Ramblings of a Star Pilot

I'm Santi. I'm a star pilot, currently stuck on an alien planet. Just sharing stories to occupy my time.

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Pinned

Just a place to document some experiences in a more realaxed way.

Not entirely sure how to work this site but I'll learn by doing.

Secret message from the mun/person actually running the blog: if for some reason you have a "behind the scenes" type question like how I did something, why I did something, if your question got through, etc. then please ask me on my main blog @the-grubdog

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estrogen could have saved you

OOC: not running this blog anymore but I wanted to answer this one final ask to say that yes, estrogen could have saved Santi

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I shuffled over to the other side of the cave to be alone. Not... Really feeling up to interacting with the others right now. I don't even fully know what's happening anymore.

Bandit, of course, flew over to lay with me. Can't really say no to her... It's nice to know that, at least for now, I have her by my side.

... Oh? She's reaching for the tablet. I think she wants to say something?

Hiiiii!!!! :3 No more story thingy for me. But be nice to dad!!!

... Thanks, Bandit.

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who is "Kingsley"

uhh... My.... Friend????

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Ugh, I just woke up from a hell of a nap... My head hurts.

... Uh, what's happening outside right now???

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You’re cool. I likes you. 👍

-The shovel anon.

Uhhh... Thanks?

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Kingsley left a little while ago to get supplies, and Puddle has been rather restles...

I hope they'll be okay. Not sure if I can do much at the moment.

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Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

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Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

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... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

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Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

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Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

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No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

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Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

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Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

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R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

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I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

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[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

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[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

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[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[kingsly-posting]

Right, food! Aheh, sorry, I got a little distracted.

[Kingsly had followed close behind the pikmin as they moved Puddle to a more comfortable spot, and was now sitting beside them as they slept. He brushed their hair out of their eyes.]

Should we go looking then? I could go out and find some things, I don't want you to hurt your ankle any more.

- ❤️

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No, come here. Our suits have a feature that lets us eat specialized rations even with our helmets on. I don't have much to spare, but I can give both of you one meal each by- [he watches the movement and goes silent for a few moments] ... Where the fuck are your helmets?!

[kingsly-posting]

Wait, our suits can do that? I had no idea-

[He also went quiet. That question caught him off guard, though it made sense. Of course Santi would be worried.]

Ah.. uh. That's a long story.. heh...

- ❤️

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A-Are you okay, do you need air- I don't know if I can give you air without helmets I - how long have you been without???

[kingsly-posting]

Santi- it's fine, really! We're uh.. we don't exactly need air anymore. Hard to explain- ah-

Do you know those wraiths? Well, Puddle and I are kinda.. we're like those now. I'm not entirely sure how but.. eh...

I haven't had my helmet since we crashed, I just couldn't get to it in time. And Puddle.. theirs was broken when I found them.

- ❤️

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[Santi just sat and stared at Kingsley for the longest time, expression unreadable. After serveral awkward minutes of silence, he began to muble]

Well... at least let me get you food... and perhaps we can use this to get us all more food than just what I have?

[kingsly-posting]

[The long stretch of silence left him a little shaken up, but he figured that reaction should have been expected. He was barely making any sense.]

...right, okay. Ah, sorry for.. all that. It's a lot to take in, you must be exhausted enough as is...

- ❤️

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It's... Fine. Just - come over here and I'll get you food.

[he pressed a button on his suit, allowing him to pull a tube out of his life support pack. Then;]

... Because you don't have a helmet, oxygen will enter my suit every time I do this. So we'll have to make it quick, and do it sparingly. Okay?

[kingsly-posting]

Ah.. okay.

[He wasn't sure how this would work, or how Santi even knew this, but he got closer still.]

- ❤️

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[he hooked it up to Kingsley's suit, now fiddling for more controls on his own suit]

I'll send just one ration over, and Puddle will get another ration, uh... l-later.

[there was the sound of air hissing, and of something being forced through the tube. Santi hissed from pain, but after just a few seconds he disconnected everything]

There, you have a ration in your suit now. I just, ugh...

[he laid down then, Bandit and a few other winged pikmin squeaking nervously as they fluttered around him]

Just... need a bit. Oxygen got in my suit and - ugh, ow... my head hurts.

