23 Butterflies | Video

[strengthinkindness]

[The feed comes to life as Sprout rubs the back of her head, looking a little embarrassed.]

So uh...hey guys...

[While not entirely whispering, she does seem to be making an effort to keep her voice down.]

So...sorry that we uh...disappeared for a bit. The three of us kinda got...swept up in a data stream that dropped us off in some forest...without the D-Terminal, conveniently. [You can hear the sarcasm dripping in her voice.]

We just got back...like literally just got back. Seems we missed a bunch'a stuff, huh?

[Her expression sobers for a moment.] Looks like a lotta people left, huh? [Sprout glances behind her with a bit of a concerned expression, and her next words sound more like she's talking to herself.] Hope she doesn't get too upset...

[Then she clears her throat, turning back to the camera.] So yeah, uh...Just wanted to let you guys know Fluttershy's back, safe and sound. She's doing okay, nothing some days resting up won't fix.

...Oh yeah...Chris, if you uh...whenever you see this, mind giving us a call? I think Fluttershy wanted to ask you something...

[As Sprout moves to turn the D-Terminal off, there's a brief glimpse of Fluttershy - a little scratched up but on the whole looking all right - on the screen behind her, lying in bed with Choco sleeping against her side and a rabbit plush tucked in her arms as she slept.]

Comments

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

R-Really...it's fine...

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

Right, w-well uh.

I'll keep you updated on how close we're getting, okay?

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

[She nodded.] O-Okay...Th-That'll...give me time to...g-get ready...I guess...

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

Y-yeah, um. Let's see.

[It'd be good to give her a list of supplies she could gather in the meantime, right?]

You'd need some good sturdy clothing; comfortable shoes; water bottle, canteen, or other reusable container; a backpack; food; and a first aid kit, plus any other necessities you want to bring.

That's a good start anyway; we can help you get ready when we get there, but 'til then you can do your own part to ready for travel?

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

[She nodded, making a note as he spoke on the D-Terminal.] Okay...

I'll have to see about some of those...I don't know if I have anything that would count as "sturdy" clothing...

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

Ah well, that we can definitely help you with. If there's anything we know a lot about, it's how to keep your clothes from getting a million holes in them over a day's work.

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

[She nodded.] O-Okay...the rest I think I'll be able to get...

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

Great! Sounds like a plan, then.

Video]

[strengthinkindness]

[Fluttershy nodded, but before she could say anything was interrupted as Sprout's face peered into the screen.]

Should she bring a sleeping bag? ...Or is she just gonna share one with you?

[And then Fluttershy turns bright red.]

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

[A moment for a deep flush to set in, and then he gives the Floramon a sharp glare. Ignore the laughing over yonder somewhere.]

She will have her own.

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

[Sprout can't help laughing herself, even while Fluttershy is trying to melt into the bed.]

Fine, fine...doesn't sound as fun though.

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

[Just gonna give you this face, Chris.

Clearing her throat, Fluttershy tries to dispel the awkward.] I-I'll uh...m-make sure to...t-to find one...

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

That'd be helpful, yes.

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

R-Right...

I dunno, I think it would be easier if you guys just shared one...saves space.

[Fluttershy gives Sprout a bit of a look - while not quite The Stare, it at least got the Floramon to hush up.]

[Video]

[beingthecreature]

We're not doing that, Sprout.

[Video]

[strengthinkindness]

Definitely not.

[Sprout held up her flower-like hands in a defensive gesture.]

All right, all right...I was just kidding.