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ALSO, AS PROMPTS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: Last month's mini-events!
Effect: Friday, July 8: Flower Gift - All day, despite the season, flowers drift down from the sky. They’re harmless, beautiful, and smell lovely, but if trainers aren’t careful, they might end up trudging through rosedrifts up to their knees before long.
Swarm: Tuesday, July 12: Spinda
Effect: Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 17: Worry Seed - Affected characters won’t be able to get any sleep. Does that make your character cranky? Does it damage their brain-to-mouth filter? The effects can last as little or as long as you’d like over this weekend.
Effect/Swarm Double Duty: Friday, July 22: Surf - Large waves appear in all bodies of water, including things like bathtubs and your Sawsbucks drinks (it’s just bean water, you know). Be careful on the ocean, but also, hang ten, dudes! The waves won’t destroy anything, but trainers are going to get wet on this ride. Also, oh god, small jellyfish Pokemon (Tentacool, Frillish, Inkay) happen to be swarming randomly in these bodies of water. GANBATTE, VICTORY ROAD.
Effect: Friday, July 29: Haze - The forecast is misty inside and out on this oddly cool July day. Affected trainers will find it difficult to remember things, whether those happened long ago or just five minutes past. The memories aren’t gone, of course, it’s just…foggy.
Swarm: Sunday, July 31: Illumise and Volbeat
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Napstablook | Undertale
[A number of distressing things had happened in a very short amount of time for Napstablook. And here they were, in order:
1) They woke up in a human body.
2) They woke up with a small pumpkin cat sitting on their face.
3) Pumpkin cat seems harmless but it won't leave them alone??
4) They don't know how legs work, resulting in a human in their 20s trying to walk with the same amount of grace as a newborn deer.
5) This is not their house.
6) They don't know that human.
There was more, but those were the ones they thought of off the top of their head. The pumpkin cat keeps nudging them until their Pokegear falls out. Everyone can see a person with white hair crouched and faced towards a corner, inside the house they woke up in. The Pumpkaboo nudges the gear towards them, and then floats up to nudge their face.
The person doesn't move.]
i'm sorry... i don't know what you want...
[B. Haze]
[Napstablook had gone out for Pokemon supplies. While still very much not used to their human body, they were getting used to "walking" and "not hitting their face on walls and doors". Humans, Blooky decides, must lead very difficult lives.
But the point is, apparently Napstablook's new ghostly traveling companion wanted to stick with them, and the least they could do is make sure they were comfortable on this trip to... wherever they were going.
But halfway through town, they stop looking at the ground and glance up.]
...where was i going...?
[They can't seem to figure it out. The sleeping Pumpkaboo on their head doesn't have any answers either.]
B
And the vocal pitch. And that sad, uncertain little tone they always spoke in where you could practically feel the pauses stretching out.
However, he's scarcely able to believe that Napstablook would ever be here...or that they'd feel comfortable in this kind of situation. Blooky's so passive...
Shit. He needs to find him! Augh, PROTECT HIS COUSIN, DO THE RIGHT THING!!!
Maybe he's wrong?! Maybe it's not Blooky...but as he peeks 'round a building, eye narrowed, he realizes there's no way it could be anyone else. Even human, they were unmistakable.]
...Blooky?! Oh my goodness--is that you?!
[Um...maybe he shouldn't have shouted. But Mettaton can't be blamed!! This is important!!!]
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h-hi mettaton... yes it's me... i wasn't expecting to see you here... or anyone else here...
[They're glad though. There's a lot of humans in this town, and now they were one too. It's very distressing and they can't even cry like the normally can.]
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Oh, sweetie!! I'm so happy you can recognize me like this!!
[Especially since he knows his human appearance is a bit of a far cry from his robotic looks. Where gleaming silver used to be, now there was tanned skin and while he is warm and soft, he's also thin and wiry.
Shorter too, but not really short by human standards.]
When did you get here?! I haven't missed you for long, have I?
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[There's a tiny yelp of surprise as they're hugged. The hug is far warmer than they expect and not unpleasant. Napstablook cranes their neck to get a better look Mettaton, and wow he really does look a lot more "human-y"?]
i just got here, so you didn't... wow, i didn't know that you're also a human... are you okay like that...
[They're asking because so far he's not really enjoying the human experience. But they don't really enjoy a lot of things so maybe it's just them.]
