Petal Cookie Meme

[ulternnpc]

Today in Ultern the delicious smell of Petal Cookies may waft throughout! It looks like there's someone out there already practicing for the upcoming Harvesting Bonds Festival by baking a lot of cookies. Like, a lot! So much so they've set up advertising free cookies for all in a variety of colors, flavors and shapes too!

Why not go ahead and take a few? It looks like there's plenty of Ulternians and Drifters alike already enjoying some without any signs of adverse effects anyway-

Haha just kidding! Once again apologies to any Domeists in the area.

THE COOKIES
1. SPICY
Telling lies?
Whatever you meant to say, it's not coming out! In fact only lies keep piling up! Gosh dang it, why can't you spit out the truth!?

2. DRY
Uncontrollable Impulsive Action
You're just compelled to act out any thought you've got going on in that head of yours! Uh-oh!

3. BITTER
Fortunes have turned
Do you generally have good luck? Well T-O-O BAD! You're in for the worst luck today, and it's the reverse if your luck is generally bad. Have some great fortune!

4. SWEET
Turn into a Pokemon
Won't it be neat to become a Pokemon? Well now you are. Are you already a Pokemon? Well enjoy being human!

5. SOUR
Personality Change
Either your personality went up a notch by like... a 100, or it's completely swapped! Either way it might be a bit unpleasant to be around you for the folks and Pokemon nearby...

6. SALTY
Wild Card Option
Any other ideas and prompts go here!!! Go nuts!

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🌺(OOC: When replying to a thread feel free to RNG or choose one of the prompts below!

Of course, the person being replied to should also partake in any of the cookies for added fun!
Feel free to enjoy more than one type of cookies! All the effects of the cookies can be combined, you know. For fun!

Enjoy!)🌺

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[ulternnpc]

(This is a thread for anyone who wants shenanigans with any of the NPCs~!!!)

[1+2; opposite day for Buson with no self-restraint... + CW passing alcohol references]

[buson]

"Ooh, they're so colourful! Never seen 'em in colours like that before."

Buson, already very fond of chinsuko, snapped up two at once, all different flavours. Dry and spicy easily caught his eye, the orange and blue. He even considered grabbing the yellow sour one, but he had to try these first.

"Nifee deebiru!"

He decided to take a seat right there, not too far from the stand, hoping to go back for more.

"Kuwacchi sabira!"

Sure, he'd use itadakimasu at home, but he'll switch languages to match the locals. He takes a bite. It sure is spicy!

"Whoa... that wasn't spicy one bit!" he said, despite blinking back tears.

Wait, he hadn't meant to say that... was it so spicy, he got confused? He looked at the biscuit again, suspiciously, before taking a bite of his dry biscuit, hoping to counteract the spiciness. It had an astringent taste that made his mouth feel dry.

"It's almost like... wine...?"

These chinsuko were very, very weird. But hey, he's not a kid or a lightweight, he can't get drunk off sweets, this is ridiculous. He ought to complain! Wait, no, he shouldn't? That person's offering them for free and doesn't deserve—no, but, he really felt like he ought to give them a piece of his mind, so, as if compelled, he got up and marched over to the baker.

"Your chinsuko's some of the sweetest, least spiciest chinsuko I ever tasted in my whole life!" he grumbled, in an ill-fittingly annoyed tone, looking more and more confused at how everything he said was the exact opposite of what he wanted to say. "All of this makes perfect sense, I mean every word I say, and I am in PERFECT control of myself and my whole life!"

4 [sweet - an outfit swap is in order...]

[timidlyblooming]

"My...! I didn't know they made petal cookies with different colours and flavours..." Lillie said admiringly, viewing the different petal cookies, as Snowy sniffed eagerly.

Lillie selected a pink one, while Snowy eagerly barked, waving her tails. With a polite bow of thanks, Lillie allowed Snowy to hop down, snapped her biscuit in half, and knelt down to share both halves of a sweet petal cookie.

As they enjoyed the sweet flavour and rich texture of the cookies, they slowly found themselves... changed!

The human girl had shrunk and become covered in short, velvety pink fur, disappearing entirely underneath her white sun-hat, her dress now encircling her lke a mountain. Pushing the hat aside with great effort, as her limbs had all become shorter and stubbier... she found she was a small, pink Pokemon.

"Cleffa...?" Lillie tried to call Snowy's name, then blinked in surprise at her voice, speaking Pokemon language.

