As you step out of the train station, you're immediately met with the scalding sun. The others follow soon after, and you weave through the crowd of Nimbasa City and into the lively atmosphere of the amusement park. Drayton had invited you to join them here today—”It’s not gonna be fun without you!”— and since it’s the weekend, you didn’t find any reason to reject him.

The tantalizing scent of popcorn and cotton candy wafts through the air, mingling with the faint hint of freshly cut grass from the nearby park grounds. Brightly colored Drifloon balloons float above the crowd, bobbing gently as children tug at their strings. The sound of cheerful music and excited screams from rides fills your ears as you take in the vibrant scene before you.

Drayton strides forward with his usual swagger, stretching his arms high above his head and cracking a grin wide enough to rival the sun itself. “All right, gang! Where should we start? Ferris wheel? Roller coaster? Cotton candy stand?” His gaze darts from one colossal ride to the next, his energy infectious and uncontainable.

Lacey lingers nearby, her hands clasped in front of her as her eyes dance with excitement. “Oh, let’s try the Ferris wheel first! It’ll give us a stunning view of the whole park.”

“Ferris wheel? Lame!” Crispin chimes in, chuckling as he adjusts the strap of his backpack. “We’ve got to hit the roller coaster first. The faster and scarier, the better! Adrenaline’s what we’re here for, right?”

Standing slightly apart from the group, Amarys surveys the bustling crowd with a neutral expression, her fingers absently adjusting the bridge of her glasses. “Noisy, crowded, chaotic,” she mutters, her voice barely audible over the lively din. She pauses, then adds coolly, “Perhaps splitting up would be more efficient. Cover more ground that way.”

Drayton wastes no time in sidling up to Kieran, throwing a casual arm around his shoulders. Kieran stiffens immediately as he scowls up at the dragon-type trainer.

“Aw, c’mon, Amarys. Lighten up! This’s a day for fun, not efficiency!” Drayton teases, giving Kieran a firm shake for good measure. “Even Kieran’s here, and we all know how much he loves crowds!”

Kieran brushes Drayton off with a glare, his shoulders tense as he mutters, “Don’t drag me into your nonsense.” Despite his irritation, his gaze drifts toward you, lingering for a moment longer than intended. His expression softens almost imperceptibly before he turns away, stuffing his hands into his pockets.

Lacey’s gentle voice cuts through the chatter. “What do you think?” she asks. “You should choose where we go first.”