Well, we can try that direction. (I say.)
(Just as we are about to go on, though...)
Goobert! Oh, Goobert, wait! (I hear Belle's voice calling. I turn to see her pulling herself over to us.)
Oh, hey, Belle. (I say.) How did your coffee break with Arie go?
It went very well, thank you. (Belle(?) says.) Where might you all be headed now?
We were looking for the pizza place and got lost. (says Delilah.) Dieter was about to lead us there.
Ah, I see. (says Belle(?).) I think I shall go with you.
Okay! (I say, nodding. I turn to Dieter.) Well, take us there, Dieter!
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Pizza Place, Main Table
What? *"Sarah" simply stares at Finley, wondering what could possibly be going through her head. She thinks* (Does she know? Should I drop the code phrase? But Lilly's right there, so is everyone...plus...I kind of like being "Sarah", it's fun...)
*hoping her pause might be dismissed as confusion, she asks* Who sent me for what? I like, saw the whole thing y'know? I waited all day for Lisa's band to play but they totally bailed — you know when it's pirates, it's all about the metal.
probably worth pointing out that despite the left image having a blue duffel pack, it's actually white emblem on black, like many, MANY metal emblems
edited 12th Nov '17 8:17:43 PM by sarysa
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus."Don't play dumb, please. You clearly know us somehow. I just wanna know how that is..."
By now, Finley wasn't too sure. But good lord, if the group was being spied on, she wants to know the details. "You were very fast on picking up that I was the princess..."
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Pizza Place, Main Table
*a shocked expression crosses "Sarah"'s face, as she responds* So you WERE the one in the book?! That's...totally awesome! Wait until my friends back home find out I've met two celebrities in one morning! *Jani decides to double down*
I don't really know any of you except the one who went on stage... *she points to the Raichu literally right next to Finley* ...and it's not, like, I really know know her. *she then turns gestures at Aspen while telling Finley* I only really know Aspen...but we only just met this morning.
Pizza Place, Kids' Table
*maybe three bites into her pizza, Mauveine's stomach acts up again* Uuuuugh....why did I come here...excuse me... *and promptly runs into the restroom. Speedy explains to those present* She's been sick all morning — we ate the same food but I'm totally fine!
*Lilly, meanwhile, is singing some of the song's lyrics at very low volume, trying to harmonize with Lucy*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.Oooooh... (Lucy starts to sing, but is startled by Mauveine's sudden exit.)
Uh oh...poor Mauveine. (Lucy says, frowning as Mauveine practically flies into the bathroom. She turns to Speedy.) Should we get your...mom and dad?
(But just then, I finally reach the Pizza Place with the others, including Belle(?).)
Heya, guys, sorry we're late... (I say.) We got lost on the way over here. Marsha will probably show up soon. What are you all up to?
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here.""..." Finley realizes how badly she fucked up, as well as the fact that this girl was actually innocent.
"... I'm gonna go, uh..." She goes over to Belle(?). "Hey, what's up?" Finley seems to be trying to pretend that conversation didn't happen.
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Pizza Place, Main Table
*a wave of relief and concern wash over "Sarah" as Finley relents. From her POV, she thinks she might be under the microscope for some time now, and as such, uses the downtime to munch on the paltry remnants of her pizza...having pondering her next moves, and hoping that awkwardness doesn't hurt her standing with the party*
Pizza Place, Kids' Table
*Speedy flops up to Belle(?) and hugs her* Mommy, what took so long? I met a friend, Lucy... *he points a flipper toward her*
*Lilly simply dirt waves to the judge* Hiya, Miss Belle! *not really wanting to risk embarrassing herself before being...judged*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.(Belle(?) seems bewildered by all of this attention she is getting from all sides. " Gosh, people! Give me room to breathe!") I just returned from my coffee break with my sister, bumped into Goobert and his friends, and decided to come over here with him since you all were here.
(Belle(?) then looks down to Speedy.) Lucy? (She looks up at Lucy as she also waves at Belle(?) from the table. Thank goodness she was there at the festival yesterday (disguised as a random Chespin) to at least have some knowledge of who the young Riolu is.)