The Pokemon she had tried to call had also disappeared, or rather, transformed... the six-tailed, white-furred fox-like Pokemon had lost her white fur and tails, gaining long silvery-white human hair instead that brushed the ground as she sat. She tried to disappear into the long locks, before reaching for the discarded hat, and found her trainer peeking out of the dress.

"... Lillie?!" the Pokemon-turned-human, Snowy, said in surprise.

[ 5. Limited Edition *nice, friendly Bashou*, only available while stocks last... ]

[bashou]

Bashou is usually wary about accepting food, but on the other hand, he does love to get things for free. And since these cookies are free for anyone, he doesn't think they're likely to be harmful.

Well, not deliberately, though baking mishaps can happen...but even so, surely just one cookie couldn't hurt...

He goes for a yellow one, thinking that's the most likely to be plain, or at least mild in flavour. To his surprise, it's sour. Bashou wrinkles his nose and considers finding a discreet way to spit out the cookie, or at least to throw the other half away...

But that would be so rude, and a waste of a cookie that someone worked so hard on!

Even though he wants to wince at the sourness, Bashou eats the rest of the cookie, and finds himself smiling...?

"Thank you, that was lovely." It wasn't what he'd expected, sure, but it's nice to be diplomatic, right? Not the chef's fault that Bashou accidentally picked a cookie he didn't like! "It's so generous of you to give away all these cookies for free. I'm going to go and tell everyone to come and try them!"

And with that, Bashou sets off down the street, announcing and pointing to anyone who comes close.

"Hello, Ulsai, how's your day going? Did you hear about the free cookies? I can take you there, if you want?"

// This gave me emotional whiplash to write lol

[ 3 & 4: Volo becomes a lucky Togepi!? I guess he must be a shiny... ]

[unchcsen]

"Are these really free? No money, no trade...?"

Volo waits and watches other people before taking two cookies for himself. He's tempted to take one of each, just to try everything! But that seems greedy, so he settles for a green one (his favourite colour!) and a pink one (chosen at random). Then he goes to find a bench where he can sit down, take off his heavy backpack, and enjoy his free treats.

He decides to eat the green cookie first. He isn't picky about flavours, so he doesn't mind the bitterness. With the green colouring, he almost expected it to be bitter, but he can't place the taste. Is it matcha? Or some kind of vegetable, maybe...?

Volo is happy to find that the next cookie is sweet. Sweet things still feel luxurious to him! He should savour it, maybe, but he can't help but wolf it down. Maybe he ate it too fast and got a sugar rush, because suddenly the world seems to be spinning!? Like he's falling over, but how can that be, when he's sitting down?

When Volo regains his 'balance', everything seems to be out of proportion. He can't even tell where he is anymore. Then he catches sight of himself in the reflective surface of his water bottle, which is now just about as tall as he is. He screams. But what comes out is just a frightened chirp.

"Togepi!?"

[good God, that's jarring]

[buson]

Buson hears that voice and has difficulty placing it. It sounds almost familiar, but who does he know who talks like that?

It's unerringly polite, it's not overbearing, everything sounds like a suggestion, it's not as aggressively insistent as, say, the fishermen... but there's a cheerfulness to it, and the lighter tone makes the usually low and quiet voice sound higher, perkier, in a way he can't really place.

He has to actually see Bashou, chatting up strangers, to recognize him, and his expression's one of shock and alarm.

Since when is Bashou ever chatty? Free cookies? What, the same ones he ate earlier...? Damn, he knew there was something wrong with those cookies...!

He charged forward, shoving and shouldering anyone in his way, to get to Bashou, gaze narrowed. He caught him by the wrist, even though he normally wouldn't have grabbed at him instead of speaking to him first. He hadn't the time to think about it. In retrospect, he shouldn't have shoved all those people, either, but in the moment, once again, he just acted completely thoughtlessly.

What do they have on him to make him do this? He doesn't even like eating stuff prepared by strangers... or did they have a strange effect on him too?

"... Hun! You're as cheerful as ever, I see! No reason to worry!"

That... absolutely wasn't what he wanted to say! That's the exact opposite! It doesn't even match his worried tone or expression, this is a mess... should he try to say the opposite? Is it like an opposite game where he only says the opposite of what he means? Maybe he can overcome it that way...

[poor Volo!]

[etherealdragon]

"AWWW, what a cute little Togepi!" Iris cooed at the little baby. "Are you here all alone? How funny, you're not native to Ultern... were all these your trainer's things?"

[dragonbuster]

Georgia initially looked annoyed, believing herself to be accosted by someone selling something, but wait, what's that?

"Huh? Free cookies? Well, no, I haven't, but sure, I'm interested!"

