Sugar Cane Carnival [Amanda]

[Amanda Dupomme]

Amanda let out a soft sigh of resignation, nodding quietly. ''I'm not certain if there are any left, but I wouldn't be polite to allow you to pay for something my Pokemon did...'' she glared at the Munchlax. Another tap on her Pokeball recalled Shabboneau, the ball itself being tossed into the purse as she got up.

''How about... I pay this time, and you can fund our next outing?'' She smiled, only to quickly blush as she realized the implications of what she said. Certainly, Seria was very attractive, and their conversation had been a joy: yet. ''I mean... if you would like to rendezvous at some other point, in the future?''

Yet another resigned sigh escaped her lips, as Amanda took a moment to compose herself. ''Why don't we go back together? I would very much like to hear more about Fallarbor town!''

[Seria Floria]

Seria blinked as Amanda glared at the Munchlax and then recalled him, mentioning thereafter that it wouldn't be polite to make her pay for something her Pokemon did. But then again, she came up with the agreement that she would pay this time, and then Seria would do it for the next time. Of course, this would run under the assumption that there was a next time, but Seria liked Amanda quite a lot, she was quite a refined, elegant lady for her age and also she was very knowledgeable in terms of history, something which interested Seria very much.

"Sure, I would definitely not mind going out with you in the future! It's been a pleasure to talk to you after all." Seria said with a pleasant grin. Amanda eventually composed herself and then offered that both of them should just go back together. Seria nodded happily and stood up. "Okay, we can go back together. I can tell you more about that place! Actually, a fellow student from the Wave dorm I made friends with comes from there! It's way up in northern Hoenn, and it's very close to a great natural landmark, the Meteor Falls! On top of that, the lady who manages the PC system of Hoenn is stationed near there." Seria giggled as she started to talk about what she knew of the area. Most of it was from her parents' travels there.

[Amanda Dupomme]

Smiling, the tall girl listened eagerly as Seria spoke of Fallarbor Town. Admittedly, while Amanda loved the Kalos region for all it's beauty and wonder, she had never seen a volcano. Much less any regions that heavily influenced by one. To her, it seemed like a fantastic place to visit, and she made a mental note to go there someday. Nodding periodically as she continued to listen, Amanda found herself increasingly taken with the other girl: her interests, the bubbly way she spoke and acted when excited: it was so very nice! Before long: they had both reached the cafe once more, and Amanda gracefully opened the door so they could go inside. Stepping in, she took a long look at the selection of goods available before turning to Seria.

''So, what would you desire?''

[Seria Floria]

Seria giggled as she continued to share her own stories and knowledge with Amanda; it appeared as if she was having quite a lot of fun talking to her, to be sure. Eventually, they reached the cafe again and Seria entered, thanking Amanda for opening the door. They both seemed to be looking at the selection of good available, and Seria was still looking by the time Amanda had asked her what she wanted. Seria nodded in acknowledgement, her eyes scoping out the selection of cakes and other pastries there. Eventually, she saw a yummy looking morsel - it was, a cake fashioned in the shape of a Voltorb. It appeared to be raspberry on the top half, and vanilla on the bottom half. Seria smiled and pointed out Amanda to the cake.

"How about this one? I think it's... uhm... How do I say this... Gâteau Voltorbe...? Yeap, that's the one." Seria smiled as she tried to read out the label placed in front of the cake.

[Amanda Dupomme]

Amanda giggled in turn, nodding as she walked up to the counter. Ordering the Gâteau Voltorbe which Seria wanted. She smiled to herself as she did so, rather appreciative how the Nature Dormer seemed to have a taste for the same flavors as herself. Raspberry was simply delicious. The transaction went smoothly enough, the cake was ordered, and the money was passed. Alongside: Amanda also ordered two servings of green tea. One couldn't have cake without beverage, of course.

Accepting her purchase, Amanda stepped back to Seria: tea and cake in arms. ''You have good taste in food, I can see.'' she purred, winking at the other girl. ''But it wouldn't be proper to stand around like this, where would you like to sit?''

