Floofty is dedicated to their work. They won't leave until I help them with whatever dreadful experiments they've concocted.
Objectives: Convince them to go home.
The scientist made their debut early on when entering the Simmering Springs and belittling The Journalist into paying attention to them. Handing them the Snaktivator and zonking off to the other side of the beach had them out of sight for a while. After Snaxburg Isn't Safe, Snorpy points into the directions to where the Journalist should pick up their sibling. Floofty, musing at the Springs, "politely" leaves the door open for the Journalist to follow them. Once reaching them at their camp at the Boiling Bay, Floofty berates the Journalist for having taken their time. Research needs to be done and the Journalist is wrapped up in the wacky science in favor of getting the terror back to camp.
With the return of both them and Shelda back to Snaxburg as the fifth and final wave of returns, Major Celebration! follows and marks the Point of No Return which escalates into the Conclusion of the story.
Snaxburg is inhabited again. A surprising discovery. You. You are the ignoble journalist. *walks toward you* Despite your lack of any and all useful skills, I require your assistance.
Journalism is a useful skill!
As is extracting feces from the latrine.
Who are you?
What a meritless question.
How can I assist you?
Ah, obedience is a fine substitute for competence.
Now, my experiments were halted with the unfortunate disappearance of Eggabell. Since the settlement's dissolution, finding new subjects has been vexing.
What experiments?
A bit of gastronomic biochemistry. Never mind the details.
Who is Eggabell?
The local physician. Lizbert's companion. Very likely deceased.
No, seriously, who are you?
Somebody who asks questions rather than answering them.
Silence yourself and listen. You've likely witnessed Grumpus limbs transforming into Bugsnax. I call this process Snakification. Under normal circumstances this occurs at random. However, I have developed a method to direct the effect to specific limbs. It's simple once you understand the internal mechanisms behind the molecular dissemination of Snak particles- ...*sighs* This is the Snaktivator! Feed me Strabby. Poke Snaktivator in foot. Foot turns into Strabby. Understand?
Very good. I will allow you to field test the Snaktivator for the time being. I, meanwhile, have some very interesting plans for my leg. I look forward to working with you further.
Mystery Grumpus!
This menacing Grumpus has given me a device that can control Bugsnax transformation. It's amazing technology, but the concept makes my fur stand on end.
Objectives: Turn their left foot into a Strabby.
Find Floofty![]
Find Floofty!
Snorpy says that Floofty is hanging out in the Boiling Bay. I need to see the results of their experiments.
Objectives: Find Floofty in the Boiling Bay.
You took your precious time getting here. Any longer and my leg might've rotted away. Come, let's finish our work.
What happened to your leg?
My experiment cost an arm and a leg. And nobody else was offering. Hm.
Will you come back to Snaxburg?
Absolutely NOT! I'm on the verge of a breakthrough. Now, assist me or begone with you!
How can I assist you?
What is your desire, oh great Floofty?
Ah, always a question worth asking. Preparations for my grand experiment are nearly complete. Soon we will see if I can amend my ambulation. But for now, simply transform my arm into a Red Banopper.
Get Hopping![]
Get Hopping!
Transforming Floofty's hand into a Red Banopper is apparently the first step in their new experiment.
Objectives: Turn Floofty's hand into Red Banopper.
Excellent. There is one more thing I must do. Hand me the Snaktivator. The old Snaktivator was worthless scrap. I have updated it. It is now capable of altering Snak matter through a process of sonic anamnesis... *SIGH* My body 'remembers' what I eat. The Snaktivator can change Snakified limbs into anything I've ever eaten. Use it. Change my arm from Banopper to Strabby.
Legwork![]
Legwork!
Floofty has upgraded my Snaktivator and wants me to change their limbs based on Snax they've eaten in the past.
Are you amazed? You've seen nothing yet. If my hypothesis is correct, the Bugsnax can 'remember' the shape of my body. It is time to test that hypothesis! Use the Snaktivator on my missing leg!
Legwork Continued!
Floofty wants me to transform their 'missing leg,' which seems improbable and dangerous.
Aha! My leg is back. Bugsnax can cure the sick, revitalize the frail. This discovery will reshape the world. To think Elizabert and Eggabell walked away from that. Hm. Pathetic. *AHEM* But I refuse to dwell on personal matters while there is yet more work to do. Use the Snaktivator again. Transform my limbs into Cocomites.
Coconauts![]
Coconauts!
Floofty wants to be transformed into Cocomites, though there are not many of them on the beach.
Objectives: Turn Floofty's limbs into Cocomites. (4/4)
Hmm...my body has changed into more Cocomites than I've eaten. Can you even comprehend what has happened!? This means that all Bugsnax are one and the same. Each one could change into any other with the right stimulus. And now, that is true of me. Now, use the Snaktivator to its full potential. I want limbs of Noodler, Cocomite, Banopper, and Strabby all at once!
Use Your Noodle![]
Use Your Noodle!
Now Floofty wants to be made of many Snax from the beach, including Noodlers. Apparently this is the full potential of the Snaktivator.
I have learned much. Despite your general ignorance, you have been of use to me. Good job! No matter how many Bugsnax I become, my body feels no different. Is there a threshold of Grumpusness? When every cell of my body is Bugsnax, will I remain Floofty Fizzlebean? Or will I simply be Bugsnax, right down to the taste? I MUST find out. Hmm....hahahahahahaha! Hmmm...*AHEM* The answers won't come to me without further testing. However, I have exhausted my research here. I will experiment on Snaxburg.
Do you mean experiment IN Snaxburg?
No comment.
Hehehe...I look forward to working with you further.
Aftermath[]
Back in Snaxburg, Snorpy has been expecting his sibling but the two do not see eye-to-eye.
Floofty.
Snorpington.
So, you've slithered back into town. Up to another Grumpinati scheme?
I'm not participating in
your delusions, brother. You waste your talented mind playing spy games when you could be assisting my research.
I'm never 'assisting' you again. Not until you find your moral compass, and stop working for the MAN.
Oh please, don't try to dress up your cowardice.
I'm no coward! I-
You still haven't told the green meathead how you feel.
W-well! That's different!
Don't try to confuse the issue!
I thought so. Leave me to my business, and I'll leave you to yours.
Will you come back to Snaxburg?
