[He preens a little at the praise. Even though Ribombee is clearly wearing a mask just as much as he is, Flowey's still been doing this to prove his worth-- it's good to have that recognized.] Aw, shucks, guildmaster-- I'm just trying to do my part, just like everyone ought to!
Actually, I just wanted to thank you again for giving a chance to a little old Sunkern like me. I think my training has really been paying off!
[Of course, knowing Ribombee is displaying a careful mask like him means that too much sucking up will actually be counterintuitive, since he'll just get suspicious. Flowey plans to back off after this. Trust takes time, and once he's completed more quests and become Ribombee's favorite, he'll have plenty of time to pry out all of the guildmaster's dark secrets. The thought nearly makes him giggle.
... But to his own surprise, he finds himself suddenly speaking with sincerity.]
Back in my world, I never saw the sun. Not like this. [The one time he did, he was carrying the body of someone special in order to lay it to rest. Now, the soft sea breeze ruffles his leaves, and the sun's warmth shrouds him like a well-worn blanket. He could almost get used to this, let himself think he even deserves it if he's not careful.] I'll admit, I didn't have the best first impression of this world, but... it really is beautiful. I get why you work so hard to protect it.
[He quickly covers up his genuine awe with his practiced smile. Hopefully that was a good tactical move (at least, he thinks of it as such to protect himself from thinking he has feelings) and not a blunder.]
I'll keep working hard, too! That's all I wanted to say.
[He'll wait for the guildmaster's response, but he doesn't want to take up his entire day, either; once Ribombee responds, he plans to politely bow out and let Ribombee enjoy his mead and his poffin. Unless there's anything pressing that Ribombee will ask of him, of course.]
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Actually, I just wanted to thank you again for giving a chance to a little old Sunkern like me. I think my training has really been paying off!
[Of course, knowing Ribombee is displaying a careful mask like him means that too much sucking up will actually be counterintuitive, since he'll just get suspicious. Flowey plans to back off after this. Trust takes time, and once he's completed more quests and become Ribombee's favorite, he'll have plenty of time to pry out all of the guildmaster's dark secrets. The thought nearly makes him giggle.
... But to his own surprise, he finds himself suddenly speaking with sincerity.]
Back in my world, I never saw the sun. Not like this. [The one time he did, he was carrying the body of someone special in order to lay it to rest. Now, the soft sea breeze ruffles his leaves, and the sun's warmth shrouds him like a well-worn blanket. He could almost get used to this, let himself think he even deserves it if he's not careful.] I'll admit, I didn't have the best first impression of this world, but... it really is beautiful. I get why you work so hard to protect it.
[He quickly covers up his genuine awe with his practiced smile. Hopefully that was a good tactical move (at least, he thinks of it as such to protect himself from thinking he has feelings) and not a blunder.]
I'll keep working hard, too! That's all I wanted to say.
[He'll wait for the guildmaster's response, but he doesn't want to take up his entire day, either; once Ribombee responds, he plans to politely bow out and let Ribombee enjoy his mead and his poffin. Unless there's anything pressing that Ribombee will ask of him, of course.]