[Seria Floria]

Seria smiled as Amanda ordered the cake, and also coupled it with two servings of green tea. Ooh, I love that! Mom would make that very often. 'Tis very good! Seria was a bit excited now. Soon, Amanda stepped back to her with the tea and cake, mentioning how she had good taste in food, and winked. Seria had a faint blush on her face by now. Soon, Amanda asked Seria as well where they should sit. The establishment was quite cozy actually, and by now most of the patrons were either done or they were leaving, so the area became scarcer than usual, and the chatter became very soft. Seria thought pensively for a moment before leading Amanda to a table with two seats that was right by the window.

"We can sit here. I think the view from out here isn't so bad, considering the part of the city we're in! Besides, I like looking out the window sometimes. It can be quite hypnotic! I get lost in my thoughts sometimes looking out the window. Hehe." Seria smiled.

[Amanda Dupomme]

Amanda nodded and followed Seria to the table, unable to stop smiling as she saw Seria blushing. It was just too cute for her. ''I'm glad you enjoy it, I rather like green tea myself!''

She giggled in approval: ''Oui, the city here is so beautiful. I was always used to traditional towns like Camphrier, but this island and Luminoise: they have such an exquisite beauty to themselves in a modern way, yet... still touched by the foundations of history.''

Quickly withdrawing a fork and knife from the center of the table: Amanda began to carve up the cake. Carefully withdrawing two slices for both herself and Seria, she served them with practiced precision. Recalling her role as maid, as played at the festivals when she was younger.

[Seria Floria]

As they both sat opposite each other at the table, Amanda expressed her agreement of Seria's rather rudimentary assessment of the area. "Indeed! I think it's quite amazing how architecture has developed throughout the years... While ancient and historical architecture can be beautiful and exquisite, so can modern architecture, in that sleek, clean way," Seria nodded in response to what Amanda had just said. Meanwhile, Amanda soon carved up the cake and carefully got two slices for the both of them. The way she served them was quite precise, as if she had prior experience in this art before.

"Oh, wow... You're very good at this. Have you done this kind of thing before?" Seria smiled as she placed one of her hands over her mouth for a moment in a fit of pleasant surprise. "I'm hopeless with that kind of thing, I would always make a big mess, heehee."

[Amanda Dupomme]

Giggling at Serias surprised reaction, Amanda nodded. ''Oui. I have quite a bit of experience actually.'' With a delicate flourish: she popped a bit of cake into her mouth and smiled broadly.

''You see, when I was a young girl, I took part in all sorts of festivals around my town, of which there were plenty. Sometimes I went to the events and classes, sometimes I performed in them. One of those was playing various roles for a cultural re-enactment at Parfum Palace. For one year, I was a maid, you understand.''

Amanda looked out the window dreamily, continuing. ''Part of playing the part was knowing how to behave in the traditional manner: how to speak, how to move, how to perform the tasks required by the part. I was a little girl, naturally: so they couldn't have me do anything difficult. So, I was taught how to serve tea and cake to the guests and to those playing the roles of nobility.''

Placing her hands on the table; Amanda looked directly at Seria. ''It was quite fun, of course: and I still haven't forgotten what I learned.''

[Seria Floria]

Seria casually took a bit of her own cake with the fork and guided it into her mouth. The way she did it was in no ways as delicate and probably as refined as Amanda, but it was simply just 'normal.' Seria definitely recognized the amount of etiquette that had been ingrained into this elegant, beautiful young lady. Amanda then explained how she took part in a lot of different festivals around Camphrier when she was younger, and also mentioned how she was a maid for one year. She had to learn how to play that particular role as part of a cultural re-enactment. Seria nodded in approval as she came to recognize how disciplined she must have been to be able to perform such tasks at such a young age without messing anything up. Seria was more of an outdoor gal when she was young, often travelling with her parents to learn about legendary Pokemon.

"Wow, that's amazing. You must be really disciplined and refined to be able to do those things at such a young age. I'm a bit envious, really!" Seria smiled, blushing again, for no real reason. Other than perhaps, being allowed to have pastries with such a person. "I'm not particularly terribly lady-like, which is something most of my peers laughed at me for. My parents would often take me with them on their travels throughout the many regions of the world, and so I was often exposed to the outdoors."

