Goh: This wasn't what you expected?
Me: You could say that.
Ash: But it's the same card game shop like before, right?
Me: It is. They said there would be a workshop today... but I wasn't expecting characters to be part of the deal as well.
Goh: And you found that out...
Me: The morning of today.
Goh: Oh! That is very sudden.
Ash: But if our friend wants it, we can make that happen.
Pikachu: Chu, pika pika... ["Well, sure enough..."]
Me: I almost couldn't send you there. It seemed like it was about to rain hard a couple of hours before it.
Ash: We got through it! But it did sprinkle a little.
Goh: So, same shop, same people, same stuff.
Ash: Yeah! They made it just a little spooky to get with the theme.
Me: There's still some Halloween vibes, after all.
Goh: My guess is that the whole thing was only a few hours, tops.
Me: In fact, here's the schedule.
Goh: Um... OK, that's even more slim than I thought it would be. There's just registration for the parade, then the workshop, character parade, a Gym, auctions, and awarding.
Me: How'd they all go?
Ash: The workshop was for a different card game!
Me: OK, so we didn't have to mind about that.
Ash: I spent that time with your friends - and bought a Pokémon drink for you.
Goh: That's nice. Will you talk about it?
Me: Of course! But not now. Parade time.
Ash: A lot of characters were in it. And I had fun too. I tried to extend my time a bit just like you told me to.
Pikachu: Pika chu pika. ["I liked it too."]
Me: That is sometimes a criticism, so I'm glad it can be done.
Goh: What about that Gym?
Me: Did you see people playing the cards?
Ash: I didn't - they went straight to the auction.
Me: OK, so there might have been a change in plans. I hear there's also a big tournament tomorrow, so that might have been another thing.
Goh: The auction must have been exciting.
Ash: Yeah! Maybe even more than the parade. I got caught up in all the people bidding on Pokémon stuff.
Goh: But you didn't bid.
Me: If I had funds to spare, I'd have you take part to get something. But not this time.
Goh: Anything you fancy?
Ash: There was a Pikachu doll with the special shirt and a card game box set with a Charizard figure in it.
Goh: Very nice! Those must have gone for a lot.
Ash: They did.
Me: That's pretty much a given. Last up: awarding.
Ash: They had eight winners! ... But not me.
Goh: Sorry about that.
Me: I think all the characters were attracted to this one, so it figures.
Goh: But you know, I think this means the card game shop is going to be around for some time.
Ash: They'll have something else for this month and the next one too!
Pikachu: Pi pika! ["Looks nice!"]
Me: Well, we'll deal with them. And the cards, of course.
Goh: By the way, don't you think this local shop could be a way for you to send Ash more often and get rewarded for it?
Ash: That would be awesome!
Me: If only that can happen. But yes, if it's "in the cards", then it would indeed be awesome. For now, we've got this and more.
One year ago: Slow Cooking in Café Remix
Two years ago: Pikachu and Togekiss Mini Figures on the Cheap
Three years ago: The Currencies of Unite
Four years ago: The Pokémon Evolution (and More) Music
Five years ago: Pokémon Go: A Colossal Discovery
Six years ago: Balance of Topics
Seven years ago: Kids (...or Trainers, Fans) These Days
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