[kingsly-posting]

Thank you Santi but- oh dear, yes, you should really be resting now.

I think.. when it gets a little brighter out, I'll go and look for some more food. I'm sure the pikmin can watch over you both while I'm away and.. ah, I should probably stop talking now. Sorry.

[He sits back down with Puddle, giving Santi the space to relax. He couldn't take his eyes off the cave entrance though, watching the light outside.]

- ❤️

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N-No, no, you're alright. It's... Fine to talk. And, yeah, I think the pikmin can protect us.

[he also looks oit of the cave, but rather from the covered entrance at the top]

Assuming anything gets here in the first place. They seem to have picked a well hiden spot.

[kingsly-posting]

If you're sure.. I just don't wanna make your head but any worse. It sure is a lovely spot here though. Despite it all, so.. pretty...

[He took Puddle's hand as gently as he could, bringing it to his lips for a moment before pulling away from them. They were still asleep, and he assumed that soon, Santi would be as well.]

I think I should go out looking now, I hope it won't take too long. I hope I don't get lost...

- ❤️

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[Santi looked away from the display of affection, sighing.]

Alright, but be careful. Take some pikmin with you. They'd probably follow you out anyways...

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Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

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Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

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Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[kingsly-posting]

Right, food! Aheh, sorry, I got a little distracted.

[Kingsly had followed close behind the pikmin as they moved Puddle to a more comfortable spot, and was now sitting beside them as they slept. He brushed their hair out of their eyes.]

Should we go looking then? I could go out and find some things, I don't want you to hurt your ankle any more.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

No, come here. Our suits have a feature that lets us eat specialized rations even with our helmets on. I don't have much to spare, but I can give both of you one meal each by- [he watches the movement and goes silent for a few moments] ... Where the fuck are your helmets?!

[kingsly-posting]

Wait, our suits can do that? I had no idea-

[He also went quiet. That question caught him off guard, though it made sense. Of course Santi would be worried.]

Ah.. uh. That's a long story.. heh...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

A-Are you okay, do you need air- I don't know if I can give you air without helmets I - how long have you been without???

[kingsly-posting]

Santi- it's fine, really! We're uh.. we don't exactly need air anymore. Hard to explain- ah-

Do you know those wraiths? Well, Puddle and I are kinda.. we're like those now. I'm not entirely sure how but.. eh...

I haven't had my helmet since we crashed, I just couldn't get to it in time. And Puddle.. theirs was broken when I found them.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[Santi just sat and stared at Kingsley for the longest time, expression unreadable. After serveral awkward minutes of silence, he began to muble]

Well... at least let me get you food... and perhaps we can use this to get us all more food than just what I have?

[kingsly-posting]

[The long stretch of silence left him a little shaken up, but he figured that reaction should have been expected. He was barely making any sense.]

...right, okay. Ah, sorry for.. all that. It's a lot to take in, you must be exhausted enough as is...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

It's... Fine. Just - come over here and I'll get you food.

[he pressed a button on his suit, allowing him to pull a tube out of his life support pack. Then;]

... Because you don't have a helmet, oxygen will enter my suit every time I do this. So we'll have to make it quick, and do it sparingly. Okay?

[kingsly-posting]

Ah.. okay.

[He wasn't sure how this would work, or how Santi even knew this, but he got closer still.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[he hooked it up to Kingsley's suit, now fiddling for more controls on his own suit]

I'll send just one ration over, and Puddle will get another ration, uh... l-later.

[there was the sound of air hissing, and of something being forced through the tube. Santi hissed from pain, but after just a few seconds he disconnected everything]

There, you have a ration in your suit now. I just, ugh...

[he laid down then, Bandit and a few other winged pikmin squeaking nervously as they fluttered around him]

Just... need a bit. Oxygen got in my suit and - ugh, ow... my head hurts.

[kingsly-posting]

Thank you Santi but- oh dear, yes, you should really be resting now.

I think.. when it gets a little brighter out, I'll go and look for some more food. I'm sure the pikmin can watch over you both while I'm away and.. ah, I should probably stop talking now. Sorry.

[He sits back down with Puddle, giving Santi the space to relax. He couldn't take his eyes off the cave entrance though, watching the light outside.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

N-No, no, you're alright. It's... Fine to talk. And, yeah, I think the pikmin can protect us.

