#muffin the roselia

[koffing-time]

okay, tiny story time: A girl came in today, completely proud and full of herself that she won the Striaton gym badge. And like, that's great girl, but you know that many people have won a gym badge right? So anyways, she orders a hot chocolate and some poffins for her Pokémon and she's so incredibly proud that she outsmarted Cress and she just CAN'T SHUT UP about it, so i ask her if she wants to battle me.

And like, a young trainer, just starting her journey and then also just won her first badge? Of course she says yes. So i take her outside, and tell her she should choose who she wants to fight because my family has all kinds of power level, right? The Mareanie can't do much at all but Bienenstich is a fully grown scolipede and not a weak one.

And long story short: she chose CARROT CAKE as her opponent and i could NOT persuade her to try like, Muffin or Rhubarb. Needless to say her Tepig and Pidove got OBLITERATED.

Anyways, it was nice having you Celine, but... try to take advice from the adults from time to time :)

[koffing-time]

One MILLION percent it's Muffin. Like, he kinda just gets away with everything. I guess he was a literal Baby (Budew) until recently, but not much has changed since he evolved.

I guess Yoghurt is also kinda a baby, and i'm very happy it didn't just turn out to be an evil mastermind right from the moment it poked its little head out of its egg. I guess they also get along REALLY well. I fear the day Muffin figures out he can ride on Yoghurt.

Like, look at them!

[a picture is attached. It shows Muffin in Tix garden. He has very dramatically thrown both his roses into the air and is seemingly screaming. He is being chased by a very small Yveltal (that us still like 4-5 times Muffins size) with very ruffled feathers, who kind of looks like an angry [chicken] flapping it’s wings. Poppy and Basil are chilling in the background, keeping an eye on them]

I think this honor goes to Beach Ball, my Gible. He does not have to fight if he does not want to (unlike my other Pokémon who have gym duty every once in a while), and he is very popular with the kids who tend to spoil him with lots and lots of treats when i am not careful. - Olivia

[a second picture is attached. Beach Ball is standing at a table in the Striaton City Gym. He is towering over Cress, who is standing next to him, apparently unaware of the photo being taken and searching for something. Around him are also 3 or 4 children, trying to get his attention with various berries. Beach ball has a big smile on his face.]

Rotomblr, while I’m recovering from a very long night, I want to know! Who is considered the “baby” among your Pokémon? They don’t need to be the youngest, just the most spoiled baby.

[koffing-time]

I did not plan to make a post today because I'm at the gym. But Tix went out of their way and wrote me an Email (I've never received an email from them before) telling me i should make a post about this. @floaroma-sanctuary and @unown-sanctuary this one is for you guys!

Apparently, Jack and Muffin have been tending to Tix' newest Enigma Berry project, so much that the two of them were essentially completely in charge of the plant. And apparently, after relaying the advice from Prof. Papyrus, Jack was very interested in seeing his project flourish. Tix is happy to report that the bush has produced its first flower! - Olivia

[flowerliker]

A package, about 1 cubic foot in size, it is held closed by a large sticker with a Koffing-motif (and a lot of duct tape)

Within are 2 large sheets of stickers, one with flower Pokémon (like Sunflora and Roselia) and one with ground dwelling Pokémon (like Dunsparce and Carbink) . There are six jars in the package. The first is a jar of Magost berry jam. The second jar contains dried berries of different kinds, though all are sweet tasting. The third and fourth are jars of Vespiquen-Honey made at the farm that Tix parents own. The fifth is a tea made of various berries and herbs, labelled "Natural Trichloromethane". The sixth jar also contains a tea, but it's made mainly from herbs and flower petals, it's labelled "Anti-Anxiety-Potion".]

There is also a letter at the bottom if the package. It reads

"Dear Bryony, dear Ren,

I hope this reaches you well. I'm still a bit shocked about what happened, but i hope your recovery is going well. I told you already, but if you need help, don't be afraid to reach out. In the meantime, i hope these little treats can make your situation a little bit more enjoyable. Don't be put off by the Trichloromethane though, i made the name up a few years ago when i was in an... edgy... phase and it kinda stuck. It's only natural ingredients. But if you have trouble sleeping, try a cup, there's nothing better than this (except maybe getting hit by a sleep powder). As for the other tea, it always helps me calm down if i feel overwhelmed. I'd suggest putting a little honey in it though, it tastes quite bitter otherwise. And if you put in a dash if lemon juice, it'll turn to a wonderful purple color as well, i think it's a great recipe.

