five for one [team sinnoh meeting-party]

Before leaving his dorm, Nate yelled at Paul across the room that he better show up at the party soon or he would be back to drag him out. No doubt Dawn would be willing to help him out with that. Nate wished he had a different roommate, but at least they did not see each other too often. he was only insistent that he come to this party because the whole team needed to be there to plan their strategy. Nate wanted to work hard to put his team on top, and if others needed his help to get there, he was willing to give that to them. They would win as a team.

Watcher trotted by his side as they made their way into the living room. The Eevee was looking forward to the party as well. He wondered if he would get to meet nay more Pokemon. At the very least, they would be setting up a plan for battling in the future. That was going to be fun! He had already battled one of their teammates, and he was sure the others would be just as cool.

Nate stopped when he reached the living room and took a moment to look around. He was glad Dawn had agreed to organize the whole thing. He was good at coming up with ideas but not setting up and inviting everyone. He smirked slightly when he saw her sitting upside down watching something. She was an interesting. "Everything looks great," he said as he and Watcher strolled over to her. He wondered when the others would show up.

Paul stared at Nate as he left their room, having finished with yelling to him to come to the party if he did not want him to drag him there himself. He was sitting on his bed reading a book and had not moved when his roommate got ready to leave for the team Sinnoh party someone was holding in the living room. When he had first heard there was going to a party, he absolutely had no intention of going. What would be the point? He had no need or desire to take part in pointless socialization. If he wanted to socialize or meet his teammates, he would do so without the necessity of a party where it practically forced you to do so.

However, later he had received a card, and Nate had also informed him about it, that said the purpose of the party was to get the whole team together to strategize and come up with a plan to achieve team victory. That meant battling and doing things that earned their team points, which he had discovered all worked towards getting stronger themselves. He was not so sure about the whole "team" thing, he would rather work alone than with these people, but if it benefited him by helping him to grow stronger, then he would do it. That meant he had to show up to the party. He also did not want to be forced to go by Nate, so he would go willingly.

He waited a few minutes before leaving, though. He wanted to finish the chapter he was on. When he finished with it, he bookmarked his page and placed it on his bed. He stood up and headed out the door. Entering the living room, he glanced around without real interest. It appeared the only ones there so far were Nate and some girl he did not know or remember meeting. He stood to the side, a comfortable distance from them. Nate held something in his hands, which appeared to be some sort of sign up sheet. Seeing as there were so few of them there, he did not doubt he would be approached, even though he would prefer to just watch for at least right now. Besides, not everyone had arrived yet. Why talk about the point of the party now?

Ayame walked down the hallway leading to the Sinnoh Dormitories holding a plastic shopping bag of goodies she bought for the 'get-together'. She was running a bit late, but that didn't bother her. Ayame puffed her cheeks, she didn't get much of an invitation from Dawn. Before, she was debating if she even would come.

He hoped that there would be at least five people there; after all, it was the beginning of the year and Ayame wanted to make some friends other than December. [sort of...?] Judging by how quiet it was, she assumed that only a few people had arrived by then.

Ayame had gingerly leaned on the wall, trying to listen through the insulation. She heard Dawn, to her disappointment, but what would be of a host if they didn't show up at their party. Then, she also heard one... no, two voices. One being particularly quiet. Earlier that day, Ayame had chosen a snazzy, yet simple and modern look, matching her usual style. She chose to wear a loose and light, daffodil colored button-up tee with a plain white headband and a opal pendant. She also sported a pair of skinny jeans and a leather, braided belt. She wore her hair in a simple ponytail to the side, held up by a yellow ribbon. She also wore small red lily earrings and brown leather knee-high boots which she folded down to her ankles.

In her bag, she had a couple liters of coke and sprite and a bag of spicy cheetos. She also bought a bag of truffles and barbecue chips.

She walked through the door and chirped a, "Hello y'all!"

Paul looked down at the Eevee that had approached him. He remembered battling him. He didn't know what he wanted now. Did he think he had Pokemon food on him? He appeared to just want to say "hi." But why? "What do you want?" he asked, frowning. He glanced over when he heard the sound of someone entering the room. He believed there were five of them on the team, so there was only one more member to go. Then they could start. Then he could get this over with. Dawn's words carried over to his ears, but he paid them no mind. Instead, he looked back down at the Eevee, wondering why it wouldn't leave him alone. This was Nate's Pokemon, right?

This Pokemon was strange. Paul looked over to where he was trying to nudge him to. Did it want him to go talk to those people? He remembered Thorn pulling Kiki over to him that day in the cafeteria to meet him. Those two would get along great. He blinked when he felt the Eevee rubbing against him. It made him feel uncomfortable. He crossed his arms and looked down at the Pokemon. Why wasn't Nate watching him? "Get off," he muttered. "If I give you someone else to bother, will you leave me alone?" He really did not want to release Thorn, especially after what he had done, but he would if he had no other choice. Maybe if he let him play with Watcher, that would satisfy his tendency to run off with Alice. He doubted it, though.

Nate smiled and nodded at Ayame. This seemed to be going well so far. Just one more student needed to arrive and they could officially get started. He was not too anxious about that, though. December could come whenever she wanted. He was too laid-back to really care. Plus, this was supposed to be fun. Unfortunately, Paul did not seem to be having much fun, despite Watcher's attempts to get him to engage in the party. Maybe Nate could keep him around a little longer by giving the sign up sheet to Ayame first.

He watched as the girl released all her Pokemon. "Hey, guys," he said, smiling down at them. They all looked healthy and happy. He wondered if he should bring out more of his own Pokemon. Maybe later. He did not want the room too crowded at the beginning of the party. He walked over to Ayame with the clipboard and held it out to her. "Can you sign up please? The information will be given to everyone." That would make it easier for them to coordinate battles. They could talk specifics later during the party.

Watcher sat down and frowned when Paul told him to get off him. Bother? He was not trying to bother him. He was just trying to make friends. <Can't you lighten up?> he said, swishing his tail. <This is a party, after all.> Though, the Eevee would not object if Paul decided to let out one of his Pokemon. Just because the trainer was a party-pooper didn't mean his Pokemon had to suffer the same fate.