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[u][b]Mauville City: 5pm - Pokemon Center on a Hilltop[/b][/u]

[color=0076a3]"A magic show?"[/color] Rai peered curiously at the several posters adorning one of the Pokemon Center's walls, on the page was a man in a sleek suit, a flamboyant top hat and a mysterious white mask, Pidgeys fluttered wildly around him while an Ekans poked it's head out from under one of his sleeves. Bright pops of color surrounded his stage name: "The Marvelous Masked Magician" the poster read. To be honest it looked a bit cheesy, but Rai couldn't help but crack a grin, the last time she'd seen a magic show was when she was six.

People milled about the Pokemon center as usual, but the girl simply stood still, eyes focused on the poster as a goofy grin crept up her face. [color=0076a3]"Hey, Aimee, do you wanna catch the show?"[/color] Rai spun around so she was facing her friend. [color=0076a3]"It says the show isn't till eight, so we've got some time to get there. It's at the park or something."[/color] She gave the poster another quick glance and nodded her head. [color=0076a3]"I know, I know, magic shows are for kids, but hey, you might be able to get some awesome photos if you come with. Whaddya say? It'll be fun, even Flame's excited." [/color]And without saying anything else, Rai yanked up the flap of her messenger bag to reveal a napping Quilava... so much for excited. [color=0076a3]"Well, he's excited deep down. Anyways, I'll wait for you outside, it's getting a little crowded in here." [/color]

With a wave, Rai strode towards the double doors and out the Pokemon center. Outside the sun was already beginning to set and grey clouds hung ominously overhead, casting shadows over the buildings below. The air felt damp and Rai wondered if a little rain would be enough to cancel the magic show. It wasn't that she really wanted to go, but she and Aimee had traveled all day and it would be nice to start their stay in Mauville with a night of magic and Pokemon. Sure, she was mainly in the city to hit the gym but a little fun never hurt anyone. As she stared down at the city, the Quilava in her bag stirred then poked his head out to see the view. Rai gave him a pat on the head. [color=0076a3]"Whaddya think, Flame? It looks really pretty doesn't it?"[/color]

Just out of view on another hilltop farther away, an Absol also looked down on the city.