I wish you all the best

- Tix"

[The next page details the ingredients of all the treats as well as instructions for the teas. Attached to the back is a portrait photo of Muffin the Budew]

- @koffing-time

[a photo of all the jars on a kitchen table, with the sticker sheets next to them too. the koffing sticker also makes an appearance—bryony very carefully carved it out of the duct tape so as not to rip it while opening the box.]

oh my gosh look at all this!!!!! 🥺 tix this is so much, are you sure this is ok??? oh wow i am not always a tea person but i am sooooo so so excited to try all of these, i had a little bit of the sleepy tea last night and it really did the trick!!!! 😴 it tastes sooooo good with the honey, and i am so excited about all the little treats too. this was sooooo so so thoughtful of you, i really can't say how grateful i am. thank you so much for thinking of us!!!!! 💛 i'm really really happy, thank you!!!

[cloudsrust]

Patchwork Care (Part 4)

Aster was feeling rather accomplished that morning; he had pre-cut the fabrics he had intended to use for the plush doll, left his notes ready for the research paper he was going to submit later that week, had read through all the improvement plans for Cast Tech that only needed his signature to move forward, and he just needed to perfect his new album before release. The deadlines for the latter three were approaching rapidly, but he was confident he could get everything done in due time. He wasn’t procrastinating, he never liked doing that, but given how everything was moving so quickly as of late, it was inevitable that the work had piled on. However, he also knew better than to overwork himself, or to stress himself out. That was why he was there in Natura, in Roselia’s kitchen; to relax his mind and to spend his time with people he appreciated.

It was just the four of them; Roselia, Yinu, Neon J, and himself. They were idly chattering while they prepared their brunch, all of them contributing to the meal. The mother and the manager were working on the bulk of the brunch itself; readying ingredients, cooking, plating, the works. Nova on the other hand was brewing the tea and making cookies and muffins. Yinu was the grand helper, fetching whatever ingredient or kitchenware was necessary. It was rather peaceful and the astrophysicist couldn’t be in a better mood.

“Nova,” The red woman began, briefly looking up at him before going back to peeling the potatoes she had in a bowl, “I’ve been meaning to ask for some time, but is there a way to make standard education more engaging? Besides her recitals, Yinu hasn’t been showing much interest in her school work and I can’t help but worry.”

“But Mamaaaaa! School is so boring!” The Grand Maestro immediately complained, making the woman sigh softly. “It’s too easy!”

At that, Aster couldn’t help but chuckle. Oh, he understood what Yinu was going through quite well, and he didn’t think that Roselia was seriously asking him that. “No, you don’t want advice from me. I don’t think I would be much help.” As he shaped the cookie dough, he could hear everyone else in the kitchen stop to stare at him. “What?”

“You can’t be serious, Star.” Neon deadpanned. At that moment, Dj Subatomic Supernova knew he had accidentally opened a gate he shouldn’t have. “You’re a professor! Out of all the people qualified to answer that question, I’d imagine you would be at the top of that list!”

“You are also a prodigy as far as I understand it. I can’t think of another person more equipped with experience and knowledge to advise others in the area of education.” Roselia added, placing her hands on her hips, her face furrowed in confusion.

“Well about that…” Aster’s tone was beyond sheepish as he kept his focus on the task at hand. “I was a professor. To college students. In a STEM field. I don’t know how to teach children that are Yinu’s age nor do I have the patience. I can refer to you to some programs and extra curricular activities that might benefit your kid, but that’s it. As for when I was a child? I was what could only be described as a nightmare student. I spent more time in detention than actually attending my classes. I have no clue what kind of impression I left on you two with my being, but I can assure you it was not my intention to mislead you.”

The child softly gasped. “You were a bad kid, Uncle Nova?” She asked with wide eyes before licking the spoon full of muffin batter.

“Yes. Absolutely awful.”

“I don’t believe that.” The cyborg huffed, going back to chopping up the vegetables. “I’m not saying you’re non-confrontational, but you don’t strike me as the person that would go out of their way to antagonize others just because.”

