(ShayminCafe) Shaythulu sniffed the air as it caught Loki's lavender aroma. Saying something to Cherry that could only be heard as a cacophony of warbling whispers, the two set their attention on Loki and quickly made their way over to the taur. "Hail, fellow Shaymin," Cherry called out. "Your dress looks quite lovely on you. Your lavender aroma is quite potent. Does it cause flowers to bloom around you wherever you venture or is it simply a nice smell to compliment your looks?"

Loki had just been finishing up her conversation with Bella when the pair of Shaymin had arrived and a voice had called out to her. She knelt her legs to get to a more accessible speaking height with the red-and-grey one who had greeted her. She waved a hand to the pair of smaller-grass types, wanting to make sure they both felt welcome approaching her.

"Hello yourselves, fellow Shaymins!" she replied, humming warmly at Shaythulu and Cherry. "Thank you; this sweet Meowscarada was just saying the exact same thing about my dress. Seems I'll have to let Shania know this was a hit at the event, after all… I'm Loki, by the way. Who are you two, if I might ask?" Her tail flickered thoughtfully at the second portion of Cherry's statement as she rose to her feet.

"Oh, this old scent? Yeah, centuries of sleeping under a dogwood tree surrounded by lavender blooms will definitely bake the scent into your fur, I'd supposed. And no, the scent itself doesn't really do anything superpowered. It's just good for making me smell as nicely as I look, mostly. But I can make the former happen… with a little Aromatherapy move." The hybrid's eyes closed and she held her hands up to her chest, her Gracidea flower beginning to glow brightly. Her lavender aromas became even more powerful than usual, pervading the air in a good thirty-foot radius around her own body. Any flowers already alive in the area would bloom and grow slightly, though nothing new would grow, at least… not until the taur began stepping side to side, and multiple lavender buds sprouted with each lift of any of her four paws, immediately blossoming and opening as if they'd been growing for several months. She plucked one as the scents returned to a more normal potency, gently offering to place one behind both Shaymins' ears as a reminder of their meeting.

"You're quite unlike any Shaymin I've ever met," she trilled, her long leaf-like tail swaying happily, "but that just means our species is much more diverse and flourishing than I could have hoped. It's been wonderful meeting you both, and if you'd like to talk more, I'd be happy to walk with you to one of the vendors and we can talk over a beverage! I'd really love to know more about what makes you both as unique and curious as you are!"

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(ShayminCafe) "You seem eager to check out all the games," Cherry said to Ivy. "Do they not have festivals like this in your home?"

"I've heard of lantern festivals, but never attended one. But my roommates have when they were little." Ivy said.

"My village holds lantern festivals to celebrate those who have passed on." Moonflower said. "And at midnight, we release floating lanterns to send the spirits back to Selene's ever expanding wings in the night sky."

(ShayminCafe) Cherry eyed Celeste curiously as the Mew flitted about the lantern rite. "Interesting. I would not have thought a creature such as yourself would have the time to spare for an event such as this. Do you not have duties to attend to or have you obtained a substitute to cover for them in your leave of absence?"

My duties aren't so grand that I can't step away to spend time with my family. The legends and mythical creatures back home are more than capable of taking care of things if they do need my assistance. However, they need only to call my name, and I'll be there. So far everything seems quiet as usual.

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(ShayminCafe) "Ahh, young couples in love, brings back fond memories, doesn't it, dear?" Cherry said to Shaythulu as they approached. Shaythulu nodded her head, saying something in return that comes across as a cacophony of whispers and distorted sounds, completely incomprehensible to most. "Ah, I don't know. Let me ask." Cherry turned her attention to Bella and smiled. "How long have you and Paula known each other? Have you been dating long?"

Paula is refusing to talk after seeing two Shaymins. Maybe because of the last time? Despite everything, she smiles.

Paula nods.

Bella and Paula both blush.

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The sun is slowly setting.

(ShayminCafe) Cherry and Shaythulu approached their hosts and bowed before them courteously. "Thank you for inviting us to this event. It has been lovely so far," Cherry said. "Shaythulu and I were curious. How did you two come to meet each other and host this event together? Are you lifelong friends or did you meet only recently?"

" Chunli told me about her life and such, she then wanted to go back to her island and set up the festival. Of course as her husband, I'll help her. "

" You're so romantic..! "

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(ShayminCafe) "Taking a break from it all to visit the festival? Any particular activities that you're eager to try out?" Cherry asked Grey.

"First, I have hove no idea what you're talking about, I'm free as the wind and do as I please. You must have mistaken me for some snobby princess." Grey scoffs. "I'm here because my little rival wanted to check out the food and check out the games here. And they wanted me to tag along." The Zorua took a moment to think. "Mouse and I decided to check out the mahjong booth, and then check out the dumpling booth when we get hungry."

(@ask-pokecats) Paula both approach two strange Shaymins. She takes a peak at them and makes a bit worried face.

"Urf...hello hello! How are you? I-I think you're going to have fun here, yea? Anyways, is the green one is...like me...an Umbreon?" she doesn't know that Shaythulu is a Shaymin.

Shaythulu shook its head vigorously, indicating it is not an Umbreon. It also seems it does not appreciate Paula addressing Cherry with the question instead of itself.

"We will forgive your faux pas this time, but do address us with more respect in the future. We are not creatures on display, we are guests, same as you. Please, treat us as such."

Cherry turned her attention back to Paula. "To answer your question, we are doing relatively well so far. I do hope the night ends up being a wonderful time. It's our first outing in some time."

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(ShayminCafe) Cherry approached Pollux, eyeing the Jirachi with great interest. "You seem quite powerful," she observed. "Have you attended festivals like this before? Or is this your first time visiting a lantern rite?"

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(ShayminCafe) "Taking a break from it all to visit the festival? Any particular activities that you're eager to try out?" Cherry asked Grey.

"First, I have hove no idea what you're talking about, I'm free as the wind and do as I please. You must have mistaken me for some snobby princess." Grey scoffs. "I'm here because my little rival wanted to check out the food and check out the games here. And they wanted me to tag along." The Zorua took a moment to think. "Mouse and I decided to check out the mahjong booth, and then check out the dumpling booth when we get hungry."

(ShayminCafe) "Ah, new arrivals! Welcome," Cherry said to the approaching Kirlia and Leafeon. "Have you ever had the pleasure of attending an event like this before?"