As soon as they entered the testing chamber, Puck scrambled down from his perch atop Bijou and scuttled over to Ceri. He sniffed around her shoes, her socks, her ankles. Subtle squeaks could be heard with every exhale.

Although it might not have been obvious to the researcher, Barnaby knew that his little SHAYMIN was on the lookout for treats. Sans-whipped cream, Puck figured that Ceri might have something delicious for him this time.

"I have not." He gave Ceri a curious look. Meanwhile, Barnaby's NINETALES sidled up beside him upon hearing her name, pressing her shoulder into his hip.

"Does this have something to do with the possible Pokérus transmission we discussed before?"

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The floral hedgehog did little to protest his sudden departure from the floor. Actually, he even gave Ceri's fingers an inquisitive lick - a cute gesture, but really he was just tasting to see if there was any food in her hands. When he was placed once again to the ground, a look from Barnaby told Puck he was not to move just yet.

"Ooohh~ Alright, you've piqued my curiosity." Barnaby responded, interest evident in his tone. Bijou seemed unfazed, although she did watch as Ceri walked back from where she'd just deposited the SHAYMIN.

"I'm ready when you are." By this point he'd instructed his NINETALES to stay while Barnaby himself stepped back a good distance. He wasn't sure what would happen, but it didn't hurt to give the 'guinea pigs' space to do their thing.

Then, on Ceri's cue, Barnaby ordered:

"Bijou - Springtide Storm!"

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He'd expected something spectacular, and Ceri certainly didn't disappoint. Amidst the whirling storm of leaves, somehow a transformative energy spurred on a miraculous metamorphosis.

Puck was lifted into the air by the force of the wind and, surprisingly, didn't seem injured or even concerned by Bijou's attack. Instead, he appeared invigorated: he stretched out his limbs, allowing the energy to travel up to the core of his body until he was entirely enveloped. Ears and legs elongated, his once chubby stomach slimmed, and his flowers shifted to form an ascot-like adornment.

"Incredible!" Barnaby breathed out, his cobalt eyes going wide as the storm began to settle. He watched as Puck, without missing a beat, began to fly around the testing chamber. It was large enough to house a STEELIX, and thus had enough room for him to show off his new moves.

"Sky Forme, you said? Ceri, how did you know this would happen?" He'd have never put two-and-two together himself.

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Once again, she had an answer prepared that, when explained, made perfect sense to BARNABY FINCH. It made him wonder what had spurred on the SHAYMINs' appearance throughout the region, though.

As Barnaby mulled over these thoughts, Puck spotted Ceri's outstretched hand and immediately divebombed toward it. His speed in flight was staggering and the nimbleness of his movements a delight to behold. Just before it seemed he would crash into the scientist, his winged ears unfurled at the last second, leaving him hovering just in front of her.

Delicately, he plucked the offered treat from her palm.

"Not much is known about how they change forms, though! Do you think another SPRINGTIDE STORM will make him change back?"

To this Barnaby smiled conspiratorially, gestured for Bijou to step up, and replied, "Only one way to find out."

Ceri Glynn
M.A.G.M.A Research 🝪 Tier #2

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