“That’s because you know me now, as an adult. You thankfully never got to meet 14-year-old me.”

“You couldn’t have been that terrible.” The red woman countered. “It feels like you’re underselling yourself. Perhaps you were just a misunderstood child.”

“Yeah! I highly doubt ‘kid you’ was as awful as you think.”

This made Aster think back. Maybe they were right. Perhaps he was simply an edgy pre-teen that only slightly had an attitude. Then he thought a little bit harder.

Playing hooky, sneaking into movie theaters, selling homework, attempting to drop out early. All of this because he was bored. Because he didn’t feel challenged, because he wanted to purposefully be defiant. It wasn’t due to a lack of discipline or attention, his parents were always diligent and loving. Sure, there was a lack of resources that would have helped him walk down the right path, but that didn’t excuse his behavior. He just did all of that because he wasn’t passionate about anything, thus he deemed everything else as unworthy of his time. Thank goodness he had found his passions not long after. Who knew where he would have ended up otherwise.

Hm? Why did he go down memory lane again? Oh, that’s right. “I have thought about it. Took into consideration your words. Conclusion? Still awful.”

Jun rolled his metallic shoulders and tilted his screen, letting out a sigh. “Oh yeah? What’s the worst thing you did when you were a kid?” He asked with a skeptical, yet playful tone.

“Uno-reverse.”

“You learned that one from the Sayu Kids didn’t you?”

“Yes. I’m not answering unless you answer first.”

“Alright, alright. The worst thing I did was sneaking out at night to go watch a movie with my friends. I was a pretty meek kid, so when I did that, I had so much adrenaline running through my veins! Imagine that, the quiet nerdy kid, the one that always followed the rules, rebelling for one night to do what he wanted! Anyway, I got caught as soon as I came back home. I got quite an earful for that. Never snuck out again. It did build my confidence and I did smaller petty things afterwards until I eventually straightened out.”

“Hm… If we’re talking about the worst,” Roselia mused, her expression sheepish, “I dyed my hair black and got my belly pierced without permission. I was 16, going through a punk phase and I thought I looked cool. I did not. Gosh, I feel so embarrassed just thinking about it.”

“You, a punk?” Aster snorted, amused by both her retroactive embarrassment and Neon J’s poorly hidden giggles. “I don’t believe it.”

“How dare you throw back our words.” Roselia said in a faux offended tone, lightly shoving him. “Now go on, what did you do then that was sooooo terrible.”

“Hold on, I’m trying to pick out the least bad one out of my list of worsts.” The DJ answered with a sheepish tone, placing the chocolate muffins in the oven to bake.

“Boo, you’re stalling!” Yinu rightfully called him out, sticking her tongue out at him.

“Well, that’s rude. Fine, one of the worst things I did was skipping all of my classes and only showing up to take exams or turn in work. Usually went to the arcade or to the river to spend my time. I got caught two months later by my parents and I still haven’t heard the end of it.”

The manager, the mother and the child looked at him with a shocked expression, the former sputtering his words while the latter two were slightly slacked jaw. Finally, Jun managed to verbalize his thoughts. “You got away with it?? For two MONTHS?!”

“Let me reiterate that this was one of the milder things I pulled off in my youth-”

“You were a little delinquent!~” The cyborg doubled over, synthesized laughter filling the air. It didn’t take long for the others to join in. It couldn’t be helped, the way the adults used to be in their youths couldn’t have been more different than how they currently were; the courageous soldier being a meek unassuming nerd, the protective mother being a rebellious punk, and the poised and grandiose DJ being a contrarian deliquent. It was a wonder how they had all changed so drastically over time. “Please tell me you owed a leather jacket or something!”

“Ugh, I don’t even want to think about it! If I do find any pictures, I’ll make sure to burn them.”

“Aw, don’t be like that Star!~”

Yinu was in stitches. She only knew how the archetypes or stereotypes of those labels looked like from cartoons, so imagining her mother and unofficial uncles in such roles made her giggle endlessly. However, a thought popped into her brilliant mind as she wipped away her tears with her sleeve. “Hey Mama, Uncle J, Uncle Nova. Would you have been friends with each other if you had met in school?”

