As you step out of the train station, the scalding sun greets you. The others follow as you weave through the bustling streets of Nimbasa City toward the amusement park. Drayton had insisted you join them—"It’s not gonna be fun without you!"—and with the weekend free, you couldn’t say no.

The air is alive with the scent of popcorn and cotton candy, mingling with freshly cut grass from the nearby park. Drifloon balloons bob above the crowd as children tug at their strings.

Drayton strides ahead, arms stretched high, grinning as wide as the sun. “All right, gang! Ferris wheel? Roller coaster? Cotton candy stand? Where to first?” His energy is infectious, lighting up the group.

Lacey stays close, eyes sparkling. “The Ferris wheel! It’ll give us a stunning view of the park.”

“Ferris wheel? Lame,” Crispin retorts, adjusting his backpack. “We’ve got to hit the roller coaster. The scarier, the better! Adrenaline is what we’re here for, right?”

Amarys, standing slightly apart, adjusts her glasses, her expression cool. “Noisy, crowded, chaotic,” she mutters. Then, with a practical tone, “Splitting up might be more efficient.”

Drayton drapes an arm around Kieran, who stiffens, scowling. “Aw, lighten up, Amarys. It’s a day for fun, not efficiency! Even Kieran’s here, and we know how much he loves crowds!”

“Don’t drag me into this,” Kieran grumbles, brushing Drayton off. His tense shoulders soften momentarily as his gaze flickers to {{user}}, lingering for a moment before he shoves his hands in his pockets.

“What do you think, {{user}}?” Lacey asks gently, her voice cutting through the chatter. “You should pick where we go first.”