October Catch-All

[friendlyflower]

Who: Flowey & Kinger, Tenna, Cedric, Kris, Impmon, and maybe more!
What: Quests, quests, quests! He's a busy boy! 
Where: The Woods surrounding and beyond Death Blood Murder Skull Town, Umemiya's future garden
When: Throughout October
Warnings: Pokemon battling (violence/injury), Flowey's trauma (mentions of/themes of depression, depersonalization, guilt, child death, murder), others TBA

Comments

Woodn't You Know It (Tenna Version)

[friendlyflower]

[As part of the Cheri Berries, gathering resources is usually one of Flowey's most common jobs. It's always annoying for him to manage with no arms, but the good part of it is that usually he can get some other sucker to do most of the heavy lifting while he hangs out in the cart full of lumber.

That WOULD be the case today.... but instead, he's lucky enough to be paired with Ribombee's new favorite. Meaning, if he even THINKS about stepping out of line, Ribombee will have his head. (His leaves...?)

At the least, he can try to butter this 'Tenna' up to manipulate him, thus allowing him to manipulate Ribombee. Always look on the bright side!]

Howdy! I'm your senior guildmate, Flowey! [Immediately, he decides to pull rank. Not that he has much-- he doesn't even have mid-tier housing yet. But, still.] I'll be showing you how things work on today's quest! Don't worry, just do what I say and you'll get along just fine!

[its_tv_time]

[Well, Tenna's not exactly used to doing the bulk of physical labor- not if it didn't involve one of his Physical Challenges, at least! That said, he is trying to do better, and pull his weight (somewhat, at least). Ribombee is a nice guy, and Tenna doesn't mind doing something for him!

... That, and he might be able to take some of the wood for his new studio. Hey, he needs materials, too! He's sure Ribombee will understand. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like his partner today is in much... shape to be carrying large pieces of wood. Unfortunate, but Tenna can work with this. He bends down- unitentionally towering over Flowey.]

Well hello! [He grins, trying to project as much friendliness as he can.] I'm sure you've heard about me already, but just in case: you can call me Tenna! I'm truly thrilled to be working with you, Flowey! Thank you for showing me the ropes.

[He turns to the forest, then to Flowey, still smiling.]

So! Lead the way, so I may learn!

[friendlyflower]

Golly, it's no problem at all! And of course I've heard of Mr. Tenna! I oughta consider myself lucky to get to work with such a star! [Is he laying it on a little thick? Very likely. But this guy seems like the type to drink it all up.

With no arms and little strength, it wouldn't be easy for Flowey to pull the cart that they're meant to store their materials in. Fortunately, a friendly local Mudbray helps them. Flowey rides in the cart all the while.

Once they reach a suitable section of forest, Mudbray lets the cart go and waits nearby for their return trip. A few other Pokemon are gathering wood and would be happy to explain how to gather, treat, and store the wood properly.

Except Flowey doesn't let them. He actually got here early to learn how to do it, himself, so he could be the one to teach Tenna. That way, Tenna would be a little more indebted to him than before.]

Alright! Listen closely, here's how you're going to do it!

[Flowey explains the process to Tenna in such a way that most of the physical labor will be Tenna's responsibility.]

[its_tv_time]

[Boy, does Tenna ever drink it up. Any misgivings he has about Flowey's stature for the task at hand vanish in an instant, completely distracted by the praise.]

Wow! You must really love TV! [he titters, practically radiating joy.] You should, then, because I am more than happy to be working with you, my dear little seed!

[The entire way there, he prattles on about TV, how glad he is to have found a TV lover, and how great this is going to be. It's probably a little grating, but at least it means he's... very energetic, about the whole deal. He briefly notices the other Pokemon working there giving them a weird look, but is quickly distracted when Flowey starts to explain how to do everything. He nods along, fidgeting for a notecard he doesn't have, but trying his very best to memorize what he's told.]

I see. So that's how it's done...

[... Hey, wait a second-]

So, forgive me for asking, [he says, finally seeming to somewhat snap out of his excited stupor,] but... doesn't this mean I'll be doing most of the work?

[friendlyflower]

[... Maybe he still can get away with this if he's clever.] Why, Mr. Tenna, I saved the best parts for you! You're the STAR, after all. Everyone here is looking to you for inspiration like always!