That made them all pause. They were all unsure when they had become friends with each other in the first place, there was no telling how it would have been decades ago when they weren’t even sure who they were as people.

“Hm… I don’t know. When I said I was a nerd, I really meant it; thick glasses, acne for days, being in the theater club, playing DND on weekends-”

“Really?! Let me guess, paladin? I used to play a druid.” Roselia blurted out before her cheeks flushed in a lighter shade of red, circular in pattern.

“I mean, you’re not wrong. Although I also was a DM for the most part. Honestly, my party desperately needed a druid with how many times we got in trouble with nature during the campaigns.”

“I used to play as well.” Aster chimed in. “I used to be either a sorcerer or a warlock. Usually played as lawful neutral.”

“Huh. Well, in that case I think we would have been friends back then! Oh man, DND really brings me back. Maybe I can teach the troops to play. It would certainly be something different for their video content at the very least.”

“If you do make a party, I think I would be interesting in playing, I might be rusty though.” Roselia chuckled, Finally finishing the potato omelettes for them to enjoy. She made sure to cut Jun’s portion into small manageable pieces so he could eat with them.

“I don’t think you need to worry about being rusty. I think a couple of editions have come out since I last played-”

The small child couldn’t resist any longer. “What’s DND?” She interrupted, her face full of confusion.

“Roselia?”

“Yes, Neon?”

“Do we have permission to teach Yinu the ways of DND?”

“Does this count as an extracurricular activity?”

“Absolutely.”

“As long as you two keep the campaign child friendly and play at a reasonable hour, I’ll allow it. Also, Aster can you provide me a list of those programs you mentioned?”

“Of course.”

“Then it’s settled! Oh, I’m going to buy so many books and manuals!~”

As they all began to set the table and as the conversation drifted from topic to topic, Nova couldn’t help but feel grateful that he had gotten to know them. In his youth he had always felt misplaced, like a puzzle piece that didn’t fit anywhere. That feeling had sporadically showed up throughout his life, following him like a ghost. Yet, ironically enough, he had found his place in NSR, what was suppose to be a bouncing pad for his personal ambitions. He had found people that he cherished, and for once it felt like the ghost had been dispelled.

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Chapters Index: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | You’re Here! | Part 5 | Part 6  | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 ———————————————– Reminder as always to go give love to the amazing writer @inkedfeather9 -!

[koffing-time]

hmmm an interesting read to say the least.

I gotta ask: did you ever get to know one of the pokémon of the types you don't like closer? Or did you only get to meet them on the other side of the battlefield?

Like, i have a Scolipede who is just the most gentle mother to all kinds of Pokémon out there. The species is widely regarded as dangerous and menacing (with reason, wild ones can be pretty rough). On the other hand, my Roselia is a menace to society only held back by his size and lack of thumbs.

Pokémon of all kinds of typings and species have very different personalities after all.

that said, you're entitled to your opinions and you're allowed to just dislike certain things

Fine.

FINE.

In light of recent events, it appears I've made a post that has displeased many of you. I... apologize. It was not my intention to make anyone upset. I believe... I typed largely without thinking, and defaulted to a train of thought that was once natural to me. I won't deny that there is a part of me that truly believes what I said, (and that squirms at the idea of acting remorseful for it), but that part of me is a leftover from a long time ago, and I'll make an attempt to rise above it. After all, it's a gym leader's job to be an example for others, is it not? I'd be dreadful at that if I didn't make more attempts to spread positivity...

With that said, allow me to humbly try to rectify my statements by taking a moment to... hmph... appreciate the types that I named in that post.

Oh, this will be difficult.

Bug types. Oh, bug types. let's just get the hardest ones out of the way first, shall we. I believe... I appreciate the transformations some bug types go through. Like going from Caterpie to a graceful Butterfree, or Grubbin to a fearsome Vikavolt. I see myself in that. It feels very inspiring, even if I still wouldn't allow a Vivillon to land on my arm.

Specifically, @artyburgh, Leavanny is one of the few bug types I'd be able to call "cute", and I appreciate its caring nature. It's expressive in ways I'm not accustomed to in bug types. I also think it's one of the few pokemon you can say has a sense of style, ehehehehe... hem. Furthermore, I enjoy the sense of style you bring to your gym, if such praise means anything to you from a budding gym leader such as myself.

