[lumilys]

Username: lumilys
Buttermilk Name: buttercup
Prompt Day: 4
Prompt Response: well, buttercup has never been one for weak emotions—she’s a whirlwind of feelings every single day. it’s just who she is, and honestly, she wouldn’t have it any other way. but, whenever she catches a chill, her emotions don’t just simmer, they ignite. it’s like all those feelings get packed together, fuse lit, ready to blow. laughing, crying—she can never tell which. everything’s just tangled and disorienting and so unlike her usual bubbly self, leaving her utterly overwhelmed. it’s a terrible sensation, really, but luckily, it’s short-lived. just a brief tempest before calm skies return. (95 words)

[certified]

Username: certified
Buttermilk Name: Buttercup
Prompt Day: 4
Prompt Response:
Buttercup isn’t a super emotionally outward lady. But, there was the time she dropped her vegan taco and absolutely broke down sobbing. It wasn’t a day much different than any other. But it was a long one and she had been exhausted and beyond hungry.
She came home from work and found she still had yet to eat. Little lady had been running on empty all day and still somehow pouring into others. She didn’t want to order anything in, as the wait just seemed far too long and would probably be cold by the time it arrived anyway.
She decided to make tacos for dinner (yes vegan, because she’s not a monster,) and had played herself up. Had all of it looking absolutely delicious and somehow, some way, the plate slipped in her palms just the slightest and sent her tofu tacos plummeting to the ground. And she cried. She sat down on the messy floor, and sobs wracked her shoulders.
She just wanted her tacos after a long day.

[Cactologist]

Thank you to all who participated in Day Four! Everyone received five Cranberries for their efforts. Here's what Adrienne had to say:

To sprig:

Zelie, I know how hard of a battle it is to overcome strong emotions, but I am so proud of you for the progress you have made towards managing it! Also, what a fascinating experience to have experienced more emotions than those around you! I can only imagine all the effects this had on you growing up! You’re stronger than you know!

To BadgerBuddies:

Isn’t it wonderful how the most dramatic displays of emotion are also often the most beautiful? And the way Edward can find joy in his antics afterward, I’m sure he is such a light to his friends!

To Black.Wings:

Thistle, I’m so sorry for your loss! I truly had no idea… When you’ve brought me these donuts and your book… all I can say is thank you for being so genuine. When you said that you didn’t feel as though you were home without him, I felt that in my soul. And to come out with such a renewed perspective? I appreciate what you have shared with me more than you could know.

To honeybunchesofoats:

Adrienne was speechless, stunned by the memory Kyoko had shared with her. After a long moment, the silence, simmering between them, Adrienne attempted:
“Kyoko, this memory holds so much weight for you, doesn’t it… A pinnacle at which so many forces in your life converged. I can see the effect it had on you, but at the end, when your resolve broke… I’m so sorry you went through this, but so happy that you have loved ones who can be by your side in the weight of it.”

To Winter Shores:

Spook, I am so sorry you carry this heavy memory with you. I can’t imagine the toll it has taken on you over the years. I can only hope that you have had the opportunity to receive some closure from this, if not growth, too. Thank you for opening up to me! You are stronger than you know.

To case:

Carousel, I wish I could give you a hug right now! I understand so fully how much easier it can be to avoid confrontation by letting others get the best of you, and the long term effects of that. Your lost friendship… I can see that that wound runs deep. Friendships let another into the depths of yourself with so much hope and trust, and when that is broken… I am so proud of you, too. Thank you for opening up to me.
I have no words to comfort you, but perhaps this pinecone will remind you of happier times when you see it again? Who knows, it might be worth something soon, too…

To paopu:

An explosion of joy and fulfillment! That’s beautiful! Thank you for letting me catch a glimpse of the depths of your dream. It truly sounds like you have found your calling, and I couldn’t be more eager to cheer you on!

To DarkestWerewolf:

Nyx, thank you for opening up to me! I know it’s impossible to put into words how hard that loss must have been on you, but how beautiful that even under the weight of that, you can remember the loving friends who came alongside you. Isn’t it interesting how emotional extremes always seem to coincide?

