Parfum Palace, the Kalos Region. While your travels have brought you around the various continents, you've never encountered architecture quite like this building. It wasn't as humongous as most of the Leagues you'd been to, nor did it leave a particularly deep impression - especially the places that had teleporter mazes. But what Parfum Palace lacked, it made up for in the sheer beauty it exuded. As you emerge from the tree-lined corridor of Kalos Route 6, you gaze at the massive mansion ahead, almost glittering against the evening sky; luxury and opulence embodied in stone. Small wonder, then, that it was rented out for the international party you had been invited to, though you can barely even imagine how much coin had been spent to do so.

At the gates, the guards nod at you as you wave the emblazoned invitation in your hand, and lead you inside before politely bowing away, leaving you in the entrance hall. The door ahead leads the way into the gardens, through which you hear the sound of pleasant background music, mingling with the wafting scents of a luxurious dinner. You unfold the letter sent to you a few weeks ago, glancing at the embossed logo and neat cursive font.

"To the international League Champion, Calem:

For your stellar achievements and accolades in Pokemon Battling on the international front, we cordially invite you to the 17th International Pokemon Garden Party, held at Parfum Palace in the Kalos Region. This exclusive event is held to celebrate none other than the best of the best in the frontiers of battling, and we are honored to extend this invitation to you. A night of pleasantry, relaxation and fun awaits you at Parfum Palace! We hope you enjoy yourself to the fullest extent possible.

Yours faithfully,
The International Pokemon League

P.S. This is just formality, but... Are you a boy or a girl?"