Dark types... I respect the challenge they've presented to me in the past. Contrary to what one might think, I do enjoy being presented with hurdles to outsmart- not only does it make me appear capable when I manage to do so, but it's simply... engaging. Thrilling, even. As a former psychic type trainer, dark types being immune to my attacks certainly was a challenge I had to rise to meet. I believe battling some of them made me a better trainer. Not to mention, their cunning is ever so slightly reminiscent of the trickery I enjoy in fairies, even if it may be... annoying, occasionally.

@grimsley-official, I respect your restraint, but... I suppose... hmmmmph. I suppose just because I'm a "kid" doesn't make my platform any less impactful (at least I should hope so), and dark types already receive quite a bit of slander from the public as it is. I should not have said what I did. Also, Liepard is a wonderful choice for a pokemon- It's proud and elegant nature is very endearing. In fact, I find many of your choices to be quite respectable. If I had to pick dark types, anyway... @piers-official, I'd say I also find your cohesive team choices and commitment to your aesthetic admirable, even if it is one I'd never see for myself. Malamar, in particular... such a presence from a pokemon...

Poison types... poison types, poison types, poison types... Tch. I simply don't believe I like them. But, I can see that they're fierce battlers. In fact, I see that all the time, given that people are constantly bringing them into my gym. But that's beside the point. Their battle style is unique and all their own, and I can acknowledge that it might appeal to some. And of course there are a few I don't mind, like the Glimmora in Paldea or Roserade I see about Galar. Venonat looks like something Miss Opal would like.

@rockstar-roxie, I can not honestly say I enjoy any of your pokemon, but I suppose they need someone to care and vouch for them all the same. Hats off to you for doing so.

Steel types- this one happens to be quite easy. They're sleek, efficient, streamlined... very proper pokemon. Nothing to write home about, In my opinion, but not inherently awful for any reason either. Other than being very good at defeating my fairy types, I suppose.

I don't happen to want to go into detail about why they make me uncomfortable to be around.

I acknowledge that dragon types are extremely strong. I do believe the consensus in official leagues is that they are, pokemon for pokemon, one of the most powerful types there are. And anyone who would seriously invest in training even one of them... I understand that it is quite the ordeal, so I must respect anyone who has managed it as a pokemon trainer. Just... kindly keep those jaws at arms length from me. Please.

Ground types... from a battling perspective, it's difficult to completely disregard ground type moves, as it's the only type that is super effective against electric types. Even my Rapidash knows Drill Run. They have a very respectable battling niche, and I should not be so quick to dismiss them. It's only... the dirt... shudder. I realize that that's a personal problem, though, and I ought not to let it get in the way of the way I perceive the pokemon themselves.

@underground-boss-clay, even I have to admit that the Galarian Wild Area would never be the same without the Palpitoad song in the evenings. Perhaps appreciation for that pokemon is something that we can actually agree on?

And for those of you who I haven't mentioned by name, how about this- for the next ten relevant asks I receive, if you send me something about one of your pokemon, I'll be obligated to compliment it no matter what manner of creature it is. Does that feel fair to you?

Sigh... I HOPE everyone's satisfied now.

[koffing-time]

You've received a Murkrow toy made from a black sock and filled with rice. It has buttons for eyes and felt wings, a beak, and a hat all stitched on

Fucking distortion! Look at what you've done!

[ a short video. It's very shaky and the person holding the camera is apparently ducking and scrambling through the café. There are two guests seeking cover under the tables and another one can be seen leaving in a hurry.

The commotion is caused by Cheese, who has snatched the murkrow doll and is fleeing from Cracker, who is angrily screeching at her friend. Caramel is also flying at insane speeds through the frame at some moments, increasing the noise by a deafening humming. The lamps are shaking from all the air movement and shards of broken cups can be seen on the floor. Other Pokémon like Rhubarb and Muffin have taken cover with the Cameraperson. Cream is the only one who is still in the open and tries to calm the chaos down.