[Several of the Pokemon look at each other in confusion. Flowey gives them a death glare when Tenna isn't looking. A few of them clap or let out a halfhearted cheer.]

Yeah! See? I wouldn't steal that from you. I'll just be your assistant. I'll just do the boring parts, like count how much wood we've gathered.

[Flowey doesn't know this, but this is actually backwards compared to how Mr. Ant "Bad Boss" Tenna used to run his TV World. Will Tenna still fall for it...?]

Geistly Behavior (Kinger Version)

[friendlyflower]

Dusk has fallen over the pumpkin field, and it's quickly getting darker-- and colder, too. Flowey wishes he remembered to bring one of the hats he got for his birthday.

So far, none of the ghosts have shown themselves yet. He admits, he's gotten a little distracted looking at the stars. It's a clear night, and he's just in a nostalgic enough mood to remember the days when he used to dream about seeing the real stars while he lived underground. The stars above may not be the ones he would've seen on the surface of his world, but maybe that's why he likes them so much.

When Kinger shows up, Flowey arches a brow. "About time! Congrats on getting into a guild. It sure is a good thing the Oran Berries take anyone and don't mind that you're crazy!"

[0dchess]

"Right you are!" Kinger agrees.

Flowey doesn't need to know the truth right now. It's usually easier for everyone to just think he's crazy. No need for serious conversations at the first real opportunity to stretch his mycellium.

"Have you ever seen a... Pumpkaboo or Gourgeist before?" Kinger says, looking around for what he assumes based on the name are haunted pumpkins.

[friendlyflower]

"No," Flowey says, as a Pumpkaboo materializes directly behind him. "I'm starting to think they aren't even real."

After all, a haunted pumpkin? (A Gourgeist materializes behind Flowey as well.) That's just silly.

"I got here early, so I've been watching this field for half an hour and haven't seen a thing."

[0dchess]

"Flowey!" Kinger yelps, leaping forward and blasting Purple Yell- or as he's learned it's properly called, Astonish- at the Gourgeist.

After the leap, Kinger flops in front of Flowey, looking up at the two Pumpkin Pokémon.

"There's more where that came from!"

[friendlyflower]

Of course. 'Right behind him' is one of the most classic places for enemies to be. The Astonish makes the Gourgeist flinch, which gives Flowey enough time to act.

"Hey, idiot! That other pumpkin ghost just laughed at you! Are you just gonna take that?!"

Lacing his words with magical intent is what transforms mediocre ragebait into a Swagger attack. Gourgeist seems to shine as its power grows, but Kinger can practically see little birds spinning around its head as confusion follows. Flowey ducks as Gourgeist swings its massive arms and knocks two other Pumpkaboo around before finally punching itself in the face.

"Not bad, right?" he says, turning to Kinger. "I've been practicing! Hee hee!"

He says this right as one of the Pumpkaboo levels him with a Confuse Ray of its own. Flowey's eyes start spinning around. This might get volatile.

Brassica Bonanza (for Cedric)

[friendlyflower]

[Flowey has never met Umemiya, but he responds to the quest because gardening is easy-peasy and he wants to keep working up the ranks. Plus, it will make his beloved Death Blood Murder Skull Town look nicer. He meets up with the other person to sign up at the site of the garden.]

Golly, good thing nobody put up a scarecrow! Hee hee! [These are his first words to Cedric. He sticks out his tongue.] It's just a joke, pal. I'm Flowey! You must be here for the quest!

[cedricthegreat]

Gah!

[Cedric lets out a loud caw when Flowey speaks - oops, that's an Astonish. He really needs to control that. Anyway, he winds up blinking several times at the foot-tall seed next to him.]

Y-yes. Call me Cedric. And you're a... flower seed, I'll presume?

[1/2]

[friendlyflower]

Aaa--

[Flowey flinched!]

[2/2]

[friendlyflower]

Watch it, "buddy". You might end up hurting someone. [This is said with as much malice as a little sunflower seed can muster.]

I'm a Sunkern! Boy, you must be very confused by this whole 'Pokemon' thing? Need someone to explain it all to you? WITHOUT attacking anyone?

1/2

[cedricthegreat]

'Attack'? I did nothing of the kind, you are the one who-

2/2

[cedricthegreat]

[Then he stops, as this suddenly reminds him of how the ostrich reacted to his gasp. That can't be a coincidence... right?]

