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

Open!

[silencesamurai]

[Simon never considered himself a gardener, really, but for the past day or so he, Kojiro the Scyther, and Tsurugi the Honedge have been busy chopping vines off Simon's home. Sure, all these flowers were nice and it was great to see so much color (especially since seven years of gray doesn't go away so easily), but sometimes it was a bit... obtrusive. Like the vines directly in front of his door. Not okay.]

[lifeissuffering]

[Ogami approaches, his own Scyther at his side]

It seems we do think alike. I'd expect no less of my senior.

[silencesamurai]

But of course. As nice as the greenery is, it gets in the way. And when it's right in front of my door, something needs to be done.

[Kojiro makes a noise to get Simon's attention and seems to be eyeing the other Scyther with interest. Tsurugi also seems to have stopped cutting vines for the time being.]

Keep going. I'll be back with you two in a moment.

[lifeissuffering]

[Ogami's Scyther is eying Kojiro with just as much interest]

I am glad to see you're already getting back into the swing of things.

[silencesamurai]

I'm glad that I am, too. I think it's starting to come back to me, now, bit by bit, though I do think I'd need a bit more time before I recovered all my skills.

[The other two Pokemon haven't resumed cutting yet, so Simon gives them a steely glare.]

I said, keep going.

[This time, they do.]

[somnambulatory]

[Jinxie wanders up at some point, sniffling.]

Hi, Mr. Blackquill.

[She's talking with that 'completely stuffed up' sort of voice that makes everything sound weird.]

[silencesamurai]

[Simon slashes at a stray vine, then finally notices Jinxie.]

Ah, Jinxie. Are you unwell?

[somnambulatory]

...I'm allergic.

[As evidenced by the loud sneeze that follows. She does manage to muffle it with her sleeve, at least.]

[silencesamurai]

...That would do it, yes. Are there any medicines you can take for it?

[Well, at least she's not contagious or anything.]

[somnambulatory]

I've been taking papa's herbal remedies...

[silencesamurai]

Clearly, they're either not working or you need stronger ones. I've never had to consult one before, but I do wonder if there's an herbalist in town who could help you.

[somnambulatory]

M-maybe I should look.

[silencesamurai]

Have you tried the Happy-Me Pharmacy or the medical center? Perhaps they could help as well.

[somnambulatory]

Not yet. I think I'll do that.