Log // Flowers & Bug Spit

[hawkethat]

Who: Michiru (incousinswithyou) & her Budew, Haruka (actsmagnificent) & her Sewaddle, Hawke (hawkethat) & his beard, possibly others. It is happening in a public place, after all. Feel free to have witnessed this.
What: Hawke promised to tolerate having leaves and flowers stuck to his face and hair with bug spit. I mean MAKE-OVERS. Because Michiru's Budew is too adorable okay.
Where: The park
When: Gently backdated to sometime last-weekish.
Warnings: None, unless you're afraid of bugs.

[Here is Hawke, chilling in the park with his two puppy pals and waiting for his new bestie Michiru to show up with her Budew so he can indulge the tiny little grass pokemon with its desire to make people over. The Houndour and the Lillipup are frolicking together in the sun while Hawke looks on, seated on the ground with his back against the trunk of a shady tree.]

Comments

[hawkethat]

Well, thank you! I've had several showers and changes of clothes since last time. I'm happy to hear they seem to have worked. [And he's had enough time to distance himself from the disaster that was his appearance and make a joke of it. W E L P.

Meanwhile, neither dog has any objection whatsoever to making new friends! If sticky leaves are symbols of friendship, then that is okay with them! Sergeant and Paladin will wear their leaves proudly, like badges of honor!]

Perhaps the tulip would do better if we replanted it. Since it still has its roots, and all.

[That's directed at Sewaddle, in case anyone was wondering.

Paladin's eyes go sparkly at the sight of the Sitrus Berry in Haruka's hand, and she takes off at top short-legged scamper after it, eager for the snack! (Haruka wasn't really expecting to get her berry back, was she?) With his tiny fluffy pal occupied, Sergeant will take the opportunity to sniff inquiringly at Haruka's hand. You did bring enough to share, right? If not, he will turn his attention to helping Budew dig up half of Union find more flowers.]

I think I might join the Rangers. It's starting to look like I may be stuck here longer than I'd like, so I might as well do something useful while I am.

[incousinswithyou]

[Michiru smiles at that.] I knew there was a person under all that dirt.

[alright, Budew feels maybe a little bad for the tulip. Maybe they can take it home?

Hmm. Rangers, huh? At least that could tie in nicely with searching for your village.]

and then the tulip wanders off when no one was looking. IT WAS A BELLSPROUT ALL ALONG

[actsmagnificent]

[ It does so happen that Haruka has an Aspear Berry, too. It just sort of....aspeared. Go grab it, Sergeant! It's flying through the air! ]

Glad we could provide camouflage. [ Sewaddle returns to his masterpiece. Hm. It's unbalanced if he only puts leaves and flowers in Hawke's beard. He must boldly summit....his new friend's entire head. Up he goes. Sorry about the bug feet using your ear as a foothold. ] Sewaddle.

The Rangers are...good at what they do. It's an important profession.

[ Read: I have gotten very, very good at evading Rangers, between being a hotshot Rhyhorn rider and a member of a secret exploration cult. Nothing personal.

Meanwhile, from up here, Sewaddle has had...a brilliant idea. Budew! Budew! Can you hear him?? ] Sewa!

[hawkethat]

[Yesssss, something to chase! Sergeant happily turns round and pursues that berry. His legs are a lot longer than Paladin's, and he's a lot less fluffy, so he doesn't look nearly as silly when running as the Lillipup.]

I'm glad you did. I would've had my doubts if I'd been in your place.

[Hawke's already got bug spit all over his face and beard, what's a bunch of little bug feet on his ear? He makes sure to stay still to make Sewaddle's climb as easy as possible.]

They seem to do a lot of the kinds of things I would do anyway. Might as well join up and get the benefits, too.

[incousinswithyou]

Budew bu? [hi Sewaddle! How's the weather up there?

Michiru laughs quietly, hiding her smile behind a hand.]

At least chasing down lost people - or rumors - will keep you busy enough.

[not even going to glance at Haruka here]

[actsmagnificent]

Sewaddle! Sewa wa sewaddle wa! [ Budew, what if, what if....while Sewaddle worked on the beard....you put together a flower crown? He'd help you with silking it all together if you needed! Or they could both work on it when the beard was done! There are so many possibilities.

Haruka doesn't look at Michiru either, though she does lean a little more in her partner's direction. ] Sounds fun.

[hawkethat]

I sure hope so. But I guess I'll find out.

[He reaches up absently with one hand to gingerly pat at the flowers in his beard...and his fingers comes away sticky with bug spit. Uh. That's probably not a good sign.

Maybe the flower crown Sewaddle is planning will go over better...or at least, with less adhesive in his hair.]

What do the two of you do around here for fun and profit?

[incousinswithyou]

[uwah! This human is going to be so pretty!! Budew runs off to choose more flowers (daisies, maybe). Hey, where'd that tulip go...?

Hey, Michiru warned you about the bug spit.]

We're both with the Union Divine Theater. [heh] It's a living.

[they're both also insanely rich, but whatevs.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Oh, dear, has he been oversilking? Sewaddle will have to be careful. For now, he climbs down to fiddle with the flowers and do a bit of damage control. Okay...there. ] Wad.

Nothing says "support civilization" like wearing outdated clothes and saying somebody else's dialogue. [ ...That was probably a bit too cynical. Haruka adjusts how she's seated on the grass, and now her smile seems a bit more sincere. ] Too bad you didn't get lost sooner. You missed our last show.

[hawkethat]

Thanks. [So considerate, Sewaddle! Hawke appreciates it.

Also, wow, somebody's sarcastic, over there.]