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[Mettaton doesn't care that he'd given himself away. He'll still pretend he's just that recognizable because who wouldn't recognize him if they were from home?
It's comforting to know that he hadn't missed his cousin for long, but the way Napstablook is reacting about the whole...humanity thing?
It immediately forces Mettaton to pull away and examine them. Were they taking care of themselves?! Were they hydrated? Well-fed?!]
Mm, yes I am! It's alright, for the most part!! [You know. Ignoring the fact that he'd made himself very sick eating things he shouldn't, and that the limitations of a body like this were troublesome.] But tell me! Are you feeling quite alright, sweetie? Are you hungry? Thirsty? Dizzy?!? We can sit!
...Also what is that on your head, is it your friend~?
[Don't think he hasn't noticed you, cute little gourd-kitty!]
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i'm... i'm okay... sorry i'm still getting used to human things so i don't really know how everything works yet...
[Truthfully they've walked for a while, so being hungry and tired is a thing. But they don't want to inconvenience Mettaton by talking about their problems.]
it's a pumpkin cat i think? don't know why but i guess they're hanging out with me for some reason...
[The Pumpkaboo stirs and decides to nestle itself in Napstablook's hair. It does the little cat thing where it closes its eyes contentedly.]
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[Don't think for one moment that he's letting those cuts and bruises go unnoticed. Backing up slightly, Mettaton reaches into his messenger back and withdraws a small box with a red cross stamped on it. He'd learned the important of first aid pretty quickly out here!]
Come on, Blooky dear! Let me take care of you. We can catch up, and any questions you have, I'll answer for you to the best of my ability!
[Something which he appears only too happy to do, if the expression on his face was any indication. It was a mix of both happiness and familiarity.
He didn't have to say to Napstablook that he missed them. It was obvious by how quickly he fell into habits.]
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[After so many times of smacking your brand new nose into things, it starts to really smart. But even with their weak attempts at reassurance, Napstablook already knows Mettaton is going to do what he wants. The little box gets a curious look as they lean a little closer.]
i guess i do have one question? if you don't mind... i'm not really sure how this happened...
[Napstablook pats their new human body.]
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[And what is a bruise, if not a strike from an object? He's onto you, Blooky. And he notices the look that Napstablook gives the kit too, though at the moment Mettaton's distracted pulling out some antiseptic and bandages.
To his credit, he does listen, even as he uncaps the antiseptic spray.]
I don't understand quite how we got here either! But it's easier to assimilate than be too worried, you know? Whatever this is, it can't last forever, right? We will get home, at least, that is what I believe!!
Close your eyes, sweetheart. This may sting just a little.
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going home... right, i think i'd like being home more right now...
[As a ghost. With his music, and traveling around with Mettaton and Shyren. But they don't think they'd mind so much if their cousin and Shyren was here. The human thing would be weird to get used to, but the human made it seem pretty easy. What was their name? Frank? Frickle? ... Oh no they knew they should've cried harder so they could remember it.
Napstablook doesn't have time to feel guilty though. At Mettaton's prompting, they close their eyes.]
okay... my eyes are closed now... not gonna open them...
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It's all pretty quick, because he doesn't want to keep Napstablook waiting, of course.]
Alright, there! You can open your eyes now, you're just as good as new!
[As soon as Napstablook opens their eyes, they'll catch the sight of Mettaton moving in close, kissing their forehead briefly. He couldn't resist, okay??]
You know, I really think you ought to stay with me!! It's not home, but better for family to stick together, yes~? Besides, someone has to teach you how to be a proper human, right?
[Says Mettaton, as his stomach growls, interrupting the admittedly one-sided conversation he's having. Oh. Oh, it's been a while since he's eaten, hasn't it?]
Ahahaha...whoops! It appears I have been neglecting my own human needs! How silly of me!!!
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ohh...
[They seem a little embarrassed but not like... a bad kind of embarrassed? Napstablook doesn't know how to describe it.]
if you're okay with it... i wouldn't mind staying and um.... learning human things.... i bet your already really good at it...
[Well, then Mettaton's stomach growls. And as if on cue, Napstablook's stomach does the same. They look down, a little amazed by the noise.]
heh...
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[Seemingly trying to ignore his embarrassing show of hunger, Mettaton busies himself with putting his first aid kit away, rifling through his belongings for just long enough to pull out a candy bar. Unwrapping it halfway, he then holds it out for Napstablook.]