[he also looks oit of the cave, but rather from the covered entrance at the top]

Assuming anything gets here in the first place. They seem to have picked a well hiden spot.

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[kingsly-posting]

Right, food! Aheh, sorry, I got a little distracted.

[Kingsly had followed close behind the pikmin as they moved Puddle to a more comfortable spot, and was now sitting beside them as they slept. He brushed their hair out of their eyes.]

Should we go looking then? I could go out and find some things, I don't want you to hurt your ankle any more.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

No, come here. Our suits have a feature that lets us eat specialized rations even with our helmets on. I don't have much to spare, but I can give both of you one meal each by- [he watches the movement and goes silent for a few moments] ... Where the fuck are your helmets?!

[kingsly-posting]

Wait, our suits can do that? I had no idea-

[He also went quiet. That question caught him off guard, though it made sense. Of course Santi would be worried.]

Ah.. uh. That's a long story.. heh...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

A-Are you okay, do you need air- I don't know if I can give you air without helmets I - how long have you been without???

[kingsly-posting]

Santi- it's fine, really! We're uh.. we don't exactly need air anymore. Hard to explain- ah-

Do you know those wraiths? Well, Puddle and I are kinda.. we're like those now. I'm not entirely sure how but.. eh...

I haven't had my helmet since we crashed, I just couldn't get to it in time. And Puddle.. theirs was broken when I found them.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[Santi just sat and stared at Kingsley for the longest time, expression unreadable. After serveral awkward minutes of silence, he began to muble]

Well... at least let me get you food... and perhaps we can use this to get us all more food than just what I have?

[kingsly-posting]

[The long stretch of silence left him a little shaken up, but he figured that reaction should have been expected. He was barely making any sense.]

...right, okay. Ah, sorry for.. all that. It's a lot to take in, you must be exhausted enough as is...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

It's... Fine. Just - come over here and I'll get you food.

[he pressed a button on his suit, allowing him to pull a tube out of his life support pack. Then;]

... Because you don't have a helmet, oxygen will enter my suit every time I do this. So we'll have to make it quick, and do it sparingly. Okay?

[kingsly-posting]

Ah.. okay.

[He wasn't sure how this would work, or how Santi even knew this, but he got closer still.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[he hooked it up to Kingsley's suit, now fiddling for more controls on his own suit]

I'll send just one ration over, and Puddle will get another ration, uh... l-later.

[there was the sound of air hissing, and of something being forced through the tube. Santi hissed from pain, but after just a few seconds he disconnected everything]

There, you have a ration in your suit now. I just, ugh...

[he laid down then, Bandit and a few other winged pikmin squeaking nervously as they fluttered around him]

Just... need a bit. Oxygen got in my suit and - ugh, ow... my head hurts.

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[kingsly-posting]

Right, food! Aheh, sorry, I got a little distracted.

[Kingsly had followed close behind the pikmin as they moved Puddle to a more comfortable spot, and was now sitting beside them as they slept. He brushed their hair out of their eyes.]

Should we go looking then? I could go out and find some things, I don't want you to hurt your ankle any more.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

No, come here. Our suits have a feature that lets us eat specialized rations even with our helmets on. I don't have much to spare, but I can give both of you one meal each by- [he watches the movement and goes silent for a few moments] ... Where the fuck are your helmets?!

[kingsly-posting]

Wait, our suits can do that? I had no idea-

[He also went quiet. That question caught him off guard, though it made sense. Of course Santi would be worried.]

Ah.. uh. That's a long story.. heh...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

A-Are you okay, do you need air- I don't know if I can give you air without helmets I - how long have you been without???

[kingsly-posting]

Santi- it's fine, really! We're uh.. we don't exactly need air anymore. Hard to explain- ah-

Do you know those wraiths? Well, Puddle and I are kinda.. we're like those now. I'm not entirely sure how but.. eh...

I haven't had my helmet since we crashed, I just couldn't get to it in time. And Puddle.. theirs was broken when I found them.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[Santi just sat and stared at Kingsley for the longest time, expression unreadable. After serveral awkward minutes of silence, he began to muble]

Well... at least let me get you food... and perhaps we can use this to get us all more food than just what I have?