[ just realised I have to use this icon b/c it's the only one of Bashou smiling semi-normally... ]

[bashou]

Bashou looked at the hand that had caught his wrist, though he only looked a little surprised, rather than enraged like he normally would if someone grabbed him. The way this person had charged towards him was a bit concerning, too. But as soon as he saw that it was his best friend, Bashou's smile broadened.

"Buson, hello! Funny you should say that. I don't think I'm usually like this, am I? It feels a bit strange, and I don't remember being like this, say, yesterday. Oh, well. You're right: no reason to worry! I feel fine! Did you make up a new nickname for me? I love that! You're always so thoughtful, Buson."

Bashou suddenly remembered what he'd been doing before getting distracted. He gestured excitedly in the direction of the free cookies.

"Are you here for the cookies?"

[bashou]

"Yes, they're free! I'm not selling anything. In fact, I didn't even make them! I'm just a person who tried them, and now I'm feeling..."

Bashou sighed dramatically and closed his eyes as he tried to find the words.

"I feel changed. Somehow. I can't explain it! You should try them, too!"

Mayday & 'mon | Sweet + Dry | will match format o7

[ateamrocket]

A.
BOSSSSSS!

[That’s what Mayday hears as she walks back to where she’d left two of her most trusted Pokémon. She didn’t have much of a sweet tooth so she’d given the small treats to a couple of them before wandering off to get a drink. Now, that was what she hears. What she feels is getting body-slammed by a six foot tall stranger(?) in plate armor as he scoops the Rocket up into a hug.]

—The fuck are you?! Let go of me!!

B.
[So I guess this is happening now. Mayday’s Pokémon, or at least a few of them, were temporarily human. There’s a blue and orange-haired woman with a spiky ponytail in a skimpy and definitely-not-regulation blue military uniform milling about and the aforementioned tall, fit young man with red-orange hair in plate armor sticking close to his trainer’s side.]

I’ve seen some wild shit but this might take the cake.
It’s like a dream come true!
You should introduce us to your friends, Chief.
My friends, huh…

[unchcsen]

Yes! Miss Iris, please help me!

"Toge...!"

Is that all I can say!?

Volo's rucksack was unusual and noticeably antique, since it had been drifted with him from Hisui. Nobody else in Ultern seemed to carry anything that old or hefty. Volo couldn't remember if he'd been using it when he'd met Iris before, but hopefully someone had seen him walking around with it. Hopefully someone would recognise it and realise what had happened!?

But a Togepi's arms were so short, and with no thumbs, Volo couldn't grab at any part of his rucksack. Instead, he could only jump up and down while pointing to the bag with one arm, and to himself with the other.

Those are my things! It's me, Volo!

"Togepiiii...!"

[he's trying to outsmart the magic cookie effects, fff]

[buson]

The more Bashou spoke, the more Buson worried he had the wrong guy, but no, what the hell, that's... he called him Buson, didn't he?

Hearing all this praise was embarrassing and concerning. He looked more and more confused and distressed.

"Come on, let's get you out of here! You're acting just like you. This is exactly like you!"

He shook his head, frowning, disagreeing with his own words. "I already had those cookies! Loved them! Never liked them before."

Well, that's a clear lie, Buson was quite fond of the chinsuko from the Pokemon Center's cafe in Turnbloom...

Maybe if he lies about obvious stuff, Bashou will realize something's wrong?

"... I even don't know that they're also called chinsuko..."

Alright! He started to grin. He could just lie about stupid stuff!

"This isn't even my natural hair colour and I don't use hair gel to make my hair stick up like this! I hate sunglasses and would rather die than collect them."

[dragonbuster]

Georgia blinked in surprise at the theatrics. This guy...

This was clearly some kind of publicity stunt, Georgia thought to herself, but he was so entertaining, she couldn't help but go along with it.

"Alright, alright, we'll try these life-changing biscuits, but I'll forgive 'em for not saving me like they apparently did you..." Georgia might have snorted. "If they at least taste good!"

Georgia briefly wondered how good the pay must be for Bashou to put on this kind of show...

[etherealdragon]

"Awww, did your trainer leave your snacks inside? Don't worry, I'll sit with you and I'm sure your trainer'll forgive me if I just open the bag for you."

Iris carefully sat down beside Volo, then, fiddled with the bag, trying to open it. Maybe she should remove this bundle of cloth first? There, now, she could open it more easily... then, she'll reach under Volo's stubby little arms (or small, featherless wings?) to lift him up, bringing him to the opened rucksack.

