't be a proper party otherwise, eh?