Oh, you met Lucy of the Lilac duo! (Belle(?) says, knowingly.) She seems quite the interesting person. Are you good friends with her now?
(The crew and I take seats at a booth not far from the others.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here.""Hey, Belle. You're a mom, I wanna be a mom someday. I have to if I expect my family to exist anymore... Mind if I sit with you for a bit? Just to talk? Maybe we can talk momstuff. That'd be fun, right?" She asks her. Trying her hardest to keep the girl who now knows she's a princess a good distance from her.
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Pizza Place, Main Table
*Speedy nods to Belle(?)* Yup! And she's a REALLY good singer too! Maybe even better than us? But maybe Mauvy's better than her? What do you think?
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.Oh really? (Belle(?) says to Speedy.) It would be hard to top your sister. Lucy did sing very well yesterday.
(" Gosh, I sure hope I don't bungle this..." Winnie thinks to herself as she sits down with Finley to talk about mom-things.) Well, talk away, Finley.
(She looks at Benji sitting with the rest of us at our table for a moment. She shakes her head and looks back to Finley.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here.""So, like... how did you handle getting out Speedy and Mau? What's the best way to raise an egg? Are there certain temperature you gotta keep it at, certain... like, foods? You gotta give them? Sunlight? Do they photosynthesize?"
I'm Huney B now. Okay?(" Boy, am I glad I spent so much time in that cave..." Winnie thinks to herself.) Well, down around the prince's castle, parents such as Bryce and I ("Belle" puts a lot of emphasis on "Bryce) have special lamps made specifically for keeping eggs warm in lieu of sunlight. They may do it up here as well, but that's how it works where we live.
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here.""Oh, nice, nice... OH! What were those two like as little kids?" She asks, getting more excited with every word.
I'm Huney B now. Okay?Speedy is more-or-less like he is now. (Belle(?) says.) Although she will not admit it, Mauveine was a lot like Speedy herself when she was a young Popplio.
(" Speaking of which, where is the girl?" Winnie wonders. She looks around and looks to Speedy.) Speedy, dear, where is your sister?
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Sis is still sick in the bathroom. *Speedy says, before getting graphic like any eight year old* I bet she's puking right now, gross!
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus."One more thing... how do you handle birthdays? I'm sure that'll be a big thing. Do you have any, like, yearly traditions? I'm sorry, I'm just really excited to be a mom someday."
I'm Huney B now. Okay?(" Bleagh...never was any good around vomit..." Winnie thinks to herself. " And...fiddlesticks, I'm so glad that I did so much research on how Belle and her family tick...")
Oh, nothing spectacular. We have a cake and then leave the cave to go for a swim in the ocean afterward. (Belle(?) says. Then she realizes that she probably should check on Mauveine.) I probably should check on Mauveine if she is sick like Speedy is saying that she is. You do not mind if I do that, do you, Finley?
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here.""Do you mind if I come and take notes?" She asks, innocently.
"Heheh, I can only imagine how great it'd be to learn from experience..."
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Watch out mom or she'll puke all over you too, haha! *Speedy says, before rushing over back to Lilly and Lucy**
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.(" I guess she really does want to learn from the best..." Winnie thinks to herself.)
Well, I do not see why not. Let's go see how she is coming along... (Belle(?) says, getting up from the table and heading to the restroom.)
(Once inside, Belle(?) calls:) Mauveine? Mauveine, honey, are you all right?
edited 12th Nov '17 10:31:47 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Ugh...I'll be fine, mom... *Mauveine calls from inside a stall, adding* ...must be some kind of stomach bug...
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.

Dieter sees Goobert and co as the former asks a question.
Oh, hey.
Uh... that's an excellent question. I kinda need to find it myself... I've been kinda busy with other stuff until now.
It... might be in this direction, though?
Dieter gives a tilt of their head in the direction which is probably that of the pizza place.
"life is just a series of increasingly canon-eluding ao3 tags" ~ everydunsparce "Keep your hellfruit away from me, tempter" ~ also Every