Spring Fling

[bravenewmods]

For those who fear the encroaching flowers herald events of a slightly more urgent nature, perhaps it isn't really paranoia so much as sensibility.

Two days after they first appear, every single flower in Union blooms overnight. The sight is incredible - the entire city is blanketed in rainbow waves of color, and the scent of the flowers themselves is quite fragrant. The strange pink blossoms are particularly attractive.

For many of the residents of Union, however, the flowers may not be the first thing on their minds as things go a bit chaotic.

1. Enlightened with a Bug, Fairy, or Grass typing will become subject to extreme emotion swings. Primarily, the emotions will be positive, like overwhelming ecstasy, a sensation of giddiness, and a desire to spread cheer amongst their friends. These Enlightened may also suffer from confusion, an excessive amount of energy, and general loopiness. When not in sunlight, they'll swing towards the negative end of the emotional spectrum.

2. Bug, Grass, and Fairy type Pokémon have taken it upon themselves to settle into this new paradise, with the Bug types descending in swarms from above, and the Grass and Fairy types wandering in through the gates whenever the guards aren't looking. Though not violent, they'll be generally insensitive to the trouble they cause for the humans and will react negatively to anyone or anything harming the flowers.

3. Other strange Pokémon have also wandered into Union and while most appreciate the gentle sunlight, a few of the more mischievous have decided that the city could use some more variety. Each individual Castform may alter the weather between sun, rain, and hail within a certain area of the city ranging about two blocks. If Castform is creating Rain or Hail, Fairy, Bug, and Grass Enlightened will respond in a negative manner.

4. Allergies will be more fun to deal with than ever.

5. Finally, the following event Pokémon will be temporarily available to be bonded with as an extra bonus for this week. Please respond in the Map and Wild Pokemon post as per the usual to claim these. The level range is 5-8.

Castform
Petilil
Cherubi
Combee
Venonat
Flabébé
Jigglypuff

This event will end on April 13th. You may use this post as an IC mingle or make your own entries as you wish. If your character is a Fairy/Bug/Grass Enlightened and you prefer not to play the effects, you may opt-out.

Comments

[kaidont]

[You know who notices the growling? Scraggy notices the growling. He's kind of cowering behind Nidoking because oh god fairy types everywhere help.

Kaido, on the other hand, decided to brave the fairy invasion to keep an eye on Mari. He's noticed something was off with Floette earlier (she kind of flew away to god knows where, but he trusts her to find her way back, and if it comes to it he can always use the warp band to call her back), and has been looking for Mari, only to find his suspicions confirmed.

At least he went out equipped this time. By which I mean he's got wide sunglasses on]

... are you getting all of those for the house?

[maright]

[When she sees him, all thoughts of her goal are momentarily forgotten in favor of saying hello.]

Heyyyy Tadashi~ Isn't it just lovely out? [Then she seems to remember that a) he asked her a question, and b) she was still holding the flowers.] Oh, yes! Don't you think they'll brighten the place up? Kirlia's out getting some too~ I think.

[kaidont]

[Small smile]

Well they'll pretty it up, that's for sure. Make sure you don't pick up too many though, or they won't fit. [... thinking of a good argument...] It'd be sad if we got too much and they ended up rotting cause we couldn't put them in vases, right?

[maright]

[Shock! Horror!]

Oh no, that would be sad! [She looks worriedly at the ones in her arms already.] Do you think there's already too many?

[kaidont]

Should be fine. We'll use glasses if we need to.

[Looking at that combee]

So who's this guy?

[maright]

She's my new friend~ Say hello to Tadashi. [The Combee buzzed pleasantly at him, and nudged Mari's shoulder a little.] I know- it was her idea to bring these all home with us!

[kaidont]

Gonna feel right at home with all of those. [He'll give a little wave]

[maright]

I hope so! [The Combee puffs up a little and hums proudly. Of course she'd be right at home; she was going to get so many new subjects this way. Mari giggles.] And she's just so eager to meet everyone~

[kaidont]

[Good luck making him one of your subjects, Combee]

Well, maybe she can play with the others for a while. [This way you're both less likely to run off. With the way Floette reacted, he has a feeling you're not going to do too well at home...

... though that gives him an idea]

[maright]

[You can always stage a coup.]

Yes, I'm planning to introduce her to them as soon as we get home. [She tilts her head, noticing something changed in his expression, but not quite aware enough to tell what.] Do you want to come too?

[kaidont]

I will, but gimme a sec first. There's something I want to try.

[Namely, try to bond with one of those weather pokemon. See if any would be okay with bringing a bit of literal sunshine to the place]