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Astrid chuckled over at Sawyer. [color=FFFF19]"Sometimes you need that jolt into hyperdrive."[/color] She watched him glance at Comet, but before he could pay the sulking Raichu much attention, Fiona got him involved in a friendly ribbing match. With an impish smile, she glanced from them to Isaiah. The guy was likely going to wind up dealing with their hangovers in the morning. [color=FFFF19]"I wonder which one's going to out-drink the other? My money's on Fiona."[/color]

Despite Sawyer's distraction, Comet thankfully didn't go unnoticed. As Bianca pet her, Holly warned Mika of making other Pokemon jealous with his Snom, although her adoration of the cute little bug was clear on her face. Mika simply gave Comet a smile as he patted the Snom, voicing an idea for his show. Astrid's eyes widened. [color=FFFF19]"That'd be great! If anyone can make Raichu popular as a species, it's you."[/color] Part of what she and Mika connected over was how they put up their respective acts for the public, and she admired his video presence. [color=FFFF19]"Let's show the world Raichus deserve more recognition!"[/color] She pet Comet again, who'd turned her back to the newly-named Jewel.

The chatter and chaos paused, all eyes on Ryker as he stood and raised his whiskey before giving his speech. A somewhat cheesy one, but those were the best kinds of speeches. Grinning, Astrid raised her own glass. [color=FFFF19]"I'll drink to that!"[/color] She lowered the glass and downed the rest of the drink, hoping it'd calm her nerves at the thought of the upcoming season. Admittedly it brought just as much thrill as fear - so much to lose, but so much to gain. [color=FFFF19]"Everyone, let's give it our all! Full speed ahead!"[/color]