[This cannot be happening. How on earth did Mint Choco manage to get here without Sparkling even realizing he was in the city yet? He's usually managed to get a lock on any new cookies that have arrived, even if he doesn't know them yet...but this is different. Mint...is someone he knows. A good friend.

He feels emotion welling up in his throat already at the thought of it, but he has to tamp it down. There's a crowd here, they're all staring, and the last thing he needs to do is to cause trouble for Mint.]

Mint, I...I know this is sudden, but I need you to come with me, if you will. I will try to explain everything, I just...

[...]

I am Sparkling Cookie, I promise. Despite...my appearance, currently.