[Amanda Dupomme]

Nodding attentively, Amanda pondered the words of the other girl: considering how to best respond.

''Well...'' she began: ''I think you are a very lovely lady indeed, so your peers were unfortunately fooling themselves by laughing at you.'' she giggled, blushing slightly as well. ''But it is important to do what one enjoys, despite the calls of those who would critique your interests for not being the same as your own. After all, my behavior is simply the product of my growing up in a culture quite influenced by tradition, rather than an act I put on. Granted, I am a bit of and old fashioned person because of this, but I don't really see anything wrong with that!''

Placing a hand over Seria's encouragingly, Amanda looked into the eyes of the other girl. ''Don't be ashamed of who you are, and act how you like, besides...'' Amanda giggled, withdrawing her hand and leaning back in her chair. ''If you really are interested in traditional comportement, I would be more than happy to show you a few things.''

Especially if it meant spending more time with Seria.

[Seria Floria]

Seria's smile began to waver slightly, but soon Amanda opened again by saying she thought she was lovely, and mentioned that the key was basically being one's own self - be who you are, and live life enjoying what you like best. And thus, that explained very much about Amanda's seemingly archaic and old-fashioned mannerisms. However, that mattered little to Seria, who was, at this point, pretty much smitten by how polite and elegant she was. She felt Amanda's hand over her's, and blushed profusely to the act, and Amanda gave her some words of encouragement before retracting her hand once more.

"Wow... Would you really be willing to? That's wonderful. I'll certainly be looking forward to spending more time with you in the future, then! We can share stories and learn new things together, right? I think it'll be smashing!" Seria nodded and smiled, feeling a bit better about her seemingly strange hobbies and interests. Yes, that was what truly mattered - following one's heart and desires no matter the 'white noise' that followed.

[Amanda Dupomme]

Amanda paused before beaming sincerely. ''Véritablement! Here is to new experiences and enjoying the company of a beautiful girl!'' she giggled. Only half-aware of the implications of what she had said.

Looking down at her food, Amanda began to quietly eat her slice of the cake. Keeping an eye on Seria the whole time. Something about the other girl seemed so very lovely indeed. Almost attractively so. Certainly: there were certain rules of how a lady should behave in the presence of another lady, but one of of the benefits of the modern age were more liberal and free views on how people behaved.

Besides, there was nothing wrong with two young girls enjoying things together.

Especially not when it was this fun.

[Seria Floria]

Seria blinked as Amanda paused before giving a sincere call-out, blurting out the words 'enjoying the company of a beautiful girl' which made Seria blush very much at this point. Seria smiled soon enough, as they both were eating their slices of cake quietly. But yet, as Amanda kept an eye on Seria the whole time, in turn, so did Seria, she was looking at Amanda as well. She didn't know that Amanda thought well of her, but what Seria did know was that the longer Seria looked at the person sitting opposite her, the more beautiful she seemed. Her drill-hair, her mature, composed expression, everything to her just seemed... Well, really pleasant and attractive. Seria had never thought about what it meant to have a 'girlfriend' or 'boyfriend' or whatever, but if she were going to think on it, this might be the one...

As Seria drifted in her thoughts, she started blushing profusely.

[Amanda Dupomme]

The more Amanda looked at Seria, the more she found herself lost in her own thoughts. The other girl was truly indeed pretty, and the Kalosian girl found she could scarce avert her gaze. She had no desire to: yet it was doubtful she could have if she even wanted. She couldn't help but wonder what was on Serias mind.

Something blush-worthy, it seemed. If one were to judge by the expression on Miss Florias face. Yet, the blushing girl was contagious: as Amanda could feel her own cheeks redden in turn. The more she thought about it, the more she realized just how much she liked the other girl. Yet the more she thought about THAT, the more she realized that was actually a very enticing prospect. Seeing more of Seria, that was... a really, REALLY wonderful thing, in her mind. Serias long dark hair, her cheerful personality, her adorable cute face. There was something surprisingly daring and enjoyably risque liking an older girl, at that.

''What... are... you thinking about?'' Amanda questioned, her face bright red.