[kingsly-posting]

[The long stretch of silence left him a little shaken up, but he figured that reaction should have been expected. He was barely making any sense.]

...right, okay. Ah, sorry for.. all that. It's a lot to take in, you must be exhausted enough as is...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

It's... Fine. Just - come over here and I'll get you food.

[he pressed a button on his suit, allowing him to pull a tube out of his life support pack. Then;]

... Because you don't have a helmet, oxygen will enter my suit every time I do this. So we'll have to make it quick, and do it sparingly. Okay?

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[kingsly-posting]

Right, food! Aheh, sorry, I got a little distracted.

[Kingsly had followed close behind the pikmin as they moved Puddle to a more comfortable spot, and was now sitting beside them as they slept. He brushed their hair out of their eyes.]

Should we go looking then? I could go out and find some things, I don't want you to hurt your ankle any more.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

No, come here. Our suits have a feature that lets us eat specialized rations even with our helmets on. I don't have much to spare, but I can give both of you one meal each by- [he watches the movement and goes silent for a few moments] ... Where the fuck are your helmets?!

[kingsly-posting]

Wait, our suits can do that? I had no idea-

[He also went quiet. That question caught him off guard, though it made sense. Of course Santi would be worried.]

Ah.. uh. That's a long story.. heh...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

A-Are you okay, do you need air- I don't know if I can give you air without helmets I - how long have you been without???

[kingsly-posting]

Santi- it's fine, really! We're uh.. we don't exactly need air anymore. Hard to explain- ah-

Do you know those wraiths? Well, Puddle and I are kinda.. we're like those now. I'm not entirely sure how but.. eh...

I haven't had my helmet since we crashed, I just couldn't get to it in time. And Puddle.. theirs was broken when I found them.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[Santi just sat and stared at Kingsley for the longest time, expression unreadable. After serveral awkward minutes of silence, he began to muble]

Well... at least let me get you food... and perhaps we can use this to get us all more food than just what I have?

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[kingsly-posting]

Right, food! Aheh, sorry, I got a little distracted.

[Kingsly had followed close behind the pikmin as they moved Puddle to a more comfortable spot, and was now sitting beside them as they slept. He brushed their hair out of their eyes.]

Should we go looking then? I could go out and find some things, I don't want you to hurt your ankle any more.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

No, come here. Our suits have a feature that lets us eat specialized rations even with our helmets on. I don't have much to spare, but I can give both of you one meal each by- [he watches the movement and goes silent for a few moments] ... Where the fuck are your helmets?!

[kingsly-posting]

Wait, our suits can do that? I had no idea-

[He also went quiet. That question caught him off guard, though it made sense. Of course Santi would be worried.]

Ah.. uh. That's a long story.. heh...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

A-Are you okay, do you need air- I don't know if I can give you air without helmets I - how long have you been without???

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[kingsly-posting]

Right, food! Aheh, sorry, I got a little distracted.

[Kingsly had followed close behind the pikmin as they moved Puddle to a more comfortable spot, and was now sitting beside them as they slept. He brushed their hair out of their eyes.]

Should we go looking then? I could go out and find some things, I don't want you to hurt your ankle any more.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

No, come here. Our suits have a feature that lets us eat specialized rations even with our helmets on. I don't have much to spare, but I can give both of you one meal each by- [he watches the movement and goes silent for a few moments] ... Where the fuck are your helmets?!

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[kingsly-posting]

[He's a little hesitant to let Puddle go, but the winged pikmin seemed intent on helping them, and his back was starting to ache from the strain of carrying them for so long.]

Be gentle, please. They're still asleep I think, try not to wake them..

[At least he'd be able to keep an eye on them while they're lying down. Some good proper rest would do them all wonders, they'd need all the time they can to heal up.]

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[The winged pikmin did carry Puddle as gently as they could, laying them on a bed of the soft plants]

... Sweet things, huh? OH, you two still need to eat don't you?

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.

[kingsly-posting]

[Kingsly is careful not to jostle Puddle as he followed Santi inside. Stars, it was beautiful...

He kneeled to inspect the flowers, then the leafy plants beside him, feeling the soft textures.]

Woah is right... This is so.. nice. I don't think I've ever seen this place before.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[a few winged pikmin guide Santi to a place where he can sit and elevate his injured leg.]