To Joke’s On You:

Jim, I am so proud of the growth I already see in you! Anxiety is so hard to live with, and even harder to overcome, but with a sound support system, I am confident that one day your hope of moving past it will be fulfilled!

To strawberrymwilk:

Eee! Teddy, I love a good love story! I can almost imagine the jubilation inside, how your soul must have soared when you discovered that she shared the same feelings! And how wonderful that you get to relive this fond memory as you spend your time at this festival with her this year!

To ♔Voltaire♔:

Yiruma, I’m so sorry! Thank you for sharing this burden with me. I hope you have found this patch to be a safe place, and I’m so thankful that you have been blessed with friends who know you well enough to say just what you need to hear. Fear is debilitating, and to constantly feel as if you are bearing the weight of the world… I can’t imagine.

To lumilys:

Wow, I can’t imagine the inner stability you must cling to to be able to weather the emotional extremes so often! I’m sure you think nothing of it, but I have respect for your ability to endure and even enjoy such extreme mood swings! You know, I think I have just the pumpkin for you. Dynamo here is an explosion of color, and I think you two could get along swimmingly!

To certified:

Aw, Buttercup, that’s truly the worst! Sometimes it only takes on more thing going wrong to set you over! Hopefully next time you successfully consumed tofu tacos, they tasted that much better, though!

[Cactologist]

Just about done now, but no Jack O'Lantern is complete without a light! Speaking of light, it's not so bright out here, anymore, is it? Today has gone by so fast, but I feel like I've known you forever!
One last story. Tell me, what time of day is your favorite? Or if you prefer, which is your least favorite? Is there a reason why?

Day 5 Prompt: Have your Buttermilk share a positive or negative memory relating to a certain time of day.
No word maximum or minimum, but remember, quality over quantity.

Note: Day 5's prompt does not require completion of previous ones. Adrienne has plenty of pumpkins for everyone!

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Username:
Buttermilk Name:
Prompt Day: 5
Prompt Response:

[sprig]

Username: sprig
Buttermilk Name: Zelie
Prompt Day: 5
Prompt Response:


Zelie blushed. "Truthfully, I try not to keep any negative connections to anything. It stresses me out, and then it breaks me out. Or maybe it doesn't that could just be completely unrelated. Anyway. I love all times of the day honestly but if I HAD to choose just one I probably would say evening time. Like right as the sun is going down, when the birds start going to sleep and there's crickets and other bugs singing. When I was little my mom used to fix us both a cup of herbal tea right when we were settling in for the evening, and we would each read our own book but would usually share a blanket on the couch. I have tried to keep up the tradition on my own, its not as fun by myself but still super functional for calming down before bed. Its like my brain has a switch that goes off when the sun starts going down, like, 'time for tea!' or something." She smiled.

(170 Words)

[BadgerBuddies]

Username: BadgerBuddies
Buttermilk Name: Edward
Prompt Day: 5
Prompt Response:
Funny enough, Edward’s preferred time of day matches his coat. It’s not a self-centered or biased thing, Edward simply just adores watching the sun set. His favorite is when he gets to travel out to the beach and watch that firey sun dip down below the water, painting the sky all sorts of colors. Sitting in the sand, listening to the waves break on the shore while watching the slow process of day turning to night is just so soothing to him. It’s also the perfect way to end a long day sunbathing before heading home to wash off and head to sleep. Edward loves sharing moments like these with loved ones!

(112 words)

[Joke's On You]

Username: Joke's On You
Buttermilk Name: Jim
Prompt Day: 5
Prompt Response:

"Morning is my favorite time of day without a doubt. There is such a calming atmosphere. Not everything in the world has quite woken up yet. In the morning, you get to experience seeing that for yourself. Because of how quiet it is with only the birds chirping while everything continues to start to wake up, I use the morning as an opportunity to sit down outside and observe- if weather permits of course. Whether I just sit there enjoying the natural beauties of nature or sit down with a book with nature simply as white noise as I get into a good story. Morning will forever be my favorite." Jim finished.

