Mayor Mayer visibly grew increasingly uncomfortable with all this arguing. Even Justine seemed to become displeased, or perhaps simply annoyed. Finally, the mayor stepped closer to the middle of all the avatars, Justine standing sternly by his side.

"May I have your attention," Mayor Mayer announced, his firm diplomatic tone appearing. "I understand that tensions can arise when strangers meet in a high-energy situation like this festival. Perhaps some of you have natural enemies related to your representative Pokemon, as well. I am not saying you cannot have disagreements. I simply wish to thank you for resolving them without violence thus far, and ask you to continue doing the same. If this requires separating into different tables, we can arrange that."

"We don't want to leave anyone out," Justine added in her clear voice. "But we will [i]not[/i] tolerate threats or other behavior that will ruin the dinner for those who just want a peaceful evening. You can either express your concerns in a civilized manner or you can leave."

The two people of influence exchanged a grim glance. They weren't sure if their speeches would have any effect on the apparently volatile crowd, but it was the best they could do.

Meanwhile, Porygon-Z happily and vigorously shook Tantalus's offered hand. At least [i]this[/i] person didn't seem angry at it at the moment.