[twinkletackle]

“Hey! Quit heckling the staff, you weirdo!” Mina, standing nearby and just finishing off her own yellow cookie, snapped at Buson.

Just who did this guy think he was, causing a (admittedly really strange) scene over free food?!

B [flirting failure]

[buson]

[Did you say military and skimpy? Because Buson beelines over to her, missing Mayday's presence (sorry!), not realizing that the lady was, in fact, a transformed Pokemon.

To be fair, hitting on random women would have been something Buson would do on a regular day, no magical petal cookies needed, but confident swagger aside...]

Heyyy.

[The spicy petal cookie, however, certainly made its effect pronounced.]

I could show you the worst time of your life!

[He blinked and made a face. Aw, man, he forgot about the stupid chinsuko's effects.]

... I am, like, totally in control of my words right now. There was nothing wrong with the chinsuko I ate earlier. I'm always like this! Don't give me any chances, I'll totally blow 'em!

A.

[closedbond]

[X having taken a Sour cookie for himself saw the scene unfold before his eyes. He's grimacing mostly from the sour taste of the cookie that assaulted his tastebuds, but the moment he swallowed it did his sense of courage spike up. He's rolling up his sleeves and rushing right over to Mayday, while pointing straight at the guy crushing her into a hug.]

Hey! You leave that lady alone!

[buson]

"I ain't 'heckling the staff,' you delightful little lady!"

Aw, man, he can't even insult people back.

"I hope you have a GREAT DAY, that's as SWEET as you are! I think you're a nosy, opinionated, little respectable member of the community!"

[ateamrocket]

Ah! That’s—!

[Weenis recognizes Buson and is about to say something to that effect when Mayday holds her hand out to her side in front of him, signaling for the former-Armourwoof to stop. He obediently does as told, watching curiously.]

Let them talk it out. This could be funny.

[Sarge tilts her head to the side, looking Buson over. She laughs lightly.] Haa? What’s the matter, big guy? Seein’ such a pretty girl got you tongue-tied and stupefied? You’re not making much sense. [She glances over her shoulder back to her trainer.] Hey Chief, you know this one? Is he “always like this”?

[Mayday grins mischievously.] The way he’s talking is new but the shamelessness isn’t. [WOW! He can’t even defend himself properly right now, Mayday! Absolutely savage!!]

[ateamrocket]

Back off!! This doesn’t involve you! [The loyal dog-turned-human swings the clutched Mayday around to the side, holding her defensively out of X’s way. She’s struggling to get free all the while.]

What makes you think it involves you, you absolute maniac!?

Eh? B-boss, you don’t mean that, right?

I don’t know who you’re mistaking me for but you’re about to seriously regret it!

There’s no way I’d regret this opportunity!

[They’re going back and forth like a comedy duo…]

[1/2; love her, PFFT]

[buson]

Hey! HEY!

[Buson's fuming at Mayday's teasing, turning quite red in the face. Don't embarrass him in front of the pretty lady, Mayday!] Keep going. I want you to keep going!

[Wait, no, he wanted to tell her to stop, not this...]

[2/2; love her, PFFT]

[buson]

UGHHH. You're making me look totally awesome in front of this ugly as hell chick.

[.......... yeah, now he's just going to look shocked, apologetic, shake his head multiple times as he backs off, and then he's just going to bury his face in his hands in despair.]

Best. Day. EVER.

I’m so glad lol

[ateamrocket]

[Mayday meanwhile is having a genuinely jolly good time and is cracking up more and more at Buson’s increasingly fumbled attempts at reining in the situation.

Sarge laughs too, but it’s more of a pitying sort. She reaches out and puts a hand on his shoulder, patpat.]

Don’t sweat it, I know a compliment when I hear one, even when it’s ass-backwards.

[She sounds amused but in good spirits about it, and even offers a playful wink to bolster his spirits. By this point the doubled over Mayday is finally wheezing to a stop.]

Ahahahaaa, sorry, mate, that was just too funny. So what’s the deal? Did you get cursed or something?

[buson]

[He's practically pouting, still miserable, but he does look hopefully at Sarge when she tells him she got what he meant. He smiles a little bit, even!

He looks back at the wheezing Mayday and sighs, walking over to her.]

I don't wanna tell you, not because I can't. My brain and my tongue are going through a messy divorce and it's nothing or nobody else's fault.

[That's so not what he wanted to say... maybe he can mime it? He made an eating gesture and then jerked his thumb in the general direction of where the person handing out petal cookies was.]

I had some great chinsuko earlier. The colourful petal cookies. Totally not related to my current condition. [Head-shaking, expression even more annoyed!]