Vivianne found herself taking a bit of a jaunt out to explore more than just the Cotes Ward. She had looked through a list of many different places on her phone; Vivi just settled on one that sounded like it would be a good quiet place to visit.

Vivi held Gwen in her arms as she stepped through into Cafe December. She knew she could trust Gwen to NOT wander off, but she wasn’t sure about the Cafe’s policy about Pokemon. She knew back home places did not care, but this was not back home. Vivi hated how often she had to remind herself of that fact.

Vivi breathed in the scent of the cafe the minute she stepped in, taking a second or two to relax, before she stepped up to the counter. She figured she could order and stick around… it seemed like a quiet place to really settle in and figure out her next steps.

A team effort scratching each other's backs wouldn't be the worst way to get some new ideas. Even if by the end of it they'd have to compete against each other regardless...

"How bout' you, anything striking you that might fit your fancy? Or still shooting blanks in the dark?"

Vivianne found some time away from Cecil - after parting with a peck to the aristocrat's cheek - with her faithful companion, Gwen, in tow. Which was very helpful, as she didn't have room to hold the gift bag that the Eevee proudly trotted along with, with the handful of her skirts that seemed to become butterfly-like wings (as if to match the butterfly motifs in her jewelry and even the purple painted symbol on her forehead).

She smiles warmly to the person she had been striding towards, already aware of the fast beat of her heart. Harpuia looked fantastic, and she was so secretly glad she was able to match with him and Cecil.

"Caught in 4k, babe." Vivi rambles off before she realizes what she said. .

She's a little surprised he hands the box to her directly after she opens the door. But, Vivi smiles warmly despite teh blush on her cheeks.

She had - sincerely, really - hoped this wouldn't be too forward, but with the news of a Ball happening soon Vivi thought it'd be nice to go. At least it made sense with the uptick in orders she had to work on at Faucher.

Going alone, however, was not in her plans. So she picked up her phone and found the contact she was looking for.

[txt: to Harpuia] Hey, it's Vivi. I wasn't sure if you heard about the ball happening.

[txt] I want to go, but I have no one to go with. Would you come with me? Going alone to these things usually isn't ideal.

Give my muse an item and see how they react!