After a good minute of this chaos, Bienenstich is entering the room and is letting out a loud scream that seemingly makes time itself stop, until Cheese drops the doll. Bienenstich is walking up to it, picking it up while seemingly berating the flying types. The camera follows her leaving with the doll until it cuts to black after she's out of the frame]

Holy fucking shit. Like, don't get me wrong, i love the gift but that was something. Uh, I'm not quite sure how we're gonna resolve that. Like, if Cheese can keep the doll, or if Bienenstich will or what's gonna happen. I'm gonna clean up now.

[koffing-time]

[a picture is attached:

It shows Tix wildly gesturing towards the camera. It looks kinda wobbly?]

Holy FUCK, I've been home with the BLT for a DAY and they've already gone and stole stuff from me! Like, i knew this was sorta unavoidable, but did the first thing have to be my phone???

At least i think it survived being stashed underwater? I hope?

So, uh, anyways, @team-violence i think the BLT likes it here, given that i already cannot stop their shenanigans hehe. They are keeping to the garden and the barn though, at least for the moment, they don't wanna come into the café. I think it's because there are so many new people there and they prefer to get to know my other Pokémon though.

I've also seen Tomato sneak over to the berry field at night to get a tamato-berry on her own. She was busted by Muffin though. And this little evil man decided to betray me and join her! They got a whole bunch of tamatos and fled into the barn, probably to share.

[koffing-time]

[A video file. It starts in selfie-perspective, Olivia in the center of the shot. He is apparently standing in Tix’ garden, around him are a bunch of people. “Good afternoon! A few people have been using the battlefield now, and we have a little highlight now! Muffin seems to have gotten very excited by all the battling going on and wanted to join in on the fun! But you know, since he is still so small, Tix did not think it a good idea to let him battle. But now Yinny has agreed to let him battler her Magikarp! I thought it would be a fun silly battle, so I film it now!"

He switches the video to the main camera which shows even more people surrounding the battlefield, Tix and Yinny at opposing ends. On the ground are Muffin the Budew next to Tix and Yinnys golden colored Magikarp next to his trainer.

“Muffin dear, let’s show them what we’re made of! But maybe start with a growth first.” Tix shouts. The small grass type jogs into the middle of the field, glares at the awkwardly flopping fish and makes himself bigger and more… “intimidating”. ”BUUUU!” he shouts. The battle begins.

Yinny answers this with a laugh. “Magikarp! Show them your Hydro Pump!” Because of his flailing, Magikarps Hydropump goes wide and splashes a few spectators who quickly take a few steps back.

“Oh you’re serious! We can do that too! Absorb!”

The fight continues for a few minutes. Most of Magikarps Hydro Pump and Bounce attacks missing are while Muffin steadily, but definitely slowly chips away at its HP with continuous Absorb-moves. Over the course of the fight, the audience has retreated further and further. At some point the fight seemingly devolves into a glorified water-fight, with Tix ordering Muffint to use a few very useless Water Sport moves and Yinny letting Magikarp use Splash, just to soak the guests further.

Suddenly, a particularly well aimed Hydro Pump sends the Budew flying backwards, slamming into his trainer’s chest. “By Zygarde, are you okay?” Tix asks. A few “uuugh” and “ooooooh” can be heard from the audience. “I told you not to fucking underestimate us!” an excited Yinny answers. The poison type trainer does not pay her any attention. Instead, they are kneeling town next to their Budew who has regained his footing. “Are you sure? We can just stop here if you’re hurt.” they quietly ask the small pokémon. A fiery “DEW DEW! BUDEW!” is the answer and he runs back up to Magikarp. “You didn’t have enough yet?” Yinny asks. “Alright then, come here and get some fucking more!” Tix is back up on their feet and has a new determined look on their face. “Go Muffin! Hit ‘em with another Abso-“. Before they can finish the sentence, Muffin has reached the golden Magikarp and attacked with a powerful grass type move, visibly stronger than his previous attacks, causing the golden fish to stop flailing. After just a moment, he opens his eyes again and starts flopping around again, splashing Muffin with more water. Yinnys reaction is a confident: “HA! We’re not defeated so easily, you need to fight a bit harder for that! Good job Magikarp!” As if he waited for this challenge, Muffin puffs his little chest further and further until he seems like he’s exploding. Then, he starts glowing in a bright, white light.

“HOLY FUCK!” Olivia exclaims from behind the camera. Similar and less extreme shouts can now be heard from the whole audience.