That is too bad. When's your next one?

[incousinswithyou]

[and Budew's back, placing flowers on the ground in a circular pattern. But wait...she hops onto Hawke's knee, trying to get closer and ascertain how big his head is.] Buuu?

[she leans in a little, nudging Haruka with a shoulder.]

We're having a bit of a break. Goodness knows the crew needs to recover from the stress.

[actsmagnificent]

Sewa. [ Sewaddle gestures. Hawke's head is thiiiiiiis big, Budew! Does that help?

...Okay, yeah, between Michiru teasing her and the partners in crime, it's hard to be self-effacingly sardonic no matter how silly Haruka finds her day job. ] It works out. Your new look's courtesy of the costume department.

[ It'd be good for Sewaddle to feel like he is part of something bigger, and he did do a nice job on his cape for the Pokémon play. Maybe...if Setsuna's okay with it....she'll see if the other woman wants a small, overeager apprentice. ]

[hawkethat]

[Here, Budew, Hawke will lift you up so that you can get a better view. And possibly also make it easier to confer with partner-in-crime Sewaddle.]

The costume department is a Budew and a Sewaddle?

[That's not a serious question, by the way. Or at least, it's mostly not serious. Also, he's starting to get the feeling he's missing out on an inside joke.]

[incousinswithyou]

[whoaaa. Hey, your head is like a Budew-width in circumference. Did you know that, beard human?]

Only when we're doing forest scenes.

[actsmagnificent]

[ That's a good unit of measurement. Sewaddle will have to remember that for later. Shall we flower crown? ] Sewa?

[ Also, Hawke, it's nothing personal. Every conversation involving Haruka, Michiru, and a third party is a long string of missed inside jokes. Even if they haven't used the jokes before. She winks. ] We're professionals.

[hawkethat]

[He grins at Lulu] I know now. Thanks. [And now that the size of his head is settled, he sets her gently back down by the flowers she gathered.]

Well, now I'm definitely interested. I suppose there are some perks to being stuck here indefinitely.

[incousinswithyou]

[Lulu hops back down and starts nudging the flowers into an appropriately sized circle. With her lack of dexterity, she'll be depending on Sewaddle to bring it all together.]

The theater does have its draw. [like a particular set of ardent fangirls. Not sure if you'd fit into that, however.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka...can't exactly see this guy enjoying their standard fare, no. But who knows? They've only just met, and she supposes the plays are fun in an escapist sort of way. ] What else have you seen of Union?

[ Sewaddle's got you covered, Lulu! With plenty of silk and an excellent work ethic. He scoots his way around the circle, silking things together, adding leaves where necessary to fluff up the crown and really give it some body. You picked such nice flowers! This is going to look great! ] Se. Wa. Se. Wa.

[ This is your future they're building, Hawke. Look upon it and despair. ]

[hawkethat]

[Hawke is, at this point, a hick farmboy experiencing the big city for the first time. He's game to try anything once!]

I've spent most of my time in the Business District just kind of wandering around and picking up odd jobs.

[And camping in the forest at night because this enormous city is too overwhelming to spend every minute in it.

Also, he's watching that future they're building. It doesn't look so bad to him!]

[incousinswithyou]

[eyes bright, Lulu happily follows Sewaddle around the ring. Whoa, you're making it look so pretty!]

We don't have much in the way of tourist attractions, so you'll have to forgive us for that.

[hah. Well, with the way people keep popping up from outside of Union, however...]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Isn't he just? But this little flower, Lulu - this is for you. It is sweet, and cute, and tiny. Just like his friend. He silks it up and sticks it just above her eye. ] Sewaddle.

I hope it stacks up compared to home.

[ All these settlements outside of Union, yeah....all these people whose cultures might have something about the Gods' return. Haruka may be on her downtime, but she's still a member of the Divine Defense Force. The mission never sleeps. ]

[hawkethat]

This is the part where I have to admit that the business district by itself is more exciting and better populated than my entire village, isn't it?

[It's at this point the two disappeared dog pokemon make their triumphant return to see what's happening over here. The Lillipup's first order of business is to walk around on everyone's lap, starting with Michiru, while the Houndour approaches the two busy makeover artists to see what they're up to with the flowers and bug silk.]

I haven't had a boring day since getting here.

[incousinswithyou]

Buu dewbu! [uwah! Thanks, Sewaddle! Aw, this is such an awesome day!

Michiru smiles, first at Hawke, and then at the Lillipup making the rounds. Good thing you're still small, huh?]

Sounds cozy. [no wonder you've had trouble finding people who've heard of it] If rather desolate.

[using a euphemism doesn't count if you follow it up with that, Michiru]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Lillipup may find its progress halted by the fact that Haruka wants to scratch it behind the ears. You're a cute dog. And you walked on Michiru, that's funny. ] Don't be like that. There's lots to be said for small-town life.

[ What, she's not entirely certain, having never....experienced it....but she reads! Speculative fiction! That sometimes features this fabled "small-town life"!

Sewaddle is a bit startled by Houndour - such teeth, very doge - but warms up almost immediately once he sees that nose is just sniffing out of curiosity. Do you want to help? Or do you want one, too? ] Sewa wa sewa waddle?

[hawkethat]

[Oh, ear scratches! Lillipup is totally okay with pausing her lap-walking to accept those.]

I think desolate is a bit dramatic. Dull might be more accurate.

[Sergeant's curiosity is piqued! What is Sewaddle doing? How can a Houndour help? Can he help? His short tail wags furiously at the thought of something new and exciting to learn!

Hawke, meanwhile glances over at Haruka with some interest.]

Such as...?