I don't think we're anywhere near where we've been before- ah, be careful!

[the winged pikmin were circling Puddle again, seemingly intent on helping them get settled in too]

[santi-blogging]

Ugh, after resting for a while I think I can safely say I twisted my ankle. Which is honestly lucky - really, I should have died on impact.

Just sitting in this hollow isn't going to do me much good, though. I'm going to head out anyways. The winged pikmin seem more than willing to help... I'd hate to make them help me like this, but I don't have much of a choice.

Hopefully a person finds us before a creature does...

[kingsly-posting]

Is... Is that you, Santi?

Stars- I've been walking for.. who knows how long. I hope you're not hurt. At least, not horribly so.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Oh, Kingsley! I'm uh, my ankle is twisted... The winged pikmin are helping me-

[Bandit squeaks in delight and flies circles around Kingsley]

... Seems someone missed you!

[kingsly-posting]

Bandit, I'm glad you made it out of the crash alright! I can't exactly say the same about myself, unfortunately.

Ah, Santi, is there anything I can do to help you? I may have my hands full at the moment, but just say the word and I'm here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

... I think I just don't want to be left alone. If you're traveling with anyone, or have a shelter, or anything... anything to keep the pikmin safe and to get attention from the others.

[kingsly-posting]

I'm not sure I want to be alone either, nor would Puddle. Sorry, they're a little... out of it still. A lot has happened recently.

We should stick together, saves us getting any more lost out here. And as for shelter.. I think we ought to go looking before it gets too dark out here.

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

Will... will they be okay? I - is there anything I can do to help?

[kingsly-posting]

I, ah.. hope so. We can only really hope that nothing gets infected. - ❤️

...santi? - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Y-Yeah... [his ears wiggle] Puddle, are you awake? Oh, you should still be resting-

[kingsly-posting]

ohh dear... sorry you had to.. see me like this... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

No - no, don't be... C'mon, let's try and find a good shelter to stay at. I wonder if my boyscout knowledge will come back to me... May make a fire-

[the pink pikmin start squeaking in protest]

... Ok, no fire.

[kingsly-posting]

[They hold Kingsly tighter. A place to rest did sound nice.]

alright.. and.. maybe something to eat. I'm starving... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Hm... Okay, I might have both an actual solution and a backup plan for the food thing. As for shelter, the place the pikmin had brought me to was... Fine. May not be the best for me or Puddle, it's so uneven. But if we can't find anything better, I'm sure the winged pikmin can lead us back there...

[a few winged pikmin begin to flutter around and chirp nervously at Puddle]

[kingsly-posting]

Ah, as long as we have something. We can keep looking for now, but when it hits sunset.. it might be better to hide away. - ❤️

hheheh.. hello, little lovelies... such pretty eyes... - 💜

[santi-blogging]

Alright! Let's head out then... once we get into a shelter, I'll get you some food Puddle, okay?

[kingsly-posting]

okay. I think I might just.. rest my eyes a little... good luck honey, santi. - 💜

[santi-blogging]

R-Right! Uh, let's - let's follow the pikmin for now...

[several winged pikmin fly ahead, seemingly confident in their ability to find shelte]

... And hope they can find us something

[kingsly-posting]

They sure seem to know what they're doing! There must be something they have in mind...

Looks like we'll have someplace to stay soon, just a little further...

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

I mean, this is their home. Didn't take them long at all to find the tree hollow thing last night-

[his ears wiggle as he spots something]

Looks like they're taking us to a cave!

[kingsly-posting]

A cave? Oh that's lovely! Well, I sure hope it's empty, or at least easy enough to clear out. We should be safe from harm once we have that figured out though.

Good job, little navigators!

- ❤️

[santi-blogging]

[the winged pikmin squeal in delight and rush on ahead]

... Seems they're confident that it's safe, or that they can make it safe.

[walking in, it becomes apparent why it's safe - the interior was circular, almost pot like in shape... actually, the closer Santi studied the walls the more they looked like terracotta rather than stone. High above them was another entrance, partly covered by bushes, which let light shine through. It also provided a spotlight for the pink onion at the center, surrounded by tiny pink flowers and some larger leafy plants that looked soft]

... Woah.