I'm adjusting perfectly well, thank you... but if you insist I'm woefully lacking in information, then by all means, explain away.

[friendlyflower]

Have you ever done magic? Some of you come from worlds without it. You can do 'magic' here! That Astonish attack you just did... it has a certain power behind it that makes it more than just a caw!

[This is always hard to describe. It's about intent. It's about connecting with an instinctual power every Pokemon has. To demonstrate, he leans in and uses 'Absorb'... on a berry that fell to the ground, right behind Cedric. It withers and turns into a raisin before Cedric's eyes.]

See? Now you try using your power however it comes out! Just. NOT. On me.

Geistly Behavior (Kris Version)

[friendlyflower]

[There's one thing on Flowey's mind as he signs up to do this quest again: Vengeance. He won't rest until every one of those stupid ghosts is gone from the pumpkin patch.

He's prepared to fight them on his own if he has to, but he is relieved to hear someone has come to help him-- a dark-type, no less. He does NOT expect that person to be the same one who showed up randomly, ate the warp seed cake meant for Ralsei, and vanished.]

Huh? You're still alive? [Well, that's a relief. It's not like he was worried, but better not to have a murder that can be traced back to him on his record.] I mean-- great! You're alive! Boy, after you ate that cake that was trapped for some weird reason, we were so worried!

[heartonachain]

[Despite their lack sight, they are staring at Flowey dead-on, a faint flicker of red within the shadows of their mane. Hello best friend.]

For some weird reason. [uh huh, like he had nothing to do with it?

They're not happy about this assignment... but whatever. They're here anyway. The aura of malice fades, and they simply walk past Flowey towards the pumpkin patch without another word. The sooner they get this over with...]

[friendlyflower]

[Why is that stare so familiar? It's like Chara just discovered he ate their last bar of chocolate.]

Right... hee hee.

[Flowey sits there awkwardly before hopping after them.]

... Say, maybe we got off on the wrong foot! I'm Flowey! Flowey the Sunkern!

[heartonachain]

[For some weird reason, they abruptly stop. This is, apparently, a very important introduction.]

Don't care
♥︎	It's good to see you again			That's a stupid name, you're not even a flower

Good to see you again?

[They try to say it sarcastically, but mostly they're just very confused. Why would that be a good thing? This jerk teleported them to the middle of the woods? He wanted to do that to Ralsei? Why is it happy to see him???

Maybe it just has a sense for assholes... or something.]

Woodn't You Know It (Impmon Version)

[friendlyflower]

[The second time Flowey signs up for this quest, it's because he sees some other newbie is signed up already for it. And it's NOT Ribombee's favorite this time, which means he can get away with hazing the newbie by making them do most of the work while he gets the credit.

As soon as he meets up with Impmon, he greets him by saying:]

Okay, new guy! I'm going to do the hard work of identifying the trees that we're allowed to gather wood from and also supervising. You can do the easy part and just gather up and place all those branches into the cart.

[ba_boom]

[The Sableye's giant gem eyes can't exactly emote, so the scrutiny in his stare must unfortunately be inferred.]

Hey, you think I was born yesterday, buddy?

[Look, he's not a lot smart, but he's done this bit before.]

If you can't get off your butt and help, go 'supervise' somebody else, 'cuz I don't need it.

[Not that he has a butt, since he appears to be a, uh... seed.]

[friendlyflower]

Me? But I'm just a little seed!

[At Impmon's insistence, Flowey begins to gather small twigs very slowly and pathetically. Somehow, he's even more of a detriment now than he was just sitting there.]

You know, you oughta show some respect to your superiors. I'm a high-ranking Cheri! [Higher ranking than Impmon, but otherwise, this is simply not true.]

[ba_boom]

[Hey, as long as he's not just sitting there being lazy, Impmon will consider that adequate. It's the principle of the thing.]

Yeah, yeah, lookit these stubby little arms, you don't see me complaining!

[And to demonstrate his point, he quickly begins hauling more wood than his tiny figure probably ought to be carrying. Look how productive he is! No whining or griping from him!

...Okay, he spent most of the time since he got here complaining vehemently about that very thing, but he's not complaining right now, and that gives him the moral high ground! Right? Right!]