After just a few seconds, it is over. Muffin the Budew has evolved into Muffin the Roselia. His roses are not like they are usually found on Roselia. The left one is a bright yellow color while the right one sports a dark Black. It is also much smaller than the left one, barely more than a flower bud. Tix has run up to their Pokémon and dropped to their knees, hugging the newly evolved Roselia and crying happily.

The video ends here]

Tix was a little bit overwhelmed after this. Yinny decided to call the battle a draw. Tix also can’t stop showing off Muffins new form to everyone who does or does not want to see him. Yinny, I am sorry, this was supposed to be the day for you and your babies. I hope you’re still having fun. - Olivia

[koffing-time]

Snow-white and the 7dwarfs. I can lend you Muffin and Jack to be the extra two dwarfs.

i need halloween group costume ideas for one (1) person and five (5) pokemon. taking suggestions :)

[koffing-time]

log into rotumblr for the first time in months whats going on

how are the pokemon s

in MONTHS??? Well, welcome back anon!

I have to admit i haven't had a lot of time to check the online happenings either, but i'm good! The Pokémon are doing great as well!

Tofu is doing really good, actually, i think his pain is only acting up rarely, lately. Maybe it's the weather, i'm not sure.

Yoghurt is not growing as much anymore, but still getting bigger a bit. It is currently at around... 10 and a half feet? Really has to squeeze now if it want's to come inside...

I also have adopted a new Pokémon a while ago, Eggplant the Skorupi! He's getting along well with the others, especially Caramel and Coffee.

AND only recently, maybe a week ago? Maybe a little longer, i had a little hatchling! I got an egg from someone in Paldea, and i've now got a little tiny Grimer! He loves to sleep in cups and bowls, so i named him Soup. He's exploring everywhere if he can.

OH! And Jack and Muffin have successfully raised a bush of Enigma Berries! They are actually growing well,i'm so proud of them!

How about yourself?

Oh and also Olivia made a blog of his own, he wants to focus a bit more on his Gym- and Battle stuff there. it's @fire-water-grass-core

//ooc quickly: thanks for asking! i havent had much time and/or motivation lately, but i've started planning something! Olivia is still supposed to be around on this blog as well, but yeah, haven't done much at all, so also not much Olivia. Also i had some shenanigans between Rotom-Brandy and @/paldean-ranger-brandy so the profile has changed a bit in appearance lol.

[koffing-time]

[A photo of Tix Barn, it is quite dark. You can discern a mound of dark red. It is Yoghurt! In its wings are cuddled up Appleslice, Bacon and Tomato. Lettuce is resting on its back, they are apparently all sleeping]

Oh my zygarde look at these little guys! I did NOT expect them to befriend Yoghurts so quickly, but I'm very excited. Like, the BLT kinda keeps to themselves (well, including Appleslice. Is it the BLTA then?) Sometimes Muffin joins in on the action. Maybe they noticed that he likes Yoghurt?

[koffing-time]

(from @xxfrosted-heartxx)

Why r u naming the lord of death and rebirth after food

Well, just because it's a legendary pokemon doesn't mean it's not part of my dear family, and in my family all are named after food. (Except me because I'm a hypocrite).

Also there was not a single death OR rebirth in my vicinity since it hatched, so I'm not sure what you're getting at. (Not even a rattata that was caught by Cheese and Cracker or something like that) ((yes i know the legends))

[ a picture is attached. It shows Muffin in Tix garden. He has very dramatically thrown both his roses into the air and is seemingly screaming. He is being chased by a very small Yveltal (that us still like 4-5 times Muffins size) with very ruffled feathers, who kind of looks like an angry [chicken] flapping it's wings. Poppy and Basil are chilling in the background, keeping an eye on them]

And would you really say this little bean should be called "dark lord, master of death" or something instead of Yoghurt?

[koffing-time]

Hello Team Violence! I'm thinking about adopting these three little rascals! Do you think they would mind adding an Appleslice to their sandwich? I have an UD Mareanie already who i've rescued from the Alola Lab back in June (she's called Appleslice). I think she would be happy to have a few friends, but i of course don't know if the BLT would accept her. She is quite playful and can be a bit annoying at times, because none of my other pokémon quite fit with her. My Clodsire is way to slow and relaxed for her tastes and the ones who are more on her wavelength regarding personality aren't too fond of Water (My Roselia doesn't like bathing time, my Salandit, well, is a fire type and so on.) She's doing fine, but i think getting her a closer friend would just be more fine!