"Hey Adrienne? I just wanted to say real quick- Thank you for talking to me and getting to know me. I know we've only gotten to talk for a short period of time, but it's been a pleasurable experience." Jim said as he looked at her, smiling. [159]

[DarkestWerewolf]

Username: DarkestWerewolf
Buttermilk Name: Nyx
Prompt Day: 5
Prompt Response:

“My favourite time of day? Well, that’s morning! As a cafe owner, I do have to get up early to get the cats fed and place set up but I do wake up before sunrise. I like to take my time in the morning. It’s calming to witness how the city slowly wakes up. The air is cool and fresh. The sky is still just a little bit dark.

First thing I do when I get to the cafe is tend to my cats. Make sure their litter boxes are cleaned, they’re all doing good and feed them. After the cats have been taken care of, I’ll start by brewing up some coffee. The smell of coffee mixed with the fresh air and watching the sky slowly light up is always beautiful. This is always the perfect time to just take a breather and give myself a moment before I prepare the other pastries and food for the cafe.” (159)

[Black.Wings]

Username: Black.Wings
Buttermilk Name: Thistle
Prompt Day: 5 Have your Buttermilk share a positive or negative memory relating to a certain time of day.

The last day of the festival was finally here. It’s getting late and you haven’t seen Thistle yet, which is odd. He came at the same time every day like clockwork. 3 hours, he’s 3 hours late today. You start to worry that he wasn’t going to show up at all. But he loved the pumpkin, we wouldn’t just leave without would he? You jump almost out of your skin when a sharp, cheerful “Hello!” rings out behind you. There he was. “Sorry I’m late! I wanted to give you enough time to finish the book! Plus the sunset is sooo pretty tonight I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss it. It reminds me of my dad.” He plops down beside you, he’s empty handed today, maybe he drove Azai crazy enough to close early. “My dad used to take me camping, we loved watching the sunsets together listing to the loons call over the lake. We’d always go wayyyy up north where nobody else dared to go. The sunsets over the mountain were sooo beautiful.” He sounds like he’s starting to get choked up but he’s holding it together. “I still see him in the sunsets, I know he’s painting them just for me.” He stares off into the sunset with a melancholy smile. He looks over at the perfectly carved pumpkin. “Thank you for carving this pumpkin for me, it means a lot to me.” He hops up as he hears the curtain calls for the festival. “You can keep my book, to remember me by!” He turns to leave, almost to the gate he stops for just a moment and turns back toward you. “Thank you for being my friend.” He then disappears over the horizon, into the sunset.
293 words

[case]

Username: case
Buttermilk Name: carousel
Prompt Day: 5
Prompt Response: Carousel was almost too busy staring up at the night sky to notice that Adrienne was talking to her. She realized she was not paying attention just soon enough to hear the tail end of the question. “It is funny that you should ask this because my favorite time of the day is right about now. I love when it gets dark outside. You can see so many fascinating things once the darkness settles.” She pointed to a few fireflies, lazily floating across the pumpkin patch. “Imagine how lame fireflies would look if the sky never got dark?” Carousel then pointed up at the sky. “And could you imagine never seeing the twinkling stars, or, if you are lucky enough, a shooting star?” Her eyes sparkled as she turned to look at Adrienne. “There is also just something so peaceful and calming about how quiet it gets at night. I think you know me well enough by now to know that I view each and every day as a gift. I have a little ritual that I complete right before I fall asleep. I always thank the heavens for the day that I had, no matter if it was good or bad. I also try to think about one good thing that happened that day. It makes me appreciate life more, you know?”

Carousel gently took the pine cone from Adrienne, softly caressing it. “Thank you for this gift. I will always look at it and remember what a kind and loving soul you were to me.” She gently gave her newfound friend a hug, making sure that the pine cone was protected as she did so.
[277]

thank you for running this booth and working so hard !! < 3