Anyway, here. Try it, it's one of my favorites! Be careful though, it's quite sweet!!
[Sometimes the first taste of anything is overwhelming! Mettaton would know.]
Human lesson number one: Eating!
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[THAT was their name. Napstablook's glad Mettaton said it, because they'd feel really bad for meeting Frisk again and messing up their name.]
they're here too? i'm glad they helped you... they seem like they'd know a lot about being human... since they're human and all...
[Oh man, this is some pressure right here. Not that Napstablook has never seen non-ghost food before, but they've never eaten it. They take the candy bar before giving Mettaton a "are you sure this is okay?" look.
Once Mettaton gives the confirmation, they nibble off a corner piece. Blooky doesn't say anything, but the shocked reaction is almost immediate. It's not at all bad, just very, very suddenly sweet.]
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[He's not sore at all about it. In fact, it's a good test of what he knows. That, and he had imposed upon Frisk quite enough. He needs to figure out how he plans to do things from now on. Without aid.
He laughs softly at Napstablook's face after they take their small bite. It's cute! He fishes out another bar for himself, unwrapping it and taking a less tentative bite than his cousin.]
Is it okay?
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They don't actually speak until they've eaten the piece that's already in their mouth.]
it's good... i didn't expect it to be that sweet...
[They'll take another small bite. This time with less hesitance - it might be a Blooky way of trying to impress their cousin somewhat.
... They still make the same face they did before though.]
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[Mettaton's happy to chatter in between bites, though he's polite enough not to speak with his mouth open or full.]
So anyway! The things to know about food is that you cannot survive on this candy all the time; a balanced diet is key! It's also good to learn your limits, because overeating can make you feel ill!! Oh--and if Papyrus ever offers to make you spaghetti, do be careful!!
He's...a very esoteric chef.
[Which is just Mettaton's way of nicely saying that Papyrus' spaghetti is a leading cause of food poisoning at times. Bless him, but he does need to learn the craft a little more.]
And finally!! The berries we find on bushes are only for Pokémon!! That is very important to remember!
[Trust him, Blooky. Dear god, just trust him on that.]
now with human icons yeah!!
[Napstablook lifts up their arm, pulls back the sleeve a little. A few minutes pass by, but all they can really muster up is some watery eyes. It's not their usual magic ghost tears.
They seem a little confused. Crying is the easiest possible thing for them to do?]
oh... i think something's wrong? normally i'd have something written down by now.
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It's alright, don't worry!! I can give you pen and paper. You see...as humans, there's nothing magical about us.
So...you can't cry it down, but you can write it down! Let me just...mm...where is it?
[Again, Mettaton's in his bag, this time fishing out a blank diary and holding it out for his cousin. In the spiral binding, a pen is clipped securely.]
You can have this!
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[ B. Haze! ]
He nearly walked into Napstablook but thankfully caught himself before he barrelled into the distracted young man. "My apologises." He spoke in a low voice, with a slight Spanish accent. "Are you local?" His Honedge hovered beside him, giving a resounding hum.
[ B. Haze! ]
Did he make things awkward? They feel like they've made things awkward. They can't even phase away like usual, so instead they're just looking at the ground nervously.
"no i'm not... i'm... not sure where i was going... sorry..."
[ B. Haze! ]
"I am not from this place either. Perhaps we should stick together, until we can find our bearings?" He wasn't sure how dangerous this world was. Apparently there were many monsters in addition to the ones they had been given as companions, ones that would attempt to battle them frequently. He didn't want to leave Napstablook by themselves, not when they seemed so timid, and having a pair of Pokemon would be able to protect them must be better than just one.
"I am Meta Knight." He placed a hand on his chest, inclining his head politely.
[ B. Haze! ]
They already felt in the way as a non-corporeal ghost, but they felt even more in the way with a corporeal body. Sometimes it was enough effort just learning how not to trip over their new legs. It was probably better to have someone else to travel with right now, as Napstablook couldn't tell where they were supposed to go now.
"i'm napstablook... it's nice to meet you..."
Re: [ B. Haze! ]
"Perhaps there will be locals who are more informative than the woman who found me here." Because it was probably the second most confusing thing about this place, after the whole body change - waking up in a strange room with a woman claiming to be your mother.