On that note, how are they with people and Pokémon in general? I own a café, so there are usually strangers around. At the same time, i have over dozen Pokémon and my Employee also brings hers, so there is usually a lot happening. If they prefer to be their own and only little gang, that would probably a dealbreaker for them. (Don't worry though, i have enough space for them all)

Also, regarding being stung and whatnot, i own mostly poison types, so i know the feeling. i'm not exactly a water type expert, but like i said, i have a Clodsire and another UD Mareanie. I've recently had a pond built and my Barn can easily be fitted with a larger saltwater tank (the current one might be a bit cramped) for when they need more than a quick dip for moisture.

I think i sent you my information, so you can make a background check. If something went wrong, just say what i should do.

//i headcanon that water types are usually fine with any levels of salinity for short periods of time, because they can also be outside water for a time, like battles and stuff

Name: Bacon (left), Lettuce (middle), and Tomato (right)

Species: Mareanie

Sex: f (all)

Notes

- The Mareanie BLT should be kept together. They are bonded.

- They lack spikes, except for on the tips of their tentacles and top of their head.

- Their tentacles are very delicate. Do not grab them. If the Mareanie need to be grabbed, grab the body or lift from above.

- Their venom is not very potent, but it does sting.

- The Mareanie BLT is always up to something. They will escape their tank, and they will bring back treasure.

- Treasure can range from a drink coaster to a cell phone.

- They leave behind a trail of water, you can always tell its them.

- Bacon often leads them, and is the most curious of the three.

- Lettuce is very lethargic. She guards treasure in her tentacles. She will sting you if she thinks you are taking from her.

- Tomato watches their back. She can also leap much higher than the average Mareanie. She is very shy, and will often hide if you attempt to touch her.

Looking for someone

- Who has experience with aquatic Pokemon.

- Can handle being stung. Accidents happen, unfortunately, though it is not dangerous or life-threatening to be stung.

- Who does not mind puddles of water from the BLT's escapades.

- Who does not mind the occassional item ending up in their tank. (Note: Items can be recovered once the Mareanie are no longer focused on it, they will otherwise guard it).

- Who is okay with stealth operations being conducted at random hours by Mareanie.

[koffing-time]

To your Koffing (idk they're name, sorry): Have you ever had any stigma against you because you were a koffing? Like, people not coming to your trainers Cafe since they thought you would make it smell bad?

So... The short answer is "yes"

The long answer would probably be treated as a hate crime, Coffee went on several minutes of very mean ranting towards nobody in particular and also a few select people. I'm not going to publish it because I don't want tix to get in trouble but they deserved it.

I'll take it on myself to answer for almost any of us. I think except for Muffin, all of us have experienced some serious prejudice about being here in the café. And it's actually one of the reasons Tix opened it in the first place, to help spread awareness that we poison types are not a dangerous menace to society. And luckily most people don't have any problem with it, but sometimes there's a weirdo who thinks they should come in and berate tix on how to run their business. We've always been up to code (well, we had one inspection), and none of us would ever touch the food that is supposed to be sold.

As for Coffee, he had it quite hard though, probably harder than most of us. People are scared that the air is bad because of him, but EVEN IF he produced toxic gas like a weezing, the café is designed to have enough circulation for the air to be within legal parameters. And he doesn't. He worked very hard to change his diet a long time ago, and the most dangerous thing his breath does is smell so deliciously like coffee that you wanna drink one. - B

[koffing-time]

HI HI MUFFIN!! HI!!!! I LIKE YOUR NEW LOOK!!!

[@pkmn-aide-mel/scarlet]

"thankyouthankyouthankyou!!! Ilikeyournewlooktoooooooo!!!! Youresoprettyscarletsopretty!!! Canisleepinyourantlersmaybesometimemaybe??? Itlookssocozyandsoftandcozyprettypleeeeaaaseeee?!?!

Also... I can now eat muffins properly! It's so much fun!!!" Says muffin. I think. It was difficult to understand the first part. he was veryveryvery excited about your compliment scarlet. Hehehehehe - B