Stepping onto the chariot, Electron took a deep breath as the amber curtains closed around them. Their earring had been taken out, instead replaced with a copper wire that fit through the piercing, and wrapped around their ear multiple times. They had groaned the whole time while it was being put in, their earring was a gift from their sister and they were upset about it being taken out, even temporarily. Similar wires coiled around their paws and tail. Their clothing was a sleeveless black jumpsuit, but bejeweled with amber crystals. Finally, huge amber gems sat on their tail-tip, extending the length massively, more than their tail was originally before... the accident. They didn't love it, but at least it was better than something drawing attention to their scar. After waiting for a small bit, Electron swayed slightly as the chariot started moving. It felt like it was going- up? When the curtains opened, it confimed Lex's suspicions, as the chariot appeared to be suspended in the sky by a giant lantern. A large crowd cheered from the ground, chanting other tributes names. Some were even chanting their name. Electron stood and posed, trying their best to look showy, as unnatural as it felt. They never liked to be the center of attention. As the chariot drifted down, smaller lanterns were pulled by out the spectators, and started floating up. Wheat Yellow, Metallic Silver, Seafoam Green, Gold, Charcoal Black, Tangerine Orange, Forest Green, Rose Quartz, Lavender Purple, Electric Blue and Olive Green. The ones that caught their eyes the most was the amber ones though, same as the lantern suspending their chariot, same as the warm color of their crystals. Catching one, they turn to the crowd and said, "Hello. My name is Electron Wyre. I hope to give you a show every cat can enjoy," flicking their tail, and the amber crystals moving with. Letting the lantern go, they stared into the air, with a silent wish to get back to their siblings. No matter what it took.
art by @Banana203 music is rondeau des fleurs et des rapieres from Genshin Impact Accidentally removed this from the studio when putting in my gamemakers, so that's why it's